Children's holiday activities
Whether you're looking to dive in, hit a six or serve an ace the University of Exeter Sport has something for you.
We run a range of activities throughout the year offering children of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental sporting skills, whilst having plenty of fun and making new friends.
Our fully qualified coaches and instructors will help your child get the most from whatever activities they are participating in. Sport can build confidence, improve balance, help coordination, educate on living a healthy lifestyle and help children become sporting superstars!
Details of our upcoming holiday activities are posted below, but we also run tennis coaching, cricket coaching and swimming lessons throughout the year.
Our holiday sessions provide a fun environment for young players of all abilities to meet new friends and improve a wide range of sporting skills while playing team games and tennis. We can provide all of the equipment you need, but if you want to bring your own please ensure it is clearly labelled with your name. Please ensure your child wears suitable sports clothing and brings plenty of drinks and snacks to last the whole session. Download and save our Tennis Childrens Holiday Activities.
Mini and Juniors sessions (4-12 Years)
| Age |
Drop off | Holiday session |
Pick up | Price | Location | Discounted rate** | 4-day week discount | 4-day week discount** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini half day sessions | 4- 10 |
From 08:30 |
09:00-12:30 |
Until 13:00 | £14.50 | Indoor courts | £12.50 | £52.20 | £45 |
| Mini/Junior full day sessions | 7 -12 |
From 08:30 |
09:00-16:00 | Until 16:30 | £24 | Indoor courts | £20 | £86.40 | £72 |
**: Discounted rates apply to current customers, affiliated schools and University of Exeter staff/students.
Summer 2019
- Week 1: Monday 29 July - Thursday 1 August
- Week 2: Monday 5 - Thursday 8 August
- Week 3: Monday 12 - Thurday 15 August
- Week 4: Monday 19 - Thurday 22 August
What to expect:
A typical session is usually split in two groups: U7 and 7yrs+.
9:00-10:00: warm-up games, ABCs (agility, balance, coordination), team games.
10:00-10:30: tennis skills
10:30-11:00: snack
11:00-12:30: tennis games
Afternoon session for 7yrs+ staying full day usually involves free play, a tournament (singles and doubles), and games.
Juniors & Teens (11-16 years)
Please note that Juniors & Teens sessions runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays afternoon only.
| Drop off | Pick-up | Price | Discounted rate** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | 17:00 | £14.50 | £12.50 |
**: Discounted rates apply to current customers, affiliated schools and University of Exeter staff/students.
Summer 2019
- Week 1: Tuesday 30 July and Thursday 1 August
- Week 2: Tuesday 6 and Thursday 8 August
- Week 3: Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 August
- Week 4: Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 August
What to expect:
Each session can be run differently depending on numbers and ability of players. Coaches usually give players a few tips to improve their game, however emphasis is put on fun games and matchplay (singles and doubles).
How to book
Visit the Sports Park reception or call 01392 724452 or you can book online. When booking online, select Courses > Site:Sports Park > Activity:Tennis Holiday Coaching 2018 - 2019 and then choose the month you'd like to book.
Discounted prices available to current customers, affiliated schools and University of Exeter staff. Discounted prices not available when booking online. For more information, please email tenniscentre@exeter.ac.uk.
Once you have booked, please download the online enrolment form , complete, save and send to tenniscentre@exeter.ac.uk
Hit a six at one of our Easter holiday cricket sessions, specially designed to provide expert coaching to young players looking to get into cricket or improve their game. Sessions take place at the exceptional indoor Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre, whilst also making use of the Sports Park's outdoor spaces in fair weather.
Mini Softball and Junior Hardball sessions (5 - 12 Year Olds)
| Age | Drop Off | Holiday Sessions | Pick Up | Price | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Softball Sessions | 5 - 9 | From 09:00 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Until 13:00 | £13.50 | Cricket Centre |
| Junior Hardball Sessions | 10 - 12 | From 13:00 | 13:30 - 16:30 | Until 17:00 | £13.50 | Cricket Centre |
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Week 1: Tuesday 30 July and Thursday 1 August
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Week 2: Tuesday 6 August and Thursday 8 August
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Week 3: Tuesday 20 August and Thurday 22 August
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Week 4: Tuesday 27 August and Thurday 29 August
Senior Hardball
Please note that Senior Hardball sessions runs on Wednesdays Only
| Drop off | Holiday Course | Pick Up | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 09:00 | 09:30 - 16:30 | Until 17:00 | £27.00 |
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Week 1: Wednesday 31 July
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Week 2: Wednesday 7 August
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Week 3: Wednesday 21 August
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Week 4: Wednesday 28 August
How to book
Visit the Sports Park reception or call 01392 724452 or you can book online. When booking online, select Courses > Site:Sports Park > Activity:Childrens Cricket Coaching and then choose the month you'd like to book.
Queries
For any queries or questions, please contact the Cricket Office on cricketcentre@exeter.ac.uk
Our intensive swimming courses allow children to come to St Luke's indoor pool for a 30 minute session on consecutive days. This daily contact with a qualified swimming teacher allows the children to vastly improve their swimming and progress over a short period of time.
Designed for swimmers at Duckling level (entry level, age three years +) to stage 7, these sessions are ideal for current swimmers on our programme who are looking to improve, or for new swimmers who want to progress quickly. For further information on our swimming stages please view our swimming lessons page.
Summer Intensives
Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August - 5 day course
Monday 5 August - Friday 9 August - 5 day course
Monday 12 August - Friday 16 August - 5 day course
Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August - 5 day course
Tuesday 27 August - Friday 30 August - 4 day course
*subject to change
We are also offering one to one coaching sessions - if you are interested please contact swimminglessons@exeter.ac.uk
Booking
Participants are welcome to book multiple weeks, and children enrolled at the Swim School can use the pool for free during our public swim times.
To book onto a course please contact us on 01392 724940.
Summer Holidays 2019
Looking for something for the kids to do during the holidays? Kings Camps are back and will be using the facilities at St Luke's Sports Centre during the Summer holidays to run their highly popular multi-sports camps. They are the UK’s Leading Activity Camps with over 25 years’ worth of experience throughout the UK organising school holiday activity camps and this year it promises to be even more fun and enjoyable for the children, and staff! Their programmes include over 30 amazing sports and activities to get children aged 5-17 active, having fun and learning together.
Kings Camps Flyer
Dates
- Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August
- Monday 5 August - Friday 9 August
- Monday 12 August - Friday 16 August
- Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August
The camp is for children ages 5-17 and can be booked via the Kings Camp website or calling them on 0114 2632160. Prices start from £43.50 per full day (08:15-17:45).
What you will need
- Appropriate and clean sports clothing and footwear and a towel if applicable.
- We advise that all children bring a jumper, coat and sunscreen to the sessions, especially those taking place outdoors.
- Plenty of snacks and a refillable drinks bottle for the duration of the session
- Children staying for a full day, or taking part in a camp over lunchtime, should bring a packed lunch with them - lunchtimes will be supervised.
- Unless otherwise stated, equipment will be provided, however children may bring their own racquets, bats or clubs if they wish.
- Children taking part in our Junior Cricket camps must bring their own bat and protective equipment (including helmet) with them.
- There are vending machines at the Sports Park and St Luke's Sports Centre if required.
- University of Exeter Sport is cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to property brought to these activities.
Wet weather
- In the event of severe weather outdoor sessions may be moved, rescheduled or cancelled. We will endeavour to inform all customers in these events. Please ensure you leave correct contact details when booking. See individual sport information for specific details.
Summer 2019
Come along to our exciting new sports camp for ages 11-16 years, Exeter All Star Hockey Camps!
Two full days of skills, drills and games at the Number 1 ranked Hockey University in the UK.
These camps will be split in two groups - 11-13yrs (years 7 and 8) and 14-16yrs (years 9 -11) - this is a great opportunity to learn new skills so all abilities welcome!
Dates
- Monday 29 July2019
- Tuesday 30 July 2019
Schedule
- 9am-10:30am (skills)
- Break
- 11am-12:30pm (SSG - small sided games)
- Lunch plus Q&A with a Current international Player
- 1:30pm-3pm (7 / 9 / 11 a side games numbers depending)
£30 - for 1 day or £50 - 2 days
*discount available for sibling bookings and current gym members!
To Book call the Sports Park on 01392 72 4452
Hit a six at one of our Summerholiday cricket sessions, specially designed to provide expert coaching to young players looking to get into cricket or improve their game. Sessions take place at the exceptional indoor Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre, whilst also making use of the Sports Park's outdoor spaces in fair weather.
Mini Softball and Junior Hardball sessions (5 - 12 Year Olds)
| Age | Drop Off | Holiday Sessions | Pick Up | Price | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Softball Sessions | 5 - 9 | From 09:00 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Until 13:00 | £13.50 | Cricket Centre |
| Junior Hardball Sessions | 10 - 12 | From 13:00 | 13:30 - 16:30 | Until 17:00 | £13.50 | Cricket Centre |
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Week 1: Tuesday 30 July and Thursday 1 August
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Week 2: Tuesday 6 August and Thursday 8 August
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Week 3: Tuesday 20 August and Thurday 22 August
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Week 4: Tuesday 27 August and Thurday 29 August
Senior Hardball (12 - 15 Years Old)
Please note that Senior Hardball sessions runs on Wednesdays Only
| Drop off | Holiday Course | Pick Up | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 09:00 | 09:30 - 16:30 | Until 17:00 | £27.00 |
Summer 2019
- Week 1: Wednesday 31 July
- Week 2: Wednesday 7 August
- Week 3: Wednesday 21 August
- Week 4: Wednesday 28 August
How to book
Visit the Sports Park reception or call 01392 724452 or you can book online. When booking online, select Courses > Site:Sports Park > Activity:Childrens Cricket Coaching and then choose the month you'd like to book.
Queries
For any queries or questions, please contact the Cricket Office on cricketcentre@exeter.ac.uk
Hit a six at one of our Easter holiday cricket sessions, specially designed to provide expert coaching to young players looking to get into cricket or improve their game. Sessions take place at the exceptional indoor Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre, whilst also making use of the Sports Park's outdoor spaces in fair weather.
Mini Softball and Junior Hardball sessions (5 - 12 Year Olds)
| Age | Drop Off | Holiday Sessions | Pick Up | Price | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Softball Sessions | 5 - 9 | From 09:00 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Until 13:00 | £13.50 | Cricket Centre |
| Junior Hardball Sessions | 10 - 12 | From 13:00 | 13:30 - 16:30 | Until 17:00 | £13.50 | Cricket Centre |
-
Week 1: Tuesday 30 July and Thursday 1 August
-
Week 2: Tuesday 6 August and Thursday 8 August
-
Week 3: Tuesday 20 August and Thurday 22 August
-
Week 4: Tuesday 27 August and Thurday 29 August
Senior Hardball
Please note that Senior Hardball sessions runs on Wednesdays Only
| Drop off | Holiday Course | Pick Up | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 09:00 | 09:30 - 16:30 | Until 17:00 | £27.00 |
-
Week 1: Wednesday 31 July
-
Week 2: Wednesday 7 August
-
Week 3: Wednesday 21 August
-
Week 4: Wednesday 28 August
How to book
Visit the Sports Park reception or call 01392 724452 or you can book online. When booking online, select Courses > Site:Sports Park > Activity:Childrens Cricket Coaching and then choose the month you'd like to book.
Queries
For any queries or questions, please contact the Cricket Office on cricketcentre@exeter.ac.uk
Our intensive swimming courses allow children to come to St Luke's indoor pool for a 30 minute session on consecutive days. This daily contact with a qualified swimming teacher allows the children to vastly improve their swimming and progress over a short period of time.
Designed for swimmers at Duckling level (entry level, age three years +) to stage 7, these sessions are ideal for current swimmers on our programme who are looking to improve, or for new swimmers who want to progress quickly. For further information on our swimming stages please view our swimming lessons page.
Summer Intensives
Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August - 5 day course
Monday 5 August - Friday 9 August - 5 day course
Monday 12 August - Friday 16 August - 5 day course
Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August - 5 day course
Tuesday 27 August - Friday 30 August - 4 day course
*subject to change
We are also offering one to one coaching sessions - if you are interested please contact swimminglessons@exeter.ac.uk
Booking
Participants are welcome to book multiple weeks, and children enrolled at the Swim School can use the pool for free during our public swim times.
To book onto a course please contact us on 01392 724940.
Summer Holidays 2019
Looking for something for the kids to do during the holidays? Kings Camps are back and will be using the facilities at St Luke's Sports Centre during the Summer holidays to run their highly popular multi-sports camps. They are the UK’s Leading Activity Camps with over 25 years’ worth of experience throughout the UK organising school holiday activity camps and this year it promises to be even more fun and enjoyable for the children, and staff! Their programmes include over 30 amazing sports and activities to get children aged 5-17 active, having fun and learning together.
Kings Camps Flyer
Dates
- Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August
- Monday 5 August - Friday 9 August
- Monday 12 August - Friday 16 August
- Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August
The camp is for children ages 5-17 and can be booked via the Kings Camp website or calling them on 0114 2632160. Prices start from £43.50 per full day (08:15-17:45).
What you will need
- Appropriate and clean sports clothing and footwear and a towel if applicable.
- We advise that all children bring a jumper, coat and sunscreen to the sessions, especially those taking place outdoors.
- Plenty of snacks and a refillable drinks bottle for the duration of the session
- Children staying for a full day, or taking part in a camp over lunchtime, should bring a packed lunch with them - lunchtimes will be supervised.
- Unless otherwise stated, equipment will be provided, however children may bring their own racquets, bats or clubs if they wish.
- Children taking part in our Junior Cricket camps must bring their own bat and protective equipment (including helmet) with them.
- There are vending machines at the Sports Park and St Luke's Sports Centre if required.
- University of Exeter Sport is cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to property brought to these activities.
Wet weather
- In the event of severe weather outdoor sessions may be moved, rescheduled or cancelled. We will endeavour to inform all customers in these events. Please ensure you leave correct contact details when booking. See individual sport information for specific details.
Summer 2019
Come along to our exciting new sports camp for ages 11-16 years, Exeter All Star Hockey Camps!
Two full days of skills, drills and games at the Number 1 ranked Hockey University in the UK.
These camps will be split in two groups - 11-13yrs (years 7 and 8) and 14-16yrs (years 9 -11) - this is a great opportunity to learn new skills so all abilities welcome!
Dates
- Monday 29 July2019
- Tuesday 30 July 2019
Schedule
- 9am-10:30am (skills)
- Break
- 11am-12:30pm (SSG - small sided games)
- Lunch plus Q&A with a Current international Player
- 1:30pm-3pm (7 / 9 / 11 a side games numbers depending)
£30 - for 1 day or £50 - 2 days
*discount available for sibling bookings and current gym members!
To Book call the Sports Park on 01392 72 4452