What to pack for a football camp in Spain: boots, shin pads and more
Football boots or turf shoes, shin pads, socks, a water bottle and a sports bag: what children need for a football campus in Spain, and what clubs usually provide.
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Football camps (campus de fútbol) are among the most popular summer and Christmas camps in Spain. Many clubs give each child a kit — shirt, shorts and socks — on the first day, so check the welcome pack before buying anything. What you almost always bring yourself: boots, shin pads, a water bottle and a cap.
On the pitch
- Football boots for the right surface — most camps play on artificial grass (AG or turf boots); ask the clubSee on Amazon ↗
- Shin pads — required in most campusSee on Amazon ↗
- Football socks, two pairsSee on Amazon ↗
- Goalkeeper gloves, if your child plays in goalSee on Amazon ↗
In the bag
- A sports bag with a shoe compartmentSee on Amazon ↗
- A large water bottle — July sessions are hot; children drink a lotSee on Amazon ↗
- A cap and sun creamSee on Amazon ↗
- Trainers for the rest of the daySee on Amazon ↗
Good to know
- Many campus have a pool session in the afternoon — pack a swimsuit, towel and flip-flops if the programme mentions it.
- Mark boots and shin pads with the child’s name: dozens of identical pairs end up in the changing room.
- New boots should be worn a few times before camp to avoid blisters.
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