Liverpool FC Radley College Summer Camp, Liverpool FC Summer Camp at Radley College

• Year of foundation: 2024
• Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
• Age of students: 9-17 years old
• Number of students: 300+
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of education: summer sports school for boys.

Liverpool FC Football Academy, based at Radley College, a prestigious British boys' school, is the perfect example of combining the traditions of one of Britain's oldest educational institutions with the innovative football training methods of one of the world's leading clubs, creating a unique environment for the development of both intellectual and physical skills.

Liverpool FC, one of the most famous and award-winning football clubs in the world, has been nurturing young football players in its academy for many years. Not long ago, the club decided to expand its educational and training program by choosing Radley College as a new venue for its summer football camp. The program implemented here allows young athletes to be trained using the same methodology that is used in the "adult" Liverpool FC academy; The combination of intensive training, strategy and tactics classes with the study of English and a cultural program helps to form well-rounded football players.

• Camp Bank

The camp has a Camp Bank system: valuables, cell phones, tablets and other devices of international children are stored in a safe, children can get them for a certain time before going to bed to contact their parents or play, after which they are returned to the educational staff.

• Medical assistance

All camp staff have completed first aid courses, and senior staff are also qualified to prescribe medication. If the child takes any medications as prescribed, information about this (information about the dosage and frequency of taking any medications) must be provided to the camp administration in advance, along with a doctor's certificate and instructions. In this case, the medications will be kept by the staff who will make sure that the child takes them at the right time and in the correct dosages.

• English Level Assessment

Foreign students undergo an assessment procedure that allows them to assess their vocabulary and key English language skills with high accuracy. It includes two stages: first, even before arriving at the camp, the children take an online test, then, already in the camp, each child is interviewed by a teacher, after which the children are divided into classes in accordance with age and level of knowledge.

The "working" language of the camp is English, so 100% of the study and training time children speak English, which allows you to create an environment of 100% language immersion and contributes to rapid progress.

Every week, teachers prepare a report on the progress made in learning English for each of their mentees and offer some tips for further improvement - both at the camp and upon returning home.

• Many Radley College alumni have achieved significant success in sports, playing for school, university and regional rugby and cricket teams, but football teams did not appear here until the mid-80s of the last century.
• According to the almanac of graduates of the Old Radleians, 3 players who at different times played under the colors of the Liverpool football club, as well as 9 members of the England national team, graduated from the school.
• Radley is one of four public boarding schools in England that has retained the tradition of separate education and residence: like Sherborne, Harrow and Eton, only boys study here.

During their stay on the Radley campus, students live in modern, comfortable rooms - as a rule, these are separate, single bedrooms, so each child and teenager will have their own cozy corner where they can relax after intensive training, play, do their homework. Bathrooms are shared.

Accommodation in the boarding house is organized by age groups so that foreign students live surrounded by peers, however, by prior agreement, children with an age difference of no more than two years can live in the same room or in adjacent rooms (subject to availability).

Meals are organized according to the full board model and include three balanced meals per day - breakfast, lunch and dinner. The diet is tailored to the needs of young athletes and includes a variety of dishes of national English and Pan-European cuisine, tasty and nutritious. Great importance is attached to water balance; Students are taught the importance of hydration, water is available in all trainings, and there are breaks "for water". If a child has special nutritional needs (e.g. allergies or a medically conditioned diet), parents must notify the school at least 14 days in advance (this information must be provided when making a reservation).

The well-being of athletes is looked after by dozens of professionals, divided into two divisions - the coaching staff and the well-being team, whose members are called upon to provide their students with round-the-clock support and look after them so that they comply with the regimen, eat on time, take a shower, go to bed so that they have everything they need for training. All employees undergo a multi-level selection, including a criminal record and biography check, have the necessary qualifications and extensive experience, including first aid.

On weekends, Children are offered a program of extracurricular activities, including:

• Anfield Stadium Tour

For a young athlete, the opportunity to go behind the scenes of big sports, go to the home field of their favorite club, look into the locker room, museum, talk to football players and coaches and learn more about the club's inspiring journey to the top of Europe and the Premier League is truly an invaluable opportunity!

• Excursion to London

 Students will be able to get acquainted with such iconic sights of London as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, the Tower during a walking tour, ride the subway and the Ferris wheel, enjoy shopping (in the center of the British capital, there are over 200 football paraphernalia stores for every taste!).

Excursion is available to camp students as part of a 13-day educational program.

• Theme parks

From roller coasters to fairground rides, the UK's biggest theme parks have something for everyone to do to take a break from the intense football workouts.

The tour is available to camp students as part of a 13-day educational program.

Educational program in the Radley College Liverpool FC program provides a unique opportunity to combine education with the world level of sports trainin

• A combination of historical heritage and a high-quality educational environment

Radley College was founded in 1847 and has managed to establish itself, which creates a solid academic base for students, and in combination with modern educational buildings, high-quality educational and sport staff of Liverpool Football Club and a variety of extracurricular programs, foreign and local students receive ample opportunities for comprehensive development.

• The world standard of sports training

The training program is based on the principles and authorized methods of one of the world's leading football clubs. Radley College has first-class infrastructure: football fields with natural turf that meet international FIFA standards, an indoor swimming pool, a multifunctional sports hall and even a weightlifting center, which allows for high-performance training.

• Integrated development

In addition to sports training, the program includes English lessons and other educational activities that contribute to the development of communication and academic skills. A focus on discipline, self-organization and teamwork helps children develop leadership qualities, become responsible and self-confident.

• Exclusive Features

Participants get the opportunity to visit such iconic places for any football player (especially a Liverpool fan) as the Anfield stadium, each participant receives an exclusive kit from Liverpool FC, certificates and reports confirming his achievements.

Liverpool Football Club Summer Sports School offers classes on the campus of Radley College. It is a prestigious private school with a rich history, founded in 1847 and located in the heart of Central England, in Oxfordshire. The total area of the campus exceeds 800 acres, so there is enough space not only for training, but also for having a good rest, playing board or video games, watching TV, cycling, running. The main building was built in the first half of the 19th century, but underwent a large-scale restoration in the mid-1960s and meets all the requirements for modern private schools.

The old university city of Oxford is just a stone's throw away! — as well as London, so you won't be bored in any case. Free Wi-Wi is available throughout the campus.

The camp is well guarded, round-the-clock video surveillance is provided, and pupils can find support from qualified and caring educational staff at any time.

As for the sports infrastructure, students have access to:

• football fields with high quality natural grass;
• an indoor swimming pool of the "semi-Olympic" class with a length of 25 meters;
• a sports hall with wooden flooring, ideal for various sports;
• a gym with areas for strength and functional training;
• a recreation room;
• grounds for athletics and running, volleyball; tennis courts.

Foreign students can purchase sports equipment, sport uniform in the club store.

The educational program is held during the summer holidays. There are two options that differ in the duration of stay on the course - 7 and 13 days, respectively; If you wish (and subject to availability), you can book any number of shifts.

Regardless of the duration of the educational program, the program includes:

• up to 24 hours of individual and group lessons and 8 to 13 hours of learning English per week;
• accommodation in the residence in single or double rooms with full board meals;
• extracurricular activities;
• Certificates of completion and awards;
• an entrance test to determine the level of English proficiency;
• Excursions.

In addition, you will have to pay:

• transfer in both sides;
• registration fees and educational deposits;
• personal expenses (meals during excursions, purchase of souvenirs, tickets to visit some locations, etc.).

The camp administration recommends providing international students with pocket money in the amount of 50-100 pounds or a debit/credit card, draws attention to the fact that it will not be possible to transfer money to your child through a camp staff.

To enroll in one of LC's summer camp programs at Radley College, you must meet the age criteria and provide a number of documents, including:

• a valid passport;
• a health insurance policy that provides travel coverage;
• a valid visa.

There is no need to take an English level test before applying, all students take it at the camp.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision