Got a Question? Check out our FAQ’s below:
FAQs
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Please visit www.RVGS.golf and visit the CAMP STORE in the CAMPS section. Within the store check out the sign up process at the top of the page.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on info@rvgs.golf or call/WhatsApp +44 7915249627
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We accept young golfers between the age of 10 and 18 years for our Ultimate and High Performance Camps. We also run a Camp Internship for golfers aged 18-21 years, if you are outside this age range and you are still interested in a place please contact us on info@rvgs.golf or Call/WhatsApp +44 7915249627
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Check out the daily schedule on the camp pages of the website but in short players get up at 7:30am and have breakfast before a 3 hour session of coaching and practice in the morning. The players then have lunch before heading out to the golf course for 18 hole sin the afternoon. We then return to the accommodation for dinner and then have a variety of evening activities before heading to bed for lights off at 10pm.
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Golf Clubs, Golf clothing, Golf Shoes, Casual Clothes, Sport Kit, Wash Kit and a Towel.
When a booking is made you will receive a comprehensive list, of what is required, to make the most of the camp.
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Each camp will vary in size but our coaching ratios remain constant. Golfers on our High Performance Camp will be in groups of 4 and golfers on our Ultimate Camp will be in groups of 8. Our groups combine in the afternoon out on the golf course to allow players to make new friends and meet lots players from other groups.
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It is advised that the children do bring some money to spend during their stay. The camp will have a shop that sells drinks, snacks, souvenirs, golf balls etc. Players may also wish to purchase items when out at the different golf courses.
We will also run a house bank for pupils to keep they money in a safe place and manage their spending throughout their stay.
Parents can also prepay credit in the camp store as well as reserve a trolley to reduce the amount of cash the pupil is carrying.
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No, all fresh bed linen is provided but pupils will need to bring their own towel.
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We would encourage, where possible, all children stay on site with the other children. Children make friends quickly and they all bond together as a group, they do enjoy their downtime together as well as playing golf together. If you wish to take you child out for dinner one evening, this would be a nice idea.
We do also off a small number of non residential places which can be purchased through the camp shop.
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There is no deadline however places are limited to prevent the camp sizes becoming too large and ensure we stay within our coaching ratios.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Our certified and experienced staff will take care of the children, and our accommodation will be managed by an experienced housemaster/housemistress. All staff are PVG checked and First Aid Trained?.
The children are cared for continuously throughout the camp, they will feel safe, content and relaxed. A holiday feel is what your child will experience.
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The safety of the children who attend our camps is of paramount importance. We want the camp to be fun, to be safe and we do everything we can to create the warmth and security of a family break away. Our staff are all experienced working with children and it is second nature to them all, to ensure all safety measures are taken, at all times.
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Yes, each child on the camp will know who their primary carer is and will be issued a mobile number so they can reach them 24 hours a day. Our boarding houses are run by an experienced housemaster/housemistress and parents will also have an emergency contact number which is available 24 hours a day.
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The children are kept busy during the day so we would prefer all contact with families to be carried out during the evening, if at all possible.
To promote a good nights sleep mobile phones are collected each evening.
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You will be issued with a 24-hour phone number so you will be able to reach the Camp Director, at any time of the day, or night.
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Yes. Travel insurance is essential. Please refer to our terms & conditions for full details. Please do not hesitate to contact us for help.
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Flights are not included. We are able to talk through any travel arrangements as we know the area very well and would be delighted to help. Our team will happily assist.
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Location
St Andrews: Edinburgh Airport
Wellington: London Heathrow
Rossall: Manchester Airport
East Lothian: Edinburgh Airport
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A fully uniformed member of staff will collect your child from the airport, the member of staff will be holding a large, clear ‘name board’.
If your child is travelling as an unaccompanied minor we can provide the exact member of staff for your airline booking.
Airport transfers are included in the price of the camp.
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We offer an airport transfer service however if you would like to bring your child to camp, please let us know and a member of staff will be there to greet you and your child.