UNMATCHED FOOTBALL CAMP OF FOOTBALL CAMPS:
GUARANTEED TO BRING UP YOUR GAME

VILLAGE CAMPS, having pioneered European Football Camps more than three decades ago, still leads the field.  Players undergo training and practice and then participate in game action every morning and early afternoon, honing skills and techniques under the watchful leadership of top Course Director Neil O'Donnell, UEFA-qualified coach, along with a cadre of experienced coaches and advance level players.  Within VILLAGE CAMPS winning football programme, intensive individual instruction and attention is key to individual success.

Players, both boys and girls, whose desire is to better enjoy their football by improving their game, reach set goals at a pace and structure tailored to individual needs, talent and experience.  Highly talented stars-of-the-future benefit from intensive drill, instruction and competition, ultimately being able to look back at time spent as an important step in attaining their dream of turning pro.

Included in this unparalleled course of study and training, sessions are devoted to such activities as:

- corners, free kicks and penalty-taking
- short and long passes
- dribbling
- heading
- phases of play
- special goal-keeping session
- short 5 or 6 a-side sessions

Topping off the programme is the high-energy, high-spirited Last Day Game Confrontation and Competition and then a Final Night Acknowledgements and Awards Ceremony.

Subjects benefiting performance improvement are covered during evenings and weather breaks.  These include: 

- fitness and diet
- tactical sessions with analysis using DVD
- viewing and critiquing great games of the past
- studying outstanding players and individual performances
- sportsmanship. 

BONUS HIGHLIGHT & FREE FOOTBALL "KIT"

Each year, a much anticipated and appreciated highlight is a special personal appearance of a star player. Last year, it was Gerry Ryan, an Irish International who played in the Premiership for Derby County and Brighton and Hove Albion, playing in the Cup Final against a star-studded Manchester United when the original game was drawn and the replay was lost. Generally, campers are photographed with the player and afterwards a session is held during which questions are taken from the campers with advice offered on all aspects of the game and life as a professional player.

Another appearance in 2007 was by Seana "Sticks" Cooke, currently the 20-year old international star with the top Arsenal Ladies side and Ireland Ladies - and a brilliant Freestyle Football artist.

Finally, each camper will be given his or her own English "kit" of football ware - shorts and football shirt, to take home with them.

AFTER FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES

A wide variety of additional activities are offered daily to all campers after their principle programmes have finished, and on weekends.   The wonderful aspect of these activities is that they all involve both instruction and play, being supervised by competent coaches and counsellors with the requisite skills, experience and most important, enthusiasm.

The weekend includes accompanied excursions to terrific places of interest.

THE BOTTOM LINE

The VILLAGE CAMPS football programme is an experience like no other, one that will advance the skill level and awareness of every participant, making each person a better and more effective team player.  The course is intensive and competitive with friendly rivalry and many fun moments shared between young players who come from all corners of the globe.  Everyone enjoys a range of exciting activities and cultural visits, meeting and speaking English with new friends during an unbeatable action-packed fun-filled summer holiday!

See the 2008 Dates and Prices and Travel Information Sheet.

See the York, England Camp Overview page for all other details including evening programmes and excursions!