Sports camps: making the right choice
Every sport has its own benefits. Local sports clubs offer a wide variety of sports during the school holidays, with options for both beginners and those looking to improve their skills. You can choose based on your budget and location, but above all, you should take into account your child’s interest in the activity. (Find out about other courses in our 5 June edition).
Padel in Port de Plaisance
The SXM Padel Club in Port de Plaisance is organising a ‘Summer Camp’ for children aged six and over, featuring padel, of course, but also all sorts of games and even short breaks by the pool. The ‘Summer Camp’ will start on 29 June, with sessions running throughout the summer; with a minimum of 8 children required to run a group. Prices: $225 for a half-day session from 8.30 am to 12 noon, $375 for a full day from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, including a snack and equipment hire.
Information and bookings: 06 90 22 84 74. Please note that the club also offers ‘Baby Padel’ sessions every Tuesday at 3.15 pm.
Capoeira in Grand Case
Are you looking for an original, well-rounded and fun activity for your children this summer? Capoeira is a unique Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines: strength training and agility, creativity and acrobatics, music, singing and rhythm. It’s a great way to build children’s self-confidence and team spirit, whatever their age… and it’s a joy to watch too! The course will run from Monday 29 June to Saturday 4 July (except Thursday 2 July) from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm in Grand Case, in front of the salt mill (opposite Le Pressoir). Price: €145 per week (€235 for two siblings) or €35 per day. Book via WhatsApp: +590 690 22 17 99. Please note that places are limited.
Surfing at Le Galion
As well as the standard course running from 6 to 26 July, the Saint-Martin Surf Club is also offering a course specially designed for younger children (aged 4 to 8) during the first two weeks of August at Le Galion, Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm.
The programme includes an introduction to surfing on the seagrass beds using foam boards, along with plenty of games, both on the beach and in the water. Register via WhatsApp: 06 90 39 69 93
Tennis at Sandy Ground
The Saint Martin Island Tennis Club (TCISM) is running a course for children (aged 6 and over), from 6 to 10 July and from 13 to 17 July, full-day sessions from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm on the Sandy Ground courts. It’s open to all ability levels, whether you’re a club member or not. Children can bring their own lunch or eat on site. Of course, rackets and balls are provided on site!
Price: €190 per week including lunch or €150 without lunch (€170 and €130 for members). For both consecutive weeks: €310 including lunch. It is also possible to opt for a half-day session for one week (€120) or for both weeks (€190). Bookings: tcism97150@gmail.com or via WhatsApp on 06 91 24 10 53.
