Kellogg's free football camps are back for 2026, offering thousands of free places at clubs across the UK. The initiative, now in partnership with Manchester City, gives children aged 5-15 the chance to train with FA-qualified coaches in professional-standard facilities.
Free Places at 73 Clubs Nationwide
There are over 39,000 free places available across 73 clubs, including Manchester City FC, Wigan Athletic FC, Bolton Wanderers FC, Salford City FC, Oldham Athletic, and Stockport County FC. Families can redeem a free place by finding a promotional pack of Kellogg's cereal, scanning the on-pack QR code, and signing up at www.kelloggsfc.com.
One parent, Lynda Moyo, shared her son's experience at Manchester City's Kellogg's Camp. After picking him up, his immediate response was: "Bro, that was definitely the best one I've ever been to." She noted that unlike other camps, the emphasis was on learning and improving, with coaches mixing technical drills, individual challenges, and small-sided games.
A Day of Skill-Building and Fun
The day began with an ice-breaker tag game, followed by technical drills practicing dribbling, passing, and teamwork through relay-style challenges. Children also worked on shooting accuracy and took part in one-on-one duels. Lunch was provided, with options like chicken or cheese pasta salad and a brownie for dessert, and children could bring their own snacks if needed.
The afternoon featured small-sided matches in a mini tournament, ending with Player of the Day awards. Manchester City's camps are delivered by City in the Community, the club's charity, which creates safe, inclusive spaces for children and young people.
Easing the Summer Holiday Pressure
With summer holidays costing families hundreds of pounds, the free camps aim to ease the pressure on parents. The camps help children get active, make friends, step away from screens, and learn new skills. As Lynda Moyo put it, "In a summer where keeping children entertained can cost a small fortune, that's a pretty impressive outcome from a free day of football, bro."
