Football summer camp in London
In London, young people aged 10 to 17 train with professional coaches, take English lessons and visit Wembley Stadium.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Minimum age
- 10 years old
- Language
- English intermediate
from €3,590 for 2 weeks
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The project
Summer Football Camp
Take this opportunity to practice football and improve your skills to the fullest in an exceptional setting. This programme is open to young people aged 10 to 17 who want to progress thanks to daily coaching and high-quality training sessions.
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A typical week
The schedule alternates between football training sessions, English lessons, and excursions to iconic places, along with more informal and social moments. The goal is to enhance the participants’ performance and give them the most rewarding and fulfilling experience possible.
Here is an example of the programme’s activities for one week:
- Day 1: arrival and introduction to the campus and participants
- Day 2: morning football training, general programme presentation, and afternoon English lessons. Dance night in the evening.
- Day 3: morning football training and afternoon English lessons followed by practical football workshops.
- Day 4: morning football training, afternoon English lessons, and on-campus activities with other participants.
- Day 5: full-day trip to London and Wembley Stadium. Karaoke night!
- Day 6: full day of English lessons with activities on campus.
Accommodation and meals
Participants will be accommodated on a university campus in double or single rooms. Common areas are available for sharing moments with other campers.
Please bring your own towels and toiletries.
Meals
All meals are included in the programme. The cuisine is varied and balanced to meet the needs of young athletes.
- Breakfast: continental style with tea, coffee, and fruit juice. On Sundays: full English breakfast with tea, coffee, and fruit juice.
- Lunch: hot meal with two main course options / vegetarian option, salad bar, and dessert.
- Dinner: hot meal with two main course options / vegetarian option, salad bar, and dessert.
Supervision
All staff members are trained to guide and ensure the safety of young participants. Teenagers are supervised by on-site teams who are available and attentive to their needs.
Free time and activities
In addition to sports activities, evenings are dedicated to fun and social events to build connections among participants. Young people will enjoy friendly, fun moments together.
These may include movie nights, quizzes, dance parties, and much more!
Football Training
Participants will take part in 12 hours of training focused on developing their technical game skills to achieve maximum progress. You will benefit from comprehensive sessions to improve your abilities, fitness, and tactical understanding.
Professional coaches will guide you and help you significantly enhance your performance.
During the programme, participants will also have the chance to visit Wembley Stadium!
English Lessons
If you also wish to improve your English, you can combine this programme with English classes. Participants take 15 hours of English lessons per week.
The activities are designed to encourage learning and provide a supportive and enjoyable environment.
The classes are suitable for all levels. Certified teachers deliver high-quality lessons that ensure real progress.
Budget
Length of stay
This programme is available from July 1st to July 29th, 2026, for 1 or 2 weeks (€3,590), either combined with a language programme or as a sports-only programme.
What is included
- Practical football training (12 hours)
- English lessons (15 hours)
- Campus accommodation
- All meals included
- Round trip airport transfers (Heathrow)
- Transport to the programme activities
- 24/7 local emergency assistance
- European Youth Card included to receive discounts all across Europe
Not included
- Flight tickets
- Visa for England
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Conditions to take part
- Ages 10–17
- Copy of passport or ID card
- English level: B1
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
Online language lessons
With Clic Campus: video lessons and an e-learning platform, from home.
Questions
What are the vaccination requirements for a summer camp?
Check with your doctor before you leave, and with a travel health service such as the Institut Pasteur: pasteur.fr/fr/centre-medical/preparer-son-voyage/
What are the benefits of a school work placement abroad?
A work placement abroad brings a great deal, personally and professionally. It gives you international experience, builds your language skills, immerses you in a new culture and lets you make a real contribution to projects with a social impact. These experiences are also worth highlighting in your studies, your career and your personal life.
Can you do your school work placement in another country?
Of course. Whatever course you are on, you can take part.
Our placements abroad cover a wide range of fields with a positive impact on local communities. You can choose to join:
- Education: supporting teaching in schools, running educational workshops for children or taking part in awareness campaigns on crucial subjects such as the environment.
What is a youth work camp?
A youth work camp is a stay where teenagers take part in solidarity projects, often centred on building, renovation or protecting the environment. Run in several countries, these camps let young people help improve local living conditions while gaining valuable practical and personal skills.
How do you sign up for a summer camp abroad?
Signing up for a summer camp abroad usually takes several steps:
- Choose a programme that suits the teenager's interests and language level.
- Check the conditions for joining: age, language level, paperwork required.
What does a week at a summer camp look like?
Most youth camps follow a similar pattern:
- Day one: on arrival, participants are welcomed by the staff, introduced to the others and shown around, so they feel at ease.
- Monday to Friday:
What is a summer camp?
A summer camp is an immersive experience that lets teenagers and young adults take part in educational, sporting and cultural activities over the summer holidays.
These programmes offer a safe setting in which to discover new cultures and activities, improve language skills (English or Spanish) and meet people from all kinds of backgrounds. They carry a strong educational purpose: teenagers learn a great deal about the culture and the language of the country they visit.
Another question? Ask the team, and someone who knows the project will answer.
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- Duration
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Age
- From 10 years old
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