OUR UNIQUE CAMP BENEFITS:   

• Up to 18 hours of professional coaching.
• The majority of our directors are at least level 1 or 2 NCAS qualified.
• Low Coach/Camper ratios (approximately 1:12) create great connection and care.
• Camps based on structured and proven skill level development programs.
• Opportunities for appearances and talks from leading Sydney Uni athletes.
• Certificate of Attendance at end of camp.
• FREE Sydney Uni Sports Camp apparel.
• FREE fresh fruit daily.

 Tips and Tricks for Healthy Lunch Boxes- thanks to Sydney Markets. 

• Kids simply love variations and surprise. Try using different types of bread that are high in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants - like whole wheat dinner rolls, multigrain flat bread or flax bread.

• Processed meat is high in salt and animal fats - try using leftover meat which you have cooked the night before. Try chopping up leftover chicken to make a chicken salad with parsley, shallots, water chestnuts and lite mayonaise. 

• Kids love making their own foods, so a burrito or a pita pocket that they make themselves can be a fun and healthy lunch option. Prepare shredded vegetables, meat, and sauce, and let the kids assemble their own lunch at camp. You control what goes in it and they choose what they like!

• Kids love dip! Prepare diced or julienned vegetables to go along with a small container of dipping sauce.  Low fat yogurt and sour cream, hummus, and tzatziki are all healthy dip choices.

• Try preparing healthy trail mix as a snack. Mix crunchy whole grain cereals with dried fruits such as raisins, apricots and prunes. Just make sure to control the portion sizes!

• Try kiddie-size yoghurts - and freeze them the night before so that they are perfect to eat at lunchtime.They provide a good source of protein and calcium.

• Corn or rice cakes are often a popular choice instead of bread - try topping them with avacado and grated carrot.

   

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What time do camps start and finish?

Camps start at 9am and you can drop off children at the camp location after 8:30am. All camps EXCEPT swimming and water polo finish at 3pm in the afternoon. Swimming and water polo finish at 12 noon. If you can't make it in time to collect children at 3pm you can book them into Aftercare for $25. This program runs 3pm - 5:30pm every day of camps.

2. Where are the camps held? 

The majority of camps are held in the grounds of the University of Sydney (the exception being Hockey which is held at MLC Burwood). Please Refer to Camp Brochure and relevant maps for directions.

Generally:

3. What sports are covered in the Multi Sport Camp?

Each day of multi has 5 sessions per day.  Over the week the Sports typically covered include: Lacrosse, Archery, Soccer, Volleyball, Slide Hockey, Touch football, Basketball, Fencing, Athletics, Softball, AFL, Ultimate Frisbee, European Handball, Gymnastics, Cricket, Wrestling, Netball and modified games.  Each period, the time table will change.  We have guest instructors come in each day covering the specialist sports such as Hula Hooping and Fencing.

4. Are lunches provided on the camps? 

No, lunches are not provided. Please see above for healthy lunch ideas. 

5. Who are the staff on the camps?

On Sport camps – our directors and coaches have completed Level 1 or 2 sport specific qualifications and/or have played the particular sport at an extremely high level, they are often members of Sydney Uni Sporting clubs or representative teams. Our coaches are often qualified teachers or 3rd or 4th year students studying to become either primary teachers or PE teachers.  All facility staff are Senior First Aid qualified.

6. What will the children be doing on the camps?

• Basic skill instruction
• Vigorous warm ups
• Technical work
• Maximum participation
• Learning rules, strategies, skills and game play
• Match play
• Working individually and as part of a team
• Socialising with others

7. What will the children receive when they arrive and depart the camp? 

 An SUSF Cap (Winter & Summer) or T-Shirt (Autumn & Spring) 

• Fresh Fruit from Sydney Markets
• Giveaways (wrist bands, stickers)
• Certificate
• Possibility of prizes and awards

8. Is aftercare provided? 

Yes, for all camps EXCEPT swimming, water polo and hockey. Price is $25 per child per day.  You can book Aftercare online when enrolling in the camps or call us and book on the day.  Those in Rugby, Soccer, AFL must ensure they bring a change of footwear to wear indoors. Aftercare runs until 5:30pm.

9. How do I qualify for a Family discount? 

Please call SUSF on 1300 068 922  and book the children in together.

10. What snacks will the children receive? 

Children will receive fresh fruit (seasonal) from Sydney Markets for daily snacks. It is advisable that they bring along additional snacks such as muesli bars to maintain their energy throughout the day. On sports camps children will have 30 minutes allocated for lunch and it is thus advisable that they bring along enough lunch to sustain them for the afternoon session.

11. What else do they need to bring? 

• A water bottle
• Sport specific footwear, ie, runners/boots. (Kids bringing footy boots need to bring alternative runners to wear indoors in case of rain etc
• Protective equipment ; E.g. Mouthguard/ shin pads (for sports such as AFL, rugby, hockey)
• Own gear at their own risk. SUSF supplies all equipment, however it if children wish to bring their own cricket gear for example, this is fine. We advise against children bringing their own footballs and soccer balls as they are easily lost.
• Wet weather gear
• Sunsmart clothing (hat)
• Personal medication
• A willingness to have fun!
  

12. How do I qualify for a discount? 

Refer to brochure/website for available discounts and requirements.

13. Are there any special requirements for the Swimming or Waterpolo camps?

Swimming:  All participants must be able to swim all competitive strokes (min 25m) Participants are required to bring their own flippers, goggles, swimmers and towel. 

Waterpolo:  Participants must be able to swim 100m freestyle competently and be between the age of 12-15.

14. Are there any age limits? 

All of the camps offered are for 5-15 with the exception of the following:  

• Waterpolo – 12-15 years of age
• 5 day tennis camp - 8yrs and above 

Be aware that the general age range will vary from camp to camp and there is no guarantee that there will be a high number of older/younger children at any given time.