Young footballers of all playing abilities are invited to book their place at Oxford United in the Community’s fun and engaging Easter holiday camps next month.
The football club’s official charity will deliver three camps during the Easter break at The Oxford Academy in Littlemore and Easington Sports FC in Banbury.
Programmes at The Oxford Academy will take place between Monday, April 11, and Thursday, April 14 with a second camp hosted from Tuesday, April 19, until Friday, April 22. Easington Sports FC meanwhile will accommodate football-mad youngsters in the north of the county from April 19 until April 21.
Suitable for children aged 4 to 13, the camps teach new football skills and techniques in a supportive and friendly environment. Drills focus on the development of agility, balance and coordination with emphasis placed on the comfort, safety and enjoyment of all participants.
Chris Lowes, Head of Oxford United in the Community, encouraged parents to book in advance of the school holidays to avoid disappointment.
He added: “We’ve seen some outstanding examples of personal and technical development at our popular school holiday camps in recent years and look forward to hosting our upcoming sessions next month.
“Our team of coaches design each day to accommodate participants of all playing abilities with a view to keeping everyone active, helping them make new friends and learn new skills through the power of football and team-based challenges.
“Spaces are quickly filling up, so we are strongly advising parents wishing to book either a session or a full week of activities to do so now and reserve a space. We look forward to welcoming everyone pitch side!”
Full details of each Easter holiday camp are listed below:
Camp #1 – The Oxford Academy, Monday April 11 – Thursday April 14
· Venue – The Oxford Academy School, Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 6JZ.
· Times – 9am until 3pm each day. Sign-in open at 8.45am, parents should not drop their children off earlier than this time as there will be no supervision.
· The dome and sports hall will be used, so children should bring indoor trainers and appropriate 3G footwear. · Book here
Camp #2 – The Oxford Academy, Tuesday April 19 – Friday April 22
· Venue – The Oxford Academy School, Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 6JZ.
· Times – 9am until 3pm each day. Sign-in open at 8.45am, parents should not drop their children off earlier than this time as there will be no supervision.
· The dome and sports hall will be used, so children should bring indoor trainers and appropriate 3G footwear. · Book here
Camp #3 – Easington Sports FC, Tuesday April 19 – Thursday April 21
· Venue – Easington Sports FC, Addison Road, Banbury, OX16 9DH.
· Times - 9am until 3pm each day. Sign-in open at 8.45am, parents should not drop their children off earlier than this time as there will be no supervision.
· This camp will primarily take place outside on grass pitches but be moved indoors if the weather makes conditions unsafe. · Book here
All Oxford United in the Community coaches are FA qualified and have up to date safeguarding, first-aid training and CRC checks. Children need to bring their own football kit, including shin-pads, boots, trainers plus lunch and drinks.
Oxford United in the Community is the football club’s official charity and helps inspire people to live happier and healthier lives in better connected communities using the power of football. Further information about the charity is available via its website.