Junior
Coach Programme

For kids that are ready for more

Our Junior Coach Programme is designed for Year 7 and 8 children who are ready for more responsibility, purpose and challenge, while still staying active and enjoying sport in a supportive environment.

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We created this programme after running local camps for over a year and seeing how well our older children respond when trusted with meaningful roles. As parents ourselves, we know that once children move into secondary school, many don’t love the idea of a traditional “holiday camp”, but equally most families don’t want long days at home on screens.

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This programme is our way of bridging that gap.

 

What is the Junior Coach Programme?

The Junior Coach Programme is not assistant coaching and it’s not about removing children from the fun of camp.

 

Instead, it offers a structured, age-appropriate opportunity for older children to:

• take on small leadership roles

• support younger groups

• build confidence, communication and teamwork

• feel trusted and valued

 

All while still taking part in the sports and games they enjoy.

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Who is it for?

This programme is suitable for:

• Year 7 and 8 children who enjoy being active

• children who like helping others and taking responsibility

• children who may not see themselves as “sporty” but would benefit from building confidence and self belief

• older campers who are ready for a next step

 

You don’t need to be the loudest or most confident child to take part. Many Junior Coaches grow into the role as the week progresses.

 

What does it involve?

Junior Coaches will:

• join in with all camp sports and activities

• help lead warm ups and simple tasks

• support younger children during sessions

• share ideas and contribute to daily activities

The balance is carefully managed so children still feel like participants, not staff.

 

Support and supervision

Places on the programme are very limited. This is intentional so that every Junior Coach receives a high level of support, guidance and mentoring from our senior coaching team. Each Junior Coach will be assigned a Senior Coach Mentor.

Our coaches work closely with Junior Coaches throughout the week, helping them reflect on what they’re learning and celebrating their progress.

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What are the benefits?

Children leave the programme with:

• increased confidence and self belief

• improved communication and leadership skills

• a sense of responsibility and achievement

• positive experiences of helping and leading others

And most importantly, they still have a brilliant time at camp

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How to join

Year 7 and 8 children book onto camp through the normal booking route.
If a Junior Coach place is available, we’ll take care of the rest.

The Junior Coach Programme is currently available at our Wandsworth camp only (Ernest Bevin Academy Location)

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Book your child through the normal booking route on Camp and we will do the rest