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Football Camp FC Barcelona – Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara, United-States
- from 550 €
An exceptional oceanfront campus to live the Barça experience: the FC Barcelona camp in Santa Barbara welcomes boys and girls aged 6 to 17 for 4 days on a half-board basis. Coaches certified by FC Barcelona pass on La Masia’s methodology – technique, tactics, game vision and the club’s values – for all levels.
Sessions take place on the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) campus. Lunch should be provided by families. Looking For Soccer supports you through the entire process and is available 7 days a week to answer your questions.
Date 2026:
- 29 June – 2 July
Price: €550
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Santa Barbara - Improvement Camp - Summer 2026
- Santa Barbara, United-States
- From 6 to 17 years old
- Girl / Boy
- 5 days
- Day camp
- Leisure / Improvement
- English
Camp specifics
- 5 days of FC Barcelona training (Monday to Friday)
- Barça Academy methodology
- Certified and qualified coaches
- 2 training sessions per day
- 1 match per day
- Daily specific goalkeeper training
- End-of-camp certificate with closing ceremony
- 1 full FC Barcelona kit (shirt, shorts, socks) for each player
- Water and snacks provided for players
- Daily challenges and prizes
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Camp facilities
The essentials
- 2 training sessions and 1 match per day
- Barça Academy methodology taught by licensed coaches
- 1 full FC Barcelona kit
- Daily challenges and prizes
Location
Nestled between the coastal mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara offers an exceptional natural setting where sea, sunshine, and lush nature create a unique atmosphere. Elegant and peaceful, this Californian city strikes the perfect balance between relaxation, culture, and sporting dynamism. It is a privileged place for young people seeking progress, personal development, and enriching new experiences.
Renowned for its idyllic living environment, Mediterranean architecture, and strong commitment to education, Santa Barbara hosts numerous cultural and sporting events that reflect the city’s creative and inclusive energy. It also stands out for its strong community spirit and constant support for youth-focused initiatives.
From a sporting perspective, the city pulses with its local clubs, beaches buzzing with water activities, and high-quality facilities, attracting sports enthusiasts from all backgrounds. Here, sport is a way of life – a vehicle for sharing and self-improvement.
It is in this inspiring setting that FC Barcelona has chosen Santa Barbara to host one of its official camps. An ideal destination for a week of intensity and growth, combining top-level football, strong values, and meaningful encounters — all in line with the heritage and high standards of Barça.
The sporting Facilities
The FC Barcelona football camp in Santa Barbara will take place at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), a campus renowned for the quality of its sports facilities and its exceptional seaside setting.
Training sessions will be held on the Recreation Center Fields, which feature next-generation synthetic turf and LED lighting, ensuring optimal use regardless of weather conditions. These fields are regularly used for university-level competitions and major sporting events, providing a professional and secure environment for participants.
Additionally, Harder Stadium – an iconic football venue on the West Coast with a capacity of 17,000 – offers an impressive setting for high-level matches and training. The stadium has hosted both national and international competitions, reinforcing its status as a key destination for football.
The entire UCSB campus, with its modern facilities, provides an ideal environment for hosting a football camp of this scale. Young players will have the opportunity to train in top conditions while immersing themselves in the spirit and values of FC Barcelona.
Catering and food
Lunch will take place every day between 11:45 am and 12:30 pm, after a full morning of training. As meals are not automatically included, it is your responsibility to provide lunch for your child. However, an optional meal plan is available at the time of registration, allowing you to pre-order meals for the five days of the camp.
Safety and security
The safety of all participants is a top priority throughout the FC Barcelona football camp in Santa Barbara. Each session is supervised by coaches certified by FC Barcelona, carefully trained in the club’s methodology as well as in best practices for youth supervision. Their expertise goes beyond the sporting aspect: they are also trained in group management, risk prevention, and child well-being.
The training sessions take place at the UCSB facilities, known for their quality, modernity, and high safety standards. Access is monitored, areas are supervised, and all zones are designed to welcome young athletes in a suitable and secure environment. Parents can rest assured that their children are progressing in a reliable, professional, and well-supervised setting.
The camp program
The essentials
- 5 days of FC Barcelona training (Monday to Friday)
- Barça Academy methodology
- Certified and qualified coaches
- 2 training sessions per day
- 1 match per day
- Daily specific goalkeeper training
- End-of-camp certificate with closing ceremony
- 1 full FC Barcelona kit (shirt, shorts, socks) for each player
- Water and snacks provided for players
- Daily challenges and prizes
Training
The FC Barcelona camp in Santa Barbara is far more than just daily training sessions: it’s a true immersion into the unique world of the Barça Academy, one of the finest football schools in the world, renowned for having shaped legends such as Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, and Messi.
Throughout the week, young participants follow a structured programme designed to develop their technical skills, refine their tactical understanding, and strengthen their mental balance. The drills are crafted to improve precision, game reading, as well as focus, self-confidence, and emotional control.
Beyond the game itself, children are guided each day by the strong values cherished by FC Barcelona: respect, humility, team spirit, and perseverance. Supervised by coaches certified by the club, the players evolve in a professional, caring, and stimulating environment, where each child receives personalised attention based on their level and individual goals.
This camp in Santa Barbara is a complete experience—both human and athletic. Children leave more confident, more united, and enriched by an intense week of learning that leaves a lasting impact, both on the pitch and in their personal journey.
Coaches and coaching method
The official FC Barcelona camp in Santa Barbara goes far beyond a simple sports programme. It is an immersive experience at the heart of the Barça Academy’s training philosophy, designed to offer each participant a rich and fulfilling week that reflects the high standards of the Catalan club.
Supervised by coaches certified by FC Barcelona, young players benefit from individualised support in a safe, structured, and caring environment. These coaches do more than teach football techniques: they are true educators, attentive to each child’s needs, capable of helping every profile progress, regardless of their starting level.
Day after day, the children develop their footballing skills while also cultivating strong human values such as respect, perseverance, independence, and team spirit. They learn to push themselves, show discipline, and build self-confidence—both on and off the pitch.
In Santa Barbara, the camp becomes a comprehensive formative adventure, blending a passion for football, personal growth, and a friendly atmosphere. A unique week that marks a real turning point in each child’s sporting and personal development
Typical day
The program is given for information only and may be subject to change.
Practical information
The essentials
- The camp takes place from Monday to Friday.
- Children should arrive at the fields at 8:00 am.
- Parents must pick up their children at 1:45 pm.
- 5 days of FC Barcelona training (Monday to Friday)
- Barça Academy methodology
- Certified and qualified coaches
- 2 training sessions per day
- 1 match per day
- Daily specific goalkeeper training
- End-of-camp certificate with closing ceremony
- 1 full FC Barcelona kit (shirt, shorts, socks) for each player
- Water and snacks provided for players
- Daily challenges and prizes
- Cancellation insurance
- Lunch
- Early drop-off / late pick-up
Arrival
The first day of the Barça camps in Santa Barbara takes place on Monday. Each day, children must arrive at the pitches by 8:00 AM, with training starting at 8:10 AM.
The address of the pitches is:
516 Ocean Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, United States
Departure
Each day, parents must pick up their children at 1:45 pm directly from the fields.
The last day of the camp is Friday.
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Features of the camp
- Santa Barbara, United-States
- From 6 to 17 years old
- Girl / Boy
- Day camp
- Improvement / Improvement
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