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Summer children's activity camps at the University of Sussex
Posted on behalf of: Sussex Sport
Last updated: Friday, 22 May 2026
Are you looking for fun and active summer holiday activities for your child?
This summer Sussex Sport is running netball badminton, basketball, circus skills, basketball and multisport camps – check out the full programme below.
Summer 2026 programme
The camps are listed by start date, from earliest to latest. All camps are for both boys and girls but please check the required age range before booking.
Basketball Camp
A three-day basketball camp for children with some basketball experience. This action-packed camp will help develop skills in shooting, ball handling, footwork, defence and team skills. There will be plenty of game play too. Delivered by coaches from the Brighton Cougars Basketball Club.
- Monday 27th – Wednesday 29th July
- 9am-3pm
- Ages 8-15
- £87 for three-day camp, or £34 per day
- Book now.
Please note that we are also running a separate ‘elite’ basketball camp for children playing at National League level (see below).
Circus Skills Camp (week 1, ages 7-11)
Learn circus skills such as trapeze, acrobatics and juggling with our experienced instructors. An action-packed camp in association with High Top Circus.
- Monday 27th – Friday 31st July
- 9am-12pm
- Ages 7-11
- £93 for five-day camp, or £20 per day
- Book now.
Basketball Camp (elite)
A two-day elite basketball camp for children who have or are currently playing at National League Level. Top coaches from Brighton Cougars Basketball Club will challenge your existing skills in shooting, ball handling, footwork and defence. Small-sided games will help with player decision making, adaptability and performance under pressure.
- Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July 2026
- 10am-3pm
- Ages 14-17
- £60 for two-day camp
- Book now.
Badminton Camp
Develop badminton skills in fun, active sessions which cater for children from beginner to club standard. Participants will cover all aspects of the game and will have the opportunity to play in fun competitions, both as individuals and in doubles teams. This course is run by Louis Martin and Jasper Tandy, experienced England Badminton Coaches.
- Monday 3rd – Wednesday 5th August
- 1:30pm-5:30pm
- Ages 10-15
- £62 for three-day camp, or £24 per day
- Book now.
Multisport Camp (week 1)
Activities will include football, basketball, cricket, tennis, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, badminton, rounders, volleyball, fun and games and more! All sessions will take place at either the University of Sussex Sport Centre or Falmer Sports Complex.
- Monday 10th – Friday 14th August
- 9am-3pm
- Ages 7-12
- £130 for five-day camp, or £32 per day
- Book now.
Netball camp
A five-day camp for children with some netball experience. Practice ball handling, shooting, footwork, agility and defensive elements of the game, with lots of game play and fun competitions too. Coaching led by Lisa Packer, Somerset under-15s Head Coach and Team Bath coach, with support from some of the best coaches Sussex county has to offer.
- Monday 17th – Friday 21st August
- 9am-1pm
- Ages 9-14
- £103 for five-day camp, or £24 per day
- Book now.
Multisport Camp (week 2)
Activities will include football, basketball, cricket, tennis, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, badminton, rounders, volleyball, fun and games and more! All sessions will take place at either the University of Sussex Sport Centre or Falmer Sports Complex.
- Monday 24th – Wednesday 26th August
- 9am-3pm
- Ages 7-12
- £79 for three-day camp, or £32 per day
- Book now.
Circus Skills Camp (ages 12-16)
Learn circus skills such as trapeze, acrobatics and juggling with our experienced instructors. An action-packed circus camp in association with High Top Circus.
- Monday 24th – Friday 28th August
- 1pm-4pm
- Ages 12-16
- £93 for five-day camp, or £20 per day
- Book now.
Circus Skills Camp (week 2, ages 7-11)
Learn circus skills such as trapeze, acrobatics and juggling with our experienced instructors. An action-packed circus camp in association with High Top Circus.
- Monday 24th – Friday 28th August
- 9am-12pm
- Ages 7-11
- £93 for five-day camp, or £20 per day
- Book now.
All camps take place at the University of Sussex Sport Centre or the Falmer Sport Complex, and are run by highly experienced, DBS-certified coaches.
If you have any questions, please contact Luke Terrill at l.o.terrill@sussex.ac.uk