West Ham United Foundation Soccer Camps and Football Camps 2026 London England
Why Choose the 2026 West Ham United Foundation Soccer Camps & Football Camps in London?
Official Club Programs: Train with West Ham United Foundation coaches at the West Ham Foundation Training Center at the Foundry, following the club’s professional development philosophy.
Ages & Gender: Designed for boys and girls (10–17).
World-Class England College Facilities London: Stay at top London-area College with safe comfortable modern single rooms accommodations for overnight campers.
- Day Camp Option in London: Convenient non-residential day camp option available for local or visiting families who prefer daily attendance.
- World-Class London Training Facilities: Practice at the Foundry Training Center, an elite West Ham Foundation venue with excellent pitches and modern equipment.
International Experience: Join players from over 35 countries for an authentic global football environment.
Language & Education Options: Combine elite soccer training with optional English language lessons for international students.
Safety & Supervision: 24/7 staff supervision, medical support, and secure on-site housing.
London Excursions (2-Week Stay): Explore London’s landmarks and enjoy a guided visit to London Stadium—home of West Ham United (stadium tour available as option for 1-week campers).
Airport Transfers: Organized pick-up and drop-off services for international travelers from London airports.
Camp Dates & Prices: Flexible summer sessions with transparent pricing for the 2026 season.
West Ham United Official Soccer Camp in London, England with London Overnight Soccer Camps or London Day Soccer Camps options is pleased to offer this 2026 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 12 to 17 years old (10 – 17 years old for Day Camp only) 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.
Standard Session
(12-17, beginners at soccer)- The Standard program is designed for Boys and Girls (Coed) from 12 – 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
(12-17, some experience at soccer)- The Development program is designed for Boys and Girls (Coed sessions) from 12 – 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 (10-17), High Performance (12-17), and Goalkeeper (12-17) 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.
- 2026 West Ham Camp Dates
- Camp check-in in person is on Sundays from 14:30 (2:30pm) to 17:30 (5:30pm) and Overnight camp self check-out is on Friday evening (18:30 (6:30pm) – 21:30 (9:30pm)) at University College London, Frances Gardner House Langton Close, Wren Street, Gray’s Inn Road London, WC1X 0HD.
- 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).
Day Camp participants will need to be dropped off every morning and picked up every afternoon at the Foundry, West Ham Foundation, 60A Albatross Close, London E6 5NX.
- All times above to be confirmed with your final camp information details a couple of weeks before camp starts
- Multiple Weeks Camp Sessions are available (just select all the sessions dates you want during online registration)
- STANDARD SESSIONS:
- Boys and Girls (Coed) from 12 – 17 years old
- Boys and Girls (Coed) Goalkeeper Option from 12 – 17 years old
- DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS:
- Boys and Girls (Coed) from 12 – 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
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
Development
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
High Performance
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
Goalkeeper
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
One Week Day Soccer Camps: (check-in on Sunday, training Monday thru Friday)
Standard (10-17)
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
Development (10-17)
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
High Performance (12-17)
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
Goalkeeper (12-17)
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
Two Week Overnight Soccer Camps:
Standard
5 July –
17 July
19 July –
31 July
Development
5 July –
17 July
19 July –
31 July
High Performance
5 July –
17 July
19 July –
31 July
Goalkeeper
5 July –
17 July
19 July –
31 July
Two Week Day Soccer Camps: (check-in on Sunday, training Monday thru Friday)
Standard (10-17)
5 July –
17 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
19 July –
31 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
Development (10-17)
5 July –
17 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
19 July –
31 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
High Performance (12-17)
5 July –
17 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
19 July –
31 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
Goalkeeper (12-17)
5 July –
17 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
19 July –
31 July
(training Monday thru Friday)
- 2026 West Ham Camp Prices
- All Sessions (Standard, Development, and High Performance) offer Coed Training
- Standard and Development Sessions – Coed Boys and Girls from 12 to 17 years old (10-17 Day Camp)
- 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:
- Full board accommodation for overnight camps (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Day camp only is from Monday through Friday (daily lunch included) (option to take London excursion on Saturday)
- 5 days per week of training at West Ham United Foundation Training facilities and daily transfer by private coach to the training facilities
- 27 hours per week of soccer training and workshops (soccer only)
- 8 hours per week of English as Second Language classes (if requested in addition to 19 hours of soccer training)
- Seminar and video analysis
- 2 West Ham Foundation training kits (one week sessions and two week sessions)
- Evening activities every night for overnight students
- Free, supervised internet access (Residential only)
- Personal soccer assessment (player report feedback)
- West Ham United Foundation certificate and a progress report from their coaches.
- Insurance (UK participants covered with their UK National Insurance) (insurance will be in effect only from 1 month before your camp session start)
One Week Soccer Only Overnight
6 days / 5 nights / Sunday – FridayAirfare Not Included
$ 2,795
- Standard, Development, and High Performance sessions available
- 1 excursion (half-day excursion to London Stadium where West Ham United plays their home games)
Two Week Soccer Only Overnight
13 days / 12 nights / Sunday – FridayAirfare Not Included
$ 5,395
- Standard, Development, and High Performance sessions available
- 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 $ 2,195
- Standard, Development, and High Performance sessions available
- 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 $ 3,995
- Standard, Development, and High Performance sessions available
- 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 $ 490 (One Way $245)
- Flight arrivals on Sundays and departures on Saturdays between 9:00am and 21:00pm (9:00pm)
- Non refundable once purchased
Round Trip Train Transfer
from St Pancras London Eurostar Train Station to Camp Site $ 400 (One Way $200)
- Flight arrivals on Sundays and departures on Saturdays between 9:00am and 21:00pm (9:00pm)
- Non refundable once purchased
Goalkeeper Training add-on
$ 200 (per week)
- 5 hours of goalkeeper training per week
English Classes Option
$ 220 Per Week
- 12 hours per week
Round Trip Airport Transfer
from London Gatwick (LGW) Airport to Camp Site $ 540 (One Way $270)
- Flight arrivals on Sundays and departures on Saturdays between 9:00am and 21:00pm (9:00pm)
- Non refundable once purchased
Unaccompanied Minor (UM)
Roundtrip Airport Transfer $ 280 One Way $140, all to add to transfer fee above
- Additional fee (roundtrip) to be added on to transfer fee from London (LHR and LGW) airports to camp site
- 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!
- Non refundable once purchased
Outside Hours Airport Transfer Fee
Supplemental One Way $ 100 Add to transfer fee above
- 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)
- 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