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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What age group can attend Paris Saint Germain Academy Camp?
A: Paris Saint Germain Academy Camp one week Day Camp Sessions are open to boys/girls from 9 – 17 years old. Please note that campers must be within the relevant age restrictions to register for the camp and that campers whose age is outside of the above age limits cannot register for the camp (registration for age is based on year birthdate). There is a low number of girl participants during the summer and some sessions might not have any girl participants or have only 1-2 girl participants while other sessions might have a higher number of girl participants!)
Q: My son is just outside the relevant age for a particular course. What can I do?
A: As long as participants are born during the year of the age limit, they will be accepted.
Q: What are the check-in and check-out times at camp?
A:
- Day Camp is from Monday through Friday (daily lunch included), check-in is at 9:30am and check-out is at 16:00pm (4:00pm) or 17:30pm (5:30pm) if extra Forward or Goalkeeper training session booked.
- On Monday morning, First check-in will be between 8:00am and 9:30am
Q: How can I get a trial with the Academy?
A: Paris Saint Germain has a scouting network to identify talented youngsters. Players need to make an impression for their local club/team. You cannot apply for a trial through Paris Saint Germain Academy Camp.
Q: What are the chances of meeting a player?
A: Paris Saint Germain first team players will not be attending the Paris Saint Germain Academy Camp courses.
Q: My child is attending on his own; will he be ok?
A: Yes, the majority of players attend without friends and family. Individuals will be placed in groups with players near the same age who are also on their own. The first session of every course is designed to help all individual players integrate to form a team and also make new friends.
Q: What to expect as far as camp culture based on the country of the camp?
A: Each camp provides a sports experience as well as a cultural experience. Many of the participants will experience something different from home as they will be in a foreign country with a different way of living. For most of the camps, participants will experience the local cuisine, special times for meals (early meals in northern Europe, late meals in southern Europe) as per the culture of the country, showers after training sessions, typical entertainment at the camp as per the country’s summer camp culture, early or late bedtimes based on the country’s living habits and more. If you feel that your child will have difficulties to adapt to a new way of living, then we recommend that you wait until your child is of an age where they will be ready to do so.
Q: Where is the camp based?
A: The soccer Sessions take place at the Island of Puteaux (Ouest of Paris). More information can be found on the Camp Location page.
Q: Are meals provided?
A: Day Campers will be provided with a Lunch only. (Halal/Kosher meals are not available, Vegetarian option is available).
Q: Can I visit my child during the camp?
A: The well-being of all children at Paris Saint Germain Soccer Academy sessions is of paramount importance, therefore parents are not allowed on campus during the training sessions. Parents for the regular sessions are only allowed on campus Monday morning for the opening ceremony and Friday afternoons for the closing ceremony. More details will be provided in the camp welcome email packet that registered campers receive before the start of their camp.
Q: Are there specific Goalkeeping courses?
A: Goalkeeper additional training at Paris Saint Germain Academy Camp will be available (additional fee required).
Q: Does the child need a ‘Child Tourist/Visitor Visa’ to attend the soccer camp?
A: IMPORTANT: Please note, you are solely responsible for obtaining all needed travel documents including but not limited to a valid passport and any appropriate tourist travel visas for the person attending the soccer camp, the Participant. You must contact the appropriate consulate office for entry requirements and visa requirements for the country where the selected camp is located. Once you have registered your child with us, and have paid for the camp in full, upon your written request, we will be pleased to provide a letter confirming enrolment for the specific Participant. This letter may be required by certain consulates for the ‘Child Tourist/Visitor Visa’. (NOTE: We can only issue the letter for the Participant not for any other person.) Please be advised that consulate’s visa application processes can take many months. The more you wait, the more chances you have to be denied the required ‘Child Tourist/Visitor Visa’ for your child and certain camps will not issue a refund. Please check the terms for the camp.
Q: Do I need insurance?
A: Insurance is not included in your camp. We strongly recommend that campers purchase insurance for the duration of their camp. For those interested in purchasing insurance through WorldNomads.com, please see the Insurance Page for more information.
Q: Do campers receive a soccer kit?
A: Yes, campers will receive Paris Saint Germain Academy soccer kit which includes 2 jerseys, 2 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of socks, 1 t-shirt, 1 cap, 1 drinking bottle, 1 backpack and more!
Q: When is the closing date for applications?
A: Applications are open until there are no slots left. Slots are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a session is filled, then it is closed for sale.
Q: What documents do I need to fill out?
A: To validate your registration, you will receive a follow-up email regarding the requested documents below which will need to be provided at least one month before the start of camp:
- A medical certificate from your child’s doctor (no more than 3 months old at the start of camp) attesting that your child is physically able to fully participate in all sports activities during the camp. You will not be accepted at the camp without a medical certificate (which is only to be provided on first day of camp at check-in). (this medical certificate is only needed after you have answered medical questions during online registration but if you answered no for all medical questions then there is no need for a medical certificate)
- A medical history form to be filled out by the participant’s parents or a copy of the participant’s vaccination records (also to bring on the first day of camp)
Q: What are the camp’s telephone numbers?
A: Camp telephone numbers will be provided in your camp welcome packet a few weeks before the start of camp for registered campers.
Q: My child has to follow a specific diet for health reasons. Is it possible?
A: If your child has any special dietary requirements, if you did not mention it when you registered online, please inform us as soon as possible. Most restricted diets can be catered for by prior arrangement.
Q: My child takes prescription medication – should I inform you about this?
A: Yes, please be sure to indicate in the online application form any medication that your son is taking or if he is following a treatment. We will update the medical staff at the disposal at the camp who will follow your son. It is important that we receive accurate information about any pre-existing medical conditions your child may have. Should you not have already informed us of a medical condition when you registered online please do so as soon as possible. Please note that Paris Saint Germain Academy Camp accepts students on the assumption that they are in good health. If your child needs to bring any medication with them please give us full information about dosage, time to take the medication and storage information.
Q: What languages do the coaches speak at camp?
A: Paris Saint Germain Academy Camp weekly sessions are taught in French only (some coaches are bilingual French/English and will speak in English when required for foreign non French speaking participants). For many years, we have had participants coming from all over the world and a lot of them do not speak French but acclimate very well to the camp as there has not been any language barrier in the past.