The Royal Parks is to offer a wide range of new activities for children aged eight to 14. Summer Sports Camps in Regent's Park will run from 20 July to 27 August 2009, giving young people the chance to try new sports in the great outdoors.

Each camp runs for one day and costs £6 per child. The camps are aimed at all abilities and the emphasis is on having fun while getting fit. Camps include a variety of activities: cricket, Aussie Rules football, softball, athletics, circuit training, rugby, football and orienteering. There will also be free dance classes on offer and an outdoor circus school.

Jill Osleger, Active Sports Manager, Regent's Park, said: "We hope that our new Summer Sports programme will encourage young people to take an interest in sport and to try new activities with our highly qualified and enthusiastic coaches. The programme caters for a wide range of ages and abilities, placing emphasis on enjoyment and participation."

For further details or to download a registration form please visit www.royalparks.org.uk/hub or call the Hub team on 0300 061 2324.

Media enquiries:

For further information please contact:

Katy Murray, The Royal Parks on 0300 061 2128 or kmurray@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

Notes to Editors

About the Hub and Regent's Park:

• The Hub is a multi-sport and community centre situated in Regent's Park. For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk/hub.
• The Regent's Park covers 166 hectares (410 acres) and includes stunning rose gardens with more than 30,000 roses of 400 varieties. The Park has excellent sports facilities and with nearly 100 acres available is the largest outdoor sports area in Central London.

About The Royal Parks:

• The Royal Parks is an executive agency of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and St James's Park.
• For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk