Performance Rugby Camps for School Pupils
Focused, fun and full of progress – our school-age rugby camps blend technical coaching with game-based learning for real results.
Next Camps — Book early to avoid disappointment
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HALF TERM RUGBY CAMP
Intensive 3-5 day camps during February and October half terms. Perfect for maintaining development during school breaks.
Ages 10-16. All abilities welcome
Top Quality Coaching and Guest appearance
Themed days with a skill development focus
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EASTER BREAK RUGBY CAMPS
Fantastic opportunity to get a step ahead and develop skills and game sense post season skills in better weather.
Ages 10-16. All abilities welcome
Top Quality Coaching and Guest appearance
Themed days with a skill development focus
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SUMMER HOLIDAY RUGBY CAMPS
Our flagship camps run through July and August in a range of venues. The perfect pre season preparation for those wanting a fast competition start.
Ages 10-16. All abilities welcome
Top Quality Coaching and Guest appearance
Themed days with a skill development focus
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SPECIALIST RUGBY SKILLS SESSIONS
Advanced position specific skills focused sessions. Deep dive into areas like kicking, scrum half play, defence, breakdown and set piece play.
Often take place April-May and Aug-Sept
Detailed position specific coaching and feedback
Even smaller groups
What are performance rugby training camps?
Our performance camps involve intensive, focused and differing training days designed to help players be the the best they can be. Led by Duncan Hodge and his experienced, top qualified coaches, these camps combine technical skill development with games play and understanding. In addition we have a a lot of fun and players make friends from all over Scotland and abroad!
What's included: Expert coaching, specialised sessions, personal feedback and a range of external sessions depending on the week (analysis, judo, S&C, nutrition, speed work)
Coaching Style: Huge emphasis on basic skills, detail and lots of touches. Constant challenge, feedback. Create competition and fun.
For Players: Being creative, expressing oneself, bringing a smile and being a good person are a must!
Here’s what our Performance Camp Families have to say
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" My 11 year old son has been to Accelerate rugby camp a few times and always really enjoyed it. His skills and gameplay have flourished each time. High calibre, but also very friendly coaches, and an inclusive environment."
— Katy, P7 Parent
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"A fantastic week for my son at the Accelerate Rugby summer camp. Duncan and his top quality coaching team kept 80 odd kids engaged for the full week. They were worked hard, constantly challenged and introduced to new skills that will make them all better rugby players. Thank you."
— Ali, P6 Parent
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"Just passing on how much my son enjoyed last week. Each day he had the biggest smile on his face. I have never seen him get so much out of a course like this and feel so inspired about the sport that he already loves. Everything about the experience was a positive one for him, which was great for his confidence and just what he needed before starting high school."
— Nadia, S1 Parent
Other School Age Options
School Team Training
Ongoing support for school rugby programs
Private Coaching
One-to-one personalised coaching sessions
Rugby Performance Camp FAQs
We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about our performance camps
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Head to the Booking page!
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Duncan Hodge is a Level 4 coach and the highest qualified level possible. He has a Masters in Performance Coaching.
Duncan has coached professionally for 15 yrs with Scotland and Edinburgh mainly. He has also coached and consulted for Fiji, USA, Holland and World Rugby.
He has coached kids at every year group all his life and currently coaches at school and Elite Youth (U18) levels.
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They are held at various venues (please check the Book Now page). Historically they have been held at Newfield (Central Edinburgh), Edinburgh University Peffermill Sports grounds (Central Edinburgh), Glasgow Academy School and Haddington Rugby Club (East Lothian)
If Newfield is stated as the venue is it Newfield belonging to Edinburgh Academy School (EH3 5PG), NOT Musselburgh.
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No, players should bring lunch, snacks and water to all camps or classes.
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Yes, they can. This happens at only P6 and P7 levels, after this rules become trickier for us to facilitate. It is worth noting that at the moment, we do not get many girls attending.
Need something else answered? Just ask!