This soccer camp launched in England by the most popular English soccer player of all times, Sir Bobby Charlton (winner of the 1966 Soccer World Cup with England, and also winner of European Clubs Cup, English Championships and English Cup with Manchester United) is one of the most renowned English Soccer Camp of the past 30 years.

2008 will be the 30th year of operation for Bobby Charlton Soccer and Sports Academy (BCSSA) during which time they have built a great reputation for providing high quality soccer camps for children and coaches throughout the U.K. and around the world (See our BCSSA camp in San Francisco).

Most popular soccer participants who won the BCSSA soccer skills finals during previous BCSSA soccer camps:

David Beckham (newly multi-million dollar contract signed with Major League Soccer (MLS) team: Los Angeles Galaxy)  was a star pupil at the Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools from 1986-1988. He first came to Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools as an 11 year old in 1986. David Beckham won BCSSA skills competition as a 12 year old.

 

Stephen Ireland, currently playing for Manchester City of the English Premier League and the national team of Ireland was a past pupil of the Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools

Throughout the year BCSSA operate Skills Tests on the courses that BCSSA run. The winner of the Skills Tests is invited to the World Skills Final which takes place during BCSSA summer residential soccer school at Myerscough College. BCSSA hope that their skills winners can go on to follow in the foot steps of this great professional soccer players.

BCSSA summer residential soccer camp welcomed every year visitors from over 40 different nations and provided a truly International experience for all of the players who visited. All of BCSSA courses utilize their original Soccer Theme Park coaching equipment, a concept which BCSSA has developed since 1996.  BCSSA still remain the market leader and will continue to provide the very latest training equipment and methods for all of the players and coaches who visit their courses.

Children can attend for a minimum of 5 days (Sunday to Friday) to any number of weeks. However, we would recommend that you stay no longer than 2 weeks as this can prove tiring, you are welcome to stay longer if you wish.

Girls soccer players are welcome to attend on any of the dates, however, the number of girls in attendance on certain dates is sometimes low or could be none mainly for the first 4 sessions in July (we recommend that you contact us if you want to reserve for a girl in the first 4 sessions in July), therefore BCSSA is operating specific girls weeks from Sunday 29th July to Friday 10th August.
(there are female coaches on staff during all summer sessions)

• First 4 sessions available for 11 to 18 years old
   

• Last 2 sessions available for 8 to 18 years old
   

• Session 5 is for girls and boys players (August 3 - 8)
   

• Goalkeeper session only available during session 4 (July 27 - August 1) 
  (Goalkeeper training available in the morning during all regular sessions)

Option: English Classes as a Second Language.

During language lessons, besides being taught the fundamentals of English grammar and its use, lessons focus on communication and practice. BCSSA makes use of the motivational powers of soccer, which allows youngsters to study through a medium they thoroughly enjoy and in which they are both knowledgeable and confident. Each course is centered around the needs of each pupil and the standards are aimed for each realistic and attainable. With all elements of the programme, the early section will be used to ascertain existing levels of performance and from that an individualized learning programme will be arranged. All aspects of the programme will be delivered in truly international classes with many opportunities to mix and converse with British youngsters, on the football pitch and more informally in a social environment.

Your camp fee includes:

• Full board accommodation
   
• Three meals per day
   
• Full coaching program
   
• Camp souvenir
   
• Services of UEFA/FA qualified staff
   
• Certificate of attendance
   
• Skills testing
   
• Fitness Testing
   
• Staff presence 24 hours a day
   
• Trip to Manchester United FC Stadium or Liverpool FC Stadium
   
• Weekend excursions to Blackpool (entrance fee not included) (for 7 days or 2 weeks stays only)
  
   

• 1 week Typical session schedule
  
  For those staying for a 7 day period, the weekend will include some coaching sessions however, these will be more fun based, also during the weekend you will have the option to go offsite to visit Blackpool, a holiday town with the UK’s biggest Pleasure Beach (Subject to change)

Airport Transfer Information:

BCSSA provides a negotiated transfer service from Manchester International (MAN) Airport to Myerscough College. All transfers must be pre-arranged. After collecting their luggage, students proceed through customs. Students are then met by a representative of BCSSA who will be displaying a large sign. The students would be met at the airport upon arrival and taken to a meeting point where they will wait for the transfer shuttle to the camp. From here students will be transported to their residential BCSSA center. There will be approximately 4 departure times schedule from the airport on Sunday: 10:00am, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00. Transfer times will be confirmed nearer to your arrival date.  if your flight arrives prior to these times, you will be met by a representative from your flight and will have to wait for the relevant transfer time.  Should your flight arrive later than the last transfer time, somebody will meet you from your flight and depending whether any further flights are arriving will transfer you to Myerscough College. With regards your return flight, BCSSA will require full details prior to your arrival. BCSSA will endeavor to get you to the airport in time for your check in however, sometimes unforeseen circumstances can cause delays, should you miss your flight due to this BCSSA will book you onto the next available flight with the airline you are already booked with. If this is the next day you will be taken back to Myerscough College for the night. Should you wish to catch an alternative flight with an alternative airline the cost of this will not be covered by BCSSA.
 

It is of vital importance that all necessary flight/train details are sent to Internet Sports Travel with the booking information or as soon as available. BCSSA requires the exact flight information, including dates, airlines, arrival and departure terminal, flight numbers and flight times. This service must be booked no later than 4 weeks prior to the start of the course.

Approximate Journey Time:
 

All prices are per person and in US dollars. Prices & availability are subject to change without written notification and are not confirmed until full payment has been made.