Half Term Rugby Camps for School Pupils

Skills maintenance and development during February and October school breaks

Half Term Camps — Book early to avoid disappointment

Camp Information

12-16 October 26
TBC 19-23 October 26

4-5 days

10:00—15:30

Full address provided at booking.

Duncan Hodge & qualified team all week.

External coaches will also attend.

Essential Items

✓ Trainers (in case of hard grounds, indoor or astro work)

✓ Cap & suncream (if applicable)

✓ Water bottle

✓ Any prescribed medications including inhalers

✓ Packed lunch & snacks (no nuts please)

✓ Suitable clothing for all weather

10:00—12:45: Morning Session

Registration, warm up and skill development sessions.

12:45—13:45: Lunch & Rest

Supervised break and recovery time.

13:45—15:30: Afternoon Session

Games Play, small sided games and transfer or mornings skills.

Here’s what our Half Term Camp Families have to say

"Henry had a fantastic time last week – learned loads and really enjoyed the atmosphere - the coaches and the boys were very welcoming. He said he learned more from the one to one time he had on tackling with John Hardie than any other session he’s ever had."

— Jeremy, S2 Parent
"My youngest son adores rugby but has never really had huge confidence in his own ability on or off the field. The coaches at the Accelerate camps are all brilliant at encouraging the players and getting everyone involved. He has done several camps and I see his self-confidence and skills growing considerably each time. He even travels from Glasgow without any of his friends. Highly recommend to all young players! "

— Amy, S2 Parent
" 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

We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about our half term performance camps

Head to the Booking page!
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.
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.
No, players should bring lunch, snacks and water to all camps or classes.
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.