Two residential weeks at Ackworth School, West Yorkshire. Ages 10–16. Open to UK and international players. Limited Early Bird places available. Here’s everything you need to know to book.

The schedule

Summer 2026 runs across two back-to-back weeks in August at Ackworth School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Each week is 7 days, 6 nights, with full board, UEFA-qualified coaching, football-focused English learning, mindset workshops, Premier League stadium tours and evening activities.

  • Week 1 Residential: 16–22 August 2026 · Ackworth School · Ages 10–16
  • Week 2 Residential: 22–29 August 2026 · Ackworth School · Ages 10–16
  • Both weeks: 16–29 August 2026 (recommended for serious and international players)
  • UK Local Programme: Daily 9:00am drop-off, 6:00pm pick-up, full daily experience without overnight stay

Limited boarding capacity, small coaching group sizes and high international demand mean places fill quickly. Early Bird pricing available for a limited time.

What’s new for 2026

The full residential experience now combines academy-style football coaching with immersive football-focused English learning, mindset and leadership workshops, showcase games with scouts present, and Premier League stadium tours. Every player receives an end-of-week development feedback overview; an optional UEFA-style scouting report (+£49) is available for those wanting deeper individual analysis.

Pricing and early-bird

UK Residential (UK passport + UK home address required): £1,495 Early Bird / £1,695 standard per week. Both weeks: £2,795 / £3,195.
International Residential: £1,795 Early Bird / £1,995 standard per week. Both weeks: £3,395 / £3,795. Flights and travel arrangements are the responsibility of parents.
UK Local Programme (no overnight): £995 Early Bird / £1,195 standard per week.
£100 deposit secures your place; balance due before camp. Visa support letter available for international players.

Every camper now leaves with a written four-pillar development report. The kit list isn’t the only thing that comes home.

How to book

Click “Reserve a Place” on the Residential Camps page. Pick your week, fill in your child’s details, pay the deposit. Confirmation arrives instantly. Kit list, venue address and pickup details follow within 48 hours.

If you’ve any questions before booking, drop a note via the enquiry form and we’ll come back within 24 hours.