Football Camp Jean Michel Larqué
- Saint Jean de Luz, France
- from 316 £
Have you heard about the football camp organised by Jean-Michel Larqué ? This unique event is a golden opportunity for young football enthusiasts!
If your child dreams of improving in their favourite sport and experiencing a week under the guidance of a legend of French football, then this camp is made for them.
Over the course of a week, they’ll have the chance to refine their technique, build team spirit, and receive valuable advice from seasoned professionals – all in the stunning setting of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity ! Find out all the details about the Larqué Football Camp and give your child an unforgettable experience.
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Camp facilities
The essentials
- Summer camp in Saint-Jean-de-Luz – Pyrénées-Atlantiques department (64)
- High-quality facilities (secondary school that hosts boarding students year-round)
- Well-maintained football pitches close to the accommodation
- Safety ensured by qualified supervisory staff
Location
The Larqué summer football camp takes place in the magnificent setting of the Basque Country, the adopted region of former French international Jean-Michel Larqué. It is held entirely in the beautiful town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a seaside resort located on the Atlantic coast, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department (64).
Accommodation
Throughout the camp, children will be accommodated in the facilities of a secondary/vocational school that hosts boarding pupils during the academic year. Whether you choose the half-board or full-board option, your child will be well looked after. Rooms are shared between participants, with both triple and quadruple rooms available.
The sporting Facilities
The sports facilities used are those of the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Three large natural grass pitches are available to the children throughout the summer. As the Jean-Michel Larqué football camp has been running for many years, these facilities are very well maintained to ensure optimal football practice. In case of bad weather, the indoor gym allows training sessions to continue indoors.
Furthermore, these facilities are located just a few metres from the accommodation. Camp participants walk to the changing rooms and pitches without even having to cross a single road!
Catering and food
As the children are hosted within a secondary/vocational school, all meals are provided on-site within the school itself. Meals are varied to ensure that children eat well while receiving the necessary nutrition to support their football activities.
Please note that any food allergies must be communicated before arrival at the camp so that the staff can ensure your child’s health and safety.
Safety and security
As mentioned earlier, the entire camp takes place within the boarding school complex. Indeed, the facilities used for meals and accommodation are just a short walk from the sports grounds.
The accommodation and leisure areas are enclosed within a secured perimeter, preventing any outside intrusion. In addition, non-football supervisory staff are present with the children 24/7.
Jean-Michel Larqué is present on-site every day, from morning until evening.
The camp program
The essentials
- Available in full-board or half-board option
- Jean-Michel Larqué is present to oversee the coaches and players throughout the camp
- Training sessions combining technical and team-based work
- Daily matches to put training into practice
- Coaches and supervisory staff hold the qualifications required by the French authorities
Training
Each morning begins with training sessions focused on individual technical skills. During these sessions, children are divided into groups that support individual progress. Jean-Michel Larqué supervises each group and regularly steps in to offer his valuable advice throughout the week.
Afternoons are dedicated to team-based football practice. Children are organised into teams and take part in a tournament, giving them the opportunity to apply everything they learned in the morning. Coaches also provide guidance to help players improve their positioning and tactical understanding of the game. After all, isn’t it said that one match is worth ten training sessions ?
Coaches and coaching method
Beyond Jean-Michel Larqué, who is present on the pitch every day, all the coaches who train the young players throughout the week have been personally selected and recruited by the former French international himself.
During the camp, each coach supervises an average of around 10 players and holds the qualifications required by the French authorities.
In terms of methodology, as you’ve seen, the Larqué camp combines individual work with collective application. The football is at the heart of most drills and activities the players will take part in throughout the week.
Staff and activities
All supervisory staff (excluding coaches) are selected by Jean-Michel Larqué and all hold at least the BAFA (Brevet d’Aptitude aux Fonctions d’Animateur – French youth work qualification).
As the camps have been running for several years now, the animation teams change very little. This ensures strong cohesion among the staff, which is clearly reflected in the quality of activities offered to the children.
Typical day
A typical day at the Jean Michel Larqué camp
Practical information
The essentials
- Reception begins on Monday at 9:30 a.m. (summer)
- The camp ends on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. (summer)
- Between the two sessions, the centre remains open for children or teenagers who have booked two consecutive weeks.
- For the Easter camp, arrival will be around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, and departure on Friday in the late afternoon.
- 5 nights in a shared room
- Jean-Michel Larqué present on the pitch every day
- All meals provided for full-board campers : Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon snack, Light snack, Dinner – (Lunch and afternoon snack for half-board campers)
- Daily training sessions followed by a tournament to apply the morning’s learnings in real matches
- Specialised goalkeeper training sessions every morning
- Daily activities organised by the camp’s supervisory team
- End-of-camp ceremony with awards for the best players
- Shuttle service between Saint-Jean-de-Luz train station and the camp site
- Transport
- Pocket money
- Option to stay over the weekend between two camp weeks (see below)
- Cancellation insurance
Arrival
For the Easter camps, full details will be provided a few weeks before the start. However, arrival time is expected to be around 9:30 a.m. on Monday.
Reception for the summer football camp begins on Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Children should arrive at the Chantaco complex, at the following address:
Collège et Lycée de Chantaco
Route d’Ascain
64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Half-board participants are expected daily between 8:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
It is also possible to arrive on Sunday afternoon or evening (optional).
For children attending two consecutive weeks of camp, the centre remains open over the weekend, with activities organised by the supervisory team.
Nearest train station: Saint-Jean-de-Luz TGV.
Free shuttle services are available:
On Sunday late afternoon or Monday morning to pick up children who cannot be brought directly to the camp.
On Saturday at midday to drop children off at the Saint-Jean-de-Luz train station.
- Arrival: From Sunday at 5:00 p.m. or Monday before 2:00 p.m.
- Departure: From Saturday 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Departure
The summer camp ends on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Before departure, a closing ceremony is held during which the staff will present awards. Parents are welcome to attend if they wish.
For the return journey, a free shuttle service is available to take participants directly to Saint-Jean-de-Luz train station if parents are unable to pick them up.
The Easter camp will end on Friday in the late afternoon.
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