Summer 2026 will see football take centre stage once more. As World Cup excitement builds around the globe, children at XO Cape Arnna will have the chance not only to follow the action, but to step onto the pitch themselves.
Two experienced names take to the pitch
This season’s football camps introduce young players to two figures representing different sides of the game.
Billy Sharp, one of English football’s most experienced strikers, will lead four further camps from 27 to 31 July, 3 to 7 August, 31 August to 4 September and 25 October to 1 November. Closely associated with Sheffield United, Sharp has taken on the responsibility of captaincy and played a leading role in promotion campaigns across several divisions. At XO Cape Arnna, he will share the leadership, discipline and team spirit developed over the course of his career.
Professional football energy meets the joy of a holiday
The programme is about more than technical development. As children work on passing, shooting, reading the game and playing as a team, they will also learn to trust themselves on the pitch and enjoy football with greater confidence. Each session brings together the discipline of the professional game and the natural energy of young players.
At XO Cape Arnna, the football camp is not simply an activity added to the edge of a family holiday. It is one of the experiences at its heart. While the children discover the pace and excitement of professional training, parents can settle into the resort’s more relaxed rhythm. A long lunch by the sea, a few hours at the beach club or time set aside at the spa can shape the rest of the day.
In the evening, everyone comes together again around the same table. Goals scored, chances missed and the day’s proudest moments become stories to share during the summer nights at XO Cape Arnna.
For families who want their children to experience the game rather than simply watch it during a World Cup summer, these camps offer a holiday they will remember long after the final whistle.
Pack the boots, bring the shirts and meet us on the pitch.
Football Camp Dates
27-31 July: Billy Sharp
3-7 August: Billy Sharp
31 August-4 September: Billy Sharp
25 October-1 November: Billy Sharp
