Nike Football Camps with Chelsea FC
Committed young male footballers wanting professional-standard residential coaching and a talent-ID experience at Chelsea FC.
Key Facts
- Type
- Holiday Camp
- Ages
- 10–17
- Language
- English
- Staff Ratio
- 24/7 welfare support staff on site
- Airport
- London Heathrow / Gatwick (transfers available £135 each way)
Trust & Accreditations
About This Programme
- Instructors
- Coaching delivered by Chelsea FC's Football Development team.
- Schedule
- Up to 24 hours of football coaching plus matches per week, two sessions a day, with football workshops or English lessons, a weekly Talent ID day at Cobham and a Stamford Bridge visit.
Admission Requirements
Open to boys aged 10-17 of all abilities; players are assessed on arrival and grouped by age and ability. Suited to those training regularly, as the schedule includes two intensive football sessions a day. Development camp 10-13 (Bradfield), Advanced 13-17 (Charterhouse), Performance 15-17 (Winchester).
Daily Schedule
24 teaching hours per week
Activities
What's Included
- On-site accommodation, full board (3 meals plus evening snack)
- Up to 24 hours football coaching and matches
- Football workshops or English lessons
- Weekly Talent ID day at Chelsea FC training centre, Cobham
- Stamford Bridge stadium visit
- Exclusive Nike/Chelsea FC training kit
- Evening activities and players' lounge
- Individual coaching review and certificate
- 24/7 welfare support
- Travel insurance and on-site medical care
Year Groups & Pricing
Development Boys
OpenAges 10–13
Advanced Boys
OpenAges 13–17
Performance Boys
OpenAges 15–17
Goalkeeper Boys/Girls
OpenAges 13–17
Girls
OpenAges 12–17
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do the camps cost and what is included?
Camps are fully residential at GBP 2,295 for one week (6 nights) or GBP 4,590 for two weeks (13 nights), including coaching, accommodation, full board, the Talent ID day, a Stamford Bridge visit, Nike kit, insurance and on-site medical care.
Where are the camps held in 2026?
At three private schools near London - Bradfield College (Reading), Charterhouse School (Surrey) and Winchester College (Hampshire) - between 29 June and 16 August 2026, with the venue depending on the age/level programme chosen.
What is the difference between Total Football and Football + English?
Both include the same 24 hours of football coaching per week. Total Football adds 8 hours of football workshops, while Football + English replaces these with 13 hours of English lessons, recommended for students who speak little English.
Are airport transfers included?
No. Airport transfers from Heathrow or Gatwick can be booked separately for GBP 135 per journey after registration.
About Chelsea FC Foundation
Official Chelsea Football Club youth development camps with academy-style coaching and scouting pathway at Cobham.
