Latest course dates
The start of spring usually coincides with an improvement in the weather, and that would be perfect for the hundreds of youngsters due to join Charlton's next series of holiday courses over Easter.
The dates of the next sessions have now been announced, with no fewer than 37 courses taking place over three weeks across Bexley, Greenwich and Kent.
Thanks to Charlton Community Scheme Solutions, children from five to 15 years old will be able to enjoy specialist coaching and the chance to play football under qualified coaches from March 31st to April 18th.
And not only will every youngster be presented with a certificate of attendance as well as a Charlton goodie bag upon completing the programme, there are many more chances to scoop prizes - and perhaps even the opportunity to meet and question one of the club's first-team stars.
Svetoslav Todorov, Kelly Youga and Cory Gibbs were among those to meet youngsters at some of the sessions held during February half-term, when they watched children play football, passed on coaching tips and answered questions about the lifestyles of footballers.
And Harry Arter, a young midfielder who made his first-team debut this season after first being spotted by Charlton coaches on a community course, also returned to see if anyone could follow in his footsteps.
Football co-ordinator Sean Daly said: "It's great for the children to see their football heroes, and the players give us good support by spending time signing autographs and watching the children playing football.”
The latest ever-popular sessions, spread over five days or less, cater for everyone, including girls-only and specialised disability sessions.
Full details of the planned Easter schedule are available below and by calling 020-8850 2866.
And parents are being urged to book places quickly by community director Jason Morgan, who said: "Not only can youngsters potentially can take their first steps on a future football career by attending our football courses, they will also have a good time in the process.
"We cater for children of all abilities, and we concentrate on everyone fun.
"There are lots of sessions, so there is plenty of choice, but it is still important that parents book as early as possible to make sure they secure the course they want.”
The courses run between 10am-3pm unless otherwise stated. Call 020-8850 2866 for more information or click here to download an application form.
Monday, March 31st to Friday, April 4th
Five-day courses
1. Old Colfeians Club, Eltham - £45
Monday, April 7th to Friday, April 11th
Five-day courses
2. Sevenoaks Preparatory School, Sevenoaks - £45
3. Charlton Athletic training ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham - £45
4. Coldharbour Leisure Centre, Chapel Farm Road, New Eltham - £45
5. Greenwich Park, Greenwich - £45
6. Crook Log Sports Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath - £45
7. Dartford FC, Darenth, Dartford - £37 (special price)
8. Teviot FC, Swingate Lane, Plumstead - £37 (special price)
9. Kings Hill FC, Kings Hill, Maidstone - £45
10. Astor Heavor School, Maidstone - £37 (in association with Maidstone FC)
Two-day courses
11. Monday, April 7th to Tuesday, April 8th: Samuel Montagu Youth Centre, Kidbrooke - £20
19. Monday, April 7th to Tuesday, April 8th: Charlton Athletic training ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham - £30 (girls only)
17. Tuesday, April 8th to Wednesday, April 9th: Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground, near Herne Bay - £30
18. Thursday, April 10th to Friday, April 11th: Herne Hill Herons, Faversham, Kent - £30
One-day courses
12. Monday, April 7th: Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley - £15
13. Tuesday, April 8th: King Georges Park, Sidcup - £15
14. Wednesday, April 9th: Marlborough Park, Marlborough Park Avenue, Sidcup - £15
15. Thursday, April 10th: King George's Park, Sidcup - £15 (striker and goalkeeper courses)
16. Friday, April 11th: Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley - £15
Monday, April 14th to Friday April 18th
Five-day courses
20. Wilderness Sports Centre, Seal, Sevenoaks - £45
21. Charlton Athletic training ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham - £45
22. Coldharbour Leisure Centre, Eltham - £45 (advanced coaching course)
23. Greenwick Park, Greenwich - £45
24. Crook Log Sports Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath - £45
25. Dartford Goals Centre, Dartford - £37 (special price)
26. Erith Stadium, Avenue Road, Erith - £37 (special price)
27. Corinthian Sports Club, Gay Down, Fawkham, Longfield - £37 (special price)
Four-day courses
35. Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th: Chatham House, Ramsgate - £37
Two-day courses
33. Monday, April 14th to Tuesday, April 15th: Samuel Montagu Youth Centre, Kidbrooke - £20
36. Monday, April 14th to Tuesday, April 15th: Charlton Athletic training ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham - £30 (girls only)
34. Thursday, April 17th to Friday, April 18th: Capel School, Folkestone - £24
One-day courses
28. Monday, April 14th: Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley - £15
29. Tuesday, April 15th: King Georges Park, Sidcup - £15
30. Wednesday, April 16th: Marlborough Park, Marlborough Park Avenue, Sidcup - £15
31. Thursday, April 17th: King Georges Park, Sidcup - £15 (striker and goalkeeper course)
32. Friday, April 18th: Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley - £15
Disability courses
DC1. Monday, April 14th to Friday, April 18th: Charlton Athletic training ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham - £30
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