Oxford United in the Community has a bumper summer of holiday camp delivery planned for sports-mad youngsters from July – and spaces are available to book now.
The football club’s official charity will return to The Oxford Academy in Littlemore and Easington Sports FC in Banbury during the six-week break. Sessions will be packed with fun, engaging and inclusive activities suitable to players of all abilities aged four to 13.
New to this year’s summer programme is the introduction of three camps open to female participants only. It follows a successful pilot programme during the recent half-term break where dozens of girls learnt new football skills and techniques while developing connections with likeminded youngsters.
The girls only camp will operate at The Oxford Academy alongside the charity’s existing mixed programmes. Rob Porter, Lead Community Coach at Oxford United in the Community, hopes to welcome plenty of familiar – and new – faces back pitch side.
“Summer holiday football camps have been at the heart of our delivery for over 30 years,” said Rob. “This year promises to be bigger, and better, than before as our provision expands to accommodate mixed and female only camps in response to the rise in popularity of the women’s game nationally.
“Sessions are tailored specifically to accommodate all abilities and ages with our primary focus on providing a fun, active, enjoyable and safe programme of activities which promote teamwork, communication and problem solving.
“Spaces are already being booked up, so we would encourage parents wishing to book either a session or full week to do so now before it’s too late!”
Full details of each Oxford United in the Community summer camp can be viewed below:
Camp #1 – The Oxford Academy, girls only!
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.
Dates – July 31 – August 4, August 7-11, August 21-25.
The dome and sports hall will be used, so children should bring indoor trainers and appropriate 3G footwear.
Camp #2 – The Oxford Academy, all children aged 4-13
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.
Dates – July 24-28, July 31 – August 4, August 7-11, August 14-18, August 21-25, August 29-31.
The dome and sports hall will be used, so children should bring indoor trainers and appropriate 3G footwear.
Camp #3 – Easington Sports FC, all children aged 4-13
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.
Dates – July 24-26, August 7-9, August 21-23
This camp will either take place on the grass or in the sports hall each day, weather dependent. Participants should bring both football boots and trainers.
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.
To book a place on one of the above courses please click here.