Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience Airport Transfer Information & Camp Frequently Asked Questions
For participants in the residential programs, a bus transfer service is available from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) (Terminal 4) / Atocha Train Station to the residence at the start of the program, and back at the end of the program. This service facilitates arrival and departure for children traveling by plane or train, reduces logistics for families, ensures that participants are accompanied by campus staff from the moment they arrive until they reach the residence, and likewise guarantees supervised transport from the residence to the Airport / Atocha Train Station at the end of the program.
The service is available on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 21:00 (9 p.m.) (check-in for Campus Experience Residential and Campus MAX Residential), on Fridays from 19:00 (7:00 p.m.) to 12:00 midnight (check-out for Campus Experience Residential), and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (check-out for Campus MAX Residential). If arriving or departing outside these time slots, please contact us.
It is essential to book the unaccompanied minor service for both the outbound and return flights and to notify Campus Experience in advance by providing the flight details and airline information.
Children traveling alone with the “Unaccompanied Minor” service:
(Unaccompanied Minor (UM) is a paid service offered by many airlines (usually for children 14-15 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!)
In this case, a member of the Campus Experience team will enter the terminal with official accreditation and the required documentation to meet the participant directly at the flight’s arrival gate. On the return day, the same procedure will be followed in reverse: campus staff will accompany the participant to the airline counter, complete the check-in process, and hand them over to the designated airline representative.
It is essential to book the unaccompanied minor service for both the outbound and return flights and to notify Campus Experience in advance by providing the flight details and airline information.
Participants must arrive on the first date of the camp and leave on the last date of the camp as mentioned on your registration.
Outside the hours mentioned above, additional fees will apply for your transfer.
Check local requirements for children travelling without their parents or legal guardian (Unaccompanied Minor (UM, check Airlines Services for UM) – each country has specific requirements and may require written consent and/or identity documents.
Approximate Journey Time
Madrid (MAD) Airport to:
- Accommodations Sites: 15-30 minutes
Extra night stay (paid option):
This service applies to nights before or after the stay, as well as between weeks for participants registered for more than one week.
For residential programs, children may stay additional nights before the start of the campus, after it ends, or between weeks if enrolled in multiple weeks. During extra nights, supervision, accommodation, and meals are fully provided. A maximum of two additional nights may be booked before the program begins and a maximum of two additional nights after it ends. In addition to booking this service, any participant traveling alone must also book the transfer service.
It is of vital importance that all necessary flight details are sent to Soccer Camps International with the booking form or as soon as available. Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience requires the exact flight information, including dates, airlines, flight numbers, arrival and departure terminals, and flight times at the latest 4 weeks before camp starts.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Campus Experience is a summer educational program for boys and girls aged 7 to 17, organized by the Real Madrid Foundation. Its aim is to offer a unique learning experience that combines football practice with educational activities focused on values
Campus Experience MAX is a program designed for boys and girls ages 9 to 17 who already have a solid soccer foundation. For this reason, it is only offered in Day Camp and Residential formats. Campus Experience, on the other hand, is designed for any child who loves soccer, regardless of their skill level, and is offered in Day Camp (ages 7–16), and Residential (ages 9–17) formats.
In addition, Campus Experience MAX has a lower coach-to-participant ratio, allowing for a more intensive and personalized experience (although all sessions are still conducted in group format). It also includes more hours of on-field work, with one additional hour of training per day compared to the standard Campus Experience program.
Participants in Campus Experience MAX receive two official kits (one white and one black) plus a boot bag, while in the regular Campus Experience programs (except the Residential Program), participants receive only one kit.
Finally, the training facilities differ between both programs:
Campus Experience MAX is primarily held in Villaviciosa, Campus Experience takes place mainly at Ciudad Real Madrid. However, both programs include two to three training sessions per week at Ciudad Real Madrid (Valdebebas).
Campus Experience takes place every summer in the Community of Madrid, between June and August. Sports activities are held at Real Madrid Sports City (Valdebebas) and other municipal sports centers in the region. The venue may vary depending on the chosen program.
Yes, Participants may register for multiple weeks, during registration, you will just need to add either 1 extra night (MAX) or 2 extra nights (Campus) to cover the weekend stay. The second week program will be similar repeat of the first week and is 5% off regular price.
A minimum number of girls per week will be required to offer a program exclusively for them. If the minimum is not reached, the group will be mixed.
Yes, participants may bring devices such as mobile phones or tablets, although their use will be restricted to free time or designated times for communicating with their families. Campus Experience is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal belongings. Participants are advised to label all devices with their name.
Most international phones work correctly in Spain as long as they are tri-band and unlocked. However, it is recommended to confirm international roaming service conditions and any additional costs with your local operator. Free Wi-Fi is available in the residence and main facilities.
Spain uses a voltage of 230 V and type F plugs (two round pins). If your country uses a different type of plug, you will need to bring a power adapter. It is also recommended to check the compatibility of your electronic device chargers before traveling.
Yes, provided both participants are registered in the same category, are the same age, and participate on the same dates. The request must be indicated during the registration process, in the comments or preferences section. Although the organizing team makes every effort to accommodate these requests, it cannot be guaranteed.
Yes. During registration, you must provide the full name and ID document of the person or people authorized to pick up the minor. At the end of each day, the staff will verify this information and will not release the participant to anyone who is not authorized or who cannot present the ID indicated during registration. If you need to change the person responsible for pick-up, you must notify the campus coordination team by email at least 24 hours in advance.
Yes. If the minor is authorized to leave campus unaccompanied, a signed authorization from their legal guardian must be submitted in advance. This document can be requested by emailing Soccer Camps International before the start of camp and must be sent at least 24 hours before the child’s departure.
Campus Experience offers several program options tailored to the participants’ ages. Each format combines soccer training, educational activities, and values-based learning.
The main program options are:
- Campus Experience Residential (with accommodation): Sunday to Friday. For boys, girls, and goalkeepers aged 9 to 17.
- Campus Experience Day Camp: Monday to Friday. For boys, girls, and goalkeepers aged 7 to 16.
- Campus Experience MAX Residential (with accommodation): Sunday to Saturday. For boys, girls, and goalkeepers aged 9 to 17.
- Campus Experience MAX Day Camp: Monday to Friday. For boys, girls, and goalkeepers aged 9 to 17.
External Campus (Day Camp):
You may arrive directly at the facilities (free meeting point).
- Campus Experience Day Camp: 8:45 AM / 18:00 (6:00 PM)
- Campus Experience MAX External: 8:45 AM / 18:30 (6:30 PM)
You may also book transportation from the meeting point at Calle Doctor Fleming, 15, according to the established schedules for each program (extra service).
- Campus Experience Day Camp: 8:15 AM / 18:30 (6:30 PM)
- Campus Experience MAX External: 8:00 AM / 19:00 (7:00 PM)
Overnight Campus:
On Sunday, Check-in at the residence will be from 18:00 (6:00 PM) to 20:00 (8:00 PM).
Participants in the Campus Experience Residential program finish on Friday at 19:00 (7:00 PM), and those in the Campus Experience MAX Residential program finish on Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Departures for the Campus Experience Residential program will take place either from the facility (if the bus service is not booked) or from Doctor Fleming, 15 (if the bus service is booked).
For the Campus Experience MAX Residential program, departures will be on Saturday at 10:00 AM from the residence if the bus service is not booked, or at 10:30 AM from Doctor Fleming, 15, if the service has been booked.
Participants stay in a private, modern, and fully equipped residence. The building has restricted access, 24-hour security, and program staff housed on-site.
The facilities are located 15-20 minutes by bus from the training fields.
Rooms are available as singles or doubles, and all include a private bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a desk, and housekeeping service. Room assignments are based on age, gender, and language to promote a positive and harmonious environment for players.
Yes. Campus Experience staff live with the participants in the residence and offer 24-hour supervision and support.
In addition, an external security team monitors access and common areas using cameras and physical presence throughout the day and night.
The residence has all the necessary amenities to ensure participants enjoy a safe and pleasant stay:
- Comfortable and air-conditioned rooms
- Own dining room with balanced menus
- Leisure and television room
- Study and rest areas
- Laundry service for Campus Experience training kits (done by Campus Experience staff a couple of times during the stay)
- 24-hour security and restricted public access
No. For security reasons, participants cannot leave the campus unaccompanied. They may only do so with campus staff or during organized outings (training sessions, excursions, visits).
Family members who wish to pick up their child must be previously authorized and present their identity document at the entrance.
No. For security and privacy reasons, external visits are not permitted during the program. Campus Experience promotes independent living and teamwork, so visits would disrupt the educational experience.
Each day, participants have a set time to communicate with their families, using their mobile phones or connecting via Wi-Fi. In case of emergency outside of these hours, parents can contact the campus coordination team, which will handle incidents 24/7.
Campus Experience has a medical protocol in place. If a child requires medical attention, they will be accompanied by a staff member to the nearest medical center, and their family will be informed immediately.
Before the program begins, each participant must submit the following documentation via the form or by email:
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Participant’s birth certificate
- Copy of the participant’s passport or national identity document (not required for children under 14 years of age)
- Copy of the passport or national identity document of the father, mother or legal guardian
- Copy of health insurance card or medical insurance with coverage in Spain.
The lack of any of these documents may prevent the player from participating on campus.
The documentation must be submitted in full at least 30 days before the start of the program.
If registration is completed within that period, it must be submitted within a maximum of 72 hours from the confirmation of payment.
If the documentation is not submitted within the indicated deadline, the participant will not be allowed to attend the campus until the situation is resolved. In such cases, Campus Experience cannot guarantee the reservation of the spot or the timely delivery of materials.
Yes. Campus Experience can issue an official invitation letter for participants who need it in order to apply for a visa.
This document is issued only in the name of the minor and only once registration has been completed and payment received in full.
No. Invitation letters are issued exclusively in the name of the registered participant. Campus Experience does not process or issue travel documents for parents or accompanying persons.
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.
No. For security and organizational reasons, campus activities are exclusively for participants.
Campus Experience has a lost-and-found service, although the recovery of lost items cannot be guaranteed.
Found items are kept in the coordination office until the end of the week.
If the item is not claimed during the stay, it will be kept for a maximum of 15 days after the program ends.
Due to logistical reasons, lost items cannot be shipped.
Labeling all belongings with the participant’s full name is strongly recommended to facilitate their return
Yes. In case of adverse weather conditions, training sessions are moved to indoor areas or replaced by indoor training activities, workshops, or group dynamics.
The technical team adapts the daily schedule to ensure that the participant continue to enjoy the program without interruption.
Before the program begins, families receive an email with the phone numbers and contact addresses of the coordinators, transportation and emergency personnel.
Yes, the majority of participants attend without friends and family. Individuals will be placed in groups with children of 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.
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.
Real Madrid has a scouting network to identify talented youngsters. Participants need to make an impression for their local club/team. You cannot apply for a trial through Campus Experience.
All meals are served in the residence dining hall or at the training facilities, in organized group shifts and always under staff supervision. The dining service is managed by a professional catering team that prepares balanced menus tailored to the participants’ nutritional needs.
It depends on the program type:
- Residential Program: includes breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner.
- Day Camp Program: includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.
Meal times are adjusted to the daily training and activity schedule, ensuring participants maintain a proper and consistent diet throughout the day.
Menus are designed under nutritional supervision and follow a balanced Mediterranean diet adapted to young athletes.
Campus Experience pays special attention to food allergies and intolerances. During registration, parents or guardians must specify any allergies or dietary restrictions so that the kitchen staff and monitors can ensure a safe and appropriate menu.
Personalized menus are prepared for participants with allergies to gluten, lactose, nuts, or other specific foods. The staff is trained in proper food handling to avoid cross-contamination.
Yes. Campus Experience offers pork-free, vegetarian, lactose-free, and Halal options. Kosher diets are not available.
All dietary requests must be communicated at least 30 days before the program start date to ensure proper coordination with the catering service.
No. For food safety and allergen control reasons, bringing food from outside is not allowed, except in medically justified cases that have been previously approved by the campus coordination team.
Yes. All participants eat together with their monitors and teammates, fostering social interaction and team spirit.
During meals, staff members supervise to ensure participants eat properly and attend to any needs or incidents.
Training sessions are mainly held at Ciudad Real Madrid (Valdebebas), one of the most advanced sports facilities in the world, and at other locations. Depending on the program and dates, other municipal sports centers may also be used, which will be communicated one month in advance. All participants will train at least two days in Valdebebas.
The technical team is made up of official Real Madrid Foundation coaches, supported by a group of monitors and coordinators specialized in leisure and youth activities.
Campus Experience follows the official Real Madrid Foundation methodology, focused on the comprehensive development of the participant, technical, tactical, and personal values.
Each session combines specific drills with team dynamics, aiming to balance soccer improvement with personal growth.
Training sessions are structured in stages: warm-up, technical–tactical development, competition, and final reflection.
The participants are grouped according to their age.
Each session lasts between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the program.
After each session, participants have time for stretching, recovery, and personal hygiene before moving on to the next activity.
In addition to sports sessions, participants take part in educational, recreational, and cultural activities called “Experience Activities”, designed to reinforce the program’s core values: respect, teamwork, equality, self-esteem, motivation, autonomy, and healthy habits.
Residential participants also enjoy supervised evening activities such as contests, games, or movie nights.
Yes. All residential programs include a guided visit to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Tour, where participants learn about the club’s history, explore the trophy room, and visit the exhibition areas.
Yes. At the end of the program, a closing ceremony, only for participants, is held where the players receive an official participation certificate from the Real Madrid Foundation. This ceremony recognizes their attitude, effort, and the values
That activity is not included in the general program.
Find the cancellation policy HERE.
Yes, but changes must be requested at least 60 calendar days in advance and are subject to availability. If the change is to a lower-priced program, the price difference will not be refunded.
Yes. If you register for more than one consecutive week:
- Residential Camp: 5% discount for each additional week.
- Day Camp: 5% discount on each additional week.
If the participant does not make the payment within the indicated deadlines, the reservation of the place will be automatically cancelled and the place will be released for another player.
If a participant shows symptoms or requires medical assistance, a monitor or coordinator will personally accompany them to the healthcare center.
The family will be immediately informed by phone or email, and a medical report or clinical statement will be sent to them.
Yes. All participants are covered by accident insurance that includes:
- Medical assistance for injuries sustained during program activities
- Emergency medical transfer
- Coverage in case of hospitalization
- Civil liability during activities
However, this insurance does not replace personal medical insurance nor does it cover pre-existing conditions, lost luggage, or trip cancellations.
Yes. All participants must have medical or travel insurance with coverage in Spain, valid for the entire duration of their stay.
For citizens of the European Union, it is recommended to present the European Health Insurance Card.
International participants must present a private insurance policy covering illness, accident, hospitalization, and repatriation.
If a participant requires daily medication, parents or guardians must inform the staff at the time of registration (including dosage and schedule).
On the first day of the program, the medication must be handed to the coordinator or responsible monitor, properly labeled with the participant’s name and medical instructions. In addition, parents must provide written authorization allowing the staff to administer the doses.
All medical and personal information is treated with strict confidentiality, complying with current data protection regulations (General Data Protection Regulation – EU 2016/679).
Only medical personnel and the coordination team have access to this information, and it is used exclusively to ensure the safety and well-being of the player.
- 1 white shirt, 1 pair of shorts, and 1 pair of socks for Day Camp programs.
- 2 white shirts, 2 pairs of shorts, and 2 pairs of socks for Residential Program.
- 2 shirts, 2 pairs of shorts, and 2 pairs of socks (one white set and one black set) for Campus MAX Day Camp and Residential Programs.
Goalkeepers participating in the Campus MAX or the Residential Campus Experience will receive one goalkeeper t-shirt plus one Adidas Real Madrid Campus t-shirt (already mentioned above). Campus MAX participants will receive a black goalkeeper t-shirt, while Campus Campus participants will receive a green goalkeeper t-shirt
All participants also receive a backpack, cap, and reusable water bottle. Wearing the official uniform is mandatory for all training sessions and sports activities.
The kit is delivered on the first day of the program, upon the participants’ arrival at the training facility or residence.
Participants must bring football boots suitable for artificial turf (short studs or turf shoes) and sports sneakers for off-field activities. They should also bring flip-flops or sandals for shower and pool areas.
Campus Experience is not responsible for lost clothing once the welcome pack has been delivered to the participant.