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FUNDACION REAL MADRID CAMPUS EXPERIENCE: SPANISH RESIDENTIAL SOCCER CAMP
Where: Madrid, Spain
Dates: July 1-14 and July 15-28
Venue: To be determined
Who: Boys and Girls
Ages: from 10 -17
Activities: Improvement of soccer techniques, soccer creativity and decision making, speed and soccer skills, strength and power, Spanish cultural experience
As one of the top Spanish soccer camps, Fundacion Real Madrid offers players of all levels a unique opportunity to train under the direction of one of the world’s most successful clubs, Real Madrid.
It is an opportunity offered by the Real Madrid Foundation to all children from 7 to 17 years old, wishing to live the experience that represents the best club in the world.
In the Real Madrid Campus summer experience, sport and training combination becomes an intense and enriching educational process for participants. Through the practice of soccer, and a varied program of educational, fun and innovative activities, children will get close to the values that are associated with Real Madrid, such as leadership, teamwork, respect for others, solidarity or effort.
Going one step further so that the official Real Madrid Soccer Camp will be somehow different, original, innovative, imaginative, comprehensive and excellent, the participants live immersed in a madridista environment.
All this in a healthy and safe environment, with world-class facilities and served by a team of highly qualified professionals both in sports and children education.
CLUB BACKGROUND
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol commonly known as Real Madrid is the most successful club in Spanish football and was voted by FIFA as the most successful football club of the 20th century, winning a record 31 La Liga titles, 17 Spanish Copa de Rey Cups, eight Spanish Super Cups, a record 9 UEFA Champions Leagues, 2 UEFA Cups, 1 UEFA Supercup, and 3 Intercontinental Cups.
Founded in 1902, Real Madrid has never been relegated from La Liga, the top Spanish league.They play their matches at the 80,354 seater Santiago Bernabéu football stadium in downtown Madrid where it has played since 1947.
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY & DEVELOPMENT MODEL
This unique camp is carried out in collaboration with the Real Madrid, one of the world’s most prestigious and successful soccer clubs.
Bilingual English-Spanish coaches will orchestrate these exclusive training sessions, using the same principles and methods they apply on their youth categories teams.
Sample Daily Schedule: Monday to Friday
| Time | Program |
| 7:30 am | Wake up and breakfast |
| 8:30 am | Field specific work (technical/tactical) 90 minutes team /30 minutes individual |
| 10:30 am | Hydration, summer experience activities and rest |
| 12:30 pm | Break/Swimming Pool |
| 2:00 pm | Lunch and rest |
| 4:30 pm | Soccer Tournament (morning drills applied) 90 minutes |
| 6:00 pm | Snack |
| 6:15pm | Summer experience activities |
| 8:30 pm | Dinner |
| 9:30 pm | Free time, parents calls |
| 10:00 pm | Recreational summer experience activities |
| 11:30 pm | Bed Time |
FUNDACION REAL MADRID TRAINING FACILITIES
ROOM & BOARD
Fundacion Real Madrid players are housed in a dormatory setting at the Residence of the Universidad Europea de Madrid. Rooms are shared with other program participants and meals are eaten in the facility cafeteria.
SUPERVISION
Upon arrival in Spain, players are picked up at the Madrid Airport and escorted by bus to the training center. Supervision is provided around the clock, both at the living quarters as well as throughout the day during the training activities.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Although most of the days are filled with multiple training sessions, some free time is given to the participants to take in some local sights.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Tour
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Roundtrip airfare not included
- All airport transfers
- A full coaching program
- 2 training sessions, 3-4 hrs per week day with Fundación REAL MADRID professional coaches at top level training facilities.
- Use of state of the art coaching equipment
- Official photo and diploma
- Fundacion Real Madrid Official Kit (1 Rucksack + 1 Short + 1 Shirt + 1 Cap)
- Accommodation at European University of Madrid, double rooms with bath(13 nights).
- On site doctor.
- Water during all practices.
- Full board during your stay (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks).
- One Laundry service per week during your stay
- REAL MADRID CF stadium and museum guided tour plus additional visits.
- Opportunity to watch REAL MADRID CF first team train (Subject to head coach decision).
- Social media and other educational activities, including swimming.
- Full time supervision 24/7 during entire program
PLAYER PREREQUISITES
- For Boys and Girls players age 10 -17
- All levels welcome to enroll.
- Limited space per age group.
- Players chosen on a first-come first-serve basis for all of those who fulfill program requirements.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Booking may be done either online through our online booking platform. You may pay using your credit card through our online booking system. To book with your credit card, click BOOK NOW in the table below.
Program Cost and Dates:
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LENGTH
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DATES*
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COST
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DEADLINE
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| 14 days |
July 1-14
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$2880
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May 31
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| 14 days |
July 15-28
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$2880
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May 31
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*Roundtrip airfare not included.
*Additional spending money required.
BOOK VIA MAIL
- Download and complete the Fundacion Real Madrid Summer Experience Registration Packet.
- Submit a non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 USD (refundable only if you are not selected for the program), with a check or money order made payable to IFX, and send along with your completed X-Change Application to:
IFX
84 Dublin Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
The remaining balance must be paid in full before program deadline:
Application and Full Payment Deadline: May 31
We strongly encourage early applications to ensure availability.
Upon receipt of your application and deposit, we will confirm your acceptance in the program.
All applicants must also be sure to have a current passport. Non-US citizens with residency in the US must also have a current passport, and be able to obtain a travel visa to Spain. For more information on the requirements to obtain a travel visa to Spain, please check with your closest Spanish consulate.
We’re looking forward to providing an unforgettable and unique international experience in a country of rich soccer culture.
For more information on IFX’s International Futbol X-Change, please contact us by email or call (510) 599-4625.
