Last Updated on: 10th February 2020, 10:58 am
Have you noticed that football training often goes a little quieter during the school holidays, but your kids are still keen to practise? Maybe their club is taking a break over Easter, or many of their friends are going on holiday. Not to worry, there are still plenty of opportunities for them to get out and have some football fun!
To help you keep your kids active over the Easter break, we’ve put together a list of excellent resources for finding fun football activities and holiday camps in your local area.
These programs are perfect for children who want to develop their skills, make some new friends and have fun in a safe environment. Many of these programs are also a great way to introduce children to the sport who want to give it a go for the first time.
BBC Get inspired
Need some inspiration? Then check out the BBC Get Inspired Activity finder!
Use this excellent resource to discover free and not-for-profit sports and fitness activities run by the BBC and Partners. Just enter your postcode and your preferred activity to find an array of events taking place in your local area.
The FA Skills
The FA Skills offers football coaching sessions during the school holidays at skills centres up and down the country. They invite boys and girls of all abilities aged 5-11 to learn new skills, develop their techniques and have lots of fun.
Soccer Star Coaching
Soccer Star Coaching runs coaching sessions and camps during the school holidays to help children build confidence and meet new friends. They welcome boys and girls between ages 4-11 and cater for beginners through to the more advanced players.
Also, don’t forget to check out your local FA or big club website to find out what they have going on!
Like the Oxfordshire United FC, who will be running one-day holiday courses over the Easter break. The day consists of a warm up, football related skills and activities, and mini matches in the afternoon.
Have a Happy Easter everybody!