Palace for Life Football Camps
Date: Friday 10 July 2026
Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
Date: Monday 20 July 2026
Dates: Monday 27 - Friday 31 July 2026 (Residential option available)
Dates: Monday 3 - Thursday 6 August 2026 (at Copthorne only)
Dates: Monday 10 - Thursday 13 August 2026
Dates: Monday 17 - Thursday 20 August 2026
Dates: Monday 24 - Thursday 27 August (at Copthorne only)
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm (Wraparound care available from 8am - 6pm)
Ages: 6-14 years
Cost: £30.00 per day | £795 Full board residential experience week
Our Football Camps have been specially designed and delivered by coaches at Crystal Palace FC’s Palace for Life Foundation to provide the best holiday football experience for young footballers!
The camps provide a fun and enjoyable experience to learn new skills, play in competitions and make friends! As well as improving as a footballer, each child will learn vital social skills. Children will be coached by FA and UEFA licenced coaches with vast and different areas of expertise.
The Camps will include:
• A mixture of technical sessions focusing on learning new techniques and skills, learning how to attack and how to defend!
• Competitive and fun tournaments.
• Games based challenges.
Residential Option
Join our Residential Football Camp for an action-packed week combining full-day coaching with a true boarding school experience. Players train from 9:30am to 3:30pm, with sessions delivered by Palace for Life, the official charity of Crystal Palace F.C. Their specialist coaches provide high-quality training, helping players develop technical skills, match play, and overall game understanding, while also offering insight into the Palace Player Pathway. From 3:30pm onwards, the experience continues with a choice of advanced football practice or adventure activities, including the Wildcats high ropes course, swimming, and team challenges. Evenings are packed with games and social events alongside international summer school students, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment. With full-board accommodation, 24/7 pastoral care, and exceptional facilities, this is a unique opportunity to train, play, and experience life as a boarder at a leading UK independent school.
What’s Included (£795)
• Full-day football coaching (9:30am–3:30pm)
• Residential accommodation (Sunday–Friday)
• Three meals per day + snacks
• Afternoon activity programme (3:30pm onwards)
• Evening social programme
• 24/7 staff supervision & pastoral care
• Palace for Life merchandise bag including a branded football kit
• Access to sports centre & facilities
Key Details
• Dates: Week commencing 27 July 2026
• Arrival: Sunday evening or Monday morning
• Departure: Friday evening
• Ages: 10–14
• Price: £795 (fully inclusive)
• Location: Caterham School, Surrey
