Football Holiday Camps, Ages 4-14
Half-term and school holiday football camps for ages 4–14, all abilities welcome. Led by UEFA-licensed, DBS-checked coaches, with a safeguarding policy and a named Welfare Officer behind every session, not just a page about football.
Soccer Schools Are What Set JCSS Apart
Led by UEFA-licensed coaches, our holiday soccer schools give children a genuine football experience, not just a few hours of kickabout.
Every session covers the full game: technical and skill practices, small-sided games, and age-appropriate tournaments, all built around our JCSS values so players enjoy it, stay engaged, and actually learn.
We also have local recruitment staff from professional organisations attending our camps, plus a local photographer capturing quality content of your child, sent straight to your phone. Our soccer schools are always in high demand, so spaces fill fast.
What is actually behind the football
The coaching is the fun part. Here is the less exciting stuff that has to be right before any of it happens.
Safeguarding In Place
Founder Jack Walton is JCSS's named Safeguarding & Welfare Officer. Every coach is DBS-checked and first aid certified.
FA & UEFA Qualified
Led by a head coach with academy experience at Liverpool FC's International Academy.
Fully Insured
Insured with Insure4Sport. Ask any time, we're happy to talk through it.
1-1 Feedback Booklet
Every player gets one, so you know what they actually worked on that day.
Upcoming camps
October Half Term
28–30 Oct 2026
£75 / 3-day, or £30 single day
JCSS Elite Football Camp at Skegness Academy. Train, learn, develop, play, with a 1-1 feedback booklet for every player.
Christmas Holidays
TBC
Christmas camp dates and pricing haven’t been announced yet. Register your interest and we’ll let you know the moment they’re live.
February Half Term
TBC
February half term camp dates and pricing haven’t been announced yet. Register your interest and we’ll let you know the moment they’re live.
A day at camp
Drop off and meet the coaches, who are on hand to greet every player and settle any first-timers in.
Age-appropriate technical and skill practices with UEFA-licensed coaches, building on what each player already knows.
Putting the morning’s skills into practice in small-sided games, maximum touches, maximum fun.
A friendly tournament to close the day out, every player involved regardless of ability.
Every player leaves with feedback in their booklet, so you know exactly what they worked on.
Camp in pictures
Fantastic, kind coaches who go the extra mile — Jack and the team have brought on my grandson’s confidence no end. He’s not shy to try new things anymore.
Jack Walton, Founder & Head Coach
Jack’s football journey started on the grassroots pitches of Skegness, before taking him to Manchester to study Football Coaching & Management and into coaching roles across the UK, North America and Europe. He’s coached with Liverpool FC’s International Academy, managed a university futsal programme, and worked with UEFA-licensed coaches developing young players from Spain and Portugal.
Ryan
From a playing background in his youth including representing academies such as Burnley FC, Aston Villa FC and Grimsby Town FC. After coaching grassroots teams for a number of years locally, he is now our Lead GK coach leading The Keepers Club. As well as available for 1:1 sessions and can be seen throughout our Skegness Soccer Schools
Jake
Jake has been with JCSS for around 6 months now. Having come from a sporting background when completing his Sport Coaching degree at University of Lincoln, Jake brings an academic aspect to practice. Jake currently leads our Skegness Community Session as well as features across Skegness and Alford Soccer Schools.
Andy
Andy is one of the more recent members to join our team! After showing his successful coaching capabilities with his grassroots team, Andy supports our Academy programme. Specialises in the technical and physical development of our children and is a fantastic member of our team.
Josh
Josh has been with us from the beginning of our journey. From his previous coaching experience based in Manchester, he now works locally for Boston United F.C. Josh has been a core member of our team and can be seen working with some of the older children in our programmes bringing a more tactical approach to his coaching.
Is this right for my child?
Complete Beginners Welcome
Never kicked a ball before? Genuinely fine, sessions are built for all abilities.
Ages 4–14
Grouped by age so sessions stay appropriate and safe for every player.
First Time At A Camp?
Coaches are used to nervous first-timers, settling in is part of the job.
Already Playing?
Just as valuable for players already in a team, real coaching outside the season.
Trusted by families across Skegness
Fantastic, kind coaches who go the extra mile — Jack and the team have brought on my grandson’s confidence no end. He’s not shy to try new things anymore.
Would 100% recommend JCSS for any level player. Our lad has come on leaps and bounds since day one, now training in Jack’s invite-only sessions.
My son just finished the 3-day camp and loved every minute, even the stormy weather didn’t put him off. He learnt new skills and loved every second
JCSS has been a huge football opener for our son, his confidence has grown and the skills he’s learnt are showing in his own game. Jack and his team are true professionals.
Jack’s Community Soccer School doesn’t just build better players, they build character, discipline and teamwork. An incredible camp with high-level coaching throughout.
We can’t recommend Jack’s Community Soccer School highly enough. Jack and his whole team are friendly, encouraging, patient and brilliant with my son.
Fantastic, kind coaches who go the extra mile and have brought on my son’s confidence no end. Best of all, he counts down the days till his next practice!
Jack and all at JCSS are brillian, my 12 year old has been in the development programme for over a year and has learnt so much. Can’t recommend enough
A few quick questions parents ask
Are your coaches DBS-checked?
Yes. Every coach on the JCSS team is FA & UEFA qualified, DBS-checked and first aid certified. It’s non-negotiable, not a nice-to-have.
My child has never played football before, is that okay?
Completely. Our camps are built for players of all abilities, from complete beginners to those already playing for a team.
Is JCSS insured and what's your safeguarding policy?
JCSS is fully insured with Insure4Sport and has a safeguarding policy in place, with founder Jack Walton named as our Safeguarding & Welfare Officer.
Will I get to see how my child did?
Yes, every player gets a 1-1 feedback booklet, plus we have a local photographer at camps sharing quality photos of your child straight to your phone.
Proud to work alongside
Without your support, our mission to bring quality football programmes and community empowerment to young players in Skegness wouldn’t be possible.
Take your game to the next level
- 3-Day Elite Experience, £75, or Single Day (limited), £30
- DBS-checked, UEFA-licensed coaches, small groups, real attention
- 1-1 feedback booklet for every player, plus professional event photos
- Genuine chance to be seen by local recruitment staff
Not sure if it’s the right fit? Message us, we’re happy to answer anything before you book, not just after.
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