2027 Barça Academy Summer Camp: Airport Transfers & FAQ

The camp is not designed or run to recruit or scout players for FC Barcelona La Masia Academy. The camps do not send players directly to the FC Barcelona youth system.

The Barça Academy Summer Program is open to boys and girls from 10 – 16 years old. Please note that the camp is a coed camp and that campers must be within the relevant age restrictions to register for the camp (limited number of girls, will play coed with boys). Campers whose age is outside of the above age limits cannot register for the camp. Camp participants need to be the relevant age throughout the duration of the course in order to register.

Once campers are in Barcelona, pretty much everything is included — housing, food, coaching, activities, museum immersive tour experience, excursions, and more! Airfare is not included. All details are mentioned in the Price Page

The Barça Academy Summer Program offer players the unique on-field opportunity to train the way Barça train. The camp offers coed sessions for boys and girls from 10 – 16 years old (limited number of girls). Please visit the Camp Details page for more information.

The residential soccer camp’s accommodations are based at the Generator Hostel in Barcelona which is located near the Sagrada Familia and Las Ramblas. More details can be found on the Camp Location page.
Players will train at FC Barcelona’s own official training complexes including Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

The Barça Academy training sessions are run by Official Barça Academy Coaches who train at the club all year around and have the highest coaching license there is: The UEFA Pro License. The coaching will be done in English by the Spanish coaches.

The Barça Academy Clinic is taught in English by Spanish coaches who are bilingual Spanish and English speakers.

F.C. Barcelona 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 the Barça Academy Clinic.

In previous programs, some players have had the chance to meet FC Barcelona players. While the camp will do their best to make this happen, it is not guaranteed or included in the program package.

There is Goalkeeping training available. Just select the Goalkeeper Training Option during online registration. Please visit the Details Page for more information.

Residential soccer camp participants will stay in 4, 6, or 8 person rooms with private bathrooms in the the Generator Hostel in Barcelona which is located near the Sagrada Familia. The Generator Hostel includes a games room and Wi-Fi. Accommodation includes 3 meals a day during the week, towels, sheets, and pillows. More information can be found on the Camp Location page.

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.

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.

There is only one residential session currently being offered and it is ten days in duration. The camp will include excursions to a nearby beach and amusement parks as well as cultural visits into Barcelona which are offered after training sessions finish such as to a local place of interest and FC Barcelona Museum Immersive tour (there is no stadium tour as it is being rebuild for the next couple of years). There will usually be time for shopping at the stadium’s store. All excursions are fully supervised by camp staff.

The Barça Academy training sessions will be 1 hour and 30 minutes long each. Barça Academy coaches will analyze and summarize all the concepts learnt at the end of each practice session.

Upon arrival, players will be broken into groups based on age. Once the coaches get an idea of each player’s level and ability, they may shift players between groups to find the best fit for each camper.

The Beach Session is a game and training activity conducted by the Futbol First coaches, focused on having fun and improving group dynamics in which families are more than welcome to join.

Unfortunately your child has to be of the relevant age throughout the duration of the course.

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.

There is no accommodation for parents on site. We do not recommend any particular accommodations. It is best to choose a hotel in the Barcelona area which meets your requirements. You can check Barcelona Catalonia hotels with a 5% discount from the camp on this link.

The following Catalonia hotels are the closest to the hotel Generator:

• Catalonia Gracia
• Catalonia Eixample
• Catalonia Diagonal Centro

Probably the best time will be during lunch and dinner time since both in the morning and in the afternoon the players will have an activity. Also, the players will need time to rest in order to be ready for the training sessions, the friendly games, and the cultural activities

*Note that family members are not allowed to stay in the players’ residence and will need to be in contact with their chaperone when picking up and dropping the player at the residence during the week.

Probably the best time will be during lunch and dinner time since both in the morning and in the afternoon the players will have an activity. Also, the players will need time to rest in order to be ready for the training sessions, the friendly games, and the cultural activities.
*Note that family members are not allowed to stay in the players’ residence and will need to be in contact with their chaperone when picking up and dropping the player at the residence during the week.

Barça has informed the camp that due to the security regulations at Ciutat Esportiva, access to the training sessions in this facility will be restricted to players and staff only. But they are more than welcome to watch the training sessions when allowed in other training sites. We will let you know what training sessions are open to the families once the final schedule is released. Note that some sessions will not be open to the families.

No, the players will stay in the player’s residence and the family members joining the experience will need to look for their own accommodation. We do not recommend any particular accommodations. It is best to choose a hotel in the Barcelona area which meets your requirements.

Yes, the Family Member Package is per person. Each individual needs to purchase their own Family Member Package.

The family package for siblings under 3 years old is $645. If you need to apply for a Minor Package discount, please send us an email and we will assist you with your request.

Individuals who have purchased the Family Member Package during online registration will receive a wristband that they will need to wear during the experience. The wristband gives you access to all the activities and transfers during the week. Camp staff will give you the wristband on the first day of the program.

Yes, they can attend the cultural activities but they will need to arrange their own transportation and ticketing if needed.

Campers and individuals who have purchased the Family Member Package do not need to collect any tickets for the museum immersive tour experience nor for the rest of the cultural activities as the camp will take care of the tickets.

You will receive all the information on addresses and meeting points before the program starts.

The Parc Güell tour is a guided tour through one of the most iconic spots of Barcelona built by the renowned architect Antonio Gaudí.

The Historic District guided tour is a guided tour through the Gothic quarter of Barcelona. (it does not include Sagrada Familia).

The Gaudi tour is a guided walk through the Passeig de Gràcia area, one of the most iconic parts of Barcelona. Please note: This tour does not include the Sagrada Família. This tour is exclusive for families who purchase the Activity Package and it will be scheduled during the morning while the players are at the training session.

The players will be roomed with their teammates and the female players will be only roomed with other females. The rooms will be for 4, 6, or 8 players with private bathrooms and they will be supervised by the chaperones sleeping at the same floor. The chaperones will supervise them 24/7.

Accommodation will be in halls of residence in 4, 6, or 8 person rooms with private bathrooms. Towels, sheets, and pillows will be provided. Should you wish to share a room with a friend or relative please indicate this when you make your booking online. Please note that we cannot guarantee any room share requests. Please visit the Camp Location page for more information.

Meals are provided and include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. More details can be found on the Camp Location page.

Yes, players will eat together as a team and supervised by their chaperone at the athlete’s residence. If the parents want to have the players for a meal out, that should be notified to their chaperone and they will be responsible to get the players in time for the next activity in the program.

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 diets can be catered for by prior arrangement. Futbol First will ensure every food allergy is well taken care of and the player still receives a nutritious Mediterranean meal three times a day. It is very important that you provide the allergies or special needs of the player to Futbol First when filling out the online registration form.

There is camp staff on site 24 hours per day.

The residence has security 24/7 with cameras and security guards. Also, in order to get into the rooms you need a special key that will be kept by camp staff.

The chaperones are qualified staff from Barcelona, bilingual and all of them have passed an official police background check in order to work with the players.

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 Barça Academy Clinic 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.

Electronic devices are only allowed at the residence. Nevertheless, the camp is not responsible for the care or loss of such devices.

You can find a list of what we recommend children bring with them HERE (PDF).

No, all the training and game material will be provided by FC Barcelona and the Spanish soccer clubs. You will receive a “what to bring” list prior to the start of the experience.

The camp is not responsible if a player loses an item of the kit. Therefore the camp will not be able to supply any additional kit. You will be able to purchase extra gear if that would happen.

Campers should arrive for check-in in person on the morning of Saturday June 19  (around 12noon or so) and plan to depart on the morning of Monday June 28 (at the latest at 9am).

Insurance is not included in your camp. All players must have their own medical coverage. 

For those interested in purchasing insurance through WorldNomads.com, please see the Insurance Page for more information.

Yes, each player will receive 2 Barça Academy Training kits (jersey, shorts and socks) and 1 Futbol First Travel kit (Nike T-shirt, shorts and socks).

The camp suggests that players bring their soccer equipment in a carry-on bag in order to avoid any delays if in the unfortunate event a bag gets lost during transits.

Players will receive their uniforms and travel kits once they arrive in Barcelona.

All the players will get their uniforms washed at least twice during the week (the training kits only). Futbol First will not be responsible if a player loses an item of the kit. Therefore we will not be able to supply any additional kit. You will be able to purchase extra gear if that would happen.

No, all the pieces of the kit must be the same size. If you need to update the size of the kits originally ordered please send us an email up to 15 days prior to the start of the program. Modifications will be subject to availability.

You should leave on Monday June 28 during the morning time. There will be different shuttles going to the airport. The last shuttle will depart from the player’s residence between 9:00 am – 9:30 am.

You should land in Barcelona on Saturday June 19 between 7:00 am – 12:30 pm. The shuttles from the airport will be active between 8:00 am – 1:30 pm. The camp will not provide transportation and staff out of this period of time.

Yes, you are responsible for booking the flights for the player and the family members joining the program. Airfare is not included in the price of your camp.

Yes, it is required to have a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining to travel to Barcelona. It is your responsibility to have a valid passport before joining the program.

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 usually by early May!

Campers are not allowed to use their mobile phones during training or any activities. Your child will let you know the best time for you to contact him after his camp session has started. Contact details for the camp will be provided to you a couple of weeks before camp starts in the welcome email packet.

Mobile phones are not allowed to be used during training or any of the activities. Set permitted times at night for mobile phone usage will be explained to campers by camp staff. Use of cell phones outside of permitted times may result in camp staff taking away the cell phones until the end of the camp.

Camp telephone numbers will be provided in your welcome email packet a couple of weeks before the start of camp for registered campers.

It is suggested that each child brings about 100-150 Euros per week of pocket money to buy souvenirs, drinks, etc.

Most US cell phones wont work in Europe because they need to be tri-band and have the European provider. Please check with your phone provider because even if they do work, making and receiving phone calls will be more expensive than usual.

The current currency in Spain is the Euro since Spain is part of the European Community. ATMs are available all over Barcelona and most of the stores and businesses accept American credits cards as a method of payment (except American Express).

The electricity supply in Spain is different than in the United States so we suggest you travel with an adapter or converter.