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West Ham United Soccer Camp in London, England with London Overnight Soccer Camps or London Day Soccer Camps options is pleased to offer this 2025 world-leading soccer camp which will allow campers to have the soccer experience of a lifetime with training at the West Ham United Foundation Training facilities while experiencing the professional training methods that have made elite players worldwide.
West Ham United Foundation International Soccer Academy football camps offers Coed Training Sessions. This soccer camp is available for Boys and Girls from 11 to 17 years old as well as for Goalkeeper Boys and Girls from 12 to 17 years old (very limited number of girls at this camp)
Soccer Club players can enroll in the High Performance sessions (12 – 17 years old only) while players do not have to belong to a soccer club in order to enroll in the Development sessions or the Standard sessions. Standard sessions are more for players starting to learn soccer.
Overnight Camps and Day Camps are available.
Train with West Ham United Foundation International Soccer Academy
You will receive soccer training in an academy system widely-recognized as the best in the UK. You will have the opportunity to experience soccer training delivered by a leading Premiership club and experience what it takes to train in a professional soccer environment. In addition to the use of the latest video-analysis technology and training techniques, participants will have the opportunity to participate in the camp’s pro-experience seminars which are delivered by West Ham United Foundation’s staff and cover areas including scouting/player identification, nutrition and physical conditioning as well as other specialist areas. Soccer Only Camps as well as Soccer Camps with English as Second Language Classes (additional fee required) are available for the West Ham United Foundation International Soccer Academy.
Please Note:
The following for the West Ham United Foundation International Soccer Academy.
Coed Training Sessions are available during the first two weeks with boys and girls training together (since girls are only allowed to attend the first two weeks but boys can attend any of the camp sessions including the first two weeks which are Coed Training Sessions) and there is a very limited number of girls at this camp.
Standard Session
(11-17, beginners at soccer)-
The Standard program is designed for Boys and Girls (Coed) from 11 – 17 years old who are learning soccer. Standard sessions offer an opportunity to develop your skills at soccer while participating in rewarding training sessions. Coaching sessions are aimed to develop the soccer skills of participants including agility, positioning, ball control, passing and moving, formations and tactics but also the ability to attack and defend.
Development Session
(11-17, some experience at soccer)-
The Development program is designed for Boys and Girls (Coed sessions) from 11 – 17 years old who do not have to belong to a soccer club but who wish to improve their soccer skills. This program is designed for players who are at a standard level and/or are aiming to go into the high performance level. Coaching sessions are aimed to develop the soccer skills of participants including agility, positioning, ball control, passing and moving, formations and tactics but also the ability to attack and defend.
High Performance
(club level players only, 12 – 17 years old)-
The High Performance program is designed for Boys and Girls (Coed sessions) from 12 – 17 years old who belong to a Soccer Club. This program is designed for players already playing at a high level and aims to take participants to the next level through training methods and techniques developed for professional teams. Training focuses on technical, tactical, team preparation and performance analysis, mental development and injury prevention. Enhance your technical and match-play skills under the guidance of West Ham United Foundation’s coaching team and participate in rewarding training sessions.
Goalkeeper Option
(available for ALL sessions)-
For Boy Goalkeepers and Girl Goalkeepers (Coed sessions) from 12 – 17 years old who want to focus on goalkeeper training, the camp offers specific goalkeeper training according to their level. Goalkeepers will have 5 hours per week of goalkeeper training in addition to 10 hours per week of soccer training. Goalkeepers who enroll in the English classes option (Standard, Development, and High Performance sessions) will have 12 hours per week of English classes in addition to 5 hours per week of goalkeeper training and 10 hours per week of soccer training.
Day Camp Options Available:
Day Camp options for the Development, High Performance, and Goalkeeper sessions above are available from Monday through Friday (check-in is on Sunday). Please see more information about the Day Camp option in the camp details page.
Option only: English Classes as a Second Language (British Council accredited)
The Soccer and English Camps incorporate 12 hours of English classes per week along with 15 hours per week of soccer training for both the Development sessions and the High Performance sessions.
English Classes are created exclusively by Choices International, accredited by British Council with excellence for the teaching of English and will take place at the Bacon’s College & Sports Centre Campus.
Language instruction uses a fun, participation approach to learning and emphasizes spoken language skills.
The optional program is specifically designed for children with an interest in soccer and includes a range of role-plays, pair-work and activities. The program develops English skills within a soccer context.
Students receive 12 hours of English lessons per week (optional, additional fee required), taught by qualified teachers in classes of a maximum size of 15 students. Students are tested on arrival, and placed in classes with other students of approximately the same level.
English teachers give seminars on Wednesdays which incorporate video analysis of matches but also cover important aspects such as tactics, techniques, nutrition and sports psychology as part of the soccer program.
- 2025 Camp Dates
- Camp check-in in person is on Sundays from 14:00 (2pm) to 18:30 (6:30pm) and Overnight camp self check-out is on Saturdays mornings (8:30am – 10:00am) at University College London 1 Pool Street.
- Day Camp only is from Monday through Friday (daily lunch included), check-in is at 9:30am and check-out is at 18:00 (6pm). Day Camp check-in will be on the Sunday before camp starts (check-in day only, see above times). Day Camp check-out will be on Friday (after soccer activities).
- All times above to be confirmed with your final camp information details a couple of weeks before camp starts
- STANDARD SESSIONS:
- Boys and Girls (Coed) from 11 – 17 years old
- Boys and Girls (Coed) Goalkeeper Option from 12 – 17 years old
- DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS:
- Boys and Girls (Coed) from 11 – 17 years old
- Boys and Girls (Coed) Goalkeeper Option from 12 – 17 years old
- HIGH PERFORMANCE SESSIONS (12-17 years only) (Club Level Only):
- Boys and Girls (Coed) from 12 – 17 years old
- Boys and Girls (Coed) Goalkeeper Option from 12 – 17 years old
Availability
Session Open
Some Capacity
Full or Closed
No Session
One Week Overnight Soccer Camps:
Standard
29 June –
5 July
6 July –
12 July
13 July –
19 July
20 July –
26 July
27 July –
2 August
Development
29 June –
5 July
6 July –
12 July
13 July –
19 July
20 July –
26 July
27 July –
2 August
High Performance
29 June –
5 July
6 July –
12 July
13 July –
19 July
20 July –
26 July
27 July –
2 August
Goalkeeper
29 June –
5 July
6 July –
12 July
13 July –
19 July
20 July –
26 July
27 July –
2 August
One Week Day Soccer Camps: (check-in on Sunday, training Monday thru Friday)
Standard
29 June –
4 July
6 July –
11 July
13 July –
18 July
20 July –
25 July
27 July –
1 August
Development
29 June –
4 July
6 July –
11 July
13 July –
18 July
20 July –
25 July
27 July –
1 August
High Performance
29 June –
4 July
6 July –
11 July
13 July –
18 July
20 July –
25 July
27 July –
1 August
Goalkeeper
29 June –
4 July
6 July –
11 July
13 July –
18 July
20 July –
25 July
27 July –
1 August
Two Week Overnight Soccer Camps:
Standard
29 June –
12 July
13 July –
26 July
20 July –
2 August
Development
29 June –
12 July
13 July –
26 July
20 July –
2 August
High Performance
29 June –
12 July
13 July –
26 July
20 July –
2 August
Goalkeeper
29 June –
12 July
13 July –
26 July
20 July –
2 August
Two Week Day Soccer Camps: (check-in on Sunday, training Monday thru Friday)
Standard
29 June –
11 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
13 July –
25 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
20 July –
1 August
(training Monday thru Friday)
Development
29 June –
11 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
13 July –
25 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
20 July –
1 August
(training Monday thru Friday)
High Performance
29 June –
11 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
13 July –
25 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
20 July –
1 August
(training Monday thru Friday)
Goalkeeper
29 June –
11 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
13 July –
25 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
20 July –
1 August
(training Monday thru Friday)
- 2025 Camp Prices
- All Sessions (Standard, Development, and High Performance) offer Coed Training
- Standard and Development Sessions – Coed Boys and Girls from 11 to 17 years old
- Coed Boy and Girl Goalkeepers from 12 to 17 years old
- High Performance Sessions – Coed Boys and Girls from 12 to 17 years old who belong to a Soccer Club.
- Prices do not include Airfare
Your Soccer Camp Fee Includes:
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Full board accommodation for overnight camps (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
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Day camp only is from Monday through Friday (daily lunch included) (option to take London excursion on Saturday)
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5 days per week of training at West Ham United Foundation Training facilities and daily transfer by private coach to the training facilities
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15 hours per week of soccer training
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12 hours per week of English as Second Language classes (if requested in addition to soccer training)
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Seminar and video analysis
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2 West Ham Foundation training kits (one week sessions and two week sessions)
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Evening activities every night for overnight students
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Free, supervised internet access (Residential only)
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Personal soccer assessment (player report feedback)
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West Ham United Foundation certificate and a progress report from their coaches.
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Insurance (UK participants covered with their UK National Insurance)
One Week Soccer Only Overnight
7 days / 6 nights / Sunday – Saturday-
Standard, Development, and High Performance sessions available
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1 excursion (half-day excursion to London Stadium where West Ham United plays their home games)
Two Week Soccer Only Overnight
10 days / Sunday check-in / Monday – Friday-
Standard, Development, and High Performance sessions available
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3 excursions (1 Half-Day and 2 Full-Day) (half-day excursion to London Stadium where West Ham United plays their home games; full-day tour to the London area and a full-day excursion to Kingston.)
One Week Soccer Only Day Camps
5 days / Sunday check-in / Monday – Friday-
Standard, Development, and High Performance sessions available
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Day Camp is from Monday through Friday (lunch included). Day camp check-in will be on the Sunday before camp starts (check-in day only) and last day camp check-out will be on Friday (after soccer activities)
Two Week Soccer Only Day Camps
10 days / Sunday check-in / Monday – Friday-
Standard, Development, and High Performance sessions available
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Day Camp is from Monday through Friday (lunch included). Day camp check-in will be on the Sunday before camp starts (check-in day only) and last day camp check-out will be on Friday (after soccer activities)
Add-ons:
Round Trip Airport Transfer
from London Heathrow (LHR) Airport to Camp Site-
Flight arrivals on Sundays and departures on Saturdays between 9:00am and 21:00pm (9:00pm)
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Non refundable once purchased
Round Trip Airport Transfer
from London Gatwick (LGW) Airport to Camp Site-
Flight arrivals on Sundays and departures on Saturdays between 9:00am and 21:00pm (9:00pm)
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Non refundable once purchased
Round Trip Train Transfer
from St Pancras London Eurostar Train Station to Camp Site-
Flight arrivals on Sundays and departures on Saturdays between 9:00am and 21:00pm (9:00pm)
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Non refundable once purchased
English Classes Option
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12 hours per week
Unaccompanied Minor (UM)
Roundtrip Airport Transfer-
Additional fee (roundtrip) to be added on to transfer fee from London (LHR and LGW) airports to camp site
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Unaccompanied Minor (UM) is a paid service offered by many airlines (usually for children 15 years old and under only) meaning that your child is escorted by airline staff during his trip, through the airport and passport control/customs and that the camp staff are required to sign for receipt of your child. Most airlines will also charge a fee for this service. IMPORTANT: it is not because your child travel alone that he is Unaccompanied Minor (UM), it is only if you have this service with the airline!
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Non refundable once purchased
Outside Hours Airport Transfer Fee
Supplemental One Way-
From London (LHR and LGW) airports or St Pancras train station to camp for flight arrivals or departures before 9:00am or after 21:00pm (9:00pm)
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Non refundable once purchased
The camp requires a doctor’s medical certificate, only if the participant has a medical condition (asthma, injury, etc.), attesting that the participant is physically able to participate fully in all sports and activities during the camp (medical template form will be provided after registration)
Note: All prices are per person and in US dollars. Prices & availability are subject to change without written notification and are not confirmed until full payment has been made.
Choices International in exclusive agreement with West Ham United Foundation International Soccer Academy