Players needing improvement will start by focusing on ball control skills, including heading and shooting. Players progress to the basics of team play and tactics with emphasis on creativity and playing under pressure.

More advanced players will receive training on the technical aspects of their game, specifically one-on-one skills and ball possession, whilst learning combination play, small group tactics and team play. Players also learn about fitness training, nutrition and game preparation. Arsenal Soccer Schools coaches also teach the responsibilities of the player’s functional position and more advanced concepts of team play. Players are organized into training groups based on ability.

The soccer program is lead by 1 Arsenal Soccer School coach at each site.

Sports and/or language day:

• 6 hours per day (Monday thru Friday) of coaching led by an Arsenal Soccer School Coach (morning (3h) and afternoon (3h) for Soccer only Camp)

or

• 3 hours of English per day as Foreign Language ( EFL) (Morning or afternoon for Soccer and English classes option)

and

• 3 hours per day (Monday thru Friday) of coaching led by an Arsenal Soccer School Coach (Morning or afternoon)

If a stay at the camp runs over a weekend (2 weeks stay only) there will be excursions included in the price; two supervised day trips with Exsportise staff will be planned during the weekend between sessions.

Exsportise makes sure these trips are relaxing and fun, giving students a chance to unwind after their busy and tiring week of training, learning and playing.
Saturdays: Students visit a theme park such as THORPE PARK or Drayton Manor.
Sundays: Students visit a city in England for some shopping and sightseeing.

Soccer excursions: Soccer players have the opportunity to visit the Emirates Stadium for a behind the scenes tour. Students will see all the areas that are crucial to the Arsenal team on a match day - from a walk down the players' tunnel to taking a seat in the first team dressing room and in the dug-out.

LEISURE TIME
Throughout the week the students have opportunities to enjoy other activities and some free time. The venues are all equipped with recreation areas that may include table football, table tennis, (short) tennis courts, volleyball courts, five-a-side pitches, swimming pools, television and internet access.

EVENING ACTIVITIES
Exsportise dedicated Entertainments Team organise special events every evening - they are fully supervised and designed for everyone to enjoy. Events may include Crazy Olympics, Race Nights, Karaoke, Casino Nights, Disco and many more.

Students aged 15 and 16 may also be offered off-site evening events. These, too, are well supervised and take place at local venues outside the camp. Activities may include cinema trips, 10 pin bowling, indoor climbing walls and so on. Please note these off-site activities are subject to availability and not included in the price of your camp. The average cost is around £20 extra per event, payable on the day.

A Typical Day (Please note, times may vary a little from those shown and are subject to change)

MORNINGS

• 07.30 Camp staff will wake you up

• 07.45 Breakfast is served in the dining room until 08.30

• 09.00 Morning meeting - to explain the morning schedule

• 09.15 Start of English lessons or soccer coaching

• 12.45 End of lessons - time to swim or relax

• 13.00 Lunch is served in the dining room until 13.30

• 13.30 Relax for half an hour

AFTERNOONS

• 14.00 Afternoon meeting - to explain the afternoon schedule

• 14.15 Start of English lessons or soccer coaching

• 17.45 Free time to relax, shower, read or play sport/music with your friends

• 18.00 Supper is served in the dining room until 18.30

EVENINGS

• 18.30 Relax for an hour

• 19.30 Start of Evening Entertainment

• 21.30 Bedtime for the younger ones

• 22.30 Bedtime for the older ones

• 23.00 Lights out