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Looking for an action-packed school holiday? Join our Windermere Sport Clubs for an unforgettable experience! Our holiday clubs offer the perfect opportunity to develop your sports skills, make new friends, and enjoy our facilities. Whether you’re looking to improve in your favourite sport or try something new, our expert coaches ensure fun, inclusive and engaging sessions for all abilities. Don’t miss out—come and make the most of your school break with us!
Serve up fun and improve your tennis game at Windermere School
At these camps, we aim to introduce children to the game of tennis and build on their existing skills so that they can learn and improve in a positive, structured environment and develop a love for the game of tennis!
Dates: 22-24 July & 12-14 August 2025
Tots & Mums: A fun, interactive session with child and parent, where your child will develop their agility, balance and coordination through different activities and games. Using a racket and ball and other colourful equipment, children will play lots of games while developing their hand – eye coordination and being introduced to very simple tennis skills.
Years 1 – 6: These fun and inclusive sessions will be adapted to the age and ability of the players, using appropriate equipment and modified tennis balls and court sizes. Players will learn forehands, backhands and serves, with the aim of developing consistency and being able to rally. Those with more experience will develop their technique and tactical skills.
Years 7 – 11: In the first hour, players will take part in coach – led drills with a specific focus, aiming to develop stroke improvement, footwork and tactical awareness. There will also be an emphasis on fitness, stamina and agility. This will be followed each day by competitive match play.
Cost: Tots and Mums – £18.00 for three 45-minute sessions between 9.30am and 10.15am each day
Years 1 & 2 – £21.00 for three 60-minutes sessions between 10.45am and 11.45am each day
Years 3 & 4 – £21.00 for three 60-minutes sessions between 12.45pm and 1.45pm each day
Years 5 & 6 – £24.00 for three 60-minutes sessions between 2.15pm and 3.15pm each day
Years 7 to 11 – £72.00 for three 2 hour (coaching and tournament play) between 3.45pm and 5.45pm each day
Players should wear appropriate footwear and sports clothes for indoor and outdoor play. They should bring a water bottle and a racket if they have one. If not, a racket will be provided. Hats and sun cream are advisable too.
Develop your hockey game at Windermere School
Whether you’re new to hockey or an experienced player, our expert coaches will provide personalised training to help you improve your skills. Led by Will Dolman, our Head of Hockey at Windermere School, our team will support you in sharpening your technique, improve your game understanding, and develop you’re playing skills in a fun and encouraging environment.
Dates: TBC
Lunch: Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Clothing: Please wear your sports kit, including trainers suitable for AstroTurf. Please bring shin pads, gum shield, hockey stick (if you have one).
Ages: 6-12
Time: 9.30am – 1pm
Cost: The total price of the Junior Hockey Camp is £126.00 per student.
Our Junior Hockey Camp is designed to ignite a passion for hockey while helping young players develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. With a focus on ball control, passing, positioning, and teamwork, our camp ensures that every player builds confidence on the pitch while making new friends. Through engaging and structured sessions, participants will enjoy an exciting introduction to hockey or refine their existing skills—all while having a fantastic time!
All attendees must have shin pads and gumshield. Any player without either of these items will not be able to participate in any activities with a competitive element, or where there are more than one player participating at once.
Will Dolman - Head Hockey Coach
My name is Will Dolman, Head of Hockey at Windermere School. I am delighted to be leading the coaching team for this May Half Term. I am currently Windermere HC Men’s 1 Captain alongside captain of the Cumbria Country team. I have been playing hockey for over 25 years, and coaching hockey from the age of 13. I love playing this fast and skilful game and always strive to share this passion with children of all ages and abilities.
Erica Ferreira - Head Tennis Coach
My name is Erica Ferreira and I have been playing tennis from a very young age. As well as being a teacher at Windermere School, I am an LTA accredited coach and licenced referee with a strong passion for introducing children to the game of tennis. As captain of Cumbria Women O40s and Kendal Ladies’ Club Captain, I have seen the benefits of how tennis can develop sportsmanship, resilience and social skills as well as the obvious physical skills. My wish is that players will develop an understanding and love of the game that will give them confidence to always participate and enjoy the sport, no matter what their age.
Zoe Alcock - Hockey Coach
My name is Zoe Alcock, I work alongside Will teaching Physical Education on a daily basis here at Windermere School. I am thrilled to be Joining Will as an assistant coach at Windermere hockey camp. My coaching background spans a range of team sports, and I also play volleyball at a competitive level. Therefore, I understand the importance of not only Skill development but a positive attitude and being a team player. I want to emphasize that you don’t have to be a lifelong hockey player to participate in the sport. My goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone can learn, improve and enjoy the game, regardless of their prior experience. I’m looking forward to a great camp!
Our Facilities
Participants will train on our high-quality AstroTurf pitches at the Windermere School campus, providing an optimal playing surface for skill development and match play. In the event of adverse weather, sessions will seamlessly transition to our spacious sports hall, ensuring uninterrupted training in a safe and professional environment.