Does your child love soccer ? Did you know that the biggest soccer clubs in the world are all in Europe? Indeed, soccer (called soccer on the other side of the Atlantic) was invented in England. It then spread to mainland Europe where it gained a lot of popularity before being exported all around the world. Today, Europe is still the heart of world soccer.
So, if you would like your child to take part in a soccer camp, it makes sense to send them to one of the biggest European clubs, to get to the heart and essence of the sport. But what are the best soccer camps in Europe? Which club should you trust to provide the best experience for your child? Which camps will send shiver down your child’s spine just through reading the camp program?
Looking For Soccer, the go-to website for booking the best soccer camps throughout the world, has put together a selection of the best camps on the European continent. From England to France to Spain, let us guide you!
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Europe is very well suited to soccer camps: the continent has won the World Cup 11 times! Portugal, France, England, Spain, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands are European countries internationally renowned for their exceptional footballing performances.
Without further ado, here is our list of the 11 best soccer camps in Europe in 2024.
TOP 1 – The Manchester City soccer camp – Manchester – England
If your child is a soccer fan, in all likelihood they will be able to name at least a few players in Manchester City’s squad. Since investors from Abu Dhabi have contributed significant amounts of money to the club, the Citizens, as they’re known, have been taken to a whole other level.
Indeed, some of the best players in the entire world now play for City and, much to the dismay of the traditional big clubs (namely their fierce rivals Manchester United), they are collecting an impressive number of trophies.
The good news for your child is that they have the opportunity to spend one (or two) unforgettable weeks within the official Manchester City training centre, where all the professional City teams train. Unlike most other clubs, Manchester City organises camps exclusively for girls and camps exclusively for boys, so you can be sure their girls’ camps are not an afterthought.
What makes this soccer camp exceptional?
- The camp takes place in the Etihad Campus, the club’s official training centre
- Different skill levels are available based on the age of the campers. The youngest campers will be developing basic and important soccer skills, while the oldest will be perfecting their game.
- There is an option for English language classes, for parents who want their children to combine learning and soccer on their holiday
Camp Characteristics:
- Language: English
- When: exclusively during summer
- Length: 1 week, or 12 or 14 days (depending on your selections)
- Modality: Full board only
- Age: For 9 to 17 year olds
- Level: all levels
- Accessibility: For girls and boys
- Location: Etihad Campus (the Citizens’ official training centre)
Interested in this camp in Europe? Discover on this page the details of the Manchester City soccer camp.
TOP 2 – PSG Academy Paris soccer camp – Evian Thonon les bains – France
If your child wants to know what day to day life is like for an elite athlete such as Neymar or Mbappé, then this special PSG soccer camp is the perfect choice for them.
There will be both tactical and technical training sessions, as well as physical and mental preparation. It is ideal for any young soccer fan wanting to get a taste of professional soccer or just wanting an unbelievable holiday.
What makes this soccer camp exceptional?
- A soccer camp organised within the French capital
- Video analysis sessions to enable players to improve their positioning on the pitch as well as allowing them to see how they themselves play
- Coaches trained and certified by PSG with lots of experience, who are sure to help all the campers improve
- A week of total immersion offered to girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 20
Camp Characteristics:
- Language: English and French
- When: during all the school holidays (Autumn, Christmas, Easter and Summer)
- Length: 1, 2 or 3 weeks
- Modality: Half board and full board both available
- Age: For 10 to 19 year olds
- Level: High level
- Accessibility: Boys only
- Location: Evian-Les-Bains, France
Interested in this camp? Find out more about this camp on this page : the PSG soccer camp.
TOP 3 – The Liverpool FC Soccer Camp – England
Offer your child a cultural and soccer immersion experience in the heart of England! They will be proud to wear the iconic red colors of the famous English club, winner of its national championship (Premier League) several times, not to mention the prestigious and unique Champions League…
Why should your child participate in this soccer camp?
- 20 hours of training delivered by coaches from the International Academy of Liverpool FC.
- Sessions are tailored for both girls and boys.
- Children benefit from individual feedback from coaches to help them understand and analyze their soccer strengths and weaknesses.
- Meeting young players from around the world, allowing your child to discover new cultures and lifestyles.
- An immersive camp experience in an exceptional environment.
Camp characteristics:
- Languages: English
- When: exclusively during the summer
- Length: 1 week
- Modality: Full board only
- Age: For 9 to 17 year olds
- Level: all skill levels
- Accessibility: For girls and boys
- Location: Several locations, between London and Liverpool
Interested in this England soccer camp? Discover the details of the camp on this page : soccer camp Liverpool FC.
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TOP 4 – The Arsenal FC Soccer camp – England
Offer your child a stage at Oundle School, on the outskirts of London under the banner of the Premier League club Arsenal. The program includes 30 hours of soccer spread across the morning (3 hours) and afternoon (3 hours). Perfect for improving technical, physical, and tactical performance. This camp will provide children with the opportunity to learn the same style of play and philosophy as the professional Arsenal team.
WHY SHOULD YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATE IN THIS SOCCER camp?
- You have the choice between two different programs when registering, tailored to your child.
- The Arsenal FC soccer camps program has been designed by the Technical Director in charge of development.
- Your children will train on natural grass soccer pitches and on reduced-size pitches.
Camp Characteristics:
- Languages: English
- When: exclusively during the summer
- Length: 1 or 2 week
- Modality: Full board only
- Age: For 12 to 17 year olds
- Level: all skill levels
- Accessibility: For girls and boys
- Location: Several locations, near London
Interested in this European soccer camps? Discover on this page the details : soccer camp Arsenal FC.
TOP 5 – The Atlético Madrid Soccer camps – Spain
Atletico Madrid offers a high-level camps exclusively for boys aged 12 to 19. It’s a 100% soccer-focused camps supervised by coaches who have all received training and methodology from Atletico Madrid. While open to all, this camps is particularly recommended for experienced players due to the high intensity of training sessions, mirroring that of the Atletico professional team.
WHY IS THIS soccer camp EXCEPTIONAL?
- Very high level of performance
- The Isla Dos Aguas campus offers 4 natural grass fields
- Completion certificate & training kit provided
CAMP CHARACTERISTICS
- Languages: English & Spain
- When: July
- Length: 1 week
- Modality: Full board only
- Age: For 12 to 19 year olds
- Level: High level
- Accessibility: For boys only
- Location: Palencia, Spain
Interested in this spanish soccer camps? Discover on this page the details : soccer camp Atletico Madrid.
TOP 6 – PSG Pro France soccer camp – France
Do you want to give your child a magical experience near the capital with the Paris Saint Germain stamp? It’s possible with the Paris Saint Germain Academy camps and its facilities for high-level athletes.
WHY IS THIS soccer camp EXCEPTIONAL?
- 20 hours of training per week
- Visit to the Parc des Princes
- PSG kit provided (shorts, jersey, socks, rain jacket, water bottle, t-shirt…)
- Qualified staff with PSG methodology
CAMP CHARACTERISTICS
- Languages: English & French
- When: April
- Length: 1 week
- Modality: Half board and full board both available
- Age: For 9 to 17 year olds
- Level: High level
- Accessibility: For girls and boys
- Location: in Eaubonne, Val d’Oise
Interested in this soccer camps near Paris? Discover the details on this page : soccer camp PSG ACADEMY.
TOP 7 – FC Chelsea Soccer camps – England
If you want to give your child the opportunity to train like professional Chelsea players, this camps is for you! Indeed, this program is designed by the coaches of the Chelsea FC Foundation, in accordance with the methodology implemented by the professional team.
This camps offers intensive training sessions and workshops specially designed to complement on-field training.
WHY IS THIS soccer camp EXCEPTIONAL?
- Camps in one of the best private schools in Great Britain
- High-level sports facilities with a day at the training center of the professional team.
- Visit to London, Stamford Bridge stadium, and historic Portsmouth dock
Camp Characteristics:
- Languages: English
- When: Summer only
- Length: 1 or 2 week
- Modality: Full board only
- Age: For 13 to 19 year olds
- Level: High level
- Accessibility: For girls only and boys only
- Location: Several locations, near London
Interested in this England soccer camps? Discover on this page the details of soccer camp Chelsea FC.
TOP 8 – AC Milan Soccer camps – Italy
If the Milan dynasty captured your imagination when you were young and you want to continue living that dream through your child, the famous red and black club, AC Milan, offers you the opportunity to give your child a unique camps experience in Italy. Follow in the footsteps of Maldini, Van Basten, Kaka, Pirlo, Ibrahimovic, and all the other stars who have graced the famous San Siro pitch.
WHY IS THIS SOCCER camp INCREDIBLE?
- Seaside setting, beautiful beaches, and sunny activities
- Methodology established according to the AC Milan academy.
- Supervisors from AC Milan will also be present
- An AC Milan Academy kit – PUMA – Fly Emirates per participant
CAMP CHARACTERISTICS
- Languages: English, Italian
- When: Summer only
- Length: 1 or 2 week
- Modality: Full board or half board
- Age: For 8 to 16 year olds
- Level: High level
- Accessibility: Boys only
- Location: Several locations, near Milan
Interested in this Italian soccer camps? Discover the details of : football camp AC Milan.
TOP 9 – WEST HAM camps SOCCER – ENGLAND
With a program and methodology derived from the international academy, West Ham United offers Elite soccer camps in the heart of London. This West Ham United soccer camp will take your child to a higher level and, most importantly, introduce them to the demands of English soccer.
WHY IS THIS soccer camp EXCEPTIONAL?
- Coaches from the West Ham United academy will train your children
- The methodology has been implemented by the West Ham professional team
- All aspects of soccer are covered: technical, tactical, physical, and psychological
CAMP CHARACTERISTICS
- Languages: English
- When: Summer only
- Length: 1 or 2 week
- Modality: Full board or half board
- Age: For 10 to 17 year olds
- Level: All levels
- Accessibility: Accessible to both girls and boys
- Location: London, England
Interested in this European soccer camp? Discover on this page the details of soccer camp West Ham.
TOP 10 – Rangers Soccer camp – Scotland
If you love soccer, you undoubtedly understand the importance of a legendary club like the Rangers in Scotland. Their passion is recognized worldwide, and a stage in Scotland will allow your child to experience this exceptional passion emanating from the Scottish club.
WHY IS THIS soccer camp EXCEPTIONAL?
- Intensive training sessions with programs implemented by Rangers Academy coaches
- A high-performance center for rapid progression
- Specific positional training
CAMP CHARACTERISTICS
- Languages: English
- When: April & Summer
- Length: 1 or 2 week
- Modality: Full board only
- Age: For 10 to 15 year olds
- Level: High level
- Accessibility: Accessible to both girls and boys
- Location: Largs, Scotland
Interested in this European soccer camp? Discover on this page the details of the Rangers camp in Scotland.
The Soccer Inter Action soccer camp – Valencia – Spain – High performance
Similarly to the ICEF, Spain also has a private centre dedicated to soccer : Soccer Inter Action. Is your child looking for an intense week of soccer training?
Do they rate themselves as a footballer and want to compare themselves to other players their age? Do they want to significantly improve at soccer and spend a week in Spain? Then the Soccer Inter Action soccer camp is the ideal opportunity.
Located in Valencia in Spain, this camp is perfect if you would like for your child to spend a week living just like a professional footballer, surrounded by players with a similar level. The Soccer Inter Action camp has been designed to help prepare the upcoming season (summer camp), or to help improve specific technical and tactical skills.
WHY IS THIS soccer camp EXCEPTIONAL?
- Training sessions are organised and supervised by qualified coaches
- This camp is available all the way until 21 years old!
- Access to top quality sporting facilities, like a beautiful grass pitch that fits FIFA’s official rules, an artificial turf pitch and a training space entirely dedicated to goalkeepers
- A 24/7 security system will ensure that no unauthorised person can access the centre
Camp characteristics:
- Languages: English and Spanish
- When: during all the school holidays (Autumn, Christmas, Easter and Summer)
- Length: 1 week
- Modality: Full board only
- Age: For 10 to 21 year olds
- Level: High performance
- Accessibility: For girls and boys
- Location: Valencia, Spain
Your child’s dream will become reality!
By choosing the right soccer camp, you are giving your child an incredibly exciting week of holidays, focused on his favourite sport and perfectly suited to his needs and desires.
In this list, all the camps have exceptional accommodation conditions and impressive training sessions. We put in effort to provide a selection of camps that work for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. These camps are also an incredibly good place for your child to make friends and meet other people their age from all over the world.
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