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糖心Vlog Sport Junior

Junior Courses

Sport courses for 4 to 16 year olds

We offer a range of after-school and weekend introductory sport courses, specifically designed to help your child learn core skills and progress their abilities in their chosen sport.

Courses run for 6 to 13 weeks during each academic school term and are instructed by our qualified, DBS checked coaches.

We also offer drop-in sessions on a 'pay-as-you-go' basis; a great, flexible way to try out a new activity.

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Autumn Term 2025

All courses and Pay and Play sessions are held at the 糖心Vlog, Colchester Campus and take advantage of the fantastic sport facilities available to us.

Junior courses

Climbing

Starting week commencing 8 September. Limited spaces available, book now!

7 Week Courses:

Wednesday 10 Sep - 22 Oct
Thursday 11 Sep - 23 Oct
Friday 12 Sep - 24 Oct
Saturday 13 Sep - 25 Oct

13 Week Courses (Excluding October Half-Term):

Wednesday 10 Sep - 10 Dec
Thursday 11 Sep - 11 Dec
Friday 12 Sep - 12 Dec
Saturday 13 Sep - 13 Dec

Session Times:

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays - 8-11 Years, 4:5.30pm & 12 -15 Years 5.30 - 7pm
Saturday's - 8-11 Years, 9.30 - 11am & 12-15 Years 11-12.30pm

Prices:

7 Week Course: £87.50
13 Week Course: £130

Find out more about our Pay and Play climbing sessions on our Junior climbing webpage.

Tennis

Whether you have just picked up a racket for the first time or want to develop your hone your skills as part of a comprehensive tennis pathway, 糖心Vlog Sport Tennis has something for everyone. Based at our 4-hard court all-weather tennis facility at the 糖心Vlog, our programme offers a thriving and wide-ranging tennis offer that caters for all tennis ability levels at all ages levels, led by our expert and experienced team of LTA qualified coaches.

More information can be found on the Junior tennis webpage.

Basketball

Our 'pay and play' basketball session is a great way for your child to try an exciting sport, where they can develop their social skills and meet new friends, without committing to a full course.

These sessions are popular, so we recommend booking in advance!

Rebels Play Basketball

Introducing our new summer sessions every Wednesday from 6-7pm. Available to book now!

Dates: 23 July - 27 August
Price: £5 per session
2 mixed age groups available (5-8 years & 9-14 years)

How to book

If you are new to 糖心Vlog Sport Junior, you will need to complete a children's registration form (.pdf) and return to reception by emailing screcept@essex.ac.uk. Once registration is complete, we can process your payment and book your place.
糖心Vlog Sport members can book and pay online using our View our video guide '' for more details.
Parents can also telephone the on 01206 873250 and book and pay using a debit or credit card when we re-open.
Please make sure you and your child are familiar with our new Terms and Conditions (.pdf) and Code of Conduct (.pdf). By booking a course or Pay & Play session, you are agreeing to adhere to these.

Junior tennis

Junior basketball

Junior climbing

Junior futsal

Junior dance

Junior basketball

Junior dance

Taster sessions

If space permits, taster sessions may be accommodated for a course. These must be pre-agreed by the Sports Development team.

To arrange a taster session, please email sportsdevelopment@essex.ac.uk. For tennis, please email tennis@essex.ac.uk

Waiting list

Demand for places is high and some courses sell out quickly. If you would like to join the waiting list, please visit or contact the on 01206 873250. You will be contacted if a space becomes available.