Program Details
July 12* - July 26, 2008
Open to student-players ages 14 - 18 (co-ed).
Tuition per Player: $3,595 + airfare
This fee includes airport pick-up and drop-off, basic health insurance, 3 meals per day (except on weekends), Spanish language lessons, accommodations at Àgora residence, activities, weekend cultural excursions, soccer workshops, and high-level technical soccer coaching.
Additional Activities
On-field sessions are complemented by carefully designed soccer workshops to help improve your understanding of the game. These hour-long workshops meet every day. All students follow the same workshop series. Topics include history of FC Barcelona, soccer theory, physical training, performance training, sports medicine, sports psychology, and a private behind-the-scenes FC Barcelona Museum Tour.
Spanish Language Classes
A unique feature of the program is the daily Spanish language classes taught by expert instructors from the prestigious Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). Students will be divided into 2 or 3 levels, depending on ability. This is a great way to improve your Spanish and get the most from this exciting opportunity.
The city of Barcelona and beyond
Barcelona’s history enriches its vibrant modern cultural life and reputation for being cosmopolitan and cutting edge. The city lays claim to many important museums and galleries, whose Modernist architecture championed by Antoni Gaudí contrasts with the ultra-modern Olympic port and pristine beaches of the stunning Mediterranean coast. From the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter to the modern shops and cafes of Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona possesses a unique energy and style that make it one of the top destinations in all of Europe.
Saturdays and Sundays will be assigned for regeneration, recovery time, and cultural excursions in Barcelona and beyond. Participants enjoy 2 full-day excursions, Port Aventura Theme Park and Sitges, and enjoy visits to Casa Batllo, La Pedrera, Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Picasso and Miró Museums, beaches, as well as a guided tour of the gothic quarter.
Accommodations
Your summer home is the Residencia Àgora, one of Barcelona’s most sought-after student residences, located in a safe, elegant and sophisticated area near the city center. Housing is in double or triple rooms, that enjoy air conditioning, Internet access, and private bathrooms. The Program is overseen by a director and supervised by residential advisors (RAs) that live on the hall. You will have access to common areas where you can settle down with your friends and relax. Breakfast and dinner are served at the residence, and lunch is offered at FC Barcelona.
*Date of departure from the US.
