Overview
Coaching is delivered by Chelsea FC's Football Development team and follows a curriculum inspired by the club's Academy. Players are assessed when they arrive and grouped by age and ability, then train twice a day — up to 24 hours a week. Once a week the whole group spends a Talent ID Day at Chelsea's own training centre in Cobham, benchmarking themselves against current Academy players and learning what scouts look for.
The Performance Camp is the top tier, for boys aged 15–17 who already play at club level and want to treat part of their summer as a serious training block. Sessions are designed to sharpen technical skills at game speed and build the physical and mental resilience needed to compete at the top, with position- and unit-specific work. It runs at Winchester College, with 52 acres of grass pitches and a brand-new Sports Centre.
What's included
A day at camp
- Morning Breakfast, then the first football session of the day in coaching groups
- Midday Lunch and a break
- Afternoon Second football session, plus workshops (Total option) or English lessons (Football + English option)
- Evening Dinner and an evening snack, then the evening activities programme and the players' lounge
Where campers stay
Campers live in Winchester College's boarding houses next to the Sports Centre — one of England's oldest schools, founded in 1382, with medieval buildings and gardens. The houses have single and double rooms, a common room and a courtyard. Training uses 52 acres of grass playing fields, the new Sports Centre with its gym, and an eight-court sports hall; there's also a players' lounge, free Wi-Fi and laundry.
Meals
Three meals a day plus an evening snack, served in the school's dining hall, with vegetarian options at every meal. Most dietary requirements can be catered for if you let us know in advance.
Excursions
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Frequently asked questions
Who is it for?
Boys aged 15–17 who already play at club level and are physically and mentally ready for a demanding week. If your son plays regularly but isn't at club level yet, the Advanced Camp (13–17) is the better fit.
Can my child stay for two weeks?
Yes. Each camp week is 6 nights, arriving on a Monday and leaving on the Sunday, and any two consecutive weeks can be combined into a 13-night stay — campers stay on site over the middle weekend. The 2027 two-week price hasn't been published yet — in 2026 it was exactly double the one-week price. We'll confirm it when you enquire.
What's the difference between Total Football and Football + English?
The coaching is identical — up to 24 hours a week either way. Total Football adds up to 8 hours a week of sport workshops (things like nutrition, teamwork, goal-setting and match analysis); Football + English swaps those for up to 13 hours of English lessons built around the sport. If your child's English is still basic, the English option is the one we'd suggest.
How do we get there?
Fly into London Heathrow or Gatwick. The camp runs shared airport transfers on arrival and departure days as an optional extra — £140 on the 2027 price list, or £170 with the unaccompanied-minor service, booked after registration. Flights aren't included.
Who looks after the kids?
Welfare staff are on site 24/7 alongside the coaches, there's on-site medical care, and travel insurance is included in the price.
Can they get one-to-one coaching?
Yes — optional 1-to-1 Pro Sessions with a camp coach can be added for £195 each (2027 price). Places are limited, so it's worth asking early.