Manchester City Football Camp 2026
Ages 9-17
Official City facilities
Optional English classes
Girls' program available
Elite facilities, real methodology: Experience professional football at City’s official headquarters
Index
Summary of the program
1 to 7 week soccer camp in July and August in Manchester, England
Technical sheet
Location
Manchester
Age
from 9 to 17 years old
Gender
Boys or Girls
Duration
1 to 2 weeks
Level
Half
Dates
July and August
Play smart: The official Manchester City experience
Take your passion to the next level at the Manchester City Football School. This camp offers an exceptional opportunity for young people from all over the world to discover the playing methodology that has revolutionized modern football. The program takes place at the impressive City Football Academy, the same state-of-the-art training center where the first team trains, located in the heart of the Etihad Campus. Training at these elite facilities guarantees total immersion in the ecosystem of one of today’s most successful clubs.
Under the guidance of official City coaches, students work on key concepts such as possession, positional play, and quick decision-making—hallmarks of the club. The program is designed to be inclusive, welcoming boys and girls of diverse skill levels who wish to improve their technique in a multicultural environment. By combining high-quality training with analysis workshops and safe living in modern residences, the camp ensures unparalleled athletic and personal growth. It is the place where tactics and fun come together to shape the players of the future.
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Camp Schedule
The following schedule shows a typical day at camp. The exact schedule may change at any time.
- Weekend excursions are scheduled.
- The one-week program includes a tour of the Etihad Stadium and a visit to the Manchester City store.
- The two-week program includes the Etihad Stadium tour, a visit to the National Football Museum in Manchester and a visit to the Alton Towers theme park.
Typical camp schedule
8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:45 AM
Team meeting to talk about the activities for the day
9:00 AM
English class / training
10:30 AM
Training
12:00 PM
Lunch
13:00 PM
English class / training
15:00 PM
Training
17:00 PM
Dinner
19:30 PM
Entertainment activities
Prices and Dates
You can pay in Pounds, Euros or Dollars.
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Training
Skill level: All levels (recommended for intermediate/advanced)
Other soccer education features: The intensive program includes classes on subjects such as nutrition, fitness, training session analysis, tactics, etc.
Students per training group: Maximum of 16
Training language: English
Training intensity: 2.5/5 Soccer + English Program, 3.5/5 Intensive Program
The objective of this camp is to offer a complete soccer experience to all participants and to make them feel like a real Manchester City player for a couple of weeks.
Both Manchester City Soccer Camp programs provide participants with global learning opportunities where they improve so much more than just their soccer skills. They also learn about nutrition, mental toughness, and many other values that can lead to their success both on and off the field.
Soccer + English Program
Participants who choose this program dedicate half of the day to English classes and the other half to training.
This program adapts to players of any level, from beginners to advanced. Students attend two training sessions per day and work on many different skills including ball control, team play, defensive tactics, offensive tactics, etc.
Intensive Soccer Program
This program for young soccer players who train at an intermediate or a bit more advanced levels. Participants should have experience and prior knowledge of technique and tactics. Participants should also be in good physical condition since training can be quite intensive and physically demanding.
Students attend two training sessions per day and also attend classes and seminars to learn about nutrition, hydration, sports psychology, soccer theory and tactics, etc. They also participate in extra physical conditioning sessions.
Training Facilities
Camp participants train at the Manchester City FC Football Academy, the club’s official training facilities. The Academy is a large sports complex with all the facilities necessary to train professional teams and host impressive summer camps.
- Artificial and natural turf fields
- Indoor soccer field
- Fitness center
- Multimedia classrooms
- Stadium with capacity for 6,000 people
- Technology rooms where physical tests are performed
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Physiotherapy rooms, etc.
Training surface: Artificial and natural turf
Additional training facilities: Hydrotherapy pool, gym, indoor soccer field
Quality: 5/5
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Coaches
Licenses: UEFA license
Coaching experience: Coaches are trained by the club to inspire young athletes and convey the philosophy and methodology of the Manchester City game
Languages: English
Manchester City F.C. is very involved in its youth development team and their football camps. All coaches have a UEFA license and are qualified to train young athletes according to the club’s philosophy, methodology, and playing style.
These inspirational coaches teach more than just soccer skills to camp participants. They also teach campers the values and healthy lifestyle habits that will help them become successful in soccer and in other areas of life.
All coaches speak fluent English, and all training sessions are conducted in English.
Language Classes
Native teachers: 80% of teachers are native speakers
Hours per week: 15 hours of class per week
Quality of the classes: 4/5
The Soccer program + English includes 15 language lessons per week. The English classes are taught by professional teachers with a minimum qualification of CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent. The goal of the classes is to improve English through soccer by offering a set of dynamic, fun, and motivating activities to achieve maximum student involvement and foster interest in learning.
Depending on the day’s theme, they will hold classes on the field, in the press room, in the locker room, in the conference room, etc. During our language sessions, all players practice their skills in creative soccer-themed activities, such as:
- Press conferences
- Media interviews
- Commentary analysis
Note: This English program is not available in the intensive program.
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.
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Accommodation
Name of the facilities: Unsworth Park
Location (distance from training facilities): 15 minutes by bus to the training facilities
Types of rooms: Individual
Bathrooms (private or shared): Private
Quality: 4/5
Participants in this camp stay at Salford University Residence, located about 15 minutes by bus from Manchester City’s sports facilities, where the young people train daily.
This residence has a modern, cheerful, and energetic design. All rooms are single rooms with private bathrooms. The rooms are spacious and bright. Each room has a single bed (king size), a desk, bookshelf, wardrobe, and mirror. The bathroom has a toilet, sink, and shower.
The residence is part of a large complex, located in a quiet area surrounded by gardens. There are several common rooms, a movie theater, recreation rooms, and various sports facilities. There is also a shop, cafeteria, and a large dining room.
The camp menu is buffet style. Participants have breakfast and dinner at the residence. Lunch is served at Connell College, a building adjacent to the soccer fields that is part of Manchester City’s official facilities, where language classes are also held.
Safety
The residence is located on a university campus in a very quiet and safe area. The campus is large, but much of the campus consists of gardens for the students to enjoy. There are a few roads passing through the campus, but traffic is very light.
Camp monitors supervise the participants 24 hours a day.
For younger students, supervision is much stricter than for older students. Older students are given some freedom to walk around as they please. Anytime students want to visit the store or the dining hall, they are required to do so in a group.
Consult one of our Sports Program Consultants if you’d like more information about camp safety.
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Extra Services
YOU CAN HIRE ANY OF THESE EXTRA SERVICES:
INSURANCE FOR YOUR CAMP
CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
Nearest airport / train station:
- Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
- Manchester Piccadilly Train Station
El transporte al campamento (billetes tren/avión) no está incluido en el precio del programa.
Servicio de transfer
Hay dos tipos de transfer disponibles que detallamos a continuación:
Servicio de transfer estándar
El campamento ofrece un servicio de transfer opcional para trasladar a los participantes que lo soliciten, desde el aeropuerto más cercano hasta la residencia (o viceversa). Consulta con Ertheo los horarios y precios de este servicio.
Transfer especial con servicio extra de Acompañamiento de menores
Los participantes que vuelan solos hasta el campamento y tienen contratado el Servicio de Acompañamiento de Menores con la compañía Aérea, deben contratar el Transfer Especial con Acompañamiento, para que el menor no se quede solo en ningún momento en el aeropuerto. Consulta con Ertheo los horarios y precios de este servicio.
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.
Do you have any questions? Ask Ertheo
Advice from Ertheo
This camp is for you if
- If you want to improve your abilities with an intensive program for intermediate to advanced soccer players
- If you want to feel like a player of Manchester City and train in the same facilities as your favorite soccer stars
- If you’re looking for a soccer camp that includes interactive, fun and motivating English classes
- If you’re looking for high-quality accommodation
This camp is NOT for you if
- If you are a goalkeeper and looking for position-specific training. This camp accepts goalkeepers but does not include specific training sessions for this position.
- This camp is very large and not recommended for very young athletes who’ve never participated in a camp abroad.
- Not recommended if you have an elite level and are looking for high-performance training offered by professional football academies.
Manchester City is one of the best-rated camps by our clients. Staff attention and service are superior, and their facilities (both training facilities and accommodation) are among the best in England.
Participants get to train at the official sports facilities of Manchester City, an incredibly inspirational experience, especially for young City fans. At this camp, training is effective, and English classes are fun, innovative, and inspirational.
Do you want to know if this camp is the best option for you? Contact one of our Sports Program Consultants without obligation.
