Football Camp Jean Michel Larqué

Saint Jean de Luz, France
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The Jean-Michel Larqué football camp has now come to an end.

For several years, Looking For Soccer had the pleasure of partnering with the football camps organised by Jean-Michel Larqué, a true institution in French summer football camps. After 43 years of activity, these iconic camps officially ended in summer 2025.

We would like to warmly thank Jean-Michel Larqué for his trust, the quality of our collaboration, and for everything he passed on to generations of young footballers.

If you were looking for a football camp for your child, we offer more than one hundred other camps in France and in other countries.
We invite you to contact the Looking For Soccer team, who will be happy to help you with your football camp project.
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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 sporting facilities were those of the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Three large natural grass pitches were available to the children throughout the summer. As the Jean-Michel Larqué football camp had existed for many years, these facilities were perfectly maintained to allow optimal football practice. In case of bad weather, an indoor gym allowed training sessions to continue indoors.

In addition, the facilities were located just a short walk from the accommodation. Camp participants walked to the changing rooms and pitches without having to cross a single road.

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

In addition, the facilities were located just a short walk from the accommodation. Camp participants walked to the changing rooms and pitches without having to cross a single road.

Catering and food

As the children were hosted within the grounds of a secondary school, meals were provided on site by the establishment. The menus were varied to ensure that children could eat their fill while receiving the nutritional intake required for football training.

Safety and security

As mentioned earlier, the entire camp took place within the boarding school complex. The dining areas and bedrooms were located just a short walking distance from the football facilities.

The accommodation and leisure areas were enclosed within a secure perimeter, preventing any unauthorised access. In addition, non-football supervisory staff were present 24 hours a day with the children.

Jean-Michel Larqué was 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 began with training sessions focused on developing the individual technical skills of young players. During these sessions, children were divided into groups to encourage individual progression. Jean-Michel Larqué supervised each group and regularly shared his valuable advice throughout the week.

Afternoons were dedicated to collective football practice. Children were divided into teams and took part in a tournament designed to put the morning’s learning into practice. Coaches also helped 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’s daily presence on the pitches, all coaches who worked with the young players during training sessions were personally selected and recruited by the former French international himself.

During the camp, each coach supervised an average of around 10 players and held all the qualifications required by the French authorities.

From a methodological perspective, the Larqué camp combined individual technical work with collective application. The football was at the centre of most drills and exercises carried out throughout the week.

Staff and activities

All supervisory staff (excluding football coaches) were selected by Jean-Michel Larqué and held at least the BAFA qualification (French youth activity leader certificate).

As the camp had been running for many years, the activity teams changed very little from one season to another. This ensured strong cohesion among staff members, which was clearly reflected in the quality of activities offered to the children.

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.

What is included

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

Not included

Transport
Pocket money

Optional

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.

Extra options

Sunday afternoon arrival

Parents have the option to drop off their children on Sunday in the late afternoon or early evening. This is a paid option and a supplement of €30 will be added.

Please select this option when booking.

Goalkeeper Option

Each morning, goalkeepers take part in specialised training sessions led by a dedicated coach.
This is a free option, but it must be selected during registration so that your child can be included in these sessions.