Specific training for goalkeepers
West Ham United Football Camp 2026
Ages 12-17
in London
Optional English classes
Female program available
Character, talent and tradition: Experience the challenge of London football in the birthplace of the Hammers.
From £ 2,319
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Program Summary
1 to 5 weeks camps in July in London, England
Technical sheet
Location
London
Age
from 12 to 17 years old
Gender
Boys or Girls
Duration
1 to 2 weeks
Level
Half
Dates
July
The Academy of Football: The official camp of West Ham United
Join the Hammers legend and discover why West Ham United is known worldwide as “The Academy of Football.” This camp offers young footballers an authentic training experience in the UK, designed to instill the values of hard work, humility, and technical skill that have defined the club for decades. The program takes place in a top-tier British boarding school environment, where safety and learning come together to provide an unforgettable summer.
What makes this program unique is its focus on individual development using the club’s official methodology. West Ham United Foundation coaches work with students to enhance their tactical intelligence and competitive spirit, adapting to various skill levels. In addition to on-field training, participants enjoy a linguistic and cultural immersion by teaming up with players from around the world. Living in facilities that combine residence and training grounds, the youngsters experience a professional routine without travel, focusing exclusively on enjoying themselves and improving their football.
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Camp Schedule
The following schedule is indicative, designed to show what a normal day at the camp would look like; it is not definitive and may be subject to last-minute changes.
Field Trips
During the first week, there is a half-day visit to the West Ham United stadium.
Two-week program participants will also take a half-day excursion through Central London.
12 to 17 years old
Typical Camp Schedule
08:00 AM
Breakfast
09:30 AM
English Lessons / Football Training
10:30 AM
Break
11:00 AM
Football-Focused English Lessons / Training
12:30 PM
Lunch
13:30 PM
Break
14.30 PM
Football Training
18:00 PM
Dinner
19: 00 PM
Recreational Activities
21:00 PM
Leisure Time
23:00 PM
Bedtime
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Training
Skill level: Beginner, intermediate, or advanced
Other soccer education features: Seminars, video analysis
Students per training group: 11-16
Training language: English
Training intensity: 2/5 Football + English Programme - 3.5/5 Intensive Programme
The West Ham United Football Camp offers three alternative training programmes based on players’ skill level. There’s the standard programme for beginners, the development programme for players at an intermediate level, and the high-performance programme, which was designed for advanced-level players who are already playing in a football team.
There is also a programme exclusively for goalkeepers of all levels of expertise.
On-field training sessions are designed to improve and perfect every aspect of the game, not only technical but also tactical and psychological.
In addition, the camp offers the latest video analysis technology, which is a fundamental aspect of the learning process.
Students will also attend several lectures delivered by the club’s own staff in which various relevant topics will be addressed, such as nutrition and physical conditioning.
The camp’s closing ceremony will be held at the West Ham United stadium, and every student will receive a participation certificate together with a performance report from the coaching staff.
Training Facilities
The youngsters will train at the club’s Sports Foundation facility, the Bobby Moore Sports Hub, located at Parsloes Park.
The facilities include:
- 16 Artificial grass sports pitches
- Two state-of-the-art 3G pitches
- A National League stadium with seating for fans to cheer on their team at home matches
- State-of-the-art changing rooms
- Physiotherapy room
- A gymnasium equipped with the very latest training equipment
- A fitness room
- A cafeteria and a social area, which is open to residents every day.
- Classrooms
- Free parking with easy access
The training is conducted on artificial turf pitches, so students must bring specialized football boots.
It is a secure, closed facility, and visits from parents to observe training sessions are not permitted.
Students train in the West Ham United Foundation kit, which is provided to them upon arrival at the camp.
Training surface: Artificial Grass
Quality: 4/5
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Coaches
Licenses: UEFA A or UEFA B
Coaching experience: Coaches are highly experienced in training youth players
Playing experience: The coaching staff includes some former professional footballers
Coaching Language: English
The staff in charge of the camp’s training sessions are official West Ham United coaches and highly experienced in training youth players.
Every coach has either a UEFA A or a UEFA B license, and some are even former professional footballers who have played for the club in the past.
The coaching staff is responsible for sorting students into groups according to their skill level, tracking the individual progress of every player, and analysing their strengths and weaknesses to ensure they fulfil their potential. They are also in charge of drawing up and delivering the performance report given to students on the final day of camp.
Language Classes
Native teachers: Yes
Hours per week: 8 hours per week
Quality of the classes: 4/5
The West Ham United Football Camp offers the option to incorporate an 8-hour per week English course into the program.
This course is accredited by the British Council to guarantee the highest standard of quality in the English classes.
The teachers are native speakers and conduct the lessons entirely in English. Three levels are available: beginner/intermediate, intermediate, or advanced.
The camp is open to boys and girls from all parts of the world. Both football training and language classes are conducted 100% in English, therefore, the camp is not recommended for young people without any prior knowledge of the English language.
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: UCL University (East London Campus)
Location (distance from training facilities): 35-minute bus drive
Types of rooms: Singles
Bathrooms (private or shared): Private bathrooms
Quality: 4/5
UCL University College Residence is located in the heart of East London’s Zone 2. One Pool Street is 5 minutes from West Ham Stadium.T he campus grounds are situated on Queen Elizabeth’s Olympic Park. Each room is standard en-suite and single occupancy. Students take a daily private bus service between the residence and the West Ham United Foundation soccer camp training ground, 35 minutes away from each other.
Rooms in the residence are single rooms with private bathrooms. The décor decor is simple and each room has a bookshelf or closet and a desk. They are designed to provide students with all the comforts they need away from home.
The residence offers single rooms with private bathrooms. Each room has a simple decor and includes a bookshelf or closet, along with a desk. They are designed to provide students with all the comforts of home.
Safety
The West Ham United Football Camp takes place in a safe and secure environment on the outskirts of London. Both the accommodation and sports facilities are private grounds and students are not allowed to leave the premises other than for training sessions and field trips.
Students are accompanied by the supervision team for every transfer, which ensures their safety and assists them with anything they might need. At the residency, students are monitored 24/7.
Students leave the residential premises every day to go to training and on weekends to go on different field trips where they will visit some of the many attractions London has to offer.
Moreover, there are mandatory rules of conduct in place for all students (delivered before arrival) so as to ensure a safe and friendly environment for everyone.
Students from outside the UK must obtain the medical insurance provided by the camp, which will guarantee medical attention throughout the programme.
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.
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Extra Services
YOU CAN HIRE ANY OF THESE EXTRA SERVICES:
INSURANCE FOR YOUR CAMP
We have two insurance options so that you can insure your camp reservation according to your needs:
CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE
This insurance allows you to get your money back if you cancel (or interrupt) the camp for a justified cause, including but not limited to injury or illness of the participant before the start of the camp or during the camp (covers 35 different causes).
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
With this insurance you will be covered for medical assistance abroad and possible expenses caused by health-related situations as well as general situations such as loss of luggage, unexpected change of tickets, etc.
Transportation to the camp (train/plane tickets) is not included in the program price.
TRANSFER SERVICE
There are two types of transfers available which are detailed below:
STANDARD TRANSFER SERVICE
The camp offers an optional shuttle service to transfer participants upon request from the nearest airport to the residence (or vice versa). Check with Ertheo for schedules and prices of this service.
Special transfer with extra service for accompanying minors
Participants who fly alone to the camp and have contracted the Child Accompaniment Service with the airline, must hire the Special Transfer with Accompaniment, so that the child is not left alone at the airport at any time. Check with Ertheo the schedules and prices of this service.
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.
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Advice from Ertheo
This camp is for you if
- If you are looking for extra motivation to learn English
- If you want to learn from and be evaluated by the best professional coaches of this historical English football club
- If you are a fan of English football and want to experience what it’s like to train at the official facilities of this famous club and attend several engaging seminars
This camp is NOT for you if
- If you are looking for an intensive sports programme (over 4 hours of training a day)
- If you do not have the basic English skills necessary to capitalize on what the camp has to offer
- If you are looking for shared accommodation
This is an excellent value for money programme. It is especially recommended for children with an intermediate level of football and English who are looking to travel abroad and immerse themselves in an international experience that allows them to practice their English and meet students from all over the world.
The programme’s management staff is highly qualified and has extensive experience in camp planning.
Furthermore, the optional English course is very high quality. This programme is perfect for those looking to experience the game philosophy and training techniques of a top Premier League team like West Ham United first hand.
Other programs available
West Ham United High-Performance Football Academy
West Ham United’s High Performance Soccer School is located in London and offers a unique program where the club’s training methods are combined with the latest soccer technology to improve player performance, combined with a program of academic excellence that allows young people to continue studying to enhance their professional future.
