Junior Courses

Children will learn the basics of climbing and bouldering. These sessions will also promote safe practice within the climbing wall and nurture your children’s interest in climbing by providing a physical and mental challenge, encouraging them to reach new heights (literally!).

If you’d like to come watch your children climb you are more than welcome to do so!

Please let our instructor know at reception when they come to pickup your child.

Children must be age 8 or above, children under age 8 will not be permitted to take part.

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

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, Essex Sport Tennis has something for everyone. Based at our 4-hard court all-weather tennis facility at the University of Essex, 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.

Rebels Play offers fun, entry-level basketball sessions for children aged 5 to 14. Focused on learning the fundamentals of the game in an inclusive and supportive environment, these sessions are open to all abilities. They’re led by our very own Essex Rebels professional players—providing expert guidance and inspiring role models for the next generation.

Rebels Play is a ‘Pay and Play’ session – meaning there is no commitment to attend every week, you can simply book on and show up. Each session is £5 – we highly recommend you book prior to arrival as the sessions are extremely popular.

Rebels Play is at the Essex Sport Arena/ Sports Hall. 

Mondays:

• 5pm -6 pm (5–8-year-olds and 9–14-year-olds)

Saturdays:

• 9am - 10am (5-8-years-old and girls only session)
• 10 am – 11am (9–11-year-olds and 11–14-year-olds)

We are excited to launch Sunday morning volleyball sessions for young players! Led by our very own Essex Rebels, these sessions focus on teaching volleyball skills including serving, passing, setting, attacking, and teamwork – all in a fun, supportive environment.

Junior Volleyball at the Essex Sport Arena/Sport Centre.

Sundays:

• 9am -10am (7–11-year-olds and 12-16 year olds).