Children's Holiday Activity Camps

Book Children's Athletics Camp
Book your child's place at our Holiday Athletics Camp via the CamUniSport app. Fun sessions for Years 3-9, led by qualified coaches.
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Fancy trying a range of different sports? The multi-sports camps are delivered in partnership with Childcare Services. Find out more on their website.

Try a range of athletics activities at Wilberforce Road Athletics Track. Build new skills. Get active in a supportive, inclusive environment - all led by qualified, DBS-checked coaches.

Who it's for

Open to children in Year 3 to Year 9, of all abilities.

When

2026

  • Thursday 29th October

2027

  • Thursday 18th February 
  • Wednesday and Thursday 31st/1st April 
  • Thursday 3rd June 
  • Wednesday and Thursday 28th/29th July 

Sessions run 9:30am to 3:15pm.

Where

Wilberforce Road Athletics Track

Wilberforce Road

Cambridge

CB3 9AD

Cost

£25 per child, per day

How to book

  1. Register yourself online as a Pay As You Train member - it's free.
  2. Book a place (up to three children per parent) one of these ways:
  • In person at reception
  • Phone reception: 01223 336580
  • Via the CamUniSport app
  • On our website, search for Athletic's Camp in the activity finder, and choose your preferred date. 

Complete the registration form we email you after booking. Do this before your child's first session.

Contact

Email junioractivities@sport.cam.ac.uk with any questions.

Read the full Terms and Conditions (PDF, 117.42 KB).

What to expect

Children rotate through five athletics sessions each day:

  1. Long Jump
  2. High Jump
  3. Throws - Javelin (Howlers) and Shot Put
  4. Endurance
  5. Sprints and Mini Hurdles

Every session suits all abilities. Children take home a "Personal Best" certificate at the end of each day.

What to bring

  • A packed lunch and snacks
  • A refillable water bottle
  • Sunscreen and a sun hat
  • Appropriate footwear
  • Layers of clothing to suit unpredictable weather

Staff ratios

  • Years 3-4: 1:10 (max 20 children)
  • Years 5-6: 1:10 (max 20 children)
  • Years 7-9: 1:12 (max 24 children)

Daily Schedule 

Time Activity
9:30am Registration (in the Pavilion)
9:45am to 10am Group warm-up
10:05 to 10:55am Session 1
11:00 to 11:50am Session 2
11:55am to 12:45pm Session 3
12:50pm to 1:20pm Lunch (in the Pavilion)
1:25pm to 2:15pm Session 4
2:20pm to 3:15pm Session 5
3:15pm to 3:30pm Cool down and collection (from the Pavilion)
Example schedule