Our complete guide to choose the best sport camp for your team

For years, I've lived out of a suitcase, navigating energetic world of athletic training, having supported countless sport camps across the European continent.

Every season, as the excitement builds, the same familiar symphony of voices—coaches, club owners, and dedicated mentors—reaches out. Their calls always carry the samemelody, revolving around a list of questions I now know by heart:

"How exactly does the schedule for the swimming pool and indoor facility work?" "Do you have the specific Judo or Karate mats our team requires?" "Is there a local Basketball or Volleyball club available for a friendly match?" "What's the best way to organize the transfer to that large indoor facility?" "What is the ceiling height of the rhythmic gymnastics hall? We need specifics!" "And most crucially: Do we have reliable, drinkable water access for the athletes throughout the entire day? Is there air condition in the sport hall"

These are not just logistics; they are the foundation of a successful sport camp. Having answered them a numerous times, I’ve filtred the essence of a great training camp down to six crucial pillars:

Safety in the camp, Logistics, Program, Food, Community, and Culture.

Safety: The quiet foundation

Short story from Greece: During a hot July afternoon, I saw a young basketball player empty his water bottle right before training because of "water battle" games. Without even thinking, three teammates pointed him toward the refill station and handed him a spare bottle. Simple, but powerful. This situation reminded me that safety isn’t a rule—it’s a culture.

We build that culture with:

• trusted facilities

• constant supervision from our team

• shaded areas for breaks

• hydration points

• indoor facilities with AC

Balanced programme

A good schedule looks good on paper.A great schedule feels right on the field, court or in a dance studio.

We do our best to offer our sport groups option of combining skill work with funny/animation team sessions. That balance keeps athletes progressing without overwhelm. They work hard and play hard, perfect ballance.

Our programmes allows:

• focused training

• recovery time

• movement variety

• space for fun and team bonding

Logistics that dont dry your energy

If you’ve ever tried to move a group of teenagers through an airport, you know logistics can make or break the mood.

In our camps Greece, Italy, Bulgaria transfers are short and friendly with the local partners what creates comfort from day one. The accessible prices and flexible venues help clubs plan easily.

We do believe that good logistics don’t show up in photos, but athletes feel the difference from day one.

I watched a group of volleyball players train in a brand-new indoor hall, in Litochoro Greece, while a storm shook the mountain Olympus outside. Here's how it looked: inside was calm and focused training, outside - chaos. This is why reliable facilities matter more than fancy ones.

We always ensure:

• indoor alternatives, close to the main camp facility

• air-conditioned halls and rooms

• quality fields, courts or dance studios

Food That Fuels (and Sometimes Delights)

Food is part of the experience, but more importantly, it’s part of performance. Our camp managers plan meals accordingly.

Every country adds something special with its local cuisine—Greek meat and vegetables, Italian carbs thanks to pizza and pasta, Dutch athlete-friendly buffets, and Bulgarian fresh-produced meals—but the structure stays consistent.

A Community That Feels Natural

Some camps feel like a group of individuals. The great ones become a small community.

Dance teams, football clubs, martial arts academies… groups that arrived tense left as little families.

We encourage this through:

• respectful supervising

• clear routines

• additional team-building activities

• space for connection, not only competition

7. Cultural & Sport Value Beyond Training

One free afternoon in the Netherlands, a group of young runners decided to take the bikes we arranged for them and explore the nearby water canals. When they returned, they weren’t talking about running training—they were talking about how they felt like pro-bike team for the first time. Exploring the village and having fun. That’s the power of mixing culture with sport.

Each location offers something special:

• Bulgaria: Black Sea, Rila Mountain views, History

• Greece: island vibes, ancient stories, mount Olympus

• Italy: city culture, stadium tours, markets

• Netherlands: cycling paths, ball sports, water sports

It’s the balance of safety, meaningful training, good food, reliable infrastructure, smooth logistics, and the energy that forms when athletes feel part of something bigger.

Final Thought

If you’re a trainer, a club owner, a coach or a mentor planning your next camp, my best advice is simple: Choose a place that supports your athletes—physically, mentally and emotionally.The rest becomes a story they’ll tell long after the camp is over.

And if you want help shaping that experience in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy or the Netherlands, we’re here to build it with you.

Cheers, Ion