- Manchester, England
- from 2130 $
Registration for Summer 2023 is open !
In England, soccer is a lot more than just a game. In the city of Manchester, that is particularly true. In recent years, Manchester City have set themselves apart from other English teams, thanks to an incredibly high quality team that always challenges for the title and tries to go as deep as possible in the Champions League.
With an offensive, fluid playing style based on movement and possession, Manchester City makes old and young fans alike dream. So, why not make this dream a reality by taking part in a Manchester City soccer camp?
For one or several weeks, your child could live the dream and participate in daily training sessions within the Etihad Campus, one of the best training centres in the world.
As well as a 100% soccer focused camp, Manchester City partnered with British Study Center to offer a camp 50% based on soccer and 50% based on language classes. You can find all the details and information on this page.
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The available camps
Boys – 100% soccer
- Manchester, England
- 9 to 17 year old
- Boy
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Residence Camp
- Leisure / Improvement
- English
Camp specifics
- 100% soccer focused, dedicated to boys
- 15 hours of training sessions on the pitch
- 15 hours of soccer workshops
- Groups based on age and level
- Training at the Etihad Campus
- Tour of Manchester City’s stadium, the Etihad
Girls – 100% soccer
- Manchester, England
- 9 to 17 year old
- Girl
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Residence Camp
- Leisure / Improvement
- English
Camp specifics
- 100% soccer focused, dedicated to girls
- 15 hours of training sessions on the pitch
- 15 hours of soccer workshops
- Groups based on age and level
- Training at the Etihad Campus
- Tour of Manchester City’s stadium, the Etihad
Language classes + soccer – Younger boys
- Manchester, England
- 9 to 13 year old
- Boy
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Residence Camp
- Leisure / Improvement
- English
Camp specifics
- Football camp for younger boys : possibility of doing 1 week 100% Football + 1 week Football and English
- Only available for 9 to 13 year olds
- 15 hours of training sessions on the pitch
- 15 hours of language classes
- Training at the Etihad Campus
- Tour of Manchester City’s stadium, the Etihad
Language classes + soccer – Boys
- Manchester, England
- 14 to 17 year old
- Boy
- 13 days, 12 nights
- Residence Camp
- Improvement
- English
Camp specifics
- 2 or 3 weeks camp (3 weeks = 2 weeks Football and English + 1 week 100% football)
- Only available for 14 to 17 year old boys
- 15 hours of training on the pitch
- 15 hours of language classes
- Training at the Etihad Campus
- Tour of the Manchester City stadium, the Etihad
Language classes + soccer – Girls
- Manchester, England
- 14 to 17 year old
- Girl
- 13 days, 12 nights
- Residence Camp
- Improvement
- English
Camp specifics
- Two weeks camp
- Only available for 14 to 17 year old girls
- 15 hours of training on the pitch
- 15 hours of language classes
- Training at the Etihad Campus
- Tour of the Manchester City stadium, the Etihad
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Camp facilities
The essentials
- En-suite rooms
- Accommodation a 20 minute bus ride from the training centre
- Training at the Etihad Campus
- Very high quality sporting facilities
- Allergies and dietary requirements taken into accou
Location
During the camp, the kids will divide their time between the accommodation in Salford and Etihad Campus where they will train.
Of course, the stadium used by the professional Manchester City team is located within this campus. The official training academy, called the City Soccer Academy (CFA), and the international headquarters can also be found on the premises.
The inhabitants of Manchester, known as Mancunians, are well known for their friendliness and their cheerfulness. The same can be said for most of the north of England: northerners are known for being welcoming, helpful and approachable. Manchester is a charming city to visit all year round, with lots of things to see and do of cultural importance.
Please note that for the April camp, children will not be accommodated in the Salford residence but in a hotel as the university accommodation will be occupied.
Accommodation
The campers are hosted at the university of Salford, a 20 minute bus journey to the training pitches. A private bus will ferry the young players and the staff each day.
All the rooms are comfortable and functional en-suite rooms.
Within the residence, the children will have access to a swimming pool, sporting facilities, common rooms with a television that will broadcast matches, video game consoles, pool tables, a cinema room, the Internet (Wi-Fi), etc. It will be impossible for anyone to be bored during free time!
The training kit given to each camper at the start will be washed for free. If any camper has further washing needs, washing machines will be available to use.
The sporting Facilities
Manchester City Soccer School’s Soccer camps take place in the heart of the Etihad Campus at the City Soccer Academy – a state-of-the-art training facility.
Shared by Manchester City’s First Team, Women’s team, and Academy teams alike, this 80-acre facility has been designed to help young players achieve their goals in a truly remarkable location.
The City Soccer Academy boasts an impressive 16 indoor and outdoor pitches. As a player on our programme, you’ll have full access to these inspiring grounds. The full-sized indoor field located in the middle of the Academy’s training facility, is a truly remarkable setting in which to train and play.
Catering and food
All the Manchester City camps are full board. This means that breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner are all included.
The campers will have breakfast and dinner in the same residence that they sleep in.
Lunches will be served at the Connell residence, except when there are days out and excursions, in which case each camper will receive a delicious packed lunch.
All specific dietary requirements and allergies are of course taken into account, just make sure to include them in the registration form.
Safety and security
The residence is monitored and supervised by a security team 24 hours a day. As it is university accommodation, it is separated from the rest of Salford.
Campus security will patrol the training centre during the day. There is no reason whatsoever to worry.
The camp program
The essentials
- Two types of programs: 100% soccer focused, or 50/50 with soccer and language classes
- 15 hours of training sessions a week on the pitch
- 15 hours of either soccer workshops or language classes, depending on the program
- Training within the Etihad Campus, one of the best training centres in the world
- Day excursion to a theme Park
Training
The Manchester City camps offer two different programs for future campers:
- 100% soccer focused camp: 15 hours of training on the pitch and 15 hours of workshops based on different parts of soccer
- 50% based on soccer and 50% based on language classes: 15 hours of training on the pitch and 15 hours of language classes
Once a program has been chosen, the kids will be divided into two primary age groups that follow two different footballing programs:
- 9 to 13 year olds will take on the development program
- 14 to 17 year olds will take on the performance program
The development program focuses on the fundamentals of the sport. All aspects of the game will be worked on, such as passing, dribbling and shooting.
The performance program uses more interactive methods and in depth workshops and trainings to touch on more strategic aspects of soccer, like positioning for example.
Both programs have 15 hours of training sessions over five days, which comes to 3 hours per day. The training sessions should take place from 10:30 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 4:30 PM.
Each training session is meticulously organised and prepared, allowing for a logical evolution over the course of the week. It generally starts with specific technical exercises and finishes with more general, tactical and team based sessions against an opposition.
There will also be an emphasis on behaviour on and off the pitch. Indeed, work ethic and discipline are massively important for the success of any soccer player.
It is well worth noting that the training session program was prepared in conjunction with Manchester City’s technical team.
Soccer workshop or language classes
As well as that, from 9 AM to 10 AM and from 1 PM to 2:30 PM, the campers will take part in either:
- Two soccer workshops: diet and nutrition, interviews, recovery… (100% soccer focused program)
- Or two English language classes, details below (50/50 soccer and language classes program)
Therefore, the camp is intense and the girls and boys will need to be well disciplined and motivated so that they can improve throughout the week without exhausting themselves.
Whether they take part in the 100% soccer focused program or the 50/50 soccer and language classes program, your kids will have a busy week or weeks. Don’t worry though, the staff will keep checking that each and every camper is not over tired and is enjoying themselves. Of course, they will also have free time to have fun with their new friends and enjoy themselves.
Coaches and coaching method
The coaches at the camps are qualified, professional and experienced.
They follow a strict methodology and training program that has been carefully thought out to allow for the most progress throughout the week for the campers.
As well as improving, the aim of the camp is to transmit the Manchester City footballing philosophy to each young player, based on possession of the ball, technical ability and fluidity with and without the ball. Of course, this philosophy has been largely shaped and perfected by Manchester City’s iconic manager, Pep Guardiola.
Staff and activities
As well as the coaches, a team of staff members will take care of the youngsters throughout the week, whether that involves overseeing breakfast, taking the kids to the Etihad Campus for training sessions, workshops or language classes, or anything else.
They will be present at meal times and in the evenings to make sure the campers go to sleep, have a shower and do anything else they need to do. The team will also organise fun games and activities in the morning that the kids always love taking part in.
For the camps dedicated to girls, of course, there will be female staff members available at all times, to make sure the girls don’t feel uncomfortable.
Trips and days out
As well as discovering the Etihad Campus, the kids will visit the impressive Etihad Stadium, that can seat 55 000 fans. Transport is included.
Also, 2 week programmes (14-17) get a trip to Alton Towers (theme park) and National Soccer museum (included).
Language Class
After soccer , English class time!
The British Study Centre teachers are obviously qualified to give English lessons, but on top of that, they love soccer. This means that the lessons will be based on soccer, allowing for a much more fun and lively learning experience.
During the 15 hours of learning, the kids will improve their English capabilities with exercises built around footballing themes, such as journalistic analysis, player interviews and texts about the lives of soccer stars.
Additionally, the theoretical lessons will be supplemented with oral practice, through concrete activities like press conferences, match commentary and interviews where the campers play the roles of both journalist and player. Not only is it fun, but the practical aspect of oral activities like this mean that the kids will stay focused and learn English more easily.
After arriving at the camp, the kids will take a linguistic test to evaluate their English level. Each child will receive individualised feedback before each lesson to help them develop their English skills and to give them advice. It is worth noting that e-learning material will be sent to each camper before they arrive, so that they can learn the basics of English and the soccer language and lingo before they arrive.
After the camp, a summary of the classes will be provided so that the kids can build on what they learnt, and the parents have a summary of what the kids learnt. The e-learning will still be accessible a few weeks after the camp too!
This complete, efficient learning program is put in place so that each camper’s progress in English will be obvious by the end of the week.
Remember, depending on the age of the camper, the length and the program of the camp will be different, as follows:
- 9 to 13 year olds: one week camp
- 14 to 17 year olds: two week camp
Typical day
The schedule is susceptible to change based on the weather or days out, but here is an example of a typical day:
Practical information
The essentials
- Players need to arrive before 4 PM on the Sunday
- Departure takes place after the prizegiving ceremony at 4 PM on the Friday
- Different options are offered: airport transfer, extra night, cancellation insurance
- 5 nights in the university accommodation at Salford
- 15 hours of soccer training
- 15 hours of soccer workshops
- OR 15 hours of language classes
- All meals
- Tour of the Etihad stadium
- A full Manchester City training kit
- A ‘graduation’ ceremony at the Etihad Stadium where the players will receive their certificate
- Transport
- Pocket money
- Personal insurance
- Airport or train transfer from Leeds, Manchester or Liverpool
- Extra night
- Cancellation insurance
Arrival
Participants will need to arrive at the University of Salford in Manchester before 4 PM on the Sunday.
The accommodation’s address is: Peel Park Quarter, Campus Living Villages, University Road, Salford M5 4NJ.
Departure
The camps ends the Friday afternoon at about 4 PM, after the ‘graduation’ ceremony.
The ceremony takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, so it is there that the children need to be picked up.
Just like for arriving, you can organise an airport or train station transfer for your kid.
The Camp in photos
The camp at a glance
Features of the camp
- Manchester, England
- 9 to 17 year old
- Boy
- Residence Camp
- Improvement / Improvement
Available dates and price of the camp
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From 02nd to 07th April 2023
2130 $
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From 09th to 14th April 2023
2130 $
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From 02nd to 07th July 2023
2330 $
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From 09th to 14th July 2023
2330 $
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From 16th to 21th July 2023
2330 $
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From 23th to 28th July 2023
2330 $
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From 30th July to 04th August 2023
2330 $
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From 06th to 11th August 2023
2330 $
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From 13th to 18th August 2023
2330 $
Features of the camp
- Manchester, England
- 9 to 17 year old
- Girl
- Residence Camp
- Improvement / Improvement
Available dates and price of the camp
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From 16th to 21th July 2023
2330 $
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From 23th to 28th July 2023
2330 $
Features of the camp
- Manchester, England
- 9 to 13 year old
- Boy
- Residence Camp
- Improvement / Improvement
Available dates and price of the camp
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From 02nd to 07th July 2023
2330 $
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From 09th to 14th July 2023
2330 $
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From 02nd to 14th July 2023
4660 $
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From 16th to 21th July 2023
2330 $
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From 23th to 28th July 2023
2330 $
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From 16th to 28th July 2023
4660 $
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From 30th July to 04th August 2023
2330 $
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From 06th to 11th August 2023
2330 $
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From 30th July to 11th August 2023
4660 $
Features of the camp
- Manchester, England
- 14 to 17 year old
- Boy
- Residence Camp
- Improvement
Available dates and price of the camp
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From 02nd to 14th July 2023
4660 $
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From 02nd to 21th July 2023
6990 $
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From 16th to 28th July 2023
4660 $
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From 16th July to 04th August 2023
6990 $
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From 30th July to 11th August 2023
4660 $
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From 30th July to 18th August 2023
6990 $
Features of the camp
- Manchester, England
- 14 to 17 year old
- Girl
- Residence Camp
- Improvement
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