Football CampMay 2026

Football camps in May: make the most of bank holidays to progress before summer

A football camp in May takes advantage of bank holidays and long weekends, creating ideal windows for short but intensive 3-5 day camps. May also marks the end of the club season for many young players, a key moment when trials and scouting at professional academies are in full swing.

Which camps and academies are open in May?

Year-round academies remain fully operational: Marcet Academy in Barcelona (ages 6-21, up to 35h/week), Kaptiva Sports Academy, Soccer Inter Action in Valencia, ProFutCamps in Madrid and Malaga. In France: PSG Academy in Paris, SUDSPORT in Marseille and Montpellier, AS Saint-Etienne and FC Metz. In England: Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, Tottenham Hotspur run bank holiday camps.

Practical information

• Typical durations: 3 to 5 days (bank holiday format), or a full week in Spanish academies


• Ages: 7 to 17 for most camps, up to 21 at Marcet and Kaptiva


• Options: day camp from 250 EUR (preferred for short French camps), full board for overseas camps


• Scouting focus: some May camps include evaluation sessions in collaboration with professional clubs


• Prices: from 250 EUR to 1,500 EUR. Average: ~995 EUR/week

Why choose May?

• Trial preparation: professional academies hold their trials at season's end — a May camp sharpens the player's readiness


• Short format, strong impact: 3-5 days of intensive work can unlock a technical skill or boost confidence


• Test run before summer: May is the perfect chance to try an academy before committing to a longer programme


• Optimal spring weather: 18-25 degrees across Europe


• Smaller groups: more ball time and personalised coaching

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