TRAIN LIKE A CHELSEA PLAYER
NIKE FOOTBALL CAMPS
Residential 1- or 2-week summer camps for boys aged 10–17 with Chelsea Football Club at three locations in the South-East of England, near London. Players experience what it’s like to train with the World Champions, Chelsea Football Club, winners of the FIFA Club World Cup, 2-time European champions, and 5-time English Premier League champions. Training sessions are led by official Chelsea FC coaches and follow programmes inspired by the Academy curriculum. Players can choose the Total Football option to focus fully on developing their game on and off the pitch, or the Football + English option to combine football training with improving their language skills. Older players also have the opportunity to select from two advanced coaching programmes.
THE CAMPS
DEVELOPMENT CAMP AGES 10-13 BRADFIELD COLLEGE, READING
Grouped by age, young players improve their game under the guidance of Chelsea FC coaches, learning to master the skills and techniques for each position in a fun and engaging environment. The curriculum focuses on Chelsea’s fast, attacking style of Football, with each day inspired by a different Chelsea First Team player. Player development is supported through drills, skills challenges, and small-sided games. They develop independence and build self-confidence on and off the pitch, whilst making new friends from around the world
ADVANCED CAMP AGES 13-17
Set within a world-famous English boarding school, this popular programme challenges players to improve at every level. Grouped by age and ability, highintensity daily training sessions focus on playing as a team in the Chelsea FC style whilst preparing to play competitive 11-a-side matches later in the week. Players are also challenged on an individual level to improve technically and tactically through a series of pro-style drills, skills challenges and small-sided games. As well as learning what it takes to be part of a successful team, players make new friends from around the world and develop maturity
PERFORMANCE CAMP AGES 15-17
Specialist Chelsea FC goalkeeping coaches work with players on the physical and technical aspects of the position such as ball handling, positioning, and distribution. Each day comprises of one session of goalkeeper-specific training and one outfield session, equipping players with the skills needed for this position in the modern game. During the outfield session, players get the chance to put their skills into practice in game s
GOALKEEPER CAMP AGES 13-17
Specialist Chelsea FC goalkeeping coaches work with players on the physical and technical aspects of the position such as ball handling, positioning, and distribution. Each day comprises of one session of goalkeeper-specific training and one outfield session, equipping players with the skills needed for this position in the modern game. During the outfield session, players get the chance to put their skills into practice in game scenarios alongside players on the Advanced Camp.
TRAIN LIKE A PRO
The coaching curriculums are designed and delivered by Chelsea FC Football Development, one of the world’s leading football education programmes. All four camps provide players with an insight into life as a young Chelsea FC player, with coaches sharing insights into what it takes to compete at the highest level. On each camp, players are grouped by age and ability to ensure they get the best out of every training session.
RAISE YOUR GAME
A weekly awards night on Saturday celebrates players’ successes, with prizes for performance and progress throughout the week. Players leave with a better understanding of how to improve along with confidence from an international football environment and new friends from across the globe.
The Chelsea Experience
TRAIN LIKE A CHELSEA PLAYER.
Residential 1- or 2-week summer camps for girls aged 12-17 with Chelsea Football Club at a leading English private school near London. Players are coached by Chelsea FC in a training programme inspired by the Girls’ Centre of Excellence curriculum at Chelsea FC Women, 8-times Super League champions. These camps are designed for girls who play football regularly for school or at club level. Players can choose to focus entirely on developing their game on and off the pitch with the Total Football option or improve their English language skills alongside their football with the Football + English option.
CAMP VALUES
At the heart of everything we do on camp are our values: Drive, Resilience, Empower, Adapt, Mentor and Success – which together form DREAMS
WHERE DREAMS ARE MADE
Our values are designed to equip players with the qualities and skills to thrive both in sport and life. Each day of camp is built around one of these values, shaping the focus of coaching sessions, afternoon workshops, and English lessons. Together, players will explore what these values mean and how they can embody them while on camp and carry them forward long after they leave.
GIRLS IN SPORT
We are committed to empowering girls in sport by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration they need to excel both on and off the field. Every year, our camps bring together girls from around the world to strengthen their self-belief, build lasting connections, and experience the power of community. The friendships they make here aren’t just fun – they’re formative. Because when girls support each other, they grow stronger, play better, and go further.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
CHELSEA FC TRAINING CENTRE TALENT ID DAY
WHAT TO EXPECT All camps include a Talent ID Day, which offers a rare insight into elite player development at Chelsea FC. Hosted at the World Champions’ training ground in Cobham, participants will join dynamic coaching sessions led by Chelsea FC coaches that challenge and inspire across all areas of the game. Players take part in a structured skills test to benchmark their performance against the next generation currently in the academy programme. The day also features a talk from a senior member of the academy backroom team on how young talent can stand out to professional scouts. The experience finishes with an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes tour of the Cobham facility, giving young athletes a glimpse into
TRAIN LIKE A PRO
Led by a Chelsea FC coach, this personalised one-on-one training session gives players the focused attention they need to grow their game. Coaches design drills and provide feedback specifically for the individual, creating a learning environment where progress comes faster and confidence grows. Players will not only sharpen their skills but also gain insight into professional-level training methods, helping them take their game to the next level.