Football Camp Chelsea FC Foundation – Bradfield
- Bradfield, England
- from 2850 €
Chelsea offers young football enthusiasts aged 10 to 17 the opportunity to train several times a day while proudly wearing the colours of the London Blues through its football camps.
Several camps are available in various locations. The one in Bradfield, near Reading and just an hour from London, offers two programmes based on age and options for either 100% football or a mix of 50% football and 50% language classes.
The football programme is designed by coaches from the Chelsea FC Foundation, following the same methodology used by the professional team. Over 1 or 2 weeks, your child will benefit from outstanding facilities and even have the chance to train at Chelsea FC’s official training centre.
Explore the full programme on this page, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact our team!
If your child does not fit the programme on this page, you will find what you are looking for in other locations:
- Near Godalming, Chelsea camp for boys aged 10 to 17, for girls aged 12 to 17 and for goalkeepers aged 13 to 17
- Near Guildford, Chelsea camp for boys aged 15 to 17
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The available camps
Total Football - Reading - 100% boys - Advanced
- Reading, England
- From 13 to 17 years old
- Boy
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Residence Camp
- Leisure / Improvement / Intensive
- English
Camp specifics
- 100% Football Camps for Boys Only
- One- or two-week camps at Bradfield College
- Skill development camps for ages 10–12 and advanced camps for ages 13–17
- 24 hours of football training and matches
- 8 hours of football workshops
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
- Nike training kit from the Chelsea FC Foundation
- A session at Chelsea FC’s official training centre
- Visit to Stamford Bridge stadium and a London tour
- A day at a theme park and the London Experience for two-week camps
- Coaches’ feedback report
- End-of-camp certificate
- Free on-site laundry service
Total Football - Reading - 100% Boys - Development
- Reading, England
- From 10 to 12 years old
- Boy
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Residence Camp
- Leisure / Improvement
- English
Camp specifics
- 100% Football Camps for Boys Only
- One- or two-week camps at Bradfield College
- Skill development camps for ages 10–12 and advanced camps for ages 13–17
- 24 hours of football training and matches
- 8 hours of football workshops
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
- Nike training kit from the Chelsea FC Foundation
- A session at Chelsea FC’s official training centre
- Visit to Stamford Bridge stadium and a London tour
- A day at a theme park and the London Experience for two-week camps
- Coaches’ feedback report
- End-of-camp certificate
- Free on-site laundry service
Football + English - Reading - 100% Boys - Advanced
- Reading, England
- From 13 to 17 years old
- Boy
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Residence Camp
- Intensive
- English
Camp specifics
- Football + English Camps for Boys Only
- One- or two-week camps at Bradfield College
- Skill development camps for ages 10–12 and advanced camps for ages 13–17
- 24 hours of football training and matches
- 13 hours of English lessons
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
- Nike training kit from the Chelsea FC Foundation
- A session at Chelsea FC’s official training centre
- Visit to Stamford Bridge stadium and a London tour
- A day at a theme park and the London Experience for two-week camps
- Coaches’ feedback report
- End-of-camp certificate
- Free on-site laundry service
Football + English - Reading - 100% Boys - Development
- Reading, England
- From 10 to 12 years old
- Boy
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Residence Camp
- Leisure / Improvement
- English
Camp specifics
- Football + English Camps for Boys Only
- One- or two-week camps at Bradfield College
- Skill development camps for ages 10–12 and advanced camps for ages 13–17
- 24 hours of football training and matches
- 13 hours of English lessons
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
- Nike training kit from the Chelsea FC Foundation
- A session at Chelsea FC’s official training centre
- Visit to Stamford Bridge stadium and a London tour
- A day at a theme park and the London Experience for two-week camps
- Coaches’ feedback report
- End-of-camp certificate
- Free on-site laundry service
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Camp facilities
The essentials
- Football camp at one of England’s most prestigious private schools, Bradfield College
- Numerous modern, high-quality sports facilities
- Unforgettable excursions: a tour of Stamford Bridge stadium, a visit to London and its most iconic landmarks, and a trip to a theme park
- Accommodation of specific dietary requirements
Location
Bradfield College is a private school located in Berkshire, England, just a few minutes from the town of Reading.
Reading is approximately an hour from London and only 40 minutes from Heathrow Airport, making the campus highly accessible.
Founded in 1850, Bradfield College is renowned for its sports programme, particularly in football. The college frequently hosts football camps, providing young players with the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional environment.
These camps allow participants to benefit from high-quality training led by experienced coaches, while also enjoying the college’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Accommodation
During the football camps held at Bradfield College, participants enjoy comfortable accommodation within the college buildings.
Campers typically stay in single or shared rooms on campus, which is well-equipped and provides a pleasant environment to relax after training sessions. The facilities are modern, with spacious rooms and communal areas where young players can unwind and socialise. Additionally, Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus.
Participants benefit from these on-site facilities without needing to leave the campus, ensuring a smooth organisation of training sessions, group activities, and downtime.
In addition to the sports facilities, the college also provides on-site dining and accommodation. This ensures that all essential aspects of the camp are conveniently located in one place, offering a practical and well-organised experience.
The sporting Facilities
Bradfield College is renowned among English schools for its outstanding sports facilities and its prime location in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, just an hour from London.
The college boasts an impressive range of sports amenities:
- 8 grass football pitches
- Multi-sport all-weather pitch
- Indoor sports hall
- Indoor swimming pool
The campus includes an LTA-certified tennis centre, featuring three high-performance Plexipave acrylic indoor courts and numerous outdoor courts on clay and hard surfaces. It also offers a 9-hole golf course and a performance studio equipped with cutting-edge Trackman 4 technology. For team sports, there are two large indoor basketball courts and expansive grass football fields.
In addition to its exceptional sports facilities, the school features a large dining hall in the main building, modern classrooms, extensive outdoor sports fields, and a 25-metre swimming pool.
Catering and food
This football camp, including accommodation, provides three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These meals are balanced and varied to help participants recover and maintain the energy needed for their training sessions.
In addition, a snack is provided to ensure children have enough energy during physical activities.
If your child follows a vegetarian diet, this option is available. For any specific dietary requirements, these must be specified during registration and will be accommodated accordingly.
Safety and security
At this camp, all sports facilities, accommodation, and dining areas are located within the same area, allowing everything to be accessed on foot. This ensures optimal safety, as a dedicated team is present 24/7 to supervise the children within the campus and during excursions.
Parents can rest assured, knowing that their children are in a secure and well-monitored environment!
The camp program
The essentials
- Duration: 1 or 2 weeks at Bradfield College
- Accommodation: Separate residences for boys and girls
- Football Training: 24 hours of football training and matches
- Workshops or Classes: 8 hours of football workshops (100% Football) or 13 hours of English lessons (Football + English)
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided daily
- Training Kit: Official Chelsea FC Foundation Nike training kit
- Exclusive Experience: A training session at Chelsea FC’s official training centre
- Excursions: Visit to Stamford Bridge stadium and a tour of London
- Additional attractions for 2-week camps: a day at a theme park and the London Experience
- Coach Feedback: Performance reports from the coaches
- Certificate: Official camp completion certificate
- On-Site Laundry: Free laundry service provided
Coaches and coaching method
The Chelsea FC camps offer two distinct programmes for young players:
- 100% Football: 24 hours of football training and 8 hours of theoretical workshops with the Chelsea FC Foundation, covering essential aspects of being a professional player, such as physical preparation, recovery, and lifestyle hygiene.
- Football + English: 24 hours of football combined with 13 hours of English language lessons.
After selecting their programme, children are grouped by age and ability following a test on the first morning. Coaches regularly adjust the groups throughout the week to ensure that each child is in a group that matches their skill level.
All children follow the same schedule, with two training sessions per day: one in the morning and one in the early evening. The only difference is the afternoon session: participants in the 100% Football programme will have practical workshops and recovery sessions, while those in the Football + English programme will attend English lessons.
The sessions mainly focus on real-game situations, encouraging each player to apply the skills developed during the week. Throughout the day, Chelsea FC coaches, along with external experts, provide young players with knowledge and perspectives from the professional football world.
During the week, coaches alternate between technical exercises and themed matches, allowing players to practice what they’ve learned both during training and workshops.
Players progress through a combination of technical exercises, challenges, and small games. Younger players train in a fun and stimulating environment, while older players take part in high-intensity sessions focusing on tactical and technical challenges. All participants will leave with a better understanding of the game, along with increased confidence, in an international setting with players from around the world.
Staff and activities
In addition to their role on the pitch, the coaches from the Chelsea FC Foundation are responsible for the well-being of the children on a daily basis.
Trips and days out
This camp not only offers the opportunity to train in an exceptional setting, but also provides unique experiences through unforgettable excursions!
All children will have the chance to train on Chelsea FC’s official training pitch, a memorable moment where they will step onto the same grass and use the facilities of the professional players.
They will also visit the famous Stamford Bridge stadium and its museum.
For those staying two weeks, two additional excursions are included: a sightseeing tour of London and a day at a theme park, adding a vital cultural dimension to this football experience.
Language Class
The English lessons are centred around sport, sparking students’ passion and promoting language learning in a fun and interactive environment.
Thanks to the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) method, qualified teachers integrate English into dynamic lessons, where projects, discussions, and sports activities are at the heart of the teaching.
Students are supported in improving their verbal communication skills, discussing famous players, interviewing coaches, and writing and delivering their own commentary. English is spoken continuously throughout the camp, supported by teachers living on-site, creating a fully immersive learning environment.
Typical day
Practical information
The essentials
Arrival at the campus is on Monday. You can drop off your children between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Departure is on Sunday. If you wish to pick up your children, you can do so from 9:00 AM throughout the day.
- 1 ou 2 semaines au Bradfield College
- Filles et garçons dans des résidences séparées
- 24 heures d’entrainement de football et matchs
- 8 heure d’ateliers de football (100% Football) ou 13h de cours d’anglais (Football + Anglais)
- Repas matin, midi et soir
- Kit d’entraînement Nike du Chelsea FC Foundation
- Une séance au centre d’entrainement officiel du Chelsea FC
- Visite du stade de Stamford Bridge et visite de Londres
- Journée dans un Parc d’attractions et Londres expérience pour les stages de 2 semaines
- Reporting des coachs
- Certificat de fin de stage
- Lessive gratuite sur place
- Transport: Not included
- Pocket Money: To be provided by parents/guardians
- Personal Insurance: Must be arranged independentl
- Airport Transfers: Available from Gatwick and Heathrow airports (not included in the standard price)
- Extra Night: Option for additional overnight stay (subject to availability)
- Cancellation Insurance: Available for purchase (not included in the standard price)
Arrival
Arrival at the campus is on Monday. You can drop off your children between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
For those who have chosen the airport transfer option, arrival should be between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Departure
Departure is on Sunday. If you wish to pick up your children, you can do so from 9:00 AM throughout the day.
The Camp in photos
The camp at a glance
Features of the camp
- Reading, England
- From 13 to 17 years old
- Boy
- Residence Camp
- Improvement / Improvement / Intensive
Available dates and price of the camp
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From 30 June to 6 July 2025
2850 €
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From 30 June to 13 July 2025
5600 €
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From 7 to 13 July 2025
2850 €
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From 7 to 20 July 2025
5600 €
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From 14 to 20 July 2025
2850 €
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From 14 to 27 July 2025
5600 €
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From 21 to 27 July 2025
2850 €
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From 21 July to 3 August 2025
5600 €
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From 28 July to 3 August 2025
2850 €
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From 28 July to 10 August 2025
5600 €
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From 4 to 10 August 2025
2850 €
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From 4 to 17 August 2025
5600 €
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From 11 to 17 August 2025
2850 €
Features of the camp
- Reading, England
- From 10 to 12 years old
- Boy
- Residence Camp
- Intensive / Improvement
Available dates and price of the camp
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From 30 June to 6 July 2025
2850 €
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From 30 June to 13 July 2025
5600 €
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From 7 to 13 July 2025
2850 €
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From 11 to 17 August 2025
2850 €
Features of the camp
- Reading, England
- From 13 to 17 years old
- Boy
- Residence Camp
- Intensive
Available dates and price of the camp
-
From 30 June to 6 July 2025
2850 €
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From 30 June to 13 July 2025
5600 €
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From 7 to 13 July 2025
2850 €
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From 7 to 20 July 2025
5600 €
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From 14 to 20 July 2025
2850 €
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From 14 to 27 July 2025
5600 €
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From 21 to 27 July 2025
2850 €
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From 21 July to 3 August 2025
5600 €
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From 28 July to 3 August 2025
2850 €
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From 28 July to 10 August 2025
5600 €
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From 4 to 10 August 2025
2850 €
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From 4 to 17 August 2025
5600 €
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From 11 to 17 August 2025
2850 €
Features of the camp
- Reading, England
- From 10 to 12 years old
- Boy
- Residence Camp
- Intensive / Improvement
Available dates and price of the camp
-
From 30 June to 6 July 2025
2850 €
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From 30 June to 13 July 2025
5600 €
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From 7 to 13 July 2025
2850 €
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From 11 to 17 August 2025
2850 €
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