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Summer Camps 2026

Our Summer Holiday Camps 2026 are back and bigger than ever, offering girls a fun, active and welcoming environment to stay engaged across the summer.

With sessions running across multiple days and venues, there’s something for everyone - whether it’s football, games, challenges or just being part of a brilliant social environment with friends old and new. Our camps are designed to be inclusive, energetic and packed with variety, giving girls the chance to build confidence, develop skills and most importantly, enjoy being active.

We’re keeping things accessible too, with sessions priced at just £10 per day, and £15 on Fridays - or £10 if you’ve attended three earlier sessions that week.

Each week brings a mix of activity, including our popular Whack Wednesdays — a mash-up of football and fun, crazy challenges — and Hopetown Tuesdays, delivered at the brilliant Hopetown Museum. The rest of the week is based at Heathfield, with Wednesday to Friday sessions full of football and games, alongside bespoke Mondays offering focused opportunities such as leadership days, small-sided competitions or futsal.

Fridays remain a highlight, with themed days bringing something different each week to round things off in style.

Across the summer, girls can expect plenty of football, lots of laughter and a great environment where they can take part, feel included and have a brilliant time.as a platform to connect with each other. All details are below

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Hopetown Tuesdays

Tuesday 28th July, Tuesday 4th August, Tuesday 11th August & Tuesday 18th August 2026

Our Hopetown Tuesdays offer a unique camp experience, combining football, physical activity and outdoor exploration in a brilliant setting. Based at Hopetown Museum, girls will enjoy a full day of activity including access to a pop-up football pitch within the grounds, alongside a wide range of fun games and challenges.

All children will be fully supervised throughout the day, with opportunities to safely explore the museum, trains and beautiful surrounding grounds, adding an exciting educational and adventure element to the camp. We also operate from a bespoke covered activity area, meaning sessions can run whatever the weather.

With lunch included, a mix of structured football and free play, and a setting that offers something completely different, Hopetown Tuesdays are perfect for girls who want to stay active while experiencing something new each week.

Whacky Wednesdays

Hopetown Tuesdays

Each Wednesday brings a completely different experience, combining football with fun, themed activities. Girls can book individual days or attend them all - every week is something new!

🟡 Wednesday 29th July 2026

Brazilian Soccer & Animal Encounter Mash-Up
A high-energy day inspired by Brazilian football, focusing on skills, flair and creativity, alongside a unique animal encounter experience where girls can meet animals from around the world.

🔵 Wednesday 5th August 2026

Gladiators & Football Ladder Tournament Mash-Up
A mix of football competition and physical challenges, featuring a football ladder tournament with trophies alongside fun Gladiator-style activities testing speed, strength and teamwork.

🟢 Wednesday 12th August 2026

Golf Stars & Strike Zone Mash-Up
Something a little different — combining football with a 9-hole golf-style course, plus shooting challenges and target games, perfect for developing accuracy and having fun in a new way.

🔴 Wednesday 19th August 2026

Super Bowl & Match Play Mash-Up
An exciting crossover of sports, featuring a tag NFL experience, game scenarios and competitions, alongside football matches and team-based challenges to finish the summer with a bang.

Themed Fridays

Hopetown Tuesdays

2v2 Championships

Friday 31st July, Friday 7th August, Friday 14th August & Friday 21st August 2026

Our Themed Fridays are the big finish to each week at Heathfield Primary School, bringing together football, activities, Pizza and Ice Cream into a fun, high-energy day for all. Each Friday has its own theme, giving girls something different to look forward to every week while still enjoying plenty of football throughout the day.

🌿 Friday 31st July 2026 – Explorer Day

A mix of football and outdoor adventure, including activities such as pond dipping, bug hunts and eco trails, alongside games and challenges on the pitch.

🏅 Friday 7th August 2026 – Sports Day

A fun, competitive day featuring multi-sport activities including NFL, basketball, baseball and football, with races, challenges and team competitions throughout.

🚓 Friday 14th August 2026 – Emergency Services Day

An action-packed day themed around the emergency services, including police-style challenges, fire service activities, first aid experiences and army boot camp style sessions, all alongside football and games.

🎤 Friday 21st August 2026 – Talent Day

A fun and creative end to the summer, combining football with a talent show, karaoke, dance-offs and entertainment, finishing the camps on a high with a great social atmosphere.

2v2 Championships

Leadership Academy

2v2 Championships

Monday 3rd August & Monday 10th August 2026

Our 2v2 Championships give players the chance to compete in a fun, fast-paced format. Open to U8s, U10s and U12s, girls can enter as a pair or individually and will play across age-appropriate brackets. With plenty of game time, competitive matches and trophies up for grabs, these days are perfect for those who love to play and compete.

Leadership Academy

Monday 27th July & Monday 17th August 2026

Our Leadership Academy (12+) gives older girls the opportunity to develop beyond playing. Across two days, participants will work towards a Sports Leaders awards/qualifications, combining theory and practical elements. The programme builds confidence, leadership and employability skills, with opportunities to support and lead sessions within the club.

Futsal Camp

Leadership Academy

Monday 27th July & Monday 17th August 2026

Running alongside our summer programme, the Futsal Camp (Ages 6–11) focuses on developing players in a fast-paced, small-sided format. Sessions include skills work, game understanding, 1v1/2v2 scenarios and matches, all designed to improve technique, decision making and confidence on the ball in an indoor-style environment.