Summer Sports Programmes for Children and Young People 2020

• Multi-sports outdoor camps for ages 8 to 12 years
• Mini gymnastics camps for ages 4 to 7 and 8 to 11 years
• Summer Girls Get Moving
• Camden Youth Summer Programme 2020
• Summer Football at Cantelowes Sports Pitch

Contact details

For more information on the Summer Sports Programme for Children and Young People you can:

• Phone: 0207 974 8754 
• Email: sportsdevelopment@camden.gov.uk

We understand that due to the current national lockdown to limit the spread of Coronavirus, there is a high risk of many children becoming inactive.

To help children and young people stay happy and healthy through this crisis, we've put together some of the best online resources we could find which can be completed in the comfort of your own home.

Below are some links to simple ideas and content to aid teachers, parents and carers in maintaining an active routine for children and young people. They will help support positive engagement, physical wellbeing, as well as enhancing concentration and cognition, to aid remote learning.

The resources will also help children and young people continue their developing their skills in PE during this period of remote learning. Many activities can be done inside the house and with no (or very limited) equipment.
 

Contact details 

For more information or inquiries email:

• Phone: 0207 974 8754 
• Email: sportsdevelopment@camden.gov.uk

Camden Youth Summer Programme 2020

Camden youth and play centres have been finding new ways to help local children and young people to stay connected to their centre or project and each other during the COVID-19 emergency.

During summer 2020, there will be a mixture of online and face-to-face activities available, run by Camden youth and play centres, as well as our sports team and local sports clubs:

• View our Summer Holiday 2020 Activities Programme for Children and Young People 
• If you're aged 16 to 19 and would like some help to find the right course or apprenticeship, there's careers advice and guidance on offer throughout the summer holiday – just call us on 020 7974 7252.

For more information about Camden Youth Centres and finding the closest activities taking place near you visit Camden Rise.

Important Notice:
Due to the COVID-19 virus and under government guidance Camden have made a decision to close certain services including outdoor gym and Leisure Centres. For the safety of all concerned, some of of the services/informat.
 

Camden Youth Summer Programme 2020

During summer 2020, there will be a mixture of online and face-to-face activities available, run by Camden youth and play centres, as well as our sports team and local sports clubs:

• View our Camden Youth Summer 2020 Holiday Activities Programme here

Stay Active Whilst at Home

• Sports England have provided information on some good ways you can stay active and fit whilst at home.

Find Activities in Camden

• Find all the fun and favourite activities for older adults near you using our Camden Sports and Physical activity map.
• Find inspiring stories about how your Camden residents like you, are moving more. Locate all the activities and places to be active close to you with We Can Move.
• Get involved in regular activity with your friends and family in your area using Play Finder. Find a venue and book a session in a gym, sports hall or a sports pitch for you and your friends to have fun and stay active.

Stay and Play Sessions

• Ensure your child gets the best possible start to their life by involving them in regular fun activities with Camden’s Stay and Play Sessions for under 5 years old. An opportunity for your child to develop physical strength, socialise skills and build confidence. 

Fun Ways to Stay Active Together 

• Camden has 9 Outdoor Gyms for you as well as your friends and family. A fun and different way to enjoy exercising for FREE, whilst getting the fresh air you need.
• Camden Health Walks are FREE to attend and available all through the week. Get involved staying healthy by walking around Camden, meeting new friends and exploring your local area. 

Visit Live Sport Events

• Be inspired by watching top-class sport and seeing elite international athletes performing around London with SportonSpec. An opportunity to book and visit the sporting events that are taking place in and around the city.

Summer Football at Cantelowes Sports Pitch

Summer Football at Cantelowes Sports Pitch for ages 8 to 12 years
Summer football activities will include fun ball familiarisation skills, working on passing, dribbling, ball control, shooting and finishing drills plus some fun football games.

Activities have been adapted to ensure that they meet government advice and provide a safe, positive, fun environment.

Activities are outdoors and participants need to be dressed appropriately for all weather conditions. Shade and shelter areas will be provided on the pitch.  

All levels and abilities will be catered for and activities are supervised by qualified coaches.

Advance bookings are required.  Drop-in places are not available on the day. 
24 spaces are available. We will confirm by email if your child has been allocated a place.

Dates:
Tuesday 11 August (Now Fully Booked)
Tuesday 18 August (Now Fully Booked)
Times: 1PM - 4PM

Prices: Free
Ages: 8 - 12 years

Parent Information: 

• Children will be split into a group when they arrive and will remain in that group, for the day to help conform with social distancing and government guidelines
• There will be a one way system put in place to help young people follow social distancing guidelines in communal areas including activity areas and toilets
• A maximum of 24 children will be admitted for each day of scheme. 
• Children will need to bring with them: 
• Named water bottle. (No fizzy drinks and glass bottles not permitted).
• Healthy snack 
• Participants should wear sports kit and trainers, bring a sunhat and waterproof jacket.  
• No jewellery
• Long hair should be tied back
• Parents are encouraged to ensure children leave valuables at home.  There will not be access to lockers and we will not be able to take responsibility for any valuables.  
• Children will not be allowed to leave the site during the session.

Activities will follow Public Health England’s guidelines for Sports and Physical Activities

How to book:

NOTICE: These sessions are no longer available to book. All spaces have been filled for these sessions.

• If you have already registered and have completed your form, the below will still apply:
• The registration form will be received by Camden Sport and Physical Activity Team 
• The team will contact you to confirm: 
  - that your child has a place 
  - if your child has any additional needs to ensure that we can look after your child. 

Address: Talacre Sports Centre, Dalby Street, Kentish Town, NW5 3AF 
Email: kirsty.pealling@camden.gov.uk or jenny.mungroo@camden.gov.uk
Tel: 0207 974 6294 / 2022

Multi-sports Outdoor Camps for Ages 8 to 12 Years

Talacre Community Sports Centre

This year’s multi-sports camps have been adapted to ensure that they meet government advice and provide a safe, positive, fun environment. 

Bookings are only available for full week camps, daily places are not available this year. 

Activities will take place on the outdoor astro-turf sports pitch and include a variety of fun adapted activities including: table tennis, badminton, mini tennis, trampoline, fitness and gymnastics, football, basketball, fun game.

All levels and abilities will be catered for and activities are supervised by qualified coaches.

Shade and shelter areas will be provided outside on the pitch and access to indoor facilities and activities will be available in the event of poor weather conditions. 

All abilities are catered for with qualified instructors.

• Better leisure centre members can book 7 days in advance 
• Non-members are able to book 5 days in advance 

We offer discounted prices for children registered with a Camden GLL Better Card. To find out how to take out a membership visit Better Leisure

Changes to the 2020 Multi-sports camps:  

• Children will be split into a bubble when they arrive and will remain in that group, for the day to help conform with social distancing and government guidelines
• There will be a one way system put in place to help young people follow social distancing guidelines in communal areas including activity areas and toilets
• A maximum of 28 children will be admitted for each day of scheme. 
• We encourage children to keep valuables at home
• Children will need to bring with them: 

1. Named water bottle.
2. Packed Lunch (no glass bottles permitted). 
3. Participants should wear sports kit and trainers, bring a sunhat and waterproof jacket.
4. Socks are required for trampolining
5. No jewellery
6. Parents are encouraged to ensure children leave valuables at home.  There will not be access to lockers and we will not be able to take responsibility for any valuables.  

• Children will not be allowed to leave the site during the session.

Activities will follow Public Health England’s guidelines for Sports and Physical Activities 

How to book:

1. Please book and pay for your child’s places here Better Leisure website
   (Select Make Booking > Talacre Sports Centre > Children Sessions > Gymnastics Mini Camp)
2. Once you have received payment confirmation - please complete the following Registration form: Talacre Community Sports Centre – Summer Multi-Sports Scheme 2020

• The registration form will be received by Camden Sport and Physical Activity Team. 
• The team will contact you if your child has any additional needs to ensure that we can look after. 

Centre Address: Talacre Sports Centre, Dalby Street, Kentish Town, NW5 3AF 

Contact details

For more information on the Summer Multi-sports Outdoor Camp programme you can:

• Phone: 0207 974 8754 
• Email: sportsdevelopment@camden.gov.uk
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Mini Gymnastics

Talacre Community Sports Centre

Mini gymnastics sessions will help develop children’s basic FUNdamentals, agility, balance and co-ordination within a fun, enjoyable and safe environment.

This year’s mini gymnastics camps have been adapted to ensure that they meet government advice and provide a safe, positive, fun environment. 

Bookings are only available for full week camps, daily places are not available this year.  Places can be booked 7 days in advance. 

All levels and abilities will be catered for and activities are supervised by qualified coaches.

We offer discounted prices for children registered with a Camden GLL Better Card. To find out how to take out a membership visit Better Leisure

Changes to the 2020 Mini gymnastic camps:

• Children will be split into a bubble when they arrive and will remain in that group, for the week to help conform with social distancing and government guidelines
• There will be a one way system put in place to help children follow social distancing guidelines in communal areas including activity areas and toilets
• We encourage children to keep valuables at home. 
• Children will be asked 

Parent Information:

• Children will need to bring a named water bottle, no additional bags will be allowed in the gym 
• Participants should wear sports kit 
• Socks are required for trampolining
• No jewellery
• Long hair should be tied back
• Children will not be allowed to leave the site during the session.

Activities will follow Public Health England’s guidelines for Sports and Physical Activities

How to book:

• Better leisure centre members can book 7 days in advance 
• Non-members are able to book 5 days in advance 

1. Please book and pay for your child’s places on the Better Leisure website
2. Once you have received payment confirmation - please complete the following: Registration form: Talacre Community Sports Centre – Summer Gymnastics Mini Camp 2020  

• The registration form will be received by Camden Sport and Physical Activity Team. 
• The team will contact you if your child has any additional needs to ensure that we can look after. 

Centre Address: Talacre Sports Centre, Dalby Street, Kentish Town, NW5 3AF 
 

Contact details

For more information on the Summer Multi-sports Outdoor Camp programme you can:

• Phone: 0207 974 8754 
• Email: sportsdevelopment@camden.gov.uk

Girls Get Moving is an opportunity for girls aged 8 to 14 years old to get active. A safe place to socialise and make new friends, develop and learn new skills and most of all to have fun whilst taking part in their favourite activities. Activities include Trampolining, Football, Mini Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, Fun Games and much more.

This year’s Girls Get Moving activities have been adapted to ensure they meet government advice and provide a safe, positive, fun environment. 

Activities will take place on the outdoor astro-turf sports pitch and include a variety of fun adapted activities including: table tennis, badminton, mini tennis, trampoline, fitness, football, fun games.

All levels and abilities will be catered for and activities are supervised by qualified coaches.

Shade and shelter areas will be provided outside on the pitch and access to indoor facilities and activities will be available in the event of poor weather conditions.

Activities will follow Public Health England’s guidelines for Sports and Physical Activities

Girls Get Moving - Week

Booking are only available for full week camps, daily places are not available this year.

Dates: 24th - 28th August
Times: 1pm - 4pm
Price: £16.50 (weekly rate)
Number of places: maximum of 20 places available

• We offer discounted prices for children registered with a Camden GLL Better Card.
• Visit Better Leisure to find out how to take a membership. 

Parent Information. Changes to the 2020 Girls Get Moving programme:

• Children will be split into a bubble when they arrive and will remain in that group, for the day to help conform with social distancing and government guidelines
• There will be a one way system put in place to help young people follow social distancing guidelines in communal areas including activity areas and toilets
• Children will need to bring with them: 
  • A named bag for children’s belongings. 
  • Named water bottle (no fizzy drinks and glass bottles not permitted)
  • Healthy snack
  • Participants should wear sports kit and trainers, bring a sun hat and waterproof jacket.  
  • Socks are required for trampolining
  • No jewellery
  • Parents are encouraged to ensure children leave valuables at home.  There will not be access to lockers and we will not be able to take responsibility for any valuables.
     
• Once a member of the Camden team receives your booking form, you will get an email  telling you where to drop off and pick up your child.  

How to book:

You must follow the following 2 processes

• Better leisure centre members can book 7 days in advance (from Monday 17 August at 10pm) 
• Non-members are able to book 5 days in advance (from  Wednesday 19 August at 10pm)

1. Please book and pay for your child’s places on the Better website
   Select: Make a Booking, Talacre (sports centre), Children Sessions, Girls Get Moving.
    
2. Once you have received payment confirmation, please complete the following: Registration form: Talacre Community Sports Centre - Girls Get Moving Week

• The registration form will be received by Camden Sport and Physical Activity Team. 
• The team will contact you if your child has any additional needs to ensure that we can look after. 
• For queries relating to your Better leisure membership card please email: customerservices@gll.org 

Address: Talacre Sports Centre, Dalby Street, Kentish Town, NW5 3AF 
Email: kirsty.pealling@camden.gov.uk or jenny.mungroo@camden.gov.uk
Tel: 0207 974 6294 / 2022

Term time activities for young people are held at at Talacre Community Sports Centre, run by the Camden Sports Development Team. These activities are available for children aged 3 to 17 years old.

By booking onto these courses it will:

• Guarantee your child’s place week to week
• Enhance progression and the development of your child’s skills 
• Ensure you receive priority booking for each new term. 

Courses take place during school term time and are offered after school and over the weekend. 

We offer term time courses in:

• Football 
• Mini Tennis 
• Trampolining  
• Ballet & Tap 
• Table Tennis
• Basketball 
• Volleyball
• Fencing

We also offer activities during the school holidays.

Contact Information

For more information on all our children’s sports courses or to book your child’s place you can:

• visit Talacre Community Sports Centre reception 
• Phone: 0207 974 8754 
• Email: sportsdevelopment@camden.gov.uk
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The sports education and training programme, is an amazing opportunity for young people aged 16-19 years old. It is a unique programme for young people who have a desire to pursue careers in sport and physical activity. 

Within the programme, young people have the chance to obtain a Level 2 certificate of activity leadership and/or a Level 3 diploma in Sports Development.  Many students in the programme progress to paid employment as; Sports Coaches, Play Workers, Fitness Instructors and Teaching Assistants.

The programme also includes a Sports Leadership day release programme for students in Years 10 and 11.  One day a week, students in this programme will come to Talacre Community Sports Centre, where they will work towards and attend the following qualifications and courses: 

• Sports Leadership Level 1 qualification
• FA Junior Football Leaders Award
• Leading Athletics course
• Emergency aid and drugs awareness workshops
• Inclusive Activity Programme

The core aims of the programme are to:

• Support students to improve; their confidence, self-esteem, resilience and as a result benefit from increased motivation, improved attitude to learning and subsequently improved attendance.
• Provide vocational qualifications which will improve pathways and opportunities to continue in further education or into employment.

It is a rewarding additional or alternative pathway to the traditional education pathways for GCSE and A level Students. 

In order to enrol on Level 1 course, you will need to go through the school that the child attends.

For more information the school can:

• Email: kirsty.pealling@camden.gov.uk

To find out more about how you can join the Level 2 and 3 courses visit www.laswap.camden.sch.uk

Contact details 

For more information you can:

• Email: lee.davis@camden.gov.uk
• Phone: 02079748754

The London Youth Games is an annual city wide event, with over 70,000 young people taking part every year.

Camden Sports Development Team, in partnership with sports clubs in Camden organise teams for the 30 sports available through the London Youth Games. These teams as a collective create Team Camden.

Children aged 7 to 18, who live or go to school in Camden are eligible to represent Team Camden. 

Starting in November, over the course of 9 months children compete in a series of preliminary rounds and semi-finals, culminating in a fun packed finals weekend, at the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace.

The games also caters to athletes of all abilities and includes several disability competitions Para Games Swimming, Football, Boccia and Athletics.

For more information about the London Youth Games visit London Youth Games website

Book a gymnastics course

Camden Gymnastics Club, hosted by Talacre Community Sports Centre, is the only centre in central London with a purpose built gymnastics hall.

Our very popular gymnastics programme has over 1000 children aged 3-16 participating each week, in a variety of after school and weekend classes.

Gymnastics develops skills such as; flexibility, coordination, strength and balance, as well as a range of acrobatic skills. Children are instructed by our large team of British Gymnastics qualified coaches.  There are also opportunities for children who show potential to progress all the way up to the national level of training and competing.

Contact details:

• For information and course bookings visit the gymnastics booking website
• Phone: 020 7974 8754
• Email: gymteam@camden.gov.uk

Parent and Toddler Gymnastics

Our Parent and Toddler classes are the perfect introduction to gymnastics for your toddler. These sessions run on weekday and Sunday mornings. Each week our sessions accommodate up to 495 toddlers and their parents over eleven sessions.

The session is characterised as unstructured supervised play, in which your toddler can explore all the different apparatus in the gymnastics hall.

You do not need to book in advance just come along before the session and pay at Talacre Community Sports centre’s reception.

Parent and toddler gymnastics timetable

Monday – Friday    

• Session 1 : 9.30am to 10.15am    
• Session 2: 10.30am to 11.30am

Sunday    

• 9am to 9.45am   

The Young Women & Girls Football Programme offers weekly training sessions created exclusively for girls aged 5-15 years old and we always welcome new participants.

The programme offers organised sessions in a fun and engaging environment, which focuses on developing player’s fundamental skills and creating the foundation for a lifelong love of football.

Girls within this programme can also progress to play competitively for a team in local leagues and competitions.

The sessions listed below are drop-ins and run during the school term time. We offer your first session for FREE. Please contact the team before attending so they can recommend the most suitable session for you.

Young Women & Girls Football Training Schedule

Contact details

For more information on the girls and Young Women & Girls Football Programme you can:

• Phone: 0207 974 6294
• Email: kirsty.pealling@camden.gov.uk