Barça Residency Academy
Join other young American soccer talents at the residential soccer academy of one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world – FC Barcelona. Egida International is proud to take you to Barça Residency Academy – FC Barcelona’s only official residential soccer academy in the United States.
This summer soccer camp is a dynamic mix of training, learning, and fun. Campers will enjoy an unforgettable soccer experience applying FC Barcelona’s methodology, improving their technical and tactical skills on the field, making new friends from around the world and engaging in various exciting off the field activities.
The Academy is a partnership between world-renowned soccer club FC Barcelona and Grande Sports World Center for Excellence for youth soccer development and education in the United States. Academy players have access to the state-of-the-art Grande Sports World facility with on-site dorms, soccer practice, nutrition and training facilities overseen by one of the finest universities in the nation – Arizona State University. It is the ideal place for players to develop their skills on the field and their personality among the most elite youth soccer players from the United States and around the world.
Arizona State University Prep Casa Grande
Arizona State University Prep Casa Grande opened their doors to this top soccer club in the world, providing a place for its residential academy. The University’s Prep Casa Grande and Barça Academy are both on the grounds of the Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort, about 50 miles southeast of Phoenix.
Soccer Program
The Soccer program is based on the FC Barcelona’s methodology and its training curriculum. Players are trained by the full-time FC Barcelona coaches. Morning and evening training sessions are held on eight professional fields. Midday sessions avoid the heat by taking place in the air-conditioned, 58,000 square foot Performance Center. The Program fosters an environment and mentality that emphasizes the fulfillment of individual potential.
After-Soccer Activities
After an intensive field session 1, recreation is offered through multiple activities and games such as ping pong, billiard, or swimming. During the afternoon break between sessions, players can choose indoor amusements among which are futsal, tennis, or watching a movie.
| Course Length | Dates | Gender | Age | Activities | Prices |
| 2 weeks | June 28 – July 10, 2023 | boys/girls | 10-17 years old | included | $3,240 |
| 2 weeks | July 12 – 24, 2023 | boys/girls | 10-17 years old | included | $3,240 |
| 4 weeks | June 28 – July 24, 2023 | boys/girls | 10-17 years old | included | $5,940 |
Note: Min. 8 students are required for the group to be formed.
Residence Accommodation
The residential camp includes accommodations on Barca Residency Academy campus, four meals per day, training gear, an assigned personal locker, and a Barca Residency Academy camp t-shirt.
Tuition fee includes:
- Group Leader will accompany campers to and from Arizona State University
- 24/7 supervision by Barça Residency Academy stuff
- Registration
- Tuition
- Boarding
- Accident/health insurance
- Course completion certificate
- Transfer to and from the airport
Tuition fee does not include: airfare; travel insurance; miscellaneous expenses.
