How it works

Everything about the next camp in one place: dates, the plan from sign-up to kick-off, a day at camp, what to pack and who your coaches are.

Summer Camp 2027

Twelve days of training, matches and trips in Utrecht, for players from the Philippines aged 12 to 17.

Dates
12 to 23 July 2027
Where
Utrecht
Ages
12 to 17
Group size
36 players
Price per player
€1,950
Deposit
€500
Sign-up closes
1 May 2027
Places left
14

Can't make it in July? The Autumn Camp 2027 runs from 16 to 24 October, also in Utrecht.

Sign up for camp

From sign-up to kick-off

This is the plan for Summer Camp 2027, step by step.

  1. Before 1 May 2027
    Sign upFill in the sign-up form together with a parent. Within 3 working days we confirm the place by email.
  2. Within 14 days
    Pay the depositPay the €500 deposit to keep the place. We email the invoice with the payment details.
  3. After the deposit
    Invitation letter and visaWe send the invitation letter you need for the Schengen visa and help you prepare the application. We advise applying at least 6 weeks before the flight.
  4. 1 May 2027
    Pay the restThe remaining €1,450 is due. Sign-up closes on the same day.
  5. June 2027
    Online meeting for parentsWe go through the trip, the rules and the packing list, and answer questions. You also get the flight details.
  6. Sunday 11 July
    Fly from ManilaPlayers fly together with two of our staff on an overnight flight to Amsterdam.
  7. Monday 12 July
    Kick-offOur staff meet the group at Schiphol Airport and take everyone to the hotel in Utrecht. Camp starts.

A day at camp

A normal training day. Philippine time is shown so parents know when to call. In July the Netherlands is 6 hours behind the Philippines.

Dutch timePhilippine timeWhat happens
07:3013:30Wake up. Best moment for a quick call home.
08:0014:00Breakfast at the hotel
09:30 to 11:3015:30 to 17:30First training session: technique and passing
12:3018:30Lunch
13:30 to 15:0019:30 to 21:00Rest, video review with the coaches
15:30 to 17:3021:30 to 23:30Second session: game situations and small-sided matches
18:3000:30Dinner
19:30 to 21:0001:30 to 03:00Evening activity: games, a walk in the city or a football match on TV
22:0004:00Phones in, lights out

The 12 days

A sample plan. The exact order can change with the weather and the matches we can arrange.

  1. Day 1, Mon 12 JulArrivalWelcome to UtrechtPick-up at Schiphol, hotel check-in and a light session.
  2. Day 2, Tue 13 JulTrainingTwo sessions. Coaches split players into groups.
  3. Day 3, Wed 14 JulTrainingTwo sessions with a focus on passing and moving.
  4. Day 4, Thu 15 JulTraining and friendlyMorning session, first friendly match in the evening.
  5. Day 5, Fri 16 JulTrainingTwo sessions, video review of the friendly.
  6. Day 6, Sat 17 JulMatch dayAgainst a Dutch youth teamFull match against a local club.
  7. Day 7, Sun 18 JulTripA day in AmsterdamCanal boat, city walk and free time.
  8. Day 8, Mon 19 JulTrainingTwo sessions, position training.
  9. Day 9, Tue 20 JulTripStadium tourTour of a professional stadium, one session after.
  10. Day 10, Wed 21 JulTrainingTwo sessions to prepare for the tournament.
  11. Day 11, Thu 22 JulMatch dayCamp tournamentTeams play each other. Parents can watch the live stream.
  12. Day 12, Fri 23 JulDepartureFinal and flight homeFinal match, awards, then the evening flight to Manila.

What is included

Included in €1,950

  • Two training sessions a day with Dutch youth coaches
  • 11 nights in a sports hotel, shared rooms for 3 or 4 players
  • Three meals and snacks a day, halal and vegetarian on request
  • Friendly matches and the camp tournament
  • The day in Amsterdam and the stadium tour
  • All transport in the Netherlands, including the airport
  • Camp training kit to take home

Not included

  • Return flight Manila to Amsterdam
  • Schengen visa fee
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Pocket money

Who looks after you

  • One staff member for every 6 players, day and night
  • Two staff fly with the group from Manila and back
  • A first-aid trained staff member at every session
  • Parents get photos and an update every evening

Things to know for the next camp

Use these lists to get ready. We go through them again in the online meeting in June.

Papers to bring

  • Passport, less than 10 years old and valid for at least 3 months after the trip home
  • Schengen visa in the passport
  • Travel and medical insurance papers
  • PSA birth certificate
  • Consent form signed by the parents who do not travel along
  • DSWD travel clearance if the player flies without a parent

What to pack

  • Football boots for grass and for artificial turf
  • Shin guards and football socks
  • A light rain jacket and a warm sweater for the evenings
  • Clothes for 12 days, the hotel has a laundry service
  • A plug adapter for Dutch sockets (type C and F)
  • Medicine the player uses, in its original box

Camp rules

  • Phones are handed in at 22:00 and returned at breakfast
  • Players never leave the hotel without staff
  • Everyone is on time for training and meals
  • We advise €50 to €100 pocket money

Good to know before you fly

Weather

Rain can fall on any day, also in summer. Pack a light rain jacket.

Time

The Netherlands is 6 hours behind the Philippines in summer and 7 hours in winter.

Money

The Netherlands uses the euro. Most shops take bank cards.

Plugs

Dutch sockets take round pins (type C and F, 230 volts). Bring an adapter for flat-pin plugs.

Language

People speak Dutch, and many also speak English well.

Bikes

Bikes have their own lanes. Look both ways before you cross one.

The coaches

The people who train and look after the players.

More about us
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Jeroen VisserHead coach

Youth coach at a Dutch club for 12 years. Plans all training sessions.

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Sanne de GrootYouth coach

Former player in the Dutch women's league. Leads the technique sessions.

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Paolo ReyesCamp leader

Looks after the players off the pitch, from the hotel to the trips.

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Liza MendozaContact in the Philippines

Helps families with sign-up, visa and travel, and flies with the group.