Football Camp with Chelsea FC
    In-person Program

    Football Camp with Chelsea FC

    by Nike Sports Camps

    A residential football camp combining elite coaching, twice-daily training, workshops or English lessons, and professional-development experiences.

    Last verified: 18 Sept 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    Football Camp at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    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

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Accommodation: On-site residential rooms
    Meals: 3 daily meals plus snack
    Certificate / Outcome: Coaching review and certificate
    Training cadence: Twice daily; up to 24 hours weekly
    Camp options: Total Football; Football + English
    Tutors / faculty: Chelsea FC Development coaches
    Welfare support: 24/7 residential staff

    Football Camp summary

    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.

    What is Football Camp with Chelsea FC?

    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.

    Why Succeed highlights Football Camp

    • 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.

    Who is Football Camp for?

    Best for

    Young footballers who want intensive residential coaching, structured feedback and exposure to an elite club-development environment.

    Not ideal if

    The player dislikes twice-daily training, is not ready to stay away from home or wants a casual activity-led camp.

    Is Football Camp worth it?

    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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    How much preparation does Football Camp need?

    Effort level

    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.

    Typical preparation

    • 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.

    What do students do on Football Camp?

    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.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Complete an arrival assessment and join a coaching group based on age and ability.

    2. 2

      Take part in morning and evening football sessions led by Chelsea FC coaches.

    3. 3

      Attend football workshops or football-focused English lessons during the afternoon.

    4. 4

      Train at Chelsea FC’s Cobham training center and benchmark performance against Academy standards.

    5. 5

      Apply new skills in matches and receive an individual coaching review.

    6. 6

      Join evening activities, residential routines and included excursions.

    Football Camp dates and deadlines

    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

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • 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.

    How much does Football Camp cost?

    Residential camp fee

    £2,295; £4,590 — One week or two weeks

    Funding or discounts

    • Airport transfer: From £135 each way — Optional Heathrow or Gatwick service

    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

    How to apply to Football Camp

    1. 1

      Use the official interest form to request notification of the next cycle.

    2. 2

      Compare Development, Advanced, Performance, Goalkeeper and Girls tracks by age and experience.

    3. 3

      Select the appropriate camp option and dates when the booking system is released.

    4. 4

      A parent or guardian submits the participant’s details and accepts the booking terms.

    5. 5

      Pay the required deposit or the full camp fee to process the booking.

    6. 6

      Complete the Player Welfare Form and provide any requested medical information.

    7. 7

      Arrange travel and, where needed, begin the UK visa process early.

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    What does Football Camp cover?

    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.

    What is a typical day on Football Camp?

    A typical day during the program.

    Mornings

    Breakfast and a morning meeting are followed by the first football session.

    Afternoons

    After lunch, players attend English lessons or football workshops.

    Evenings

    Dinner is followed by another football session and supervised downtime.

    Who teaches on Football Camp?

    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.

    Where do students stay on Football Camp?

    Residential plan

    • On-site bedrooms: Players stay in single or shared bedrooms, depending on the camp venue.
    • Full meal routine: Three full meals and an evening snack are provided each day.
    • Welfare and medical care: Round-the-clock welfare staff and on-site medical support are included.
    • Evening community: Campers join supervised evening activities and use the players' lounge.
    • Football excursions: All camps include Stamford Bridge; two-week camps add a London or theme-park trip.

    Bedrooms may be single or shared depending on the venue; airport transfers are a separate optional service.

    What happens after Football Camp?

    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.

    Where does Football Camp take place?

    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.

    Football Camp FAQs

    Players train twice daily, with up to 24 hours of coaching and games each week. The schedule is better suited to participants prepared for substantial time on the pitch.

    Both provide the same football coaching. Total Football adds up to eight hours of workshops, while Football + English includes up to 13 hours of football-focused English lessons.

    Most tracks accept a wide range of abilities, and coaches assess players on arrival before grouping them by age and ability. The Performance track is specifically designed for experienced club-level players.

    Players stay in on-site single or shared bedrooms, depending on the venue. The residential package includes three full meals each day and an evening snack.

    The package includes an individual coaching review and a certificate. Coaching groups are organized by age and ability so players can receive level-appropriate challenges.

    Players visit Cobham for technical coaching and match play. The day is designed to show how elite youth players train and to benchmark participants against Academy standards.

    All football camps include a Stamford Bridge stadium tour. Two-week camps also include either a London sightseeing trip or a theme-park excursion.

    The provider offers visa support letters after the deposit or full fee has been paid. Families remain responsible for obtaining the correct UK visa and arranging travel.

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    • Booking Terms & Conditions
    • Goalkeeper Camps with Chelsea FC (boys & girls aged 13-17)
    • Performance Football Camps with Chelsea FC (boys aged 15 to 17)
    • Advanced Football Camps with Chelsea FC (boys aged 13 to 17)
    • Development Football Camps with Chelsea FC (boys aged 10 to 13)
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    • Download a Nike Sports Camps Brochure
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nike Sports Camps
    • Book Now | Nike Sports Camp in the UK
    • Girls Football Camps with Chelsea FC (ages 12-17)
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    • Nike Football Camps UK | Chelsea FC Football Camps

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