Cricket with The R66T Academy and Oxford International
Highlights
- Stay in the iconic Founder’s building
- Masterclass coaching sessions in batting, bowling or wicketkeeping
- Train with top tier ECB qualified coaches from The R66T Academy
- Visit the world famous Lord’s and Kia Oval cricket grounds
Overview
Take part in a brand new programme this summer, in partnership with the prestigious R66T Academy to develop your cricket skills and learn what it takes to become a professional cricketer. Join us at Royal Holloway for our Cricket Summer Camp and receive training from ECB qualified coaches representing former England captain Joe Root's cricket academy. Develop your bowling, batting and wicketkeeping skills with coaching Masterclasses from ECB Level 3 coaches.
Cricket Training with The R66T Academy
This summer our students will be receiving cricket coaching from The R66T Academy. Founded in 2018 by former England captain Joe Root, the academy has worked with thousands of students from around the world. They bring top tier coaching and an insight into the world of professional cricket in the UK. Students will take part in cricket coaching sessions & workshops designed to not only improve their batting, bowling and wicketkeeping skills but their all-round fitness and wellbeing too. Our students will have the chance to attend full-day excursions to London sporting landmarks such as Lord’s Cricket Ground and the Kia Oval, with tickets to first class cricket matches first class cricket matches.
- Mini inter-programme cricket festival, with medals & trophies
- Access to The Hundred matches and internationals
- The R66T Academy training kit for every player
- Training sessions with top ECB qualified coaches
- Batting, bowling and wicketkeeping masterclasses
- The chance to visit world famous cricket grounds Lord’s and the Kia Oval
10-17 yo
From August 2 to August 30, 2026
1 week
From $1,914
Max 100 campers
Co-Education
Private
Activities
Alongside cricket, students will take part in a variety of workshops designed to support communication, confidence and team work. Sessions are directly transferrable to the cricket green and ensure students can bring their best performance to their team and every match.
Sports nutrition and hydration
Injury prevention and recovery
Mental wellbeing and rest routines
The Theory of Cricket
Understanding coaching instructions and tactics
Match reports and commentary skills
Reviewing player performances and feedback
Teamwork and leadership
“My cricket development journey” project presentation
Academics
Accredited by The British Council, Member of English UK and Young Learners English UK
Language lessons
Maximum class size: 20*
*In exceptional circumstances, this maximum may be exceeded
English levels: Elementary – Proficiency
English for the 21st Century: The goal of this syllabus is to offer engaging lessons to boost students’ confidence, divided into Language Study and Language in Use. Language Study focuses on English language fundamentals, enhancing communicative competence through vocabulary expansion and practical application in real-world contexts. Weekly Review lessons involve language recycling through role plays or extended activities. Language In Use lessons aim to cultivate transferable skills for life outside the classroom, with a British focus on cultural aspects and collaborative, creative projects.
15 hours of English lessons per week in international classes.
15hours of lessons per week
Schedule
Day 1 (residential only) Morning: Arrivals Afternoon: Arrivals Evening: Arrivals
Day 2 Morning: Student Induction | Physical and Mental Health in Sports Afternoon: Cricket Session – Movement skills, agility, dynamic warm-ups | Batting fundamentals Evening: Team bonding | Social cricket games
Day 3 Morning: Cricket Session – Bowling Mechanics – pace & spin Afternoon: Cricket Session – Fielding foundations | Injury prevention & recovery Evening: Onsite Activities
Day 4 Morning: Entrance to Lord’s Cricket Ground Tour Afternoon: Visit to Regent’s Park and shopping on Oxford Street Evening: T100 Cricket Match
Day 5 Morning: Nutrition, Hydration & Energy | Technology in Sport Afternoon: Understanding cricket formats – T20, ODI, Test, roles | Match Simulation Nets Evening: Onsite Activities
Day 6 Morning: My Healthy Athlete Afternoon: Advanced batting – spin vs pace, sweep shots | Video analysis Evening: International Evening Prep | Onsite Activities
Day 7 (residential only) Morning: Full day excursion to London with Politics and Royalty photo tour Afternoon: Full day excursion to London with entrance to British Museum Evening: Disco
Day 8 (residential only) Morning: Full day excursion to Brighton by coach Afternoon: Photo tour and entrance to Royal Pavilion Evening: International Evening
Day 9 Morning: Communication for Sport Media | Introduction to Sports Broadcasting Afternoon: Advanced bowling – variations, yorkers, flight and loop | Fielding circuits Evening: British Quiz Night
Day 10 Morning: Sports Reporting & Journalism | Social Media and Sports Marketing Afternoon: Match play – T20 format Evening: Onsite Activities
Day 11 Morning: Full day excursion to London with visit to Kensington Museums Afternoon: Entrance to The Kia Oval Evening: Talent and Fashion Show
Day 12 Morning: Create a Sports Media Package Afternoon: Skills test and individual assessments Evening: Onsite Activities
Day 13 Morning: Wicketkeeping masterclass | Nutrition for athletes Afternoon: Cricket Festival & Awards Ceremony Evening: Farewell Party
Day 14 (residential only) Morning: Full day to Thorpe Park Afternoon: Full day to Thorpe Park Evening: Onsite Activities
Day 15 (residential only) Morning: Departures Afternoon: Departures Evening: Departures
Accommodation & facilities
Modern rooms
Kitchens/social spaces in every block, furnished to a high standard
Wi-Fi Internet access in all rooms
The accommodation blocks are located very conveniently for access to the canteen
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on campus and included in our all-inclusive programme. Packaged meals are given when on excursion.
Campus Accommodation: Iconic university campus, including the famous Founder’s Building. Transport Airports: Heathrow: 20mins Gatwick: 1hr Stansted: 2hrs 20mins Groups & individuals are met at the airport by a staff member. Public Transport: Tickets are provided for all journeys. A mixture of trains and coach transport are prvided on excursions. R66T Academy Coaching Session The Pavilion at Lord’s Cricket Ground High Performance Programme The Kia Oval Coaching Session Scan here to see 14-day sample programme ES17R02UK0226_614 • Modern single rooms • Shared bathroom • Common areas • On-site laundry *All students need to bring their own towels and toiletries
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Q&A
Every member of our staff has a criminal record check before being employed by us.
Every summer centre has a dedicated safeguarding officer who students can speak to if they have any problems. This is typically the Welfare Manager or Centre Manager.
In case of any medical matters arising, all centres have staff members trained in First Aid.
It is compulsory that all our members of staff are professionally DBS checked and trained in student welfare and safeguarding. In addition, all staff applications must be supported by a minimum 2 references. A risk assessment is written should this still be in process.
Oxford International Junior Programmes is committed to equal opportunities and to providing an environment in which all employees, students and visitors are treated with dignity and respect, and in which they can work and study free from any type of discrimination, harassment or victimisation. All staff and students are responsible for upholding this policy and should act accordingly. Offensive behaviour will not be tolerated. Harassment may be unlawful where it is carried out on certain areas which are protected by the law, including sex, marital status, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
We have a comprehensive Code of Conduct and Safety Protocols to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and secure environment for everyone. Our Code of Conduct promotes professionalism, respect, and non-discrimination, while our Safety Protocols include emergency response procedures, the use of protective equipment, and regular safety compliance checks. We are committed to upholding these standards and continuously improving them to maintain a safe and welcoming space.
Location
The nearest airport to Cricket with The R66T Academy and Oxford International is London Heathrow. Airport pickup is available upon request. If you have arranged transfers with Oxford International a member of our staff will be waiting for you at the arrivals gate. They will accompany you by coach or taxi to your centre, where a member of the management team will be waiting to greet you. After the programme for the first day has been explained, you will be shown to your accommodation and given a campus tour. Most centres will hold a Group Leader meeting on the first evening.
