
Football Camp FC Barcelone – Chicago
- Chicago, United-States
- from 451 £
Registrations for the FC Barcelona camps in Chicago for summer 2025 are now open !ย
This summer, the city of Chicago will welcome the legendary Catalan club, FC Barcelona, for an exceptional week of football. It’s a unique opportunity for young enthusiasts to discover the Barรงa universe from the inside: training inspired by La Barรงa Academy, coaches certified by the club, and full immersion in a methodology that has developed some of the greatest names in football.
Hosting an official FC Barcelona camp in Chicago means offering boys and girls aged 6 to 17 the chance to experience an intensive programme in a safe, motivating, and professional environment.
On the agenda: over 25 hours of training, goalkeeper-specific sessions, personalised support, and a unique atmosphere shaped by Barรงa values.
Ready to experience an unforgettable week of football in the heart of Chicago ? Join the Barรงa adventure this summer !
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FC Barcelona Chicago - Improvement Camp - Summer 2025
- Chicago, United-States
- From 6 to 17 years old
- Girl / Boy
- 5 days
- Day camp
- Leisure / Improvement
- English
Camp specifics
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Camp facilities
The essentials
- 2 training sessions and 1 match per day
- FC Barcelonaโs methodology taught by certified coaches
- 1 full FC Barcelona kit
- Daily challenges and rewards
Location
This summer, the official FC Barcelona camp will be held in Chicago, at Olympic Park in Schaumburg (1675 Old Schaumburg Rd, IL 60173), a modern sports complex perfectly suited for hosting high-level events. Quality pitches, a secure environment, and well-maintained facilities… everything is in place to support young players in ideal conditions.
But beyond the pitch, itโs the city of Chicago itself that makes this camp truly special. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is one of the most iconic cities in the United States, blending striking architecture, a rich cultural scene, and a deeply rooted passion for sport. Itโs the city of the Bulls, the Cubs, the Blackhawksโฆ as well as a capital of jazz, street art, and vibrant urban energy.
With its many parks, world-renowned museums, lively neighbourhoods, and welcoming atmosphere, Chicago provides a dynamic and inspiring setting for a week of training. Taking part in the FC Barcelona programme in this metropolis means combining high-level learning with the discovery of a rich environmentโwhere every day becomes an adventure.
The sporting Facilities
Olympic Park in Schaumburg, located near Chicago, is a sports complex renowned for the quality of its facilities. It features several outdoor artificial turf pitches, meeting the standards required for high-level competitions. Spacious and well-organised, the site provides a secure and professional environment, ideal for hosting sporting events such as the FC Barcelona camps.
The infrastructure is modern and functional, with clean changing rooms, rest areas, and a well-planned layout to ensure the best possible supervision for young players. The atmosphere is both dynamic and friendly, allowing participants to thrive in the best possible conditions. Itโs the perfect setting for an intense, structured, and thoroughly rewarding week of football.
Catering and food
Each day, lunch break will take place between 11:45am and 12:30pm. We recommend preparing a balanced meal for your child, along with a bottle of water to ensure they stay well hydrated throughout the day.
Rest assured, the camp schedule is designed to respect the needs of the children. Regular breaks are planned throughout the training sessions, allowing young players to rest, rehydrate, and enjoy a snack provided by FC Barcelona.
Safety and security
FC Barcelona’s football camps are run by experienced, carefully selected coaches, trained to the rigorous standards of the club’s academy. Each of them is directly approved by Barรงa, ensuring that the coaching provided is professional, caring and perfectly in line with the values of the Catalan club.
Everything is put in place to ensure that the children develop in a structured, safe and reassuring environment. The safety and well-being of the participants are at the heart of every day: from the first day until the end of the camp, the youngsters are closely monitored, supervised with seriousness, and accompanied with attention, to enable them to progress serenely while living a rich and unforgettable sporting experience.
The camp program
The essentials
- 5 days of FC Barcelona training (Monday to Friday)
- Official Barรงa Academy methodology
- Certified and qualified coaches
- 2 training sessions per day
- 1 match per day
- Daily goalkeeper-specific training
- End-of-camp certificate and closing ceremony
- 1 full FC Barcelona kit (shirt, shorts, socks) for each player
- Water and snacks provided for all players
- Daily challenges and rewards
Training
This FC Barcelona football camp is not just a simple week of tr aining: it is a true immersion into the world of a legendary club, whose method has shaped some of the greatest players in history such as Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, and Gavi. Built around a holistic vision of the player, the programme combines technical mastery, tactical thinking, mental development, and the learning of human values.
Throughout the week, children live to the rhythm of Barรงa, where every exercise, every exchange, and every moment of play is an opportunity to grow both as a player and as a person. Emphasis is placed on essential pillars: respect, team spirit, humility, and game intelligence.
Designed according to FC Barcelona’s standards, this camp aims to support each young player in their progression by building their confidence, highlighting their strengths, and passing on the joy of the game in a safe, stimulating environment led by passionate professionals.
Coaches and coaching method
At FC Barcelona football camps, every detail counts. Supervision, child safety and the quality of teaching are at the heart of the experience. The training is carried out by club-certified coaches who are passionate about their work and have been trained to the exacting standards of the Barรงa Academy, which is renowned the world over for its excellence.
These coaches don’t just run the drills: they accompany, motivate and carefully guide each young player. Their approach combines high sporting standards with human kindness, creating a climate of trust where each child can progress at their own pace, express themselves freely and enjoy the game.
This camp is designed as a genuine development programme, where football becomes a means of personal and collective fulfilment, in an environment that is professional, stimulating and profoundly human.
Typical day
The program is given for information only and may be subject to change.
Practical information
The essentials
- The camp runs Monday through Friday.
- Children should arrive at the fields by 8:00 AM.
- Parents are required to pick up their children at 1:45 PM.
- 5 days of FC Barcelona training (Monday to Friday)
- Official Barรงa Academy methodology
- Certified and qualified coaches
- 2 training sessions per day
- 1 match per day
- Daily goalkeeper-specific training
- End-of-camp certificate and closing ceremony
- 1 full FC Barcelona kit (shirt, shorts, socks) for each player
- Water and snacks provided for all players
- Daily challenges and rewards
- Cancellation insurance
- Lunch (not included)
- Early drop-off / Late pick-up available
Arrival
The 1st day of Barรงa’s Chicago camps takes place on Monday. Each day, children must arrive at the fields at 08:00 for training to start at 08:10.
The address of the fields is 1675 Old Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173, USA.
Departure
Each day, parents must pick up their children at 1:45 PM directly from the field.
The last day of the camp is Friday.
The Camp in photos
The camp at a glance
Features of the camp
- Chicago, United-States
- From 6 to 17 years old
- Girl / Boy
- Day camp
- Improvement / Improvement