Valencia CF strengthen its ties with the VCF Camp in Ireland | OneFootball

Valencia CF will once again hold a VCF Camp this summer in Cork, in the Republic of Ireland, which for a few days will host young players from around the world eager to enjoy and learn football under the guidance of coaches from the Valencia CF Academy, an international benchmark in developing players to compete at the elite level.

Valencia CF and Cork English College are joining forces again in 2026. Following the continued success of recent years, these two highly recognized and established organizations are teaming up to offer an exceptional International English and Football Camp in Cork, Ireland, this July.

Designed for students aged 11 to 17, this unique program combines high-quality English learning with elite football training, all in a dynamic and truly international environment.

Football and a multicultural experience that will bring together young people from many different nationalities. Last season, there were more than one hundred players from 10 different countries who came to this VCF Camp in Cork with the dual goal of learning football and improving their English.

Participants will train under the guidance of official coaches from Valencia CF, experiencing a world-renowned methodology focused on technical excellence, tactical understanding, teamwork, respect, and sporting integrity.

At the same time, they will build their confidence in English, expand their vocabulary, and improve their communication skills in real-life situations through dynamic classes delivered by Cork English College, using content from National Geographic Learning.

VCF CAMP CORK

The program takes place in the dynamic university city of Cork, offering students a safe, welcoming, and multicultural environment.

The program is held in two excellent locations:

• Residential students: stay at the modern campus of Munster Technological University, where they attend English classes in the morning and enjoy a full campus experience.

• Homestay students: attend classes at Douglas Community School, located in a quiet suburb south of Cork.

Each day, players take to the pitch for high-quality training sessions led by official coaches from the Valencia CF Academy, gaining direct experience of the club’s methodology, which is globally recognized for developing players capable of competing at the highest level.

What makes this camp special?

• Professional training with Valencia CF Academy coaches• A unique combination of football development and English learning• Sessions based on the official Valencia CF Academy methodology• A truly international environment with players from multiple countries• The opportunity to follow in the footsteps of elite players developed in the Valencia CF system

The program includes:

• 20 English classes per week (45 minutes each)• Full-board accommodation (on campus or with carefully selected host families)• Interactive, high-quality English lessons• Exclusive welcome pack, including official Valencia CF kit• Football training five afternoons per week with Valencia CF Academy coaches• Supervised evening activities• One full-day excursion per week• Weekly assessments and a diploma upon completion• The opportunity to make friends from all over the world

More than just a camp, the VCF Camp Cork is an opportunity to learn, compete, and connect, all while experiencing the philosophy and excellence of Valencia CF.

VCF Camps, VCF Academies, Technical Partners, Coaches Convention, Clinics and Training Experiences are just some of the initiatives that make up the VCF Academy Programs, which each year bring together more than 5,000 players from over 50 countries.