Palace for Life's Soccer Schools return for the summer! - News

Fill the school holidays with football, new skills and new friends at Palace for Life Soccer Schools this Summer, running from Monday 27th July to Friday 28th August at the Kent County Cricket Club, St James the Great School, and the Crystal Palace Academy.

You can book your child’s place by heading HERE, via our new booking system!

Valid until July 1st, all supporters can claim 20% off using the code ‘EARLY26’.

As always, Junior and Junior Gold Members can redeem their usual 20% discount using the code located in their Junior Members profile.

Soccer Schools

This Summers Soccer Schools are open to boys and girls between 5-14 years of age, with sessions split into 5–11-year-olds and 11–14-year-olds.

Our acclaimed Soccer Schools are designed by coaches at Palace for Life and Crystal Palace F.C. to give budding footballers new skills and the chance meet new friends during the school half-term.

Prices start at £30 per day!

Academy Soccer School Days

Held at the Crystal Palace Academy Training Ground, our Soccer Schools provide a unique opportunity for young players to experience football in a professional environment.

Running during the school holidays Soccer Schools are open to children in Year 1 to Year 9, welcoming players of all abilities.

Two-Day Academy Experience Camp

Step into the life of an academy player with The Academy Experience, powered by Palace for Life.

This high-performance 2-day soccer training camp is designed to mirror the intensity and professionalism of a real academy environment. It’s a unique opportunity to elevate your game and gain invaluable insight into what it takes to reach the next level.

Technical & Tactical Training – On-pitch sessions focused on developing core football skills, positional awareness, and game intelligence.
Strength & Conditioning Sessions – Work with performance coaches on movement, agility, power, and injury prevention techniques used in elite academies.
Strength & Conditioning Testing – Benchmark your physical capabilities with academy-standard testing protocols.
Individual Player Reports – Receive a personalised performance breakdown highlighting strengths and areas for development to support ongoing progression.
Classroom-Based Analysis Sessions – Engage in tactical and match analysis workshops designed to improve decision-making, game understanding, and positional responsibilities.
Psychology Workshop – Develop the mental aspects of your game, including confidence, focus, resilience, and coping with pressure – all essential traits for aspiring players.
Insight from Academy Recruitment Staff – Members of the academy’s recruitment and scouting team will be present throughout the camp, observing players in a professional setting.

How Do I Book?

To book your place via the new booking system, please head HERE.

Details & Times

A full breakdown of the times and dates of our sessions can be found below:

Dates	Venue	Type	Price
27th–31st July	Kent County Cricket Club (Beckenham)	Soccer School	£30 per day
27th–31st July	St James the Great School (Croydon)	Soccer School	£30 per day
3rd–7th August	Kent County Cricket Club (Beckenham)	Soccer School	£30 per day
10th–14th August	Kent County Cricket Club (Beckenham)	Soccer School	£30 per day
10th–14th August	St James the Great School (Croydon)	Soccer School	£30 per day
17th–21st August	Kent County Cricket Club (Beckenham)	Soccer School	£30 per day
24th–28th August	Kent County Cricket Club (Beckenham)	Soccer School	£30 per day
24th–28th August	St James the Great School (Croydon)	Soccer School	£30 per day
24th July, 27th July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August	Crystal Palace Academy Training Ground	Academy Soccer School Days (6 Days Available)	£40 per day
31st July & 3rd August	Crystal Palace Academy Training Ground	2-Day Academy Experience Camp	£100

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