Reindeer Sports Squad Camp (Day Camp)

1. A Festive Multisport Experience 

The camp brings together structured sports coaching and Christmas-themed activities in a fun, active and supportive environment. Across the four core sports, students will develop key skills through engaging challenges, team games and friendly competitions. 

• Football: Christmas Delivery Challenge Students practise dribbling, passing, movement and teamwork through festive delivery-style games, small-sided matches and team challenges. 
• Basketball: Holiday Hoops Challenge Students develop ball-handling, passing, shooting and defensive skills through fun, fast-paced basketball activities and team play. 
• Indoor Curling: Snowball Target Challenge Students learn aiming, control, shot placement and team strategy through precision-based curling activities. 
• Athletics: Reindeer Fitness Challenge Students take part in sprints, shuttle runs, jumping, balance, throwing and relay activities designed to build speed, agility, power and confidence. 

2. Sport-Specific Coaching Across Four Core Activities 

Students receive age-appropriate coaching across four sports, with activities adapted for both younger students and more experienced participants. 

• Football Focuses on ball control, passing, movement into space, defensive awareness, communication and small-sided match play. 
• Basketball Focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive positioning, teamwork and quick decision-making. 
• Indoor Curling Focuses on aiming technique, delivery control, shot strength, target selection, communication and team tactics. 
• Athletics Focuses on sprinting technique, reaction speed, jumping power, balance, throwing mechanics, agility and relay teamwork. 

3. Reindeer Fitness Challenge 

A key highlight of the camp is the Reindeer Fitness Challenge, where students take part in a series of fun athletic tests and movement activities inspired by sports combine-style assessments. 

Activities may include: 

• 50m sprint 
• Shuttle run 
• Standing long jump 
• Balance challenge 
• Sit-and-reach flexibility test 
• Present Throw Challenge 
• Christmas relay races 

Students will learn how speed, agility, power, balance and flexibility support performance across different sports. Older students will also be encouraged to understand their own performance results and set personal goals.

4. Health, Fitness & “12 Days of Christmas” Activity Session 

The camp includes an interactive health and fitness session inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas, helping students connect movement, wellbeing and performance in a fun and memorable way. 

Students will explore: 

• 12 Days of Christmas Fitness A festive movement circuit using simple exercises such as squats, planks, jumps and balance movements to help students understand body control, coordination and key muscle groups. 
• Nutrition & Hydration Students learn how food and water support energy, focus and recovery during sport. 
• Recovery & Active Living Students explore the importance of stretching, rest, sleep and healthy daily habits. 
• Exercise & Wellbeing Students learn how regular physical activity supports fitness, confidence, concentration and overall wellbeing. 

5. Teamwork, Leadership & North Pole Treasure Hunt 

Students will build confidence, communication and teamwork through collaborative challenges and group activities. 

• North Pole Treasure Hunt Teams work together to solve clues, complete mini sports challenges and find hidden Christmas “presents” around the venue. The activity encourages problem-solving, leadership, communication and cooperation. 
• Team Challenges Students take part in relay races, partner tasks and group strategy games that require teamwork and decision-making. 
• Sportsmanship & Respect Students learn how to support teammates, show respect to coaches and opponents, handle competition positively and celebrate effort as well as achievement. 

6. North Pole Cup & Closing Ceremony 

On the final day, students put their skills into practice through the North Pole Cup, a friendly multisport tournament featuring Football, Basketball, Indoor Curling and Athletics activities. The camp concludes with a Closing Ceremony, where students receive certificates and selected awards recognising effort, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership and achievement.