Book Your Place →
🎟️ How to Book — Step by Step
▾
1
Booking individual days
On the booking page, select 'Session' for your chosen day. Add it to your basket, then return to the Camps / Summer Camp 2026 page to add further days one at a time.
2
Booking a full week
Select 'Schedule' on the booking page, then select any day within the week. The system will automatically log your attendance for all five days.
🏷️ 10% discount when booking a full week
Payment is processed securely via GoCardless Direct Debit. You can cancel your direct debit after payment is taken — usually within 5–7 days of sign-up.
🗓️ What does a typical day look like?
9:00am
Drop-off & warm-up — structured group warm-up to get everyone moving safely
9:30am
Ice-breaker games — every child settles in, makes friends and feels comfortable before any equipment work begins
10:00am
Equipment rotations — children rotate through all 5 pieces: track, bars, beam, vault and sprung floor. Snack breaks built in throughout
2:00pm
Games & wind-down — fun group games to close the day before pick-up
3:00pm
Pick-up — children collected at the door
👧 Who is this for?
Open to children aged 5 and above — no gymnastics experience needed. Children are grouped by ability on arrival so every session is appropriate for your child's level, whether they've never set foot on a beam or train regularly.
🌱 What will my child gain?
💪Confidence — our coaches build children up, never down. Every child achieves something new.
🤸Real skills — learning on professional gymnastics equipment in a safe, structured environment.
👫Friendships — group games and team activities are woven through every day.
🏅Recognition — every child earns awards throughout the week and leaves with something to show for it.
🛡️ Safety & coaching quality
✅
Qualified coaches
All coaches hold British Gymnastics qualifications and are trained to a high standard
✅
DBS checked
Every member of staff is fully DBS checked before working with children
✅
First aid trained
Qualified first aiders on site throughout every session
✅
Professional venue
Brighton Sport and Health Complex — a fully equipped, professional gymnastics facility
✅
Appropriate ratios
Children are supervised at all times with appropriate coach-to-child ratios throughout every session
✅
Safeguarding policy
HiTide operates a full safeguarding and child protection policy in line with British Gymnastics guidelines
// Our Approach to Learning

Every day at HiTide Summer Camp is structured around focused, developmental gymnastics coaching. Our daily plan implements fundamental skills from the British Gymnastics RISE Award Scheme — a nationally recognised framework ensuring every child, regardless of ability, receives structured, progressive and age-appropriate learning across all five equipment stations. Your child won't just play — they'll grow.

⭐
All Abilities
Grouped by ability on arrival. No experience needed.
🏅
RISE Framework
Skills mapped to British Gymnastics' progressive award scheme.
🤸
5 Stations Daily
Track, bars, beam, vault & sprung floor — every day.
🎨
Cosy & Craft Corners
Rest space and arts & crafts available throughout.
Camp One · Ages 5–12 · 27–31 July 2026
MISSION:
MOVE
Elite Astronaut Training Programme
Ages 5–7
Space Explorers

Wonder-led. Story, characters, rocket imagery. Skills introduced through play and theme.

Ages 8–12
Mission Specialists

Challenge-led. Evaluated, pushed further, given leadership responsibility from Thursday.

// The 5 Stations — tap to expand
🛸
Station 01
Launchpad
Track, hurdle step & trampette
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1
Blast Off Jump
Straight jump from trampette — two-foot controlled landing, knees soft
RISE: Jump and land (Level 2)
2
Shooting Star Shape
Tuck or star jump off trampette — pick a shape, hold it in the air
RISE: Shaped jumps from a raised surface (Apparatus 1)
3
Countdown Run
Hurdle step approach into trampette rebound — consistent rhythm, confident approach
RISE: Hurdle step, rebound jump (Core Skills 2)
🌟 Earn: Launchpad Award Sticker
1
Re-entry Spin
Straight jump with half turn off trampette — stuck landing, no steps
RISE: Straight jump with half turn from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
2
Full Orbit
Full turn off trampette — spot the landing, controlled finish
RISE: Straight jump with full turn from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
3
Escape Velocity
Tuck jump with half turn — tight tuck, open and spot landing
RISE: Tuck jump with half turn from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
🌟 Earn: Launchpad Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts with established flight skills. Coach prerequisite check required.
1
Expert
Tuck Somersault
Tuck forward somersault from trampette — tight rotation, two-foot landing
RISE: Tuck forward somersault from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
2
Expert
Pike Somersault
Pike or straight forward somersault — full rotation, clean landing
RISE: Pike or straight forward somersault from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
3
Expert
Round-Off Dismount
Round-off dismount from apparatus — linked power exit, controlled landing
RISE: Round-off dismount from a choice of apparatus (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
⚡ Earn: Mission Commander Award Sticker
🛰️
Station 02
Docking Station
Bars — hang, swing & rotation
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1
Zero-G Hang
Hang from bar with a shape — tuck, pike or star — held 3 seconds
RISE: Hang from apparatus with shapes and support (Apparatus 1)
2
Station to Station
Travel along low bar in hang — hand over hand, feet off floor
RISE: Travel in hang along apparatus (Apparatus 1)
3
Docking Rotation
Forward circle to stand on bar — controlled rotation back to feet
RISE: Forward circle to stand using apparatus (Apparatus Core Skills 2)
🌟 Earn: Docking Station Award Sticker
1
Orbital Circle
Full circle up on bar — momentum-driven, body tight throughout
RISE: Circle up on a bar (Apparatus Core Skills 3)
2
Deep Space Cast
Cast to horizontal, into backward hip circle — return to bar with control
RISE: Cast into backward hip circle (Apparatus Core Skills 4)
3
Vertical Dock
Kick to handstand on bar — straight body, 2 seconds held
RISE: Kick towards handstand on a bench (Apparatus Core Skills 3)
🌟 Earn: Docking Station Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts with established swing and cast technique. Coach-assessed prerequisite required.
1
Expert
Upstart
Upstart or long upstart on bars — kip action, body extension to front support
RISE: Upstart or long upstart on bar(s) (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
2
Expert
Cast to Handstand
Cast or swing to handstand on bar — straight body, held briefly before controlled descent
RISE: Cast or swing to handstand on bar(s) (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
3
Expert
Straddle Undershoot
Straddle or pike undershoot from bar — clear swing under, controlled landing
RISE: Straddle or pike undershoot from a bar (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
⚡ Earn: Mission Commander Award Sticker
⚡
Station 03
Gravity Rail
Beam — balance, precision & confidence
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1
Zero-G Walk
Walk full length of beam — arms extended, eyes forward, no wobbles
RISE: Walk with rotation on a bench (Apparatus 1)
2
Orbit Jump
Jump from beam with shape — tuck or star — land on mat safely
RISE: Shaped jump on a bench (Apparatus 1)
3
Satellite Balance
One-leg arabesque on beam — 3 seconds, arms wide like solar panels
RISE: Arabesque on a bench / Half turn on one foot (Apparatus Core Skills 2)
🌟 Earn: Gravity Rail Award Sticker
1
Gyroscope Turn
Full turn on one foot on beam — or Y balance held 3 seconds
RISE: Y balance / Full turn on one foot on beam (Apparatus Core Skills 3)
2
Spin Manoeuvre
Cartwheel along or dismount off beam — straight arms, controlled
RISE: Cartwheel using a bench (Apparatus Core Skills 3)
3
Deep Field Balance
Y balance or arabesque on full-height beam — held with full control
RISE: Arabesque / Y balance on a beam (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
🌟 Earn: Gravity Rail Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts with confident beam presence and established floor skill. Coach sign-off required.
1
Expert
Beam Forward Roll
Forward roll on full-height beam — tight shape, controlled rotation to stand
RISE: Forward roll on a beam (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
2
Expert
Beam Handstand
Handstand on beam — controlled kick up, straight body, controlled descent
RISE: Handstand on a beam (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
3
Expert
Walkover on Beam
Backward or forward walkover on beam — continuous flight, controlled landing
RISE: Backward or forward walkover on a beam (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
⚡ Earn: Mission Commander Award Sticker
🚀
Station 04
Booster Pad
Vault — power, flight & landing
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1
Squat Mount
Squat or straddle onto vault box — weight on hands, feet land on top
RISE: Squat or straddle onto a raised surface from stand (Apparatus 1)
2
Launch Dismount
Jump off vault with a shaped dismount — straight arms up on landing
RISE: Shaped jumps from a raised surface (Apparatus 1)
3
Booster Roll
Forward roll onto raised surface — hands first, controlled roll to feet
RISE: Forward roll onto a raised surface (Apparatus Core Skills 2)
🌟 Earn: Booster Pad Award Sticker
1
Through the Hatch
Squat through or straddle over vault — clear flight, no sitting
RISE: Squat through or straddle over a raised surface (Apparatus Core Skills 4)
2
Freefall Vault
Chosen freestyle vault — clear flight phase, two-foot stuck landing
RISE: Freestyle vaults (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
3
Hyperdrive
Handspring vault — shoulder block, clear body over, stuck landing
RISE: Handspring over a vault (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
🌟 Earn: Booster Pad Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts with established handspring technique. Coach prerequisite check required.
1
Expert
Half-On Half-Off
Half on, half off over vault — twist on, twist off, clean flight phases
RISE: Half on, half off over a vault (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
2
Expert
Handspring Half Turn
Handspring with half turn — block, rotate, land with control
RISE: Handspring half over a vault (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
3
Expert
Handstand Flatback
Handstand flatback onto raised surface — straight body, controlled fall to back
RISE: Handstand flatback onto a raised surface (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
⚡ Earn: Mission Commander Award Sticker
🌌
Station 05
Mission Control
Sprung floor — rolls, cartwheels & sequences
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1
Orbital Roll
Forward roll — tight tuck shape, chin to chest, finish standing tall
RISE: Forward roll (Core Skills 2)
2
Thruster Sequence
Dish and arch — body tension drill, held 3 seconds each way
RISE: Dish / Arch (Core Skills 1)
3
Meteor Cartwheel
Cartwheel — straight legs, hands and feet on the line
RISE: Cartwheel (Core Skills 3)
🌟 Earn: Mission Control Award Sticker
1
Reverse Thruster
Backward roll to standing — continuous momentum, no pause
RISE: Backward roll (Core Skills 3)
2
Vertical Dock
Handstand hold — 2 seconds minimum, straight body, arms locked
RISE: Handstand (Core Skills 3)
3
Warp Drive
Round-off — power rebound, land with feet together in punch position
RISE: Round-off (Excel Core Skills 1)
🌟 Earn: Mission Control Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts working at Excel Core Skills 1–3. All require coach assessment before attempting.
1
Expert
Back Walkover
Backward walkover — continuous bridge kick-over, controlled landing to stand
RISE: Backward walkover / Forward walkover (Excel Core Skills 1)
2
Expert
Aerial Cartwheel
Free cartwheel / aerial — no hands, straight legs, two-foot landing
RISE: Free cartwheel / Side somersault (Excel Core Skills 3)
3
Expert
Back Tuck
Backward somersault — round-off entry, tight tuck, two-foot landing
RISE: Backward somersault (Excel Core Skills 3)
⚡ Earn: Mission Commander Award Sticker
✦
// Week Structure — tap each day
01
Monday 27 July
Crew Selection
Induction · Groups assigned · All 5 stations
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"Welcome to Mission Control. All recruits report. This is your first day of training. No mission is too big. No recruit left behind."
// Daily Focus
Every child completes all 5 stations in their first full rotation. Groups assigned by ability on arrival. Ice-breaker games and group stretching — splits, bridges, fundamentals — start the morning. Every child settled before equipment work begins.
All 5 stations — first rotationGroup stretch & warm-upIce-breaker gamesSquad assignment by ability
⭐ All recruits earn: Recruit Badge
02
Tuesday 28 July
Gravity Trials
Strength · Body tension · Control
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"Gravity is the enemy. Only those with a strong core can beat it. Every station today tests physical control — prove you can hold your shape."
// Daily Focus
Body tension and strength coached across all pieces. Floor dish/arch, beam balance holds, bar hang shapes and vault mounts all focused on core engagement. Trampette run-up technique refined. First patches earned at strongest station.
🛸 Launchpad — run-up technique🛰️ Docking — hang shapes⚡ Gravity Rail — balance holds🚀 Booster Pad — mounts🌌 Mission Control — dish/arch
⭐ First station patch earned
03
Wednesday 29 July
Flight School
Aerial skills · Height · Courage
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"Today we leave the ground. Flight isn't about being fearless — it's about trusting your training. Step up."
// Daily Focus
Trampette, vault and bars push further today. Specialists attempt stretch skills. Floor and beam sequences start taking shape. Expert gymnasts identified by coaches. Training broken up with games and pair/group sequence work.
🛸 Shaped jumps + turns🛰️ Rotations on bars⚡ Beam jumps + cartwheels🚀 Dismounts + vaults🌌 Cartwheel + roll sequences
⭐ Up to 2 more station patches earned
04
Thursday 30 July
Mission Debrief
Consolidation · Specialists lead · Sequences
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"Mission Specialists — today you don't just train. You lead. Each of you is assigned a younger Explorer. Their progress is your mission."
// Daily Focus
Older Specialists (8–12) formally assigned mentoring roles at their strongest station. All children consolidate sequences. Expert gymnasts begin Commander skill attempts. Mission cards prepared by coaches — one personal skill noted per child.
All 5 stations — sequence focusSpecialists mentor ExplorersExpert skills attemptedMission cards prepared
⭐ Specialist Badge (8–12s) + remaining station patches
05
Friday 31 July
Launch Day
Showcase · Graduation · Final performances
▾
"Launch clearance confirmed for all crew. This is proof of everything you've become this week."
// Daily Focus
A celebration of everything achieved across the week. Children come together as a full crew for a final session, games and group activity before awards are presented. Every child launches — no exceptions.
Full crew final sessionGroup games & celebrationAwards presented
🚀 Everyone launches. Awards presented on Friday.
✦
// Rank Progression
📋
Recruit
Day 1 — every crew member starts here
🛸
Cadet
First station award sticker earned
🌟
Mission Specialist
Ages 8–12, appointed Thursday — mentoring role at strongest station
🚀
Astronaut
All children — awards presented on Friday
⚡
Mission Commander
Expert gymnasts who complete coach-assessed advanced skills
✦
// Frequently Asked Questions
What time is drop-off and pick-up? ▾
Drop-off is at 9am and pick-up is at 3pm. Please ensure your child arrives on time so they don't miss the warm-up and group introduction at the start of the day.
Does my child need to bring a packed lunch? ▾
Yes — please ensure your child arrives with a packed lunch, water bottle and a snack. Due to the physical nature of the sessions, children often get hungry around 90 minutes in. The more they have to pick at, the better!
My child is new to gymnastics — will the camp be suitable? ▾
Absolutely. Our camps are designed for all abilities. Children are grouped by ability on arrival, and our coaches ensure every child is only given skills appropriate to their level. No prior gymnastics experience is needed.
What should my child wear? ▾
Please can gymnasts arrive in comfortable sports clothes — a t-shirt and shorts, or a leotard. Hair should be tied back. No jewellery or accessories during sessions. Bare feet are required on the gymnastics floor.
Can we book individual days rather than the full week? ▾
Yes — see the How to Book guide at the top of this page for step-by-step instructions. You can book individual days or a full week, and there's a 10% discount when booking a full week via the Schedule option.
How does payment work? ▾
Our payment system operates via GoCardless Direct Debit. This helps us run sessions smoothly and securely. You are welcome to cancel your direct debit as soon as payment has been collected — usually within 5–7 days. We are unable to accept alternative payment methods.
What is the RISE Award Scheme? ▾
RISE is British Gymnastics' nationally recognised progressive award framework. It maps gymnastics skills across multiple levels — from fundamentals through to advanced acrobatics — ensuring every child receives structured, developmental coaching regardless of ability. Our camp programme is built around RISE apparatus skills so your child's progress is meaningful and measurable, not just fun.
What if my child needs a break or feels overwhelmed? ▾
We have a dedicated Cosy Corner — a calm space where children can rest or take a break whenever needed. Children are welcome to bring a favourite toy or teddy. We also have an Arts & Crafts Corner for creative downtime. Your child's comfort and enjoyment comes first, always.
I have another question — how do I get in touch? ▾
Please email us at admin@hitidegymnastics.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Book Your Place →
🎟️ How to Book — Step by Step
▾
1
Booking individual days
On the booking page, select 'Session' for your chosen day. Add it to your basket, then return to the Camps / Summer Camp 2026 page to add further days one at a time.
2
Booking a full week
Select 'Schedule' on the booking page, then select any day within the week. The system will automatically log your attendance for all five days.
🏷️ 10% discount when booking a full week
📅 Booking Week 2? Toggle the calendar forward to view dates starting 24th August — it defaults to the current month.
Payment is processed securely via GoCardless Direct Debit. You can cancel your direct debit after payment is taken — usually within 5–7 days of sign-up.
🗓️ What does a typical day look like?
9:00am
Drop-off & warm-up — structured group warm-up to get everyone moving safely
9:30am
Ice-breaker games — every child settles in, makes friends and feels comfortable before any equipment work begins
10:00am
Equipment rotations — children rotate through all 5 pieces: track, bars, beam, vault and sprung floor. Snack breaks built in throughout
2:00pm
Games & wind-down — fun group games to close the day before pick-up
3:00pm
Pick-up — children collected at the door
👧 Who is this for?
Open to children aged 5 and above — no gymnastics experience needed. Children are grouped by ability on arrival so every session is appropriate for your child's level, whether they've never set foot on a beam or train regularly.
🌱 What will my child gain?
💪Confidence — our coaches build children up, never down. Every child achieves something new.
🤸Real skills — learning on professional gymnastics equipment in a safe, structured environment.
👫Friendships — group games and team activities are woven through every day.
🏅Recognition — every child earns awards throughout the week and leaves with something to show for it.
🛡️ Safety & coaching quality
✅
Qualified coaches
All coaches hold British Gymnastics qualifications and are trained to a high standard
✅
DBS checked
Every member of staff is fully DBS checked before working with children
✅
First aid trained
Qualified first aiders on site throughout every session
✅
Professional venue
Brighton Sport and Health Complex — a fully equipped, professional gymnastics facility
✅
Appropriate ratios
Children are supervised at all times with appropriate coach-to-child ratios throughout every session
✅
Safeguarding policy
HiTide operates a full safeguarding and child protection policy in line with British Gymnastics guidelines
// Our Approach to Learning

Every day at HiTide Summer Camp is structured around focused, developmental gymnastics coaching. Our daily plan implements fundamental skills from the British Gymnastics RISE Award Scheme — a nationally recognised framework ensuring every child, regardless of ability, receives structured, progressive and age-appropriate learning across all five equipment stations. Your child won't just play — they'll grow.

⭐
All Abilities
Grouped by ability on arrival. No experience needed.
🏅
RISE Framework
Skills mapped to British Gymnastics' progressive award scheme.
🤸
5 Stations Daily
Track, bars, beam, vault & sprung floor — every day.
🎨
Cosy & Craft Corners
Rest space and arts & crafts available throughout.
Camp Two · Ages 5–12 · 24–28 August 2026
KINGDOM OF
CHAMPIONS
Trials of the Realm · Five Days · Five Stations
Ages 5–7
Squires

Story-led. Magic, kingdoms, heraldry. Earn awards at each station across the week.

Ages 8–12
Knights-in-Training

Challenge-led. Skill mastery and leadership. Guide younger Squires from Thursday.

// The 5 Stations — tap to expand
🏹
Station 01
The Drawbridge Run
Track, hurdle step & trampette
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1
The Warrior's Leap
Jump from trampette — two-foot landing, arms high: The Royal Stance
RISE: Jump and land (Level 2)
2
Battlecry Jump
Tuck or star shape off trampette — pick your battlecry shape and hold it
RISE: Shaped jumps from a raised surface (Apparatus 1)
3
Charging the Gates
Hurdle step approach into trampette rebound — brave, bold, consistent rhythm
RISE: Hurdle step, rebound jump (Core Skills 2)
🌟 Earn: Drawbridge Run Award Sticker
1
Knight's Spin
Half turn in air off trampette — stuck landing, no steps, eyes forward
RISE: Straight jump with half turn from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
2
Full Tourney Turn
Full turn off trampette — spot the landing, controlled finish
RISE: Straight jump with full turn from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
3
The Shield Tuck
Tuck jump with half turn off trampette — tight tuck, open and land with honour
RISE: Tuck jump with half turn from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
🌟 Earn: Drawbridge Run Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts with established flight skills. Coach prerequisite check required.
1
Expert
The Conqueror's Tuck
Tuck forward somersault from trampette — tight rotation, two-foot landing
RISE: Tuck forward somersault from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
2
Expert
The Realm's Pike
Pike or straight forward somersault — full rotation, clean landing
RISE: Pike or straight forward somersault from trampette (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
3
Expert
Champion's Round-Off
Round-off dismount from apparatus — linked power exit, controlled landing
RISE: Round-off dismount from a choice of apparatus (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
⚡ Earn: Champion's Crest Award Sticker
🗼
Station 02
The Tower Climb
Bars — hang, swing & rotation
▾
1
Castle Hang
Hang from bar with a shape — tuck, pike or star — held 3 seconds
RISE: Hang from apparatus with shapes and support (Apparatus 1)
2
Scaling the Walls
Travel along low bar in hang — hand over hand, feet off the ground
RISE: Travel in hang along apparatus (Apparatus 1)
3
Tower Rotation
Forward circle or leg lift on bar — controlled rotation back to standing
RISE: Forward circle to stand / Leg lift using apparatus (Apparatus Core Skills 2)
🌟 Earn: Tower Climb Award Sticker
1
Champion's Circle
Full circle up on bar — momentum-driven, body tight, no stopping
RISE: Circle up on a bar (Apparatus Core Skills 3)
2
The King's Cast
Cast to horizontal into backward hip circle — return to bar with control
RISE: Cast into backward hip circle (Apparatus Core Skills 4)
3
Tower Handstand
Kick to handstand on bar or wall — straight body, held 2 seconds
RISE: Kick towards handstand on a bench (Apparatus Core Skills 3)
🌟 Earn: Tower Climb Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts with established swing and cast technique. Coach-assessed prerequisite required.
1
Expert
The Upstart
Upstart or long upstart on bars — kip action, body extension to front support
RISE: Upstart or long upstart on bar(s) (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
2
Expert
Handstand on Bar
Cast or swing to handstand — straight body, held before controlled descent
RISE: Cast or swing to handstand on bar(s) (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
3
Expert
The Undershoot
Straddle or pike undershoot from bar — clear swing under, controlled landing
RISE: Straddle or pike undershoot from a bar (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
⚡ Earn: Champion's Crest Award Sticker
🌹
Station 03
The Enchanted Bridge
Beam — balance, poise & grace
▾
1
Royal Procession
Walk full length of beam — head high, arms extended: worthy of the crown
RISE: Walk with rotation on a bench (Apparatus 1)
2
Bridge Leap
Jump from beam with a shape — land on mat with Royal Stance
RISE: Shaped jump on a bench (Apparatus 1)
3
Enchanted Balance
Arabesque hold on beam — 3 seconds, arms wide, eyes on the horizon
RISE: Arabesque on a bench / Half turn on one foot (Apparatus Core Skills 2)
🌟 Earn: Enchanted Bridge Award Sticker
1
The Crown Turn
Full turn on one foot on beam — or Y balance held 3 seconds
RISE: Y balance / Full turn on one foot on bench (Apparatus Core Skills 3)
2
Knight's Flourish
Cartwheel along or dismount off beam — straight arms, confident finish
RISE: Cartwheel using a bench (Apparatus Core Skills 3)
3
The Champion's Pose
Y balance or arabesque on full-height beam — held with poise
RISE: Arabesque / Y balance on a beam (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
🌟 Earn: Enchanted Bridge Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts with confident beam presence and established floor skill. Coach sign-off required.
1
Expert
Beam Forward Roll
Forward roll on full-height beam — tight shape, controlled rotation to stand
RISE: Forward roll on a beam (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
2
Expert
Beam Handstand
Handstand on beam — controlled kick up, straight body, controlled descent
RISE: Handstand on a beam (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
3
Expert
Walkover on Beam
Backward or forward walkover on beam — continuous flight, controlled landing
RISE: Backward or forward walkover on a beam (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
⚡ Earn: Champion's Crest Award Sticker
⚔️
Station 04
The Vault of Trials
Vault — power, flight & bravery
▾
1
Claiming the Throne
Squat or straddle mount onto vault box — weight through hands, feet land on top
RISE: Squat or straddle onto a raised surface from stand (Apparatus 1)
2
The Royal Dismount
Jump off vault with shape — arms raised on landing, proud and still
RISE: Shaped jumps from a raised surface (Apparatus 1)
3
Rolling into Battle
Forward roll onto raised surface — hands first, tight tuck, controlled to feet
RISE: Forward roll onto a raised surface (Apparatus Core Skills 2)
🌟 Earn: Vault of Trials Award Sticker
1
Through the Portcullis
Squat through or straddle over vault — clear flight phase, no sitting
RISE: Squat through or straddle over a raised surface (Apparatus Core Skills 4)
2
The Champion's Vault
Chosen freestyle vault — clear flight, two-foot stuck landing, arms finish high
RISE: Freestyle vaults (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
3
The Conqueror
Handspring vault — shoulder block, clean body over, stuck landing with authority
RISE: Handspring over a vault (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
🌟 Earn: Vault of Trials Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts with an established handspring. Coach prerequisite check required.
1
Expert
Half-On Half-Off
Half on, half off over vault — twist on, twist off, clean flight phases
RISE: Half on, half off over a vault (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
2
Expert
Handspring Half Turn
Handspring with half turn — block, rotate, land with control
RISE: Handspring half over a vault (Excel Large Apparatus 2)
3
Expert
Handstand Flatback
Handstand flatback onto raised surface — straight body, controlled fall to back
RISE: Handstand flatback onto a raised surface (Excel Large Apparatus 1)
⚡ Earn: Champion's Crest Award Sticker
🛡️
Station 05
The Training Ground
Sprung floor — rolls, cartwheels & sequences
▾
1
Castle Roll
Forward roll — tight tuck shape, chin to chest, finish standing tall
RISE: Forward roll (Core Skills 2)
2
Shield and Sword
Dish and arch — dish is your shield, arch is your sword. Hold 3 seconds each.
RISE: Dish / Arch (Core Skills 1)
3
Battle Cartwheel
Cartwheel — both sides, straight legs, hands and feet on the line
RISE: Cartwheel (Core Skills 3)
🌟 Earn: Training Ground Award Sticker
1
The Evasion Roll
Backward roll to standing — continuous momentum, no pause, finish proud
RISE: Backward roll (Core Skills 3)
2
Iron Standard
Handstand hold — the knight plants their flag. Straight body, 2 seconds minimum.
RISE: Handstand (Core Skills 3)
3
Battle Finish
Round-off with power — finish in Royal Stance, no steps, land with authority
RISE: Round-off (Excel Core Skills 1)
🌟 Earn: Training Ground Award Sticker
Expert level — for gymnasts working at Excel Core Skills 1–3. All require coach assessment before attempting.
1
Expert
The Walkover
Backward or forward walkover — continuous bridge kick-over, controlled landing
RISE: Backward walkover / Forward walkover (Excel Core Skills 1)
2
Expert
The Free Cartwheel
Aerial / free cartwheel — no hands, straight legs, two-foot landing
RISE: Free cartwheel / Side somersault (Excel Core Skills 3)
3
Expert
The Champion's Tuck
Backward somersault — round-off entry, tight tuck, two-foot landing
RISE: Backward somersault (Excel Core Skills 3)
⚡ Earn: Champion's Crest Award Sticker
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// Week Structure — tap each day
01
Monday 24 August
Arrival at the Gates
Squire oath · House assignment · All 5 stations
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"The gates open. You arrive as strangers. By Friday you leave as Champions. But first — you must prove yourself worthy."
// Daily Focus
All children take the Squire's Oath and receive their house colour ribbon. Ice-breaker games and group stretching start the morning. First full rotation through all 5 stations — exploratory and joyful. Groups assigned by ability.
All 5 stations — first rotationSquire oath & house coloursIce-breaker games
⚜️ All Squires earn: House Colours Ribbon
02
Tuesday 25 August
Trial of Strength
Power · Core · Vault & Tower featured
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"A Champion without strength cannot protect the realm. Today the Vault of Trials and the Tower Climb are fully open. Prove your power."
// Daily Focus
Vault and Bars are featured stations with extended time. All stations run with a strength-focused challenge. Body tension, core engagement and power coached at every piece. First station award stickers earned.
⚔️ Vault of Trials — featured🗼 Tower Climb — featuredAll stations — strength focus
🌟 Strength station stickers earned
03
Wednesday 26 August
Trial of Grace
Balance · Artistry · Beam & Floor featured
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"Strength alone does not make a Champion. The realm demands grace — precision, poise, making the difficult look effortless."
// Daily Focus
Beam and Floor are featured stations with extended time. Floor sequences begin — 3 or 4 linked skills. Beam work focuses on presentation and quality. Expert gymnasts identified by coaches. Training broken up with pair and group sequence work.
🌹 Enchanted Bridge — featured🛡️ Training Ground — sequencesAll stations — artistry focus
🌟 Grace station stickers earned
04
Thursday 27 August
Trial of Courage
Bravery · Height · Knights appointed
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"Courage is not the absence of fear — it is doing the thing anyway. Knights-in-Training: step forward. The Squires need you."
// Daily Focus
Trampette and vault push height and bravery. Every child attempts their personal stretch skill. Knights (8–12s) formally appointed and assigned a younger Squire to guide through the day. Expert skill attempts begin.
🏹 Drawbridge — turns + stretch⚔️ Vault — senior vaultsKnights appointed & mentor SquiresExpert skills attempted
🌟 Courage station stickers earned · Knights formally appointed
05
Friday 28 August
The Tournament
Showcase · Title ceremony · Final performances
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"The Tournament is not a competition between children. Every child fights for their title. Every child wins."
// Daily Focus
A celebration to close out the week. Children come together as houses for a final session and group activity before the award ceremony. Every child leaves the Kingdom as a Champion.
Houses come togetherFinal group sessionAward ceremony
🏆 Every child leaves a Champion. Awards presented on Friday.
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// Rank Progression
📜
Squire
Day 1 — all children arrive here
🛡️
Initiate
First station award sticker earned
⚔️
Knight (8–12s)
Formally appointed Thursday — guide a Squire through the day
🏆
Champion of the Realm
All children — awards presented on Friday
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Champion's Crest
Expert gymnasts who complete coach-assessed advanced skills at any station
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// Frequently Asked Questions
What time is drop-off and pick-up? ▾
Drop-off is at 9am and pick-up is at 3pm. Please ensure your child arrives on time so they don't miss the warm-up and group introduction at the start of the day.
Does my child need to bring a packed lunch? ▾
Yes — please ensure your child arrives with a packed lunch, water bottle and a snack. Due to the physical nature of the sessions, children often get hungry around 90 minutes in. The more they have to pick at, the better!
My child is new to gymnastics — will the camp be suitable? ▾
Absolutely. Our camps are designed for all abilities. Children are grouped by ability on arrival, and our coaches ensure every child is only given skills appropriate to their level. No prior gymnastics experience is needed.
What should my child wear? ▾
Please can gymnasts arrive in comfortable sports clothes — a t-shirt and shorts, or a leotard. Hair should be tied back. No jewellery or accessories during sessions. Bare feet are required on the gymnastics floor.
Can we book individual days rather than the full week? ▾
Yes — see the How to Book guide at the top of this page for step-by-step instructions. You can book individual days or a full week, and there's a 10% discount when booking a full week via the Schedule option.
How does payment work? ▾
Our payment system operates via GoCardless Direct Debit. This helps us run sessions smoothly and securely. You are welcome to cancel your direct debit as soon as payment has been collected — usually within 5–7 days. We are unable to accept alternative payment methods.
What is the RISE Award Scheme? ▾
RISE is British Gymnastics' nationally recognised progressive award framework. It maps gymnastics skills across multiple levels — from fundamentals through to advanced acrobatics — ensuring every child receives structured, developmental coaching regardless of ability. Our camp programme is built around RISE apparatus skills so your child's progress is meaningful and measurable, not just fun.
What if my child needs a break or feels overwhelmed? ▾
We have a dedicated Cosy Corner — a calm space where children can rest or take a break whenever needed. Children are welcome to bring a favourite toy or teddy. We also have an Arts & Crafts Corner for creative downtime. Your child's comfort and enjoyment comes first, always.
I have another question — how do I get in touch? ▾
Please email us at admin@hitidegymnastics.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.