Shropshire is one of England’s most rural counties and the countryside all around Shrewsbury is some of the most beautiful and unspoilt in the country.
Our unrivalled location is at the gateway to the Shropshire Hills ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ironbridge, and Wales, home to some of the most incredible scenery in Great Britain.
About the Course
The Darwin Way: Wolves International Football Camp, designed for 9-14 year olds (Boys & Girls with mixed abilities & playing experiences), allows all students to immerse themselves in the life of a professional footballer.
Train under the guidance of elite Wolves coaches, take full advantage of world-class facilities at Shrewsbury School, and evolve both your technical skills and tactical understanding.
At Darwin’s Way, you’ll train like a Premier League professional, sharpen your skills, and embrace the resilience and triumph that define Wolves. This is more than a summer course – it’s your chance to evolve as a footballer.
Course Features:
On this course, through a series of high-intensity, practical training sessions, layers will be inspired by the professionalism, dedication and winning mindset of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Guided by elite Wolves coaches, participants will develop their technical ability, tactical awareness and physical conditioning. They will then apply these skills in matches and game-based situations, where they can challenge themselves, enjoy healthy competition, and learn how to perform as part of a team while experiencing life in a professional environment.
They will also make full use of Shrewsbury School’s world- lass sporting facilities, building resilience, teamwork and leadership skills in a unique residential environment. This immersive experience will prepare players to take the next step in their football journey – whether in academy pathways, competitive teams, or simply playing the game at the highest level they can achieve.
By the end of the Darwin's Way course, participants leave with enhanced skills, sharper game intelligence and the mindset of
Package also Includes:
Full Board Accommodation within onsite campus
24/7Pastoral Care Team support throughout their Summer course
Free WI-FI facilities
*Scheduled transport from either Manchester, Birmingham or Heathrow airports is available for students coming from overseas, which is organised by the School
Afternoon & Evening Activities with English lessons as optional
Excursions
Comprehensive Insurance
1 year free online course
NB: *(Students must arrive on the first Sunday between 6am-10am or 5pm-9pm to Heathrow, or between 12pm and 8pm at Birmingham or Manchester airports, and depart on the final Saturday, between 11am and 11pm at Heathrow, or between 10am and 6pm from Birmingham or Manchester).
Excursions:
As part of this course, students may have the opportunity to visit key locations including:
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Molineux Stadium
Manchester National Football Museum
Trafford Shopping centre
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Activities:
Afternoon and evening activities will allow students to mix socially and enjoy fun sessions This could include (may be subject to change):
Bubble Football
BBQ's
Movie Nights (some outdoors)
Swimming
Water Sports
Local walks
Art
Dance
Sports - Football, badminton, basketball, cricket, plus introduction to fives & rowing
English lessons (as optional if requested)
About the School
A home to pupils from 1882, our site perfectly blends historic buildings with brand new facilities.
Our community lives and learns in an environment that combines world-class facilities delivering whole person education, with a striking spacious green campus supporting an active sports calendar as well as having space for mindfulness or relaxation.
The 110-acre site feels distinctively different from others with all school buildings surrounding our large green commons and sporting facilities, whilst also bordering the River Severn providing instant access for our boat crews.
In recent years, Shrewsbury School has built a formidable reputation on the national football stage, proving it is the perfect home for this elite programme.
Based at the world-class facilities at Shrewsbury School, participants train on grass and 3G pitches, access modern performance amenities, and stay in premium on-site accommodation, creating the ideal setting to focus fully on football development. Every session is carefully structured to challenge players beyond their current limits, helping them perform at their best in all areas of the game.
Accommodation:
Shrewsbury School has a beautiful green-hearted campus site on the banks of the River Severn within one of the most historic county towns in England.
Our Houses make for the perfect place to come back to after a day of learning. Each boarding house has a common room providing ample space for pupils to relax and unwind, study areas for them to continue their educational journey as well as social areas with televisions, games, table tennis and other activities that will allow students to bond outside of the classroom.
Boys and girls will be separated in accommodation and allocated age-appropriate rooms for their stay, with experienced pastoral care on site.
Catering:
Meals at Shrewsbury are enjoyed in our purpose-built catering hall, Kingsland Hall (‘KH’), where students will choose from a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes and then eat with their friends and tutors from the courses.
Food is provided by our contract catering company Sodexo, a catering company that is committed to the provision of delicious meals that bring both ingredients and cultures to life. Students with special dietary needs such as dairy/ lactose intolerance, vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free diets and halal food can also be catered for.
