MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER SCHOOLS CAMPS 2015 RESIDENTIAL FOOTBALL CAMPS
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MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER SCHOOLS CAMPS 2015 RESIDENTIAL FOOTBALL CAMPS
LEARN TO PLAY THE UNITED WAY
“THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME” FOR 8-17 YEAR OLDS
Every morning players will receive
This is how students have described their Football
football coaching from the world-famous
Camp. Our one week camps are crammed full of Manchester United Soccer Schools. No
fun and football, providing a sports experience that matter what their ability, students undergo
a comprehensive course covering the
will be remembered forever. technical, tactical, physical, mental and
social elements of the game in a fun and
friendly atmosphere.
Afternoons are allocated to football
seminars led by our expert coaches or
supervised activities including swimming
and tennis.
After an evening football session there’s a
chance to socialise and enjoy activities in
the players’ lounge. Here, players can relax
and watch TV, play fussball, table tennis or
compete on the games consoles. This is
a great opportunity to experience different
cultures, make friends and gain social
confidence.
“Jack had a wonderful experience
and unforgettable week. Thanks to all
the coaches for their hard work and
dedication, and to the pastoral staff
for looking after our son!”
Fiona Foster, 2014
FOOTBALL COACHING LEARN TO LIVE,
TRAIN AND PLAY
THE UNITED WAY
We teach players how to build
up a range of skills, movements
and techniques comparable with
Manchester United’s 1st team
training.
The coaching is designed to allow
the development of skills in a fun
and exciting way that constantly
challenges and motivates players.
We help players develop a greater
understanding of team work and to
have the courage and confidence to
express their ability in games. THE COACHES
The camps represent a truly Selected and trained by Manchester
international soccer environment with United, every MUSS coach is
players from more than 60 countries. UEFA/FA qualified and possesses
the qualities required to motivate
and inspire young players of all
ages and from different cultures.
• Students per group: maximum 16
• Students grouped by: age and
ability
• Dedicated coach: each group has
the same coach throughout the
camp
• Football coaching per week: 20
hours
• Kit provided: Manchester United
Soccer Schools training shirt,
shorts, socks, waterproof jacket
and water bottle
• Kit required: shin guards, 2 pairs
of boots (with long and short
studs), training shoes and
additional football clothing
EXPERIENCE OLD TRAFFORD
THE COMPLETE
MANCHESTER UNITED
EXPERIENCE!
An exclusive presentation inside Old
Trafford completes the camp in style.
Players will benefit from a behind-
the-scenes Stadium tour and visit to
the Manchester United Museum and
Megastore. Parents are also invited to
watch the presentation and be a part of
their child’s amazing day.
EVER WANTED TO PLAY
AT OLD TRAFFORD?
On our camps, players
take part in a series
of skills challenges.
If they win, they could
be walking out in front
of 76,000 fans at the
World Skills Final at Old
Trafford! Designed by
the club’s coaches and
players, the challenges allow every player to compete.
One player from every camp will win a place at the World
Skills Final, held in Manchester in October.
This fabulous event includes:
• Tour of AON Training Complex (1st team training facility)
• Participation in the World Skills Final Competition
• Playing on the famous Old Trafford pitch
• Attending a Manchester United home Premier League game
• Watching a Manchester United Academy game
• Hotel accommodation for player and a parent or guardian
(flights and transfers not included)
Manchester
THE VENUE Denstone College
London
DENSTONE College
Set in 100 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside, Denstone College has
been the home of Manchester United Soccer Schools for the last 10 years.
The venue is safe and secure, providing a historic English setting coupled with
modern facilities. Boasting 7 full-size grass pitches, a floodlit all-weather pitch, an
• Camp duration: 6 days, 5 nights
indoor sports hall and a theatre for presentations and seminars, it is the perfect • By plane: Manchester airport (91km)
venue for the ultimate football experience. • By car: London (238km), Oxford
(180km), Birmingham (83km), Bristol
(225km), Manchester (78km)
• Accommodation: single and twin
bedrooms and dormitories, with private
or shared bathroom facilities
• Facilities:
• Common room with TV,
fussball table, table tennis and
games consoles
• Swimming pool, indoor sports
centre, tennis courts, 7 full size grass
pitches, a floodlit all-weather pitch
and a theatre
• Free Wi-Fi
• On-site camp shop
• Laundry facilities
• Meals: 3 meals a day and an evening
snack. Vegetarian options are available,
as well as hot meat, fish dishes,
seasonal vegetables, salads, bread,
desserts and fruit. Specific dietary
requirements can also be catered for.
• Team photograph: every player
has the opportunity to buy a fantastic
photograph of the camp (£25.00).
TRAVEL INFORMATION
FOR ALL CAMPS
Airport transfers: Airport transfers can be
booked on an individual or group basis.
Contact us for more information.
Visa support letters: We are accredited by
the British Accreditation Council and authorised
by the UK Border Agency to issue Visa Support
Letters where required.
Saturday departure: The camp ends at Old
Trafford on Friday. However, if collecting your
child from Denstone College on Saturday morning
is more convenient, you can book an extra
night’s stay.
London shuttle: We provide a chaperoned bus
service to the camp from central London on arrival
day, and a return journey on Saturday morning at
the end of the camp (arrives back in London at
13:00). This must be booked in conjunction with
an extra night.
PASTORAL CARE
Taking care of your children is our number one priority.
We understand the needs of young people travelling
away from home. From the time they arrive to when
they are packing their bags, our students are well
looked after, motivated and happy.
In liaison with the Manchester United F.C.’s Children’s
Services Officer we have three dedicated teams of
staff on our camps to provide different types of care
at all times.
MUSS COACHES
Look after the children throughout the football
coaching programme and on the Old Trafford
excursion.
PASTORAL CARE STAFF
Look after the children at all other times.
They live in the same accommodation as
the children and are on call 24/7. They are
accessible to every child and ready to provide
help, advice and reassurance whenever
needed.
TRAINED MEDICAL STAFF
Every pastoral care team includes at least
one medical staff member trained to deal with
minor injuries or illness both on and off the
pitch, assess and analyse treatment and treat
any other medical conditions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I contact Can parents/guardians visit children
my child on site? during their stay? Yes. There is an allocated
We recommend that visit day when parents are invited to come and
each student brings watch football and see their child.
their own phone.
If I can’t travel to Old Trafford to collect my
The camp will also
child on Friday afternoon, what can I do?
have an emergency
contact phone and There are two options:
you will be given that 1. If you would prefer to collect your child from
number before the Denstone College on Saturday morning
camp starts. you can book a Saturday departure, which
includes transport back to Denstone, an
What happens
evening meal, accommodation and breakfast.
if my child is
2. If you would prefer to meet your child in
unwell or injured?
London, you can book on the MUSS coach,
Our staff will
which leaves Denstone on Saturday morning
assess the severity
and arrives back in central London at 13:00.
of the player’s
This option must be booked in conjunction
Will my child get spotted by Manchester condition. We carefully monitor any sick
with an extra night stay.
United and become a Manchester United children. Medically qualified staff will decide
player? The objective of every Manchester whether the player needs to see a doctor Can you meet my child at the airport?
United Soccer Schools camp is for all players or needs treatment at the local hospital. If Yes. Here is our procedure:
to achieve success regardless of ability. emergency treatment is needed, our staff will • Visit our website to book your camp
Camps are not designed for talent always accompany the player to a doctor or • After booking, purchase an airport transfer
identification. However, players will leave hospital. We will make every effort to contact through your online account
with the knowledge and skills to continue parents/guardians quickly but if treatment is • Provide us with details of your flight in your
to improve. recommended by a doctor and we are unable online account
to speak to parents, we will consent to the • On arrival, a designated member of staff will
How does the football coaching work?
treatment. be there to greet your child
Camps are open to players of all abilities.
The MUSS coaches are UEFA-qualified and Will football kit be provided? Yes, each • An arranged taxi or coach will transport your
trained by Manchester United. All players play player receives Nike/ Manchester United child to camp with our staff
within specific age groups with a maximum of socks, shorts, training top, rain jacket, water • For return journeys we will escort your child
16 per group. They have the same coaches bottle and bag. Note: boots and shin pads are to the airport and check them in.
throughout the camp. not provided but are required. How can I book onto the camp?
Can my child stay for more than 1 camp? Is there a laundry service on site? Yes, Please make a booking online:
Each camp lasts 5 nights. If players would like for a small fee. Players should bring enough www.manchesterunitedsoccerschools.com
to stay for longer, they can book 2 successive clothes for the 5 night camp. However, for For enquiries, call us on +44(0)161 222 1036
camps. Players can either return home for the players staying for more than 1 week, staff
weekend or book a weekend stay in between will ensure that the player are putting out their
INSURANCE
camps, which includes a trip to Alton Towers, a clothes to wash at the weekend.
top UK theme park, on Saturday. We strongly recommend that you take
Is there accessible internet/Wi-Fi? Players
out travel insurance before coming to
Will my child meet any Manchester United can access free Wi-Fi around the site but we
our camp. We offer a specialist travel
players? Unfortunately not. Manchester restrict the hours of use.
insurance package available to purchase
United players are either on tour or on holiday
Are all meals provided? 3 meals a day are when you book your camp.
at this time of year.
provided on-site with plenty of options. On
Will my child need pocket money? excursions players will receive a packed lunch.
This is entirely up to you. All the food and Menus take into account the amount of activity
accommodation is provided, along with all the and sport played and our staff ensure that
excursions. Players may wish to bring some players are eating enough. Vegetarian options
money for souvenirs and extra drinks/snacks. are offered as well as choices of hot meat or
fish dishes, seasonal vegetables, salads, bread,
desserts, yoghurts and fruit. Players are also
given an evening snack.
Who will my child be sharing a room
with? We arrange room shares by age. We try
to accommodate room requests where we can
but this cannot be guaranteed and we look for
your understanding when this is not possible.
WHAT HAPPENS ON YOUR CAMP
Typically the programme includes football every morning and with their new friends. The excursion to Old Trafford is supervised
activities or seminars in the afternoons, with more football and by our staff and, with an exclusive closing presentation in the
activities in the evenings. Our staff ensure that players have stadium itself, it is the highlight of the camp.
enough rest and downtime, as well as time to enjoy socialising
DAY1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 OPTIONAL DAY 7
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
MORNING
EXCURSION DEPARTURES
tour of Old Trafford, from Denstone
Soccer session Soccer session Soccer session Soccer session
Manchester, College and on
including a visit to London Shuttle Bus
the Megastore
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
ARRIVALS AND Closing presentation
REGISTRATION
Free time Free time Free time Free time
AFTERNOON
Opening presentation DEPARTURES
Activity / Seminar Activity / Seminar Activity / Seminar Activity / Seminar
and site orientation from Old Trafford,
including airport
transfers
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
Small-sided games
Soccer session Soccer session Soccer session Player plans
EVENING
Group allocation
Return to Denstone
and overnight stay
for Saturday Departure
Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time
Bed Bed Bed Bed Bed
Standard Departure: Collection from Old Trafford on Friday afternoon or via pre-booked airport transfer service.
Saturday Departure: Collection from Denstone College or London shuttle service. Both services must be pre-booked.
JOIN US IN 2015...
ARRIVAL DATES
PLEASE BOOK ONLINE:
Sunday 5 July
Sunday 12 July www.manchesterunitedsoccerschools.com
Sunday 19 July
Sunday 26 July
Sunday 2 August FOR ENQUIRIES, CALL OUR OFFICE:
Sunday 9 August +44(0)161 222 1036
Sunday 16 August
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