Programme dates
29 June-16 August 2026

A residential football camp combining elite coaching, twice-daily training, workshops or English lessons, and professional-development experiences.
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Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Track-specific ages and ability levels
Age range / Year group
Ages 10-17
Location / Region
Bradfield College; Charterhouse School; Winchester College, United Kingdom
Cost
£2,295
Duration
1 or 2 weeks
Format
In-person
A residential football experience built around technical, tactical, fitness and teamwork development under Chelsea FC’s Football Development team.
Players train twice daily and choose either additional football workshops or football-focused English lessons alongside the same on-pitch coaching.
The strongest fit is a young player comfortable with an intensive residential routine and interested in structured feedback, competitive matches and elite-development insight.
The Football Camp with Chelsea FC is a residential training experience operated by CMT Learning through Euro Sports Camps. Chelsea FC’s Football Development team delivers coaching inspired by the club’s Academy philosophy, with an emphasis on technical ability, tactics, fitness and teamwork.
Players follow an intensive daily routine combining on-pitch sessions, matches and a choice of football workshops or football-focused English lessons. The wider experience includes a training day at Chelsea FC’s Cobham facility, residential activities and football-related excursions.
Up to 24 hours of weekly football coaching creates a genuinely intensive training experience.
Coaching is delivered by Chelsea FC’s Football Development team using an Academy-inspired approach.
The Cobham Talent ID Day gives players insight into elite youth-development standards and scouting expectations.
Families can choose football workshops or English lessons without reducing the core coaching allocation.
The package combines individual feedback, a certificate, residential welfare support and football-focused excursions.
Young footballers who want intensive residential coaching, structured feedback and exposure to an elite club-development environment.
The player dislikes twice-daily training, is not ready to stay away from home or wants a casual activity-led camp.
This can be worthwhile for a committed player who will use the intensive coaching, individual review and Talent ID experience to identify specific areas for development. The residential package is broad, covering accommodation, meals, training, workshops or English lessons, welfare support and several football experiences.
The main limitation is the substantial fee, especially once travel and optional airport transfers are added. It should be judged as a structured development and residential experience rather than a guaranteed route into academy football or professional recruitment.

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Cost and what is included
£2,295; includes Up to 24 coaching hours weekly, including matches, 8 hours of football workshops or 13 English hours, Talent ID Day at Chelsea FC’s Cobham training ground, On-site accommodation and three daily meals, Evening snack, activities and players' lounge access, Stamford Bridge stadium tour, London or theme-park excursion on two-week camps, Exclusive Nike/Chelsea FC training kit, Individual coaching review and certificate, 24/7 welfare staff, medical support and travel insurance.
Accommodation
On-site residential rooms
Meals
3 daily meals plus snack
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 or 2 weeks; Bradfield College; Charterhouse School; Winchester College, United Kingdom.
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High physical and personal commitment.
Best started
Begin planning two to three months before the intended session, allowing longer for international travel or a visa.
Main challenge
Sustaining energy and focus across intensive coaching, workshops and activities.
Choose the camp track that matches the player’s age, experience and position.
Build fitness gradually and arrive ready for repeated daily training.
Write down two or three technical or tactical goals to discuss with coaches.
Arrange travel, medical information and visa documentation well before departure.
Useful if
The player already trains regularly and has clear development goals.
Players combine intensive football coaching with matches, structured learning and residential activities. The exact level, venue and peer group depend on the selected camp track.
Complete an arrival assessment and join a coaching group based on age and ability.
Take part in morning and evening football sessions led by Chelsea FC coaches.
Attend football workshops or football-focused English lessons during the afternoon.
Train at Chelsea FC’s Cobham training center and benchmark performance against Academy standards.
Apply new skills in matches and receive an individual coaching review.
Join evening activities, residential routines and included excursions.
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Programme dates
29 June-16 August 2026
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Programme dates | 29 June-16 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Boys tracks cover ages 10-17.
Girls camp options cover ages 12-17.
Goalkeeper track accepts boys and girls aged 13-17.
Development track is for boys aged 10-13.
Advanced track is for boys aged 13-17.
Performance track is for club-level boys aged 15-17.
Players must be ready for intensive twice-daily coaching.
A parent or guardian completes the booking.
Residential camp fee
£2,295; £4,590 — One week or two weeks
Funding or discounts
What's included
Up to 24 coaching hours weekly, including matches, 8 hours of football workshops or 13 English hours, Talent ID Day at Chelsea FC’s Cobham training ground, On-site accommodation and three daily meals, Evening snack, activities and players' lounge access, Stamford Bridge stadium tour, London or theme-park excursion on two-week camps, Exclusive Nike/Chelsea FC training kit, Individual coaching review and certificate, 24/7 welfare staff, medical support and travel insurance
Use the official interest form to request notification of the next cycle.
Compare Development, Advanced, Performance, Goalkeeper and Girls tracks by age and experience.
Select the appropriate camp option and dates when the booking system is released.
A parent or guardian submits the participant’s details and accepts the booking terms.
Pay the required deposit or the full camp fee to process the booking.
Complete the Player Welfare Form and provide any requested medical information.
Arrange travel and, where needed, begin the UK visa process early.
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The program covers the following focus areas.
Technical development
Players practice core football techniques through intensive, level-appropriate coaching.
Tactical understanding
Sessions develop game awareness, decision-making and professional training habits.
Competitive match play
Players apply coaching points in matches and fixtures against opposition.
Professional football workshops
Total Football covers areas such as nutrition, teamwork, goals and match analysis.
Football-focused English
The alternative track uses sports projects, discussions and activities to develop English.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
A typical day during the program.
Breakfast and a morning meeting are followed by the first football session.
After lunch, players attend English lessons or football workshops.
Dinner is followed by another football session and supervised downtime.
Chelsea FC’s Football Development team delivers the on-pitch coaching and football workshops, bringing the club’s Academy-inspired methods into daily training. Qualified teachers deliver the Football + English option through football-centered lessons and activities.
Players are assessed on arrival and grouped by age and ability.
Bedrooms may be single or shared depending on the venue; airport transfers are a separate optional service.
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use the individual coaching review to set specific club-training goals.
Take home a certificate and documented feedback from the camp.
Benchmark performance against Academy standards during Talent ID Day.
Develop match experience against unfamiliar opponents and playing styles.
Progress to an older or more demanding track when age and experience align.
Participation and Talent ID activities do not guarantee academy selection or professional recruitment.
The camp uses residential private-school venues at Bradfield College, Charterhouse School and Winchester College, with the assigned campus depending on the selected track. Players also spend a training day at Chelsea FC’s official training center in Cobham, while included football excursions feature Stamford Bridge.
Travel distances, airport options and bedroom arrangements vary by campus.
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