Soccer CampMay 2026

Soccer camps in May: progress before summer with short-format camps

A soccer camp in May takes advantage of long weekends and the final stretch of the club season. May is a key moment when tryouts and scouting at professional academies are in full swing, making a focused camp an excellent way to prepare.

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. In France: PSG Academy, SUDSPORT, AS Saint-Etienne, FC Metz. In England: Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, Tottenham Hotspur run bank holiday camps. In the USA: IMG Academy in Florida, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich camps, PSG Academy (Miami, Charlotte).

Practical information

• Typical durations: 3 to 5 days (long weekend 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, full board for overseas camps


• Tryout focus: some May camps include evaluation sessions and scouting opportunities


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

Why choose May?

• Tryout preparation: academies hold their trials at season's end — a May camp sharpens readiness


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


• Test run before summer: try an academy before committing to a longer program


• Optimal spring weather: 18-25 degrees across Europe, warm across the US


• Smaller groups: more ball time and personalized coaching

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