Have the time of your life training at one of the best residential summer holiday football camps: Official Foundation Chelsea Football Camp
Train like your idols in the Chelsea FC Foundation Residential Soccer Camps UK. Footballers can either focus on their skill development at a football focused camp in the "Total Football program" or improve their English language skills alongside their football in the "Football + English camp".
These Summer Residential Soccer Camps near London, England are operated by a team of international experts at Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Academy. Chelsea FC Football Camp London is unique among other Soccer Camps in Europe providing in-depth training covering all soccer skills, tactical awareness, psychology and physical training techniques. All coaching is delivered by Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools in a program inspired by the Academy curriculum at 6-time English Premier League champions Chelsea Football Club.
Players enjoy the unique opportunity to train for a full day at Chelsea FC's Cobham Training ground including coaching, games and a fascinating insight into the club’s support teams. Chelsea Soccer Summer camps conclude with a Stamford Bridge stadium tour, Chelsea’s home ground.
Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea Football Club or Chelsea FC was founded in 1905 and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football: The English Premier League. Chelsea FC play their home matches at Stamford Bridge Stadium, an iconic 41,837-seat stadium in London.
The "Blues" (Chelsea FC nickname) are one of the most successful football clubs with their first major success in 1955 when they won the league championship, and won various cup competitions during the 1960s, 1970s, 1990s and 2000s. Overall, Chelsea FC has won 6 league titles, 8 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 2 Champions League and 4 FA Community Shields.
Chelsea Football Camp Training Philosophy
The coaching curriculum is designed by Chelsea FC Foundation, one of the best sport education institutions in english youth soccer. Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools football Camps provide an insight into life as a young player at Chelsea FC and are aimed to challenge players at their own age and ability level. All players get to experience a training day at Chelsea’s Cobham Training Center where the Chelsea FC Academy players and First Team train, under Chelsea FC coaching staff.
2025 Residential Football Camp Options With Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools:
TOTAL FOOTBALL - FOOTBALL FOCUSED CAMP
This camp is available as a residential camp in London. Footballers should expect high intensity soccer training that challenges their individual skills and techniques on and off the field.
These Nike Chelsea Football Camp 2025 are up to 24 hours a week of intensive soccer training aimed to develop four key factors: technical, physical, psychological and social. Additionally, there are up to 8 hours a week of football-related workshops with Chelsea FC Foundation coaching staff.
This Summer Football Camp in UK gives players a realistic insight into life as a Chelsea FC players. Workshops focus on approaches to professional football training and games, including physical and psychological preparation. Players learn constructive self evaluation, which forms part of their individual coaching report.
FOOTBALL + ENGLISH CAMP
This Chelsea football camp in London is comprised of up to 24 hours a week of intensive soccer training and up to 13 hours a week of English language classroom-based lessons, suitable for all English levels, except for native speakers.
In this British soccer camp, the English curriculum is based on the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach present in top English schools worldwide and is designed to enhance students’ use of English in sport and daily basis. All the staff create an immersive English environment by ensuring participants communicate in English throughout this intensive soccer camp.
We organize students into classes, taking into account both their age and skill level. Before the camp kicks off, they'll tackle a quick online assessment. When they arrive, they'll have a friendly chat with a teacher to make sure they're placed just right for their level of expertise. As a nice bonus, at the end of the camp, every player gets a personalized written report along with some handy advice on how to keep the learning momentum going at home!
COACHING PROGRAMS
DEVELOPMENT CAMP | 10 - 12
Get ready for a blast with our Chelsea-inspired football curriculum! Each day, we dive into the style of a different Chelsea First Team player, helping young talents master skills and techniques for various positions. Our program mixes in drills, skills challenges, and fun small-sided games for player development.
ADVANCED CAMP | 13 - 17
In Charterhouse School or Bradfield College settings, our popular program is all about player improvement at every level. Participants, grouped by age and ability, experience high-intensity daily training sessions emphasizing teamwork in the Chelsea FC style. The goal? Preparing for competitive 11-a-side matches later in the week.
PERFORMANCE CAMP | 15 - 17
Tailored for those ready to step into the senior game and explore university life, this compact program delves into the tactical intricacies of football. Chelsea FC coaches provide a deep understanding of enhancing individual performance. On the field, coaching mirrors the Chelsea First Team's style, incorporating detailed technical drills that mimic in-game situations. The focus is on building the physical attributes and mental toughness crucial for success at the senior level, offering players a comprehensive football experience.
IMPORTANT: Performance Camp takes place exclusively at Surrey Sports Park facilities.
Chelsea Foundation SUMMER SOCCER CAMP IN UK FOR GIRLS
Female players aged 12 - 17 years are coached by the Chelsea FC Foundation in a training program inspired by the Girls’ Center of Excellence curriculum at Chelsea FC Women, 2022 Super League champions. Alongside their football training, players can choose to improve their English language skills with a dedicated team of professional English teachers.
IMPORTANT: Girls Camp takes place exclusively at Charterhouse School facilities.
"At Chelsea we try to produce the best young players to perform at the highest level within the women’s game. The Nike Football Camp with the Chelsea FC Foundation are a great chance for young female players from around the world to experience this approach to player development.”
Emma Hayes | Chelsea FC Women Head Coach
Specialized goalkeeping training at Chelsea FC Foundation football camp
For those participants aged 13 – 17, who wish to focus on soccer goalie training, specialist goalkeeper coaches focus on specific goalkeeping training in one technical session each day.
Chelsea goalkeeper training focuses on technical skills such as handling, footwork and distribution which can be overlooked when only training with a team. The goalkeeping trainings are specialized and work in small groups to enhance development therefore players’ fitness levels should be good in order to take part in this program. Goalkeepers join outfield players for other sessions to further understand gameplay situations.
Chelsea Football Camp - Best excursions in London
Although most of the days are filled with multiple soccer training sessions, leisure time is given to the players to take in some local sights such as:
Chelsea football training Cobham
Players spend the day training with their coaches at Chelsea Training ground in Surrey. The trip is enhanced with workshops, and question and answer sessions.
(every week – all camps)
STAMFORD BRIDGE STADIUM
The trip to Chelsea FC's iconic stadium in West London includes a visit to the Chelsea FC museum, where players will learn about the evolution of the Premier League club and the secrets to their long-term success.
(all camps)
Program Videos
Program Photos
Program Details
Program Variations
- Round trip airfare not included.
- Additional spending money required.
- Dates may be subject to modification
- Residential Accommodation Deposit of 100 £ paid upon arrival in cash
- Transfer fees are non-refundable once purchased
- Flight information must be provided at least 25 days prior to arrival
IMPORTANT: International Student Travel Insurance is included with every booking. Provided by Endsleigh, the cover includes protection in the event of cancellation or curtailment, plus much more.