Your child is booked only for the date or dates shown in your
original booking confirmation. Please retain that email for your
individual booking record.
Camp Dates 24-28 August 2026 Attend the dates shown in your booking confirmation
Camp Times 9:00am–2:00pm There is no access to the site before 9:00am
Camp Venue William Ellis School Highgate Road, London NW5 1RN
Registration William Ellis Sports Hall Please allow 10–15 minutes for drop-off and registration
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Please read this page before your child’s first day
The school site will not be accessible before 9:00am. Registration
will take place in the William Ellis Sports Hall from 9:00am,
so please allow approximately 10–15 minutes to complete registration
and hand your child over to the camp team.
Before You Attend
Three Things To Do
Prepare these three essentials before leaving home so that registration
is smooth and your child is ready to enjoy a full day of basketball.
1
Prepare Water & A Light Lunch
Pack a clearly labelled water bottle and a suitable light lunch.
Players will be active throughout the day and will have scheduled
breaks to eat, drink and recharge.
2
Prepare Their Kit
Pack suitable sportswear, supportive trainers, a labelled
basketball where available, and any essential medication your
child may require.
3
Plan Your Journey
There is no access to the school site before 9:00am. Please allow
10–15 minutes from 9:00am for registration and drop-off with staff
at the William Ellis Sports Hall. There is no visitor parking on site,
so allow additional time for local parking or public transport.
Where To Go
Camden Venue Information
The camp will take place at William Ellis School, Highgate Road, NW5 1RN. Enter via the walk-in gate and proceed through the main school entrance (blue doors). Once inside, turn left, walk to the end of the corridor, turn right and continue straight ahead to the Sports Hall.
William Ellis School
Highgate Road, London NW5 1RN
Camp sessions will take place primarily in the William Ellis Sports Hall.
We may also use the school’s outdoor hoops for drills and skills if
participant numbers require it.
Registration: William Ellis Sports Hall
Enter through the main entrance (blue doors), turn left and walk to
the end of the corridor. Turn right and continue straight ahead to
the Sports Hall. LSB staff will be on hand to welcome you, register
your child and direct players to the correct court and coaching group.
All participants must register in the William Ellis Sports Hall.
The school site will not be accessible before 9:00am.
Please allow approximately 10–15 minutes for registration and
drop-off.
LSB staff will welcome families in the William Ellis Sports Hall.
There is no visitor parking available inside the school campus.
Pay-and-display parking bays are available on surrounding roads.
The campus is well served by local bus, rail and Underground
connections.
Toilets, changing facilities and drinking-water facilities are
available on site.
Please pack all items in a suitable sports bag and clearly label
personal belongings wherever possible.
01
Suitable Sports Clothing
Shorts or tracksuit bottoms with a comfortable T-shirt or sports
top. Players will get warm and should dress for active indoor
exercise.
02
Indoor Sports Trainers
Basketball trainers are ideal, but other supportive sports
trainers with secure laces and good non-slip grip are acceptable.
03
Labelled Water Bottle
Players will have regular hydration breaks throughout the day.
Please send sufficient water for an active five-hour camp day.
04
Light Packed Lunch
Please provide a suitable light lunch. Food and drink should be
securely packed and clearly labelled with your child’s name.
05
A Labelled Basketball
Players are encouraged to bring their own basketball for
individual skills work. A limited reserve supply will be
available where required.
06
Required Medication
Any inhaler, EpiPen or other essential medication must be clearly
labelled. Please explain the relevant requirements to staff
during registration.
Please do not bring valuables. LSB cannot accept responsibility for avoidable loss or damage to
phones, jewellery, electronic devices or other unnecessary personal
items brought to camp.
Camp Programme
A Typical Day At Camden Camp
The precise programme may change to reflect coaching priorities,
participant numbers and ability groups, but each day will follow this
general structure.
9:00
Registration And Drop-Off
The school site opens to camp families at 9:00am. Enter through the
main entrance of William Ellis School (blue doors) and continue to
the Sports Hall, where LSB staff will welcome and register your child.
Please allow approximately 10–15 minutes.
9:15
Welcome And Dynamic Warm-Up
Coach introductions, ice-breakers, mobility, movement preparation
and fun ball-handling activities.
9:30
Skills Teaching Stations
Players work in age and ability-appropriate groups on
ball-handling, passing, shooting, finishing, footwork and
defensive fundamentals.
11:00
Competitions And Challenges
Skill tests, team challenges and small-sided games designed to
reinforce the techniques taught during coaching stations.
12:00
Light Lunch And Rehydration Break
Players take a structured break to eat their light packed lunch,
rehydrate and prepare for the afternoon gameplay programme.
12:45
Camp League And Team Games
Structured 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games give players the opportunity
to apply their skills through teamwork, decision-making and
competition.
1:45
Recap, Recognition And Collection
Coaches review the day’s learning, recognise effort and
sportsmanship, and prepare players for sign-out at 2:00pm.
Important Information
Safe, Structured And Inclusive
Every player should feel supported, appropriately challenged and
included throughout the camp experience.
Age And Ability Groups
Children do not need previous basketball experience to attend.
Coaches assess players during the opening activities and organise
suitable working groups.
Beginners with limited experience or no previous formal coaching
Developing players with some previous playing or coaching
experience
More experienced players who train or compete regularly
Groupings may change as coaches learn more about each player
Sign-In And Collection
Participants must be properly registered on arrival and signed out
at the end of their booked session.
There is no access to the school site before 9:00am
Registration takes place in the William Ellis Sports Hall
Allow approximately 10–15 minutes for registration and drop-off
Collection takes place promptly at 2:00pm
Advise the team in writing if alternative collection arrangements
are required
Ensure the camp team holds accurate emergency contact details
Medical And Additional Needs
Please ensure that all medical information, allergies, additional
needs and emergency contacts supplied during booking remain
accurate.
Do not send your child to camp while contagious or unwell
Inform the camp team of any recent injury that may affect
participation
Clearly label inhalers, EpiPens and other required medication
Contact us in advance regarding significant additional support
needs
Coaches And Safeguarding
Camp activities are delivered in a structured environment by
appropriately qualified and vetted basketball coaches operating
under LSB safeguarding procedures.
Qualified basketball coaches
Enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding requirements
Structured supervision throughout camp hours
Appropriate public and professional insurance arrangements
Safeguarding concerns can be reported to
safeguarding@london-basketball.com
Parents Often Ask
Camden Camp FAQs
Select a question below to view the answer.
Where do I go to for registration?
All families should head directly to the William Ellis Sports Hall.
Access William Ellis via the iron walk-in gate and continue through
the main entrance (blue doors). Once inside, turn left, walk to the end of the corridor, turn right and continue straight ahead to the Sports Hall. LSB staff will be available to welcome you, register your child and direct them to the appropriate court and coaching group.
Can I enter the school site before 9:00am?
No. Camp families will not have access to the school site before
9:00am. Registration begins in the William Ellis Sports Hall
from 9:00am. Please allow approximately 10–15 minutes for
registration and drop-off.
Can complete beginners attend the camp?
Yes. The Camden camp welcomes beginners, developing players and
more experienced players. Coaches organise participants into
appropriate age and ability groups so each child can learn at a
suitable pace.
Does my child have to attend all five days?
Your child should attend only the date or dates shown in your
original booking confirmation. Full-week and selected-day
bookings are both supported where purchased through the booking
system.
Does my child need to bring a basketball?
Bringing a basketball is strongly encouraged because it helps
players participate fully in individual skills activities.
Please label the ball clearly. A limited number of reserve
basketballs will be available for children who do not have one.
What food should my child bring?
Please provide a light packed lunch and sufficient water for the
day. Food and drink should be securely packed and clearly
labelled. Parents are responsible for ensuring that all food is
suitable for their child’s dietary and allergy requirements.
Is there parking at the school?
There is no visitor parking available inside the school campus.
Pay-and-display bays may be available on surrounding roads.
Please allow additional time for local parking or consider using
public transport.
What happens if I am late collecting my child?
LSB camps do not provide wraparound childcare. Parents and
guardians should plan to collect promptly at 2:00pm.
Collection Delay
Late Fee
Up to 15 minutes
No charge
15–30 minutes
£15
30–60 minutes
£45
60–120 minutes
£90
Late fees contribute towards additional staffing and facility
costs where the booking is required to continue beyond the
scheduled hire period.
What should I do if my child cannot attend?
Please email camps@london-basketball.com as soon as possible. Cancellations, missed days, credits and
refunds are governed by the LSB Coaching Services Terms and
Conditions.
Will photographs or videos be taken?
LSB may capture appropriate photographs or video footage for
coaching, educational or promotional purposes. Parents who do not
want their child included should notify LSB in writing before
camp begins.
For urgent camp support, send a WhatsApp text message to the LSB
Camps Team on +44 7301 865520 .
This is a TEXT-ONLY support number. Please do
not call.
Need Camp Support?
Contact the LSB Camps Team and include the participant’s full name
and the Camden camp date or dates booked so that we can assist you
efficiently.
Camden Summer Camp 2: 10-14 August 2026 · 9:00am–2:00pm · William Ellis School, Highgate Road, London NW5 1RN · Registration in the William Ellis Sports Hall
