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William Ellis School sports hall basketball court used for the LSB Camden Camp
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Camden Camp Information Pack

Thank you for booking your child onto the LSB Camden Summer Basketball Camp. Everything you need to prepare for camp can be found on this page.

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 17-21 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.
William Ellis School sports hall basketball court
William Ellis School
Front entrance of William Ellis School
William Ellis Main Entrance
Camp Checklist

What Your Child Should Bring

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.

Who should I contact for camp support?

For general enquiries, please email camps@london-basketball.com .

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.

WhatsApp Camp Support — Text Only +44 7301 865520

Please send a WhatsApp message. Do not call this number.

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

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