Football Development
For 9–13-year-olds who want to improve their technique and understanding of the game.
Manchester City Summer Residential Programmes
World-class residential programmes where young players from around the world learn, grow and play beautiful football. Train with Manchester City coaches at the Etihad Campus.
Book now for Summer 2026
Step inside the Etihad Campus, the same world-class training environment where Manchester City’s professional team’s train and play.
Our summer camps and programmes bring young people together from over 50 countries to learn, play and develop. Our programmes are aimed to be fun, interactive and engaging both on and off the pitch.
As well as programmes dedicated to playing, we also offer English language courses that combine formal classroom learning, playing instruction in English, true teamwork, an immersive English week.
Every session is delivered by our own Manchester City coaches, using the Club’s proven methodology, developing better players, and better people.
find your perfect summer programme
Whether your goal is to sharpen your game, build confidence, or combine football with English language learning, there’s a Manchester City summer programme for you.
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Football Performance
For 14-17-year-olds ready to train at a higher level with expert coaching and tactical insight.
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Football Language
For students aged 9–17, improve your English and football in a fun, engaging, and immersive learning experience.
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Football Business
For students aged 14–17, learn the business of football with Next Gen Man City.
Each course is designed around ability and ambition, so every player can progress in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment.
Life beyond the pitch
Evenings mean team challenges, city adventures, and new friendships that last long after the final whistle. Stay in secure, modern university accommodation with full-board catering, 24/7 support, and space to relax between sessions. Manchester City’s welfare team makes sure every player feels safe, supported, and part of something bigger.
Why choose a manchester city summer football programme?
Choosing a Manchester City programme means choosing authenticity. Every programme is delivered by Manchester City coaches, following the Club’s official training philosophy - never franchised and always of the highest quality. All sessions take place at the Etihad Campus, the same elite environment where the first team and academy train. With participants from over 50 nationalities each summer, players experience the true global spirit of Manchester City: trusted, inclusive, and defined by relentlessly high standards.
- Coaching by official Manchester City staff
- Delivered at the Etihad Campus
- 50+ nationalities welcomed annually
- Dedicated safeguarding and player welfare teams
The Etihad campus experience
Train at the City Football Academy every day, the same 80-acre site used by the Men’s, Women’s, and Academy teams.
Immaculate pitches. Professional facilities. The energy of champions all around you.
