FC Barcelona Soccer Camp in the USA 2025
Would you like to learn FC Barcelona’s secret formula for success?
The FC Barcelona High-performance Summer Soccer Camps take place in Casa Grande, Arizona one of the most successful residential soccer academy in the USA. In fact, it’s the only full-time residential US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) in the US partnered with a top international professional team, FC Barcelona. Every full-time student who has passed through the academy has earned a scholarship or a professional contract.
The high-performance summer soccer camps at the FC Barcelona Academy in Arizona are designed for advanced/elite soccer players who’d like to spend one or more weeks of the summer learning to play following the philosophy of FC Barcelona. Coaches come straight from La Masía youth academy in Barcelona to teach the students about the club’s famously successful methodology. The academy’s summer soccer camps are also the perfect opportunity to try out for the academy’s full-year program.
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Program Summary
1 to 6-week camps in June and July in Casa Grande, USA
Programs available
Program for 10 to 17 year olds
Who can take part?
Only boys
Outfield players
Goalkeepers
Training level
Intensity: 4/5
Player level: 3.5/5
Training level: 4.5/5
Coaches
Official coaches from La Masia (Barcelona FC)
Accommodation
Students stay at the Academy Residence
Double rooms
Sports facilities
Grass pitches
Swimming pool
Gym
Languages
Training is carried out in English
No language classes are available
Security
Residential facility with 24/7 supervision
Accommodation and sports facilities at the same complex
Price
The high-performance summer soccer camps at the FC Barcelona Academy in Arizona are designed for advanced/elite soccer players who’d like to spend one or more weeks of the summer learning to play following the philosophy of FC Barcelona.
Want to know more?
Academy / Club history
The FC Barcelona High-performance Academy is the result of a partnership between FC Barcelona, one of the greatest soccer clubs in the world, and the Grande Sports Academy of the United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA). It’s the only full-time residential academy in the US partnered with a top international soccer club.
Since the Grande Sports Academy was established in 2010, they’ve celebrated incredible success. Every alumnus to pass through the academy has either earned a scholarship to compete on a US collegiate team or signed a professional contract. Their success has earned them a stellar reputation with collegiate coaches and professional coaches throughout the country. If you’d like to build your resume to further your soccer career in the US, the FC Barcelona High-performance Academy in Arizona is the right choice for you.
Training
Skill level: Advanced/Elite
Other soccer education features: Same training regime as students at La Masia, Personal evaluation at the conclusion of camp
Students per training group: 16 - 20 students
Training language: Training is always in English (Some coaches speak Spanish)
Training intensity: 4/5
Training at the academy is entirely based on FC Barcelona’s highly successful methodology and philosophy. In fact, academy coaches come directly from La Masía to teach participants FC Barcelona’s secret formula for success. The High-performance Summer Soccer Camps at the academy present the perfect opportunity for young, talented soccer players to learn what makes the club so successful.
Summer camp participants work on their technique, game intelligence, and physical fitness and practice the same drills and methods as full-time students at La Masía. They practice on exceptionally well-kept grass fields and use the academy’s indoor training gym to work on technique during the hotter hours of the day. Coaches also organize didactic scrimmages to develop the participants’ game intelligence and help them see the field through the eyes of an FC Barcelona soccer player.
After a couple of weeks of intensive training with FC Barcelona coaches alongside some of the country’s most talented young athletes, participants greatly improve their technique, vision, game intelligence, physical fitness, and speed of play.
Training Facilities
The training facilities at the FC Barcelona High-performance Academy are among the best in the country. In fact, US Soccer has named them the “Best training facilities” three years in a row. The participants practice on beautiful, well-groomed grass fields and make use of the academy’s 58,000 square foot state-of-the-art performance center for technical training and conditioning.
Training surface: Natural turf
Additional training facilities: Performance center (open space for training and gym equipment for physical conditioning), Hot and cold plunge pools, Physical therapy center, Professional caliber locker rooms
Quality of training facilities: 4,5/5
Coaches
Licenses: A USSF (US Soccer Federation) Licence, UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Pro License
Coaching experience: 8+ years coaching youth FC Barcelona teams at La Masía, 10+ years coaching America’s best youth teams
Playing experience: Professional playing experience
Languages: English and Spanish
The coaching staff at the FC Barcelona High-performance Academy includes both official US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) coaches and official FC Barcelona coaches. The coaches affiliated with the USSDA have over 10 years of experience coaching America’s best youth soccer teams. The official FC Barcelona coaches have over 8 years of experience coaching youth teams at La Masía.
All coaches teach according to FC Barcelona’s methodology and philosophy. In fact, official club directors visit the academy twice a year to make sure the coaches are following the club’s guidelines.
Camp Schedule
The following schedule demonstrates a typical day at camp. The exact camp schedule will most likely vary from day to day.
10 to 17 years old
6:45 AM - 7:30 AM
Dining Commons for breakfast
7:30 AM
Locker room to change for training
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Field training - Creating/Occupation of space class
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Field training
11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Dining Commons for lunch
1:30 AM
Mandatory rest in assigned rooms
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Performance center for soccer tennis
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mandatory rest in assigned rooms
5:30 PM
Locker room to change for training
6:00 PM - 7:30
Field training - Ball movement class
8:00 PM
Dining Commons for dinner
9:00 PM
Assigned rooms - Lights out
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: Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort
Location (distance from training facilities): Adjacent to the fields (balcony view of training fields) - on the same campus
Types of rooms: Double rooms (each with 2 queen beds) - 2 students per room
Bathrooms (private or shared): Private
Quality of accommodation: 4.5/5
The participants find accommodation at the Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort – a nine-story, tower-style hotel located adjacent to the academy’s training fields and golf course.
During the academy’s high-performance summer soccer camps, the academy reserves a couple of floors exclusively for camp participants. They stay in comfortable and spacious double rooms which include two queen-size double beds, a flat-screen TV, closet space, and a beautiful private bathroom with marble countertops. Each room in the tower also has a spacious, inviting balcony with expansive views of the soccer fields, golf course, and Arizona mountains.
Common areas in the residence include the hotel lobby, an outdoor swimming pool (in the shape of a baseball bat), a restaurant and dining area, and various conference rooms.
While at camp, the participants enjoy nutritious and delicious buffet-style dining. All meals are specially prepared with young athletes in mind to make sure they get the energy they need to perform their best. The academy also accommodates various special menu options such as vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, etc.
Safety
The academy’s location is one of it’s strongest assets in terms of safety. The campus is located 5 miles outside of the city of Casa Grande, and all of the facilities are located on the same campus. The training sessions are just a few minutes walk from the residence. In fact, they can see the training fields from their hotel room balcony.
The FC Barcelona High-performance Academy takes safety seriously. They employ 135 staff members (with required background checks) to look after the participants during their stay. Monitors perform room checks every night and call roll every morning so they know where the participants are at all times.
The academy also makes sure an athletic trainer and a physical therapist are on-site as the participants train. That way they can attend to injuries quickly. In the event of serious injury or illness, the nearest hospital is located just 8 miles away.
Prices and Dates
Prices available in various currencies. Select your preferred currency:
The official rate of this program is determined in USD so the final amount EUR may vary slightly due to currency fluctuation.
Improved booking conditions for all camps
EASIER AND LESS RISKY BOOKING
- We lower the deposit to book the camp to 500€.
- Free cancellation until March 1st
- With 10 days money back guarantee
*Please note that if a visa is required to attend the camp, it will be necessary to pay the full price of the program.
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:
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
TRANSFER SERVICE
STANDARD TRANSFER SERVICE
Special transfer with extra service for accompanying minors
Consejo de Ertheo
This camp is for you if
- You’re a fan of FC Barcelona and want to learn more about their philosophy, methodology, and style of play
- You’re interested in attending a full-time program at the FC Barcelona High-performance Academy
- You’re ideal summer vacation would be playing soccer all day at what US Soccer calls “the best training facilities in the nation”
- You train at an advanced level and are used to practicing at least three times a week
This camp is NOT for you if
- You are not used to training for many hours a day and/or don’t play at an advanced level
- You have no interest in learning according to the methodology of FC Barcelona
This program presents the perfect opportunity for advanced/elite young soccer players to learn FC Barcelona’s secret formula for success. Coaches, monitors, and teachers expect the young soccer players in their programs to demonstrate respect, discipline, hard work, sportsmanship, and leadership and work hard to instill these values in the students. The academy is safe and professional and features state-of-the-art training facilities and accommodation. Are you looking for a stellar program and an inspiring experience to take your game to the next level? This program is for you.
Other Programs Available
FC Barcelona High Performance Football Academy in the USA
The academy is open year-round to students in the annual program. These students live, train and study at the academy while preparing to compete at the collegiate, semi-professional or professional level.
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.
