Scottish Gas Football Camps
Scottish Gas and the Scottish FA have continued their partnership into 2025 to provide week-long football camps during school holidays, allowing children from all socio-economic backgrounds to access free football. The football camp provision also tackles the issue of ‘holiday hunger’ as free lunch is provided to all attendees. During the 2025 Easter Holidays, 39 camps engaged with over 1,000 children nationwide.
One of the Scottish Gas Easter Camps in Falkirk was treated to a special surprise visit from former Scotland international Lee McCulloch, who helped coach the kids on the day. Lee also visited the family home of one of the kids, Lucas, to discuss the positive impact of the camps on the whole family.
Lucas’ mum, Deborah, speaking on the impact of the camps:
“As a mum, the best thing about the Scottish Gas football camps is that I can continue to work over the holidays, while my son is at the camp having fun, being active, and in a safe, friendly environment.” This activity followed a national study by YouGov, which revealed nearly half of all parents worry about keeping their children entertained during the holidays. The study also revealed that over 50% of parents report an increase in financial strain during holidays, citing extra activities and food costs.
Participants were rewarded for embodying the Positive Energy traits – teamwork, communication, respect and fair play - with a string of amazing prizes which included tickets to watch Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fixtures.
This activity followed a national study by OnePoll, which revealed 9 in 10 adults view sport as a great way for kids to develop key skills – including communication, teamwork and respect. The study also revealed 82% of parents believe coaches have a vital influence in their child’s development.
The Scottish Gas Football Camps are returning with another round of exciting football camps. If you are interested in registering your child for an upcoming camp, please submit a contact form through your relevant regional team here.
FOOTBALL CAMPS
| Club | Venue | Date | Time | Region |
| Bo'ness United Community Football Club | The Murries, Bo'ness | Monday 20th October - Friday 24th October | 1pm - 3:30pm | Central |
| Cumbernauld Colts Community Football Club | Hattrix, Cumbernauld | Monday 13th October - Friday 17th October | 10am - 3pm | Central |
| Drumchapel Amatuers | Clydebank Community Sports Hub, Clydebank | Monday 13th October - Friday 17th October | 10am-3pm | Central |
| Motherwell Football Club Community Trust | Fir Park Astro, Motherwell | Monday 13th October - Friday 17th October | 10am - 3pm | Central |
| Sauchie Junior Academy | Beechwood Park Sauchie | Monday 13th October - Friday 17th October | 9am-3:30pm | Central |
| Warriors in the Community | Ochilview Park, Gladstone Road, Stenhousemuir | Monday 13th October - Friday 17th October | 10am-3pm | Central |
| Waps Community Club | Indodrill Stadium, Alloa | Monday 20th October - Friday 24th October | 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Central |
| Forfar Community Trust | Strathmore Primary School, Forfar, DD8 1LE | 13th - 17th Oct, 2025 | 10.00 - 11.30 | East |
| Montrose CT | Links Park, Wellington Street, Montrose DD10 8QD | 13th - 17th Oct, 2025 | 10am - 12.00pm | East |
| Pars Foundation | Pitreavie Sports Centre, Queensferry Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8PP | 20th - 24th Oct, 2025 | 10.00am - 12.00 | East |
| Raith Rovers | Beacon Leisure Centre, Lammerlaws Road, Burntisland KY3 9BS | 20th - 24th Oct, 2025 | 11.00 - 3.00 | East |
| Dryburgh Athletic | New Beechwood Park, Dundee, DD2 3PT | 13th - 17th Oct, 2025 | 1.00pm - 3.00pm | East |
| Dundee FC CT | Gardyne Campus, Gardyne Campus, Gardyne Rd, Dundee DD5 1NY | 13th - 17th Oct, 2025 | 9am - 3pm | East |
| AFCCT | Cormack Park, Westhill, Aberdeen | 20th-24th Oct | 3pm - 4.30pm | North |
| Elgin City F.C. | Lesser Borough Briggs, Elgin. IV30 1AP | 20th-24th Oct | 12-1.30pm | North |
| Cove Youth FC | Goals, Great Southern Road, Aberdeen AB12 5XA | 20th-24th Oct | 10am-2pm | North |
| ICTCT | Culloden Academy, Inverness - IV2 7JZ | 20th-24th Oct | 3-4pm | North |
| ICTCT | Lossiemouth High, Lossiemouth - IV31 6JU | 20th-24th Oct | 12-1pm | North |
| Bonnyrigg Rose | Poltonhall Recreational Ground | 13-17 Oct | 9.00-12.00 | South East |
| Dalkeith Thistle | Cowden Park, Dalkeith | 13-17 Oct | 9.00-15.00 | South East |
| Edinburgh South CFC | Inch Park, Edinburgh | 13-17 Oct | 9.00-17.00 | South East |
| Hibernian Community Foundation | Leith Academy | 13-17 Oct | 10.00-15.00 | South East |
| Bathgate Thistle CFC - GIRLS ONLY | Bathgate Leisure Centre | 20-24 Oct | 10.00-12.00 | South East |
| Hearts | Westerhailes High School | 13-17 Oct | South East | |
| Blantyre Soccer Academy | Hamilton Palce, Hamilton, ML3 6EF | 13th October - 17th October 2025 | 10am - 3pm | South West |
| Ayr United Football Academy | Riverside Sports Arena, Ayr, KA8 0SZ | 13th October - 17th October 2025 | 9am 4.30pm | South West |
| Whitacre Wolves | Gowanbank Primary, 1 Craigbank Drive, Glasgow, G53 6RA | w/c Monday 13th - 17th October | 9am - 12pm | West |