An official FC Barcelona Basketball Academy camp will take place in West London from Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026, offering young players five days of coaching based on Barça’s youth-development methods.[4]
The camp is being held at Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Acton and is delivered by FC Barcelona Basketball Academy coaches working with LND Pulse Basketball.[4]
Here are the main details for players and parents considering the programme.
Dates and location
- **Dates:** Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026
- **Venue:** Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, Queen’s Drive, London W3 0HW
- **Price:** £470 including VAT for the week[4]
The dates fall during the October half-term period for many schools, although families should check their own school calendar before booking.
Who can attend?
The programme is divided into two birth-year groups:
- Players born from **2015 to 2019** train from **9am to 12.45pm**.
- Players born from **2008 to 2014** train from **2pm to 5.45pm**.[4]
The published information does not set out playing-standard requirements. Parents should therefore ask the organiser whether the camp is appropriate for beginners, experienced club players or both before completing a booking.
What does the fee include?
Participants are due to receive two Barça Academy Camp jerseys, a pair of shorts, socks and an official camp diploma.[4]
The basketball programme focuses on skills and tactics associated with FC Barcelona’s youth teams. The organisers also highlight values including tolerance, respect, solidarity, good sportsmanship, courtesy and integration.[4]
The main attraction is access to coaches connected with Barça’s Basketball Academy. Players should expect structured development sessions rather than an appearance by members of the club’s senior professional team.
Questions families should ask before booking
The £470 cost is a significant commitment, so families should confirm:
- the refund and cancellation policy;
- whether lunch, snacks or drinks are supplied;
- what medical information must be provided;
- the coach-to-player ratio;
- drop-off and collection arrangements;
- whether places remain available in the correct age group; and
- what insurance and safeguarding procedures apply.
These details can change or may be provided during registration, so they should be checked directly with the organiser.
Basketball England’s safeguarding note
Basketball England lists the camp on its events calendar but states that it is not running the event. It says the responsible organisation is affiliated to Basketball England and has agreed to follow relevant policies, while also noting that Basketball England cannot guarantee it has directly seen the event’s safeguarding documents, risk assessments or other supporting paperwork.[4]
Basketball England recommends that interested participants contact the organiser if they want to inspect that information. Parents should treat that as a practical pre-booking step rather than assume the listing itself represents a full independent inspection.
The camp offers a rare opportunity to experience Barça’s basketball methodology in the UK. The key is to confirm suitability, logistics and safeguarding arrangements before paying the fee.