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Option 1 · Total Football
28 hours of training a week with UEFA PRO licensed coaches, official matches against local English teams and football workshops. Maximum time on the pitch.
Boys 10 – 176th edition · Football Camps · Oakham School · England · Summer 2027
Clinic academias UK — Football Camps 2027 en Oakham School, Inglaterra
A 1 to 4 week residential summer camp for boys aged 10 to 17 at a prestigious private school close to Cambridge. Elite football, total English immersion and eight hours of English classes with qualified native teachers.
Ertheo: Desde 2001 uniendo educación y deporte
01 — Choose the option that fits your goal
Football Camps 2027: elite football and English immersion in England
A programme designed for players who want to sharpen their technique and game intelligence in the country that invented football. Total immersion: high-performance football combined with an intensive English programme and daily life alongside players from more than 30 nationalities.
A professional environment at Oakham School, a boarding school founded in 1584 with 6 football pitches, a sports centre, indoor pool and gym. Every session is filmed and analysed with the VEO camera and the Pitch and Junistat apps, and each participant receives a full performance report at the end.
The only programme where English classes do not reduce football training hours.
10 – 17
years of age
0
training hours a week
0
hours of English a week
0
weeks of camp
Flagship programme
Unlock
your true
potential
A lifetime experience in the country that invented football.
02 — Programme
Choose the option that fits your goal
Three paths within the same elite camp at Oakham
Option 2 · Football + English
28 weekly training hours with UEFA PRO coaches, official matches and workshops, plus 8 hours a week of English classes with qualified native teachers.
Boys 10 – 17Goalkeeper-specific camp
The Goalkeeper 360º pathway: technical excellence, tactical intelligence and leadership, position-specific physical optimisation and psychological strength and competitive mindset.
Goalkeepers 10 – 1703 — 2027 dates
5 July to 1 August 2027, as a single week, fortnights or the full month
Single week · 5–11 July or 19–25 July 2027 *
One full week of camp with daily training, official matches and academy clinics, ideal for players who want the experience with a shorter stay.
Fortnight · 5–18 July or 19 July–1 August 2027
Two full weeks of camp with daily training, official matches refereed by FA-licensed officials, academy clinics, one excursion to a Premier League stadium and residential life inside the school.
Full month · 5 July – 1 August 2027
Four weeks of total immersion with both excursions included (Emirates and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium), clinics from every participating academy and maximum exposure to the scouts.
* The single-week option is subject to availability and can only be booked on the dates shown: 5 to 11 July or 19 to 25 July 2027. It does not necessarily include the stadium excursion, which depends on the week booked.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa join the programme
European Cup winners and 7-time English champions, current Europa League holders, Aston Villa bring their academy into the programme through the Aston Villa Foundation.
1
Champions League
7
English league titles
2026
Europa League champions
Clinic and selection trials
Gulf United F.C., with Andrés Iniesta
The most prestigious academy in Dubai, with Andrés Iniesta as coach, will deliver a clinic and selection trials within our programme.
04 — Academies
Six British academies travel to Oakham
The participating academies arrive at Oakham with their own coaching and analysis teams to deliver 3 or 4 day clinics, transferring their methodology directly to the players.
Aston Villa Foundation
Current Europa League holders.
Gulf United F.C.
The most prestigious academy in Dubai, with Andrés Iniesta.
Steven Gerrard Academy
The school of the captain of the Istanbul Champions League.
Brooke House College
A benchmark Football Academy in English youth football.
Edusport Academy
The bridge between continental and British football.
International Development Academy
International player development and progression.
Why this is our flagship programme
Five reasons that put Oakham above any other summer camp
6 British academies in one camp
Steven Gerrard Academy, Brooke House College, Edusport Academy, International Development Academy, Aston Villa Foundation and Gulf United travel to Oakham for the sixth year running.
Goalkeeper-specific camp
High-performance methodology: The Goalkeeper 360º
Our goalkeeper-specific pathway is designed to develop the modern goalkeeper, a profile that goes beyond shot-stopping to become a complete leader on the pitch. Four strategic pillars:
- 1
Technical excellence
- 2
Tactical intelligence and leadership
- 3
Position-specific physical optimisation
- 4
Psychological strength and competitive mindset
06 — Elite technology
Train like a pro: the UK method
After an initial assessment on day one, players are grouped into homogeneous ability groups to ensure real progression through the programme. Every session is filmed and reviewed by a team of analysts who issue a full individual report at the end of the programme. The camp uses the VEO player-tracking camera and the Pitch and Junistat evaluation apps.
Every session, filmed and analysed
VEO camera
A recording system with automatic player tracking across every session.
Pitch + Junistat
Apps for evaluating technical and tactical performance and tracking individual progression.
Competition matches
Official matches against local English teams, streamed live and recorded for families.
07 — Total immersion
English classes through football
Classes focus on football, harnessing the students' passion for the game. All teachers are qualified native English speakers. Students debate football, run mock interviews and narrate their own match reports. English is spoken at all times throughout the camp. Before the camp, students complete an online level test that allows us to organise homogeneous groups from A1 to C2. In addition, from May they have access to online English classes to help them integrate with the language before arriving at Oakham.
8 h
classes a week
1:8
students per teacher
100 %
qualified native teachers
08 — Talent identification
Your career starts here
The camp includes English scouts from a range of specialist agencies who are actively looking for international talent. Beyond the training, these institutions aim to identify players, offering them the chance to project their career and complete their sporting and academic education at their facilities during the season.
Talent identification
Academy scouts and coaches watch every player throughout the clinics.
Trophy presentation
Recognition for the standout players at the end of each session.
Full report
An individual report produced by the analyst team with video and data.
09 — Facilities
Facilities
Oakham School: 1584 of history with professional sporting standards
Oakham School (1584)
One of the most prestigious and traditional boarding schools in the United Kingdom, close to Cambridge. Historic architecture combined with top-level modern facilities: six natural grass football pitches, a modern sports centre, heated indoor swimming pool, gym, residence with twin en-suite rooms and a 24-hour supervised zone.
View location10 — Excursions included
The cathedrals of English football
Every first Sunday the students have a planned excursion to one of the most important and modern grounds in the United Kingdom. Full-month participants have both excursions included.
Full Emirates tour
VIP areas and directors' box, home and away changing rooms, the walk down the players' tunnel onto the pitch, the bench, the press room and access to the Arsenal Museum.
Tour completoFull Tottenham tour
A tour of the most modern stadium in Europe: stands, changing rooms, tunnel, press room and the inner workings of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tour completo11 — What's included
What's included
Everything covered inside the camp
UEFA PRO coaches
Sessions led by UEFA PRO licensed coaches, with players grouped by ability after an initial assessment on day one.
3 balanced meals a day
Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the school dining hall, with balanced menus adapted to the nutritional needs of developing players.
Official matches and workshops
Weekly matches against local English teams refereed by FA-licensed officials and streamed live for families, plus football workshops.
Kit pack
A full training kit for every participant, included in the programme.
Excursions included
Every first Sunday, an excursion to one of the most important stadiums in the UK: a full tour of the Emirates or the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Full report and 24h supervision
An individual performance report produced by the analyst team at the end of the programme, and a residence with a 24-hour supervised zone.
12 — The structure of the day at Oakham
The structure of the day at Oakham
Morning
- Breakfast in the school dining hall
- English classes or activation
- Training with the UEFA PRO coaches
Afternoon
- Lunch in the dining hall
- Double training session
- Recovery session
Evening
- Dinner in the dining hall
- Football workshop
- Relax time in the common lounge
13 — Prices
2027 dates and prices
From 5 July to 1 August 2027. All inclusive inside the camp: accommodation at Oakham School, three meals a day, training, official matches, academy clinics, kit pack, excursions and a final performance report.
Total Football
3.795 €
per player · fortnight
28 training hours a week, official matches and football workshops. Full month: €6,999.
Total Football + English
4.095 €
per player · fortnight
28 training hours and 8 hours of English classes a week. Full month: €7,295.
Single-week option: €2,195 (5 to 11 July or 19 to 25 July 2027, subject to availability). Extras not included: airport transfer service, individual photo pack and cancellation insurance.
14 — Payment
Payment options
At Ertheo we make it easy: direct, secure management with no bank paperwork and complete peace of mind.
01
Booking
€500
A €500 payment towards the programme to confirm the place. This amount is refundable for any reason until 28 February.
02
1 March
50% of the programme
Payment of 50% of the total programme price, with no bank paperwork.
03
1 June
Remaining 50%
Payment of the remaining 50%, deducting the initial €500 booking amount.
01
Booking
€500
A €500 payment towards the programme to confirm the place. This amount is refundable for any reason until 28 February.
02
1 March
50% of the programme
Payment of 50% of the total programme price, with no bank paperwork.
03
1 June
Remaining 50%
Payment of the remaining 50%, deducting the initial €500 booking amount.
100% secure system · Encrypted payments managed directly by Ertheo
15 — Gallery
Oakham 2027 in pictures
16 — Ertheo
Exclusive benefits Ertheo
A company specialised in sports programmes, with over 20 years of experience and more than 11,000 students. Our exclusive programmes are designed for families looking for unique experiences that drive their children's sporting, academic and, above all, personal development.
Dedicated personal advisor
Support in your language throughout the process, from the first enquiry to the return home.
End-to-end service
Flights with a team of monitors from Madrid and Barcelona, flight advice, health and cancellation insurance and transfers.
Tailored resources and information
Personalised documentation and guides for complete peace of mind before and during the programme.
Learning platform
Free access to our continuous learning platform for players and families.
24 h ERTHEO phone line
A permanent, exclusive point of contact for any issue, twenty-four hours a day.
17 — Reviews
Verified reviews
“My son came back from Oakham speaking English with a fluency we hadn't seen after years of language school. And with a flawless performance report.”
Marta V.
“The Aston Villa clinic was the moment of his life. Training with the staff of a European champion is priceless.”
Hugo B.
“The streamed matches let us follow him every week from home. A huge detail for families.”
Claudia R.
“The Emirates and Tottenham tours were the icing on the cake. He came home certain this is what he wants to do.”
Iker N.
Practical information
Flights, transfers, dates and the booking process
Flights and transfers
Flights with a team of monitors from Madrid and Barcelona. Transfer service from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Birmingham Airport.
18 — FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who can attend?
Boys aged 10 to 17. Total Football, Football + English and the goalkeeper-specific camp are open to boys and goalkeepers aged 10 to 17.
What makes this programme different?
Six prestigious British academies, including the Aston Villa Foundation and Gulf United with Andrés Iniesta, travel to Oakham to deliver 3 or 4 day clinics and scout international talent.
How do the English classes work?
All teachers are qualified native English speakers. Classes revolve around football: debates, mock interviews and match reports. A maximum of 8 to 12 students per teacher and a certificate of achievement at the end.
Can families watch the matches?
Yes. Every official match against local English teams is streamed live so families can follow the players' progress in real time.
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How would you prefer to take the next step?
Choose the option that suits you best. A personal Ertheo advisor will accompany you from your first enquiry until your return home.
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