Arsenal Football Development 2025

The Arsenal Football Development Camps are designed for young soccer players of all skill levels and especially for Arsenal FC fans.

Camp curriculum is developed by the Arsenal Development Lead Coach, which means camp participants learn according to the same curriculum as Arsenal FC’s official youth team. Specifically, they practice drills to improve their technique and participate in friendly matches to improve their game intelligence according to Arsenal FC’s philosophy and methodology.

Soccer education at the Arsenal Football Development Camps goes beyond improving technique and game intelligence. Participants also work on their physical conditioning and learn about important subjects like proper nutrition and sport psychology during their stay.

Participants in the Arsenal Football Development Camps also have the option to take English classes to accompany their training.

Arsenal Football Development Camps in four different locations: Oundle (near Peterborough), Seaford College (West Sussex), Worth (Sussex) and Clayesmore School (in Dorset).

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Program Summary

Program for 9 to 17 year olds

Boys and Girls (mixed)

Camps for girls only

Outfield players

Goalkeepers

Intensity: 3.5/5

Player level: 2.5/5

Training level: 2.5/5

Official Arsenal coaches

5 venues in England

Rooms for between 2 and 4 people

Grass pitches

Swimming pool

Training is carried out in English

Optional language classes are available

Residential facility with 24/7 supervision

Accommodation and training facilities in the same complex

Price

1 Week From £ 1,926

The price includes the training program, full board accommodation and leisure activities

Soccer education at Arsenal Football Development’s soccer camp goes beyond improving technique and game intelligence.

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This is what young footballers who have already been to this Arsenal football camp and their families think

Jose MariaFather of Jose Alfredo G. A.16 years, Spain

I had a brilliant time, because the people there were very nice. I made a lot of friends and I had a great time, especially on the trips.

PabloFather of Pablo N. R.12 years, Spain

A good experience for our child

OriFather of Ori D.13 years, Israel

Everything very professional

DanieleFather of Ettore Luigi S.15 years, Italy

It all went perfectly. It was our first experience and we have many wonderful memories.

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Training

Skill level: All levels (Beginner-Intermediate)
Other soccer education features: Nutritional and psychological guidance, physical conditioning
Students per training group: 10 students
Training language: English
Training intensity - Football + English Program: 2/5
Training intensity - Intensive Program: 3.5/5

Soccer training at the Arsenal Football Development camps is designed for boys and girls from 9-17 years old of all skill levels. Coaches assess the participants’ skills during the first few days of camp. Then, they sort the players into small groups of ten according to their age and skill level. This way, campers are sure to participate in drills and activities specific to their ability.

The primary objective of Arsenal Football Development Camps is to teach participants to play The Arsenal Way. In fact, training curriculum is designed by the Arsenal Development Lead Coach which means participants learn according to the same curriculum as Arsenal FC’s official youth team. That being said, the camp considers fun a top priority, which means the soccer training sessions can best be described as light and entertaining.

Participants work on technical and tactical aspects of their game according to Arsenal FC’s methodology and philosophy. Some technical aspects they work on include passing, dribbling, shooting, and headers. Tactical skills include teamwork and communication, spatial awareness, vision, and field coverage, and the ability to adapt to different situations.

Participants at the Arsenal Football Development Camps also get the opportunity to participate in friendly soccer matches so they can put into practice what they learn during their training sessions.

Training Facilities

The Arsenal Football Development Camps offered at all three venues have all the necessary training facilities for coaching youth soccer. Facilities include full size, well-kept, natural grass soccer fields.

Training surface: Natural grass
Quality: 3/5

Coaches

Licenses: UEFA A, UEFA B, UEFA Pro
Coaching experience: Arsenal Soccer Schools Head Coaches, Premier League Club Academy Coaches, Head of PE / PE Teachers
Playing experience: Experience playing for professional club teams
Languages: English

Coaches at the Arsenal Football Development Camps are official Arsenal FC coaches trained to teach young soccer players to play The Arsenal Way. Coaches have a variety of experience and experience levels. Many coaches at the Arsenal Football Development Camps hold some of the most prestigious coaching licenses in Europe – The UEFA A, UEFA B, UEFA Pro. Coaches also have extensive experience coaching youth soccer. Many are or have been coaches for Arsenal FC’s youth academy or other Premier League Club Academies.

Language Classes

Native teachers: 70% Native
Hours per week: 15 hours
Quality of the classes: Medium

The Arsenal Football Development Camps provide the perfect opportunity for international students to experience English language immersion. Not only do they attend all training sessions in English and communicate with all coaches and camp monitors in English, but they also have the opportunity to take English classes during their stay.

Students in the Standard Program with ESL classes take English classes for three hours a day from Monday to Friday. The camp offers classes from A1 to C1 following the Common European Framework of Reference. Students are also awarded a certificate of completion at the end of camp that indicates the level of English they’ve achieved during their stay.

*For an additional fee, participants have the opportunity to complete the Cambridge English Assessment and will receive an official certificate.

Camp Schedule

The following schedule shows a typical day at camp. The exact schedule may vary at any time.

* Camp students with English classes only train half the day (morning or afternoon) and spend the other half in English classes.

9 to 17 years old

Typical camp schedule

8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
Morning meeting
9:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning training
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Short break from training
11:20 AM - 12:55 PM
Morning training
1:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Afternoon meeting
2:15 PM - 3:50 PM
Afternoon training
3:50 PM - 4:20 PM
Short break from training
4:20 PM - 5:55 PM
Afternoon training
6:00 PM
Dinner and free time
7:30 PM
Evening recreational activities
9:00 PM - 10:30
Lights out (time varies according to age)

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Accommodation

Name of the facilities: 4 venues: Oundle (near Peterborough), Seaford College (West Sussex), Worth (Sussex) and Clayesmore School (en Dorset)
Location (distance from training facilities): None, training facilities and accommodation located on the same campus
Types of rooms: Shared between 2 - 6 participants
Bathrooms (private or shared): Shared among 4 to 6 participants
Quality: 3/5

The Arsenal Football Development Camps in four different locations: Oundle (near Peterborough), Seaford College (West Sussex), Worth (Sussex) and Clayesmore School (en Dorset). All four venues are college or prep school campuses complete with comfortable student residences and excellent sports training facilities making them ideal venues for the Arsenal Football Development Camps.

While each venue offers the summer camp participants a slightly different experience, accommodation arrangements and amenities are quite similar. Students are typically placed in double, triple, or quadruple rooms, which means rooms are shared among two, three, or four students. Students sleep in single/twin beds. Bathrooms and showers are located down the hall and are shared among four to six students.

These venues also accommodate students participating in summer camps for other sports and activities like tennis, rugby, theater, horseback riding, etc. Participants in the Arsenal Football Development Camps get the opportunity to meet students in other programs. During the afternoon hours, they share the colleges’ additional facilities (tennis courts, volleyball courts, swimming pools, Ping-Pong and foosball tables, etc.) and participate in various activities.

Lastly, the summer camp participants are well-cared-for during their stay. The monitor to student ratio is one to four which means monitors are able to offer more individualized attention to the campers.

Safety

The Arsenal Football Development Camps are known to be safe programs, especially for their locations/venues and their individualized staff attention, the ratio of monitors to participants is 1:4.

All three campuses are located in small, quiet towns. Better yet, students don’t have to leave campus for any reason. The student residence, training facilities, dining hall, and any other facilities they might need are all located right on campus.

Staff attention is another important component of safety for participants in summer camp programs. The Arsenal Football Development Camps are known to employ many camp monitors and coaches so they can always attend to their students in small groups.

Prices and Dates

Starting Dates

Clayesmore School

Boys and girls from 9 to 15 years old

Worth School

Boys and girls from 9 to 14 years old

Seaford College

Boys and girls from 9 to 16 years old

Oundle School Venue

Boys and girls from 12 to 17 years old

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).

INSURANCE FOR YOUR CAMP

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.

INSURANCE FOR YOUR CAMP

Nearest airport / train station:

Depends on location selected

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.

Advice from Ertheo

This camp is for you if

You’re a fan of Arsenal FC and would like to learn to play The Arsenal Way.
You’re looking for a complete, traditional summer camp program complete with afternoon activities.
You’re an international student who’d like to attend English classes and experience English immersion while at camp.
You’re looking for a fun program where you can meet other Arsenal FC fans and practice the sport you love.

This camp is NOT for you if

You’re not a fan of Arsenal FC and are not interested in learning about their philosophy or methodology.
You’re looking for an intensive, high-performance training program.
You’d rather participate in a program entirely focused on improving your soccer skills.

The Arsenal Football Development Camps are for Arsenal FC fans and young soccer players who are looking for a traditional summer camp program where they spend a couple hours of the day training and practicing the sport they love and the rest of the day enjoying a wide variety of traditional summer camp activities.

Location, safety, and staff attention are some of the camp’s greatest highlights. Students are well-cared-for during their stay and receive ample staff attention to make sure all of their needs are met. For more information about this program, please contact Ertheo.

Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.