Introduction

IFC has created a special opportunity for soccer aficionados—or “futbolistas” as they say in Spain—by designing a unique combination of a youth soccer camp, Spanish classes and excursions to some of the most beautiful sights in this amazing country.

IFC Immersion Program is based at Futbol Club Barcelona, a professional Division 1 team in La LIGA, located in Barcelona. Led by FCB, a professional Spanish soccer coach, the camp offers participants the chance to see how European soccer players prepare and train. The camp focuses on improving players' soccer skills in a fun and challenging environment.

We stress enjoyment and improvement. Teams are frequently changed to ensure maximum challenge and the highest quality of play. The success of individuals and teams who have attended our camps is proof that our system works. Teams have gone on to win state and regional championships, and many domestic and international tournaments, and individual players have played on the Collegiate and US National Team at every age group and level. We offer two levels of play that range from the beginner to the elite.

Eligibility

IFC welcomes boys and girls, of all ability and skill levels. The average age of our campers is 11–18 years old.

Schedule

Morning:

Students focus on:

training
drills and
game play,

allowing players to learn the unique aspects of the Latin and European fútbol game.

Afternoon:

Students practice:

in small groups
one-on-one with a Coach from FC Barcelona, a first division professional team in La LIGA.

Spanish Language Immersion Program

The Spanish language programs offered by IFC are designed to enable you to speak Spanish as rapidly as possible. At our various Spanish language schools, you will have the opportunity to choose from small classes, individual instruction, or a combination of both options.

In the classroom, teaching techniques will focus on the communicative approach to learning Spanish. From day one you will begin working on improving your conversational skills. Generally speaking, the process for novices begins by covering basic topics such as who you are, where do you live, etc. As students become more proficient in Spanish, topics may range from sports to politics. As you explore new topics, you will find yourself quickly learning how to effectively use the newly acquired vocabulary and grammar.

Language Immersion

Why are immersion programs the most effective way for individuals to learn Spanish?

With a Spanish language immersion program, learning does not stop when you leave the classroom or the field. Since you are living in a country where Spanish is the first language, you will have to utilize what you learned in class as you explore the city sights.

Though challenging at first an immersion experience forces you to use what you are learning in class to communicate better with the people from the country.

Why does your Spanish increase at such a rapid rate?

Since Spanish is the national language, the repeated practice in an authentic environment provides built in practical ways to use the language. Living in a city where English is not dominantly used, forces students to use what they are learning in a classroom as they navigate the city.

Experience Barcelona

Barcelona, in the northeast of Spain, is situated on the Mediterranean Coast with mountains on one side and the oceans on the other. A city of 2 million, Barcelona is bursting with art, culture and historic monuments. Barcelona is the most cosmopolitan and economically most active Spanish city.

Program Highlights

IFC Cultural Camps & Linguistic Summer Programs combine formal classroom instruction with a very varied list of cultural and leisure activities which introduce the students to Spanish culture, history, lifestyles.

Enjoy exciting field trips, excursions, and cultural events while living with a Spanish family.

Weekly Schedule in Barcelona with IFC

Spanish families do not allow their children to go out during the night without an adult, until they are 18. Families expect that students follow this rule. On weekends, usually on Saturday, the group enjoys supervised trips to different locations in La Costa Brava, Tarragona, etc. Please, see “Barcelona: Excursions” information. Teachers will chaperone the trip and families provide a picnic lunch. On Sundays students stay with their host families and spend the day with them.

Starting dates for school programs

Spanish classes and Cultural activities start on Mondays, each week during June and July. We recommend students arrive in Barcelona 2 days before starting their lessons or activities.

Insurance

Emergency medical and ordinary insurance coverage is provided by the program; parents may elect to purchase supplemental coverage on their own. The health care system in Barcelona is excellent.

Spanish Courses

Spanish language classes will take place Monday through Friday for four hours in the morning. Groups will be a maximum of 7–12 students. There are different groups of students attending their level of Spanish. Our classes emphasize the development of communicative competence, including listening, reading, speaking and writing.

We also offer international summer camps in Spain (F.C. Barcelona, RCD Espanyol, Real Madrid, Athletico Bilbao, Valencia), Italy (A.C. Milan), England (Manchester United, Chelsea F.C., Arsenal), Portugal (F.C. Porto) and Morocco. Contact us for more information about these opportunities.

For more information or to sign up please contact: info@ifutbolclub.com

Courses:

Elementary Spanish I

Elementary Spanish II

Intermediate Spanish I

Intermediate Spanish II

Advanced Spanish level

Spanish Culture

For more information or to sign up please contact: info@ifutbolclub.com

  
Daily Schedule

    Time
    Activity
  
    Morning
    Breakfast with Host Family
  
    10:00 – 2:00
    Students are in classes
  
    2:00
    Lunch and Free Time
  
    3:30 – 4:00
    Daily afternoon activities start
  
    8:00
    
      Return to Home – Usually families have dinner at 8:30 pm so students will be home in time for the family dinner

Spanish families do not allow their children to go out during the night without an adult, until they are 18. Families expect that students follow this rule. On weekends, usually on Saturday, the group enjoys supervised trips to different locations in La Costa Brava, Tarragona, etc. Please, see “Barcelona: Excursions” information. Teachers will chaperone the trip and families provide a picnic lunch. On Sundays students stay with their host families and spend the day with them.

Accommodation for students in Barcelona

Spanish classes and Cultural activities start on Mondays, each week during June and July. We recommend students arrive in Barcelona 2 days before starting their lessons or activities.

Spanish language immersion programs, which include homestays, offer the opportunity to live with a host family (some locations offer apartment and/or other options as well). All host families (and any other accommodation option available) are located, approved and overseen by each respective language school.

When staying with a host family, you will have the chance to practice the Spanish you learned in class in a natural family setting. Because of their interest in your progress, you will find that staying with a host family is a non-threatening environment where you can practice and improve your Spanish. As your relationship with the family grows, your motivation to learn Spanish will increase.

Another great benefit of staying with a host family relates to the fact that in many cases, you will find yourself participating in family activities and you also will learn about the local traditions and the culture.