Liverpool FC Repton School Summer Camp, Liverpool FC Rapton School Summer Camp

• Year of established: 2022
• Location: Repton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
• Age of students: 9-17
• Number of students: 300+
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of studying: summer sports camp for boys and girls.

Liverpool FC Repton School is a summer sports camp for young football players from 9 to 17 years old at the prestigious Repton Private School, in Derbyshire, two and a half hours from London.

Every year, the camp welcomes talented and young foreign children from all over the world, giving them the opportunity to join the mysteries of the holy of holies of English football, find new friends and spend bright and exciting holidays, while improving their skills in oral, spoken and written English.

Liverpool FC Repton School offers a choice of several programs designed for both boys and girls, so that every young athlete will have the opportunity to realize himself.

At the heart of Liverpool FC's philosophy is a distinct philosophy, dubbed The Liverpool Way, which allows campers to access cutting-edge training methods and go through the same preparation sessions as Liverpool's senior athletes and, under the guidance of experienced coaches with UEFA or FA qualifications, to succeed and reach their full potential.

The Liverpool Way provides comprehensive player development, both on and off the pitch, in a variety of aspects: tactical, physical, intellectual, social, using individual and group training sessions, small player plays, and the practice of certain techniques and skills such as passing or dribbling. Athletes are taught to resist various attacking techniques and systems of play - both with and without the ball.

In addition to extensive and varied practice, coaches also organize theoretical classes: together with their wards, they analyze players and matches, study the basics of tactics and strategy of the players of their favorite team using video and other multimedia materials, and conduct master classes.

Camp Bank

The camp has a zero-tolerance policy for smartphones and other gadgets. Arriving at the camp, athletes hand over phones, tablets and other gadgets, valuables for storage to educators. They can receive them in the evening to call or write to relatives and friends, and then return them to the teachers again. This practice is designed to help children and adolescents overcome addiction to gadgets and fully focus on classes and training.

There are 10 residences on the territory of the boarding house decorated in a combination of traditional Victorian architecture and modern engineering and design solutions - 6 for boys and 4 for girls. The residences are equipped with common areas, spacious dining rooms where full board is organized, libraries, educational and entertainment facilities (athletes resting in the camp can use them on an equal basis with school students). There are self-service laundries (for a fee), there is Internet access around the clock.

Educators and assistants work in each residence: they live with children and provide constant supervision, support, and help to adapt to the conditions of the camp. There is a medical center on the school territory, round-the-clock duty of medical personnel is organized.

If necessary, you can request that two or more players live together in the same room at the application stage. The application can be satisfied provided that the age difference between the athletes does not exceed two years and they are of the same gender.

Meals in the camp are organized on the full board basis - three times a day. Young athletes can choose main dishes and drinks. A vegetarian menu is available for everyone, in agreement with the parents (at least 14 days before the child's arrival at the camp - lactose-free, vegan, dietary).

The curriculum of all camp programs provides for several educational excursions:

• Anfield Stadium Tour

During tours of the famous Anfield Stadium, camp students get a unique chance to immerse into the atmosphere of the place where the legend appeared. Players don't just walk past the stands, they literally find themselves behind the scenes – in the dressing rooms where Liverpool's stars once prepared for great matches, walk through corridors decorated with photos of outstanding athletes and high-profile victories, take to the field on match day, meet with veterans and current players of the first team.

• Themed Entertainment Camps

After an intense, eventful week, young footballers have the opportunity to relax and get an adrenaline rush at the UK's biggest theme parks, including rollercoasters and countless other rides, as well as a world of fun, colours and emotions.

• Liverpool City Tour

One of the key elements of the cultural program is a bus and walking tour of Liverpool, a city known not only as the home of the legendary football club, but also as the birthplace of The Beatles. With its historic marinas and rich maritime history, Liverpool Port provides a unique opportunity to touch the past, feel the pulse of the city and understand how history and modernity are intertwined in its streets. During the tour, participants will learn about the city's glorious past, its strong ties with football, and how Liverpool became a symbol of national pride.

• Professional coaching staff

Participants receive instructions from experienced coaches with the highest qualifications and rich experience of the game, allowing them to master modern methods and tactics of the game.

• Modern infrastructure

The camp enjoys all the benefits of the partnership with the Repton School, first-class sports infrastructure: modern fields, gyms and modern top-class equipment.

• Individual approach

The high professionalism of the coaches and a well-thought-out training system allow us to take into account the characteristics of each participant, adapt studying to the level of preparation and personal goals, which contributes to the maximum development of skills.

• International environment and team spirit

Young athletes from different countries come to the summer camp - for example, in 2023, boys and girls from 21 countries were trained at LFC Repton. By communicating, playing and competing with each other, children and adolescents develop their communication skills, gain an understanding of the culture of other countries and peoples, make friends and strengthen sports camaraderie.

• Tempering of personality

Intensive training develops discipline, responsibility and leadership skills, helping participants to be better not only on the pitch but also off the pitch.

Repton School, LFC's flagship partner, was founded in 1557 and is considered one of the best private schools in the United Kingdom. It is located in the town of Repton, Derbyshire, UK, in a picturesque area right next to Sherwood Forest, the home of the legendary Robin Hood, as well as the Peak District National Park, where you can walk for hours, sit on the shore of a picturesque pond or admire the surroundings from the top of one of the rocks. Also in the vicinity of the school are Repton Abbey and the Anglo-Saxon cemetery, the town of Repton, where you can see dozens of examples of ancient English architecture of the XII-XVI centuries, many museums, picturesque ruins of churches, abbeys and fortresses, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of this part of England.

The Repton School has a reputation as one of the best in England when it comes to football. To commemorate the glorious past, Repton opened an impressive sports centre in 2019 at a total cost of over £6 million: 11 grass football pitches, an Olympic swimming pool, a gymnasium with wooden flooring and manageable bleachers (plus comfortable changing rooms, showers and lounges for athletes).

The camp operates during the summer holidays; shifts are designed for 7 or 13 days;  If you wish (and there are free places), you can book several shifts in a row.

The price includes:

• Full-board accommodation;
• Football training and English lessons;
• A test to determine the level of English proficiency;
• Excursions and other extracurricular activities;
• Certificate of completion;
• Repton School's unique LFC uniform.

Additionally, you need to pay:

• Transfer services from and to the airport;
• Tickets to attend a number of events;
• Meals during excursions.

The camp recommends providing money for personal needs and draws attention to the fact that the transfer of money to athletes through the camp staff is not provided.

To enter the camp, you must fill out the application form on the official website and make a deposit. You will need to provide a number of documents, including a passport and a valid visa, travel insurance (a medical insurance policy with coverage in case of sports injuries is included in the price), and a medical card.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision