Family Holidays: Barbados Sports Camp
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Why
The Barbados Sports Camp is a unique event as it provides coaching for visiting children in their summer holidays. The emphasis is purely on fun and it is proved the kids learn new skills and improve their game with an emphasis purely on fun under the guidance of such high calibre coaches. The sports this summer will be Football, Cricket and Netball, with star coaches including Alan Hansen, Sir Geoff Hurst, Mark Bright, Gladstone Small and Olivia Murphy amongst others. Click here to go to the Barbados Sports Camp website.




- Top left: Cricket practice on the beach
- Top right: Watch the ball! at Barbados Sports Camp
- Bottom left: Yes!
- Bottom right: English rugby's Jeremy Guscott, and more sports camp coaches
Best for
Active kids between the ages of 9 to 17 years, who enjoy sports. Kids who like to excel in their favourite sport in perfect conditions, they will also have a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from legends of the game and ask them about their incredible careers.
When
The camp is free of charge and will be held in the summer holidays for children visiting the Barbados. The camp runs on weekdays from 5 - 29 August between 10:00-14:00, and is located at the 3W’s the famous training ground of the University of the West Indies, just outside Bridgetown, Barbados.
Stay
Various hotels and resorts in Barbados offering something for all parents. Kids clubs providing indoor and outdoor recreations such as beach and pool activities, lessons in local dance, computer & video games, culture and many more. Popular hotels amongst sports campers include, The Hilton, Crystal Cove, Bougainvillea Beach Resort, Elegant Hotel, Amaryllis Beach Hotel, Escape at the Gap, Southern Palms, Almond Beach Village, and Sandy Lane Hotel. See more favourite Barbados hotels on the right.
Do
As well as the coaching sessions for Football, Cricket and Netball with star coaches, Barbados is also a kids' paradise and a great destination for families. There are plenty of fun filled and exciting attractions for all ages to do and see at any time of the year.
Eat
Beside the fact that Barbados is the only Zagat rated Caribbean island offering gourmet dining experiences to authentic island “eateries”, all of the island’s restaurants go out of their way to welcome children.
Cost
Coaching sessions will be hosted by Barbadians and UK sports stars and is Free of charge. You may book up to 4 children between the ages of 9 to 17 years, for 1 to 5 days at Sports Camp. The children will be split into age groups, and with Bajan cricket legends and UK sports stars it will be a truly unforgettable experience.p>
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Barbados Sports Camp
Barbados Sports Camp, Barbados
from £0*
Free Football, Cricket & Netball with star coaches Alan Hansen, Sir Geoff Hurst & more during August 2008
* Coaching sessions will be hosted by Barbadians and UK sports stars and is Free of Charge


