October half term is short, but it is the perfect moment for a week of football between the start of the season and Christmas. Looking For Soccer, a French agency specialising in youth football camps since 2019, has selected the best October half-term football camps for 2026, in Europe and in the US. Your half term doesn’t match our dates? At IMG Academy, PSG Academy Pro and Marcet Academy, you can book any week of the year.
Quick summary: October half-term football camps 2026
- 5 camps selected by Looking For Soccer: Barcelona, Paris, Brittany, near Geneva and Florida.
- Half-term week of 26-30 October 2026: Marcet Academy in Barcelona (26-31 October) and PSG Academy near Paris (25-30 October).
- Earlier half term: Marcet Academy (19-24 October), PSG Academy and Foot Breizh Academy (18-23 October) run the week before.
- Any week of the year can be booked on request at IMG Academy, PSG Academy Pro and Marcet Academy.
- Ages: from 6 to 21 depending on the camp. Prices: from €585 per week.
- Short flights: Barcelona, Paris and Geneva are all less than two and a half hours from London by plane.
When is October half term in 2026?
Dates depend on your local authority or school. In 2026, many schools in England and Wales break for half term during the week of Monday 26 to Friday 30 October, while some areas break a week earlier. In Scotland, the October holiday usually falls earlier in the month and often lasts longer. Always check your school calendar before booking.
Your dates are not listed below? Contact us: we can book another week at IMG Academy, PSG Academy Pro and Marcet Academy.
How to choose the right October half-term football camp?
- Your half-term dates: Marcet Academy and PSG Academy cover both October weeks. For other dates, IMG Academy, PSG Academy Pro and Marcet Academy can be booked any week.
- Level and goals: PSG Academy Pro is built for competitive players. Marcet Academy and IMG Academy offer programmes for every level. PSG Academy welcomes recreational to intensive players.
- Residential or day camp? Full board is the easiest option for families travelling from the UK: accommodation, meals and supervision are all included.
- Language: coaching is in English at Marcet Academy (with Spanish), IMG Academy and both PSG camps (with French). At Foot Breizh Academy, coaching is in French.
Comparison table: October half-term football camps 2026
| Camp | Location | Ages | Level | October 2026 dates | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcet Academy | Barcelona (Spain) | 6-21 | Development to high performance | 19-24 Oct and 26-31 Oct, or any week on request | €690 (day) · €1,190 (full board) |
| PSG Academy | Eaubonne, near Paris (France) | 9-17 | Recreational to intensive | 18-23 Oct and 25-30 Oct | €790 (day) · €1,490 (full board) |
| Foot Breizh Academy | Nevez, Brittany (France) | 9-16 | Intensive / high level | 18-23 Oct | €585 (day) · €750 (full board) |
| PSG Academy Pro | Évian-les-Bains, near Geneva | 11-17, boys | High performance | Weekly sessions outside French school holidays, or any week on request | €1,090 (day) · €1,890 (full board) |
| IMG Academy | Bradenton, Florida (USA) | 8-19 | All levels to high performance | Any week, on request | €2,390 (day) · €2,790 (full board) |
Prices in euros, observed on 24 September 2026, subject to availability. Flights not included.
Our selection of October half-term football camps in 2026
October half-term football camp at Marcet Academy – Barcelona, Spain
A European football institution since 1978, on both half-term weeks.
Founded in Barcelona in 1978 by José Ignacio Marcet, Marcet Academy is known for the Marcet Method: See, Understand, Decide, Execute. Three programmes are available depending on age: Development for 6 to 9-year-olds, High Technique for 10 to 13-year-olds and High Performance for 14 to 21-year-olds. All are led by UEFA-licensed coaches on the largest private football complex in Barcelona, with 16 pitches, an indoor Olympic pool and three gyms.
Looking For Soccer’s view
- Best for: players from 6 to 21 who want to improve their technique and game intelligence, whatever their level.
- Highlights: a proven method, a programme for each age group, coaching in English and Spanish, and sessions on both October weeks.
- Good to know: Barcelona is less than two hours from London by plane, and full board makes the organisation simple.
Programme details:
- Dates: 19-24 October and 26-31 October 2026, or any week on request
- Price: from €690 to €1,390 (day camp) and from €1,190 to €1,900 (full board), depending on the programme
- Ages: 6 to 21, boys and girls, development to high performance
- Location: Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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October half-term football camp at PSG Academy – Eaubonne, near Paris
The PSG experience, 25 minutes from Paris.
During the French autumn holidays, PSG Academy welcomes players aged 9 to 17 at the Athletica campus in Eaubonne, which hosted the US delegation during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Two training sessions a day, 20 hours of football during the week and a full Nike PSG kit for every participant. A great option for families who want to combine a week of football with a trip to Paris.
Looking For Soccer’s view
- Best for: players aged 9 to 17 of all levels whose half term falls in the second half of October.
- Highlights: the official PSG methodology, a secure campus and a stay that can be combined with a family visit to Paris.
- Good to know: weeks are organised by age and gender: boys U12-U17 from 18 to 23 October, boys U10-U11 and girls U12-U17 from 25 to 30 October.
Programme details:
- Dates: 18-23 October and 25-30 October 2026
- Price: €790 (day camp) and €1,490 (full board)
- Ages: 9 to 17, boys and girls, recreational to intensive
- Location: Eaubonne, France, 25 minutes from central Paris
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October half-term football camp at Foot Breizh Academy – Brittany, France
A real training centre, matches every day, just a ferry crossing away.
Foot Breizh Academy is not just a holiday camp: it is a private training centre that works with young players all year round and opens its doors to camps during school holidays. Every day includes two training sessions, a debrief and a match. Coaches hold UEFA A and UEFA B licences, and every participant receives a Foot Breizh Academy kit. For the October 2026 session, the camp takes place in Nevez, in southern Brittany, within easy reach of the Plymouth-Roscoff and Portsmouth-Saint-Malo ferry routes.
Looking For Soccer’s view
- Best for: club players aged 9 to 16 whose half term falls in the week of 18-23 October, and families who like to travel to France by ferry.
- Highlights: UEFA-licensed coaches, a match every day and one of the best value camps in our selection. Families rate it 4.5/5 on Trustpilot.
- Good to know: coaching is in French, so it suits players who speak some French or want to learn. One session only, 18-23 October.
Programme details:
- Dates: 18-23 October 2026
- Price: €585 (day camp) and €750 (full board)
- Ages: 9 to 16, boys and girls, intensive / high level
- Location: Nevez, Brittany, France
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Football camp at PSG Academy Pro – Évian-les-Bains, near Geneva
Train like an academy player, on the week that suits you.
Located in Évian-les-Bains, on the shores of Lake Geneva and 40 minutes from Geneva airport, PSG Academy Pro is the Paris Saint-Germain programme for players who want to train with the official PSG methodology at a truly demanding level. Outside French school holidays, campers train alongside the academy’s full-time players, in the conditions of a real training centre.
Looking For Soccer’s view
- Best for: competitive boys aged 11 to 17 who want to test themselves in a professional environment.
- Highlights: immersion with academy players, the official PSG methodology and flexible dates.
- Good to know: this is a high-level programme, not designed for beginners. Scheduled sessions run outside French school holidays: for your half-term week, ask our team.
Programme details:
- Dates: weekly sessions from September to December 2026 outside French school holidays (for example 5-10 October or 2-7 November), or any other week on request
- Price: from €1,090 (day camp) and €1,890 (full board) per week
- Ages: 11 to 17, boys, high performance
- Location: Évian-les-Bains, France, 40 minutes from Geneva airport (Switzerland)
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Football camp at IMG Academy – Bradenton, Florida, USA
The world’s most famous sports academy, any week of the year.
IMG Academy, in Bradenton, Florida, is one of the most renowned residential sports campuses in the world: 600 acres, facilities that rival many professional clubs, international coaches and players from more than 80 countries. It is where future professionals train, and where thousands of young players discover every year what high-level football really demands.
Looking For Soccer’s view
- Best for: players from 8 to 19 who dream of an American sports experience, from motivated club players to high-performance athletes.
- Highlights: world-class facilities, an international environment and complete flexibility on dates.
- Good to know: it is the most expensive option and a long-haul trip: it works best over a full week or combined with a family holiday in Florida.
Programme details:
- Dates: any week of the year, on request
- Price: from €2,390 (day camp) and €2,790 (full board) per week
- Ages: 8 to 19, boys and girls, all levels to high performance
- Location: Bradenton, Florida, USA
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Which October half-term football camp for your child?
- Your half term is 26-30 October: Marcet Academy in Barcelona, or PSG Academy near Paris for boys U10-U11 and girls U12-U17.
- Your half term is the week before: Marcet Academy (19-24 October), Foot Breizh Academy (18-23 October) or PSG Academy for boys U12-U17 (18-23 October).
- A young player aged 6 to 9: the Development programme at Marcet Academy.
- A competitive player aiming high: PSG Academy Pro or the High Performance programme at Marcet Academy.
- A girl who wants to improve: Marcet Academy, IMG Academy, Foot Breizh Academy, or PSG Academy (girls U12-U17 week, 25-30 October).
- Different dates: IMG Academy, PSG Academy Pro or Marcet Academy, on request.
- A smaller budget: Foot Breizh Academy in Brittany, from €585 (coaching in French).
Planning a football camp abroad from the UK
- Nearest airports: Barcelona for Marcet Academy, Paris for PSG Academy, Geneva for PSG Academy Pro (40 minutes), Tampa or Sarasota for IMG Academy, and the Roscoff or Saint-Malo ferry ports for Foot Breizh Academy.
- Full board recommended: accommodation, meals and supervision are included, so your child is looked after from arrival to departure.
- Travel documents: a valid passport is required. Check the latest entry requirements for the EU and the US before booking flights.
- Budget: prices are in euros and do not include flights.
- Our team helps you organise everything: dates, options, insurance and practical information, 7 days a week in English.
Why book your football camp with Looking For Soccer?
Looking For Soccer is a French agency specialising in youth football camps. Since 2019, we have helped more than 10,000 young players attend camps with over 50 partner clubs and academies, including PSG, Arsenal, Chelsea, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
- Camps visited by our team: we check facilities, coaching, accommodation and safety.
- Free advice: we help you choose the right camp for your child’s age, level and budget.
- Support from A to Z: booking, paperwork, transfers, insurance and follow-up during the camp.
- Customer service 7 days a week in English, French and Spanish.
- Secure online payment, available in 3 instalments.
- 4.5/5 on Trustpilot, with more than 700 reviews from families.
« Professional coaches, transfers well organized, great value for money. We’re coming back next year » – Yalone, September 2026
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Your half-term dates are not listed? Book any week
Half-term dates vary from one school to another. At IMG Academy, PSG Academy Pro and Marcet Academy, our team can book any week of the year. Call us or send us a WhatsApp message with your dates and your child’s profile: a Looking For Soccer adviser will find the options available, free of charge, 7 days a week in English.
Frequently asked questions about October half-term football camps 2026
It depends on your school or local authority. Many schools in England and Wales break from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026, while some break a week earlier. In Scotland, the October holiday usually falls earlier in the month. Always check your school calendar before booking.
Marcet Academy in Barcelona (26-31 October) and PSG Academy near Paris (25-30 October, for boys U10-U11 and girls U12-U17). IMG Academy can also be booked that week on request.
Yes. At IMG Academy, PSG Academy Pro and Marcet Academy, our team can book any week of the year. Contact Looking For Soccer with your dates and we will confirm availability and prices.
In this selection, prices start at €585 per week for a day camp at Foot Breizh Academy. Full-board programmes range from €750 in Brittany to €2,790 at IMG Academy. Prices do not include flights.
From age 6 at Marcet Academy. IMG Academy welcomes players aged 8 to 19, PSG Academy 9 to 17, Foot Breizh Academy 9 to 16, and PSG Academy Pro boys aged 11 to 17.
Yes, at Marcet Academy, IMG Academy, PSG Academy and PSG Academy Pro, alongside Spanish at Marcet Academy and French at both PSG camps. At Foot Breizh Academy, coaching is in French.
Yes. Marcet Academy, IMG Academy, Foot Breizh Academy and PSG Academy welcome girls. At PSG Academy, the 25-30 October week is dedicated to girls U12-U17. PSG Academy Pro is for boys only.
Looking For Soccer visits every partner camp, gives families free advice and supports them from booking to the end of the camp. The agency has helped more than 10,000 young players since 2019 and is rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot, with more than 700 reviews.
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Written by Mathieu Bressenot, co-founder of Looking For Soccer, an agency specialising in youth football camps since 2019. Updated on 24 September 2026.