Train like a pro on Kos or Crete with the Real Madrid Foundation, with optional Madrid training and Mitsis hotel packages
The summer program brings together the Real Madrid Foundation, Greece’s private hospitality leader Mitsis, and Be Free Football to offer a football experience designed for young players and families. Combining focused coaching and island leisure, this initiative runs in 2026 and is intended to pair professional training with an enjoyable holiday atmosphere on the islands of Crete and Kos.
The collaboration sets up purpose-built facilities and lodging options near the training sites so families can manage logistics in a single booking.
Designed as a flexible football clinic, the program allows participants to choose short or multi-day training blocks while staying at carefully selected Mitsis properties.
The structure aims to balance on-field development with relaxation time, creating a holiday where skills are improved under the supervision of official Real Madrid Foundation coaches. Booking can be made as camp only or as a combined camp plus accommodation package, providing families with options depending on travel plans and budget preferences.
Program overview and coaching
The clinic welcomes children aged 6 to 17 and runs weekdays between 13 Jul – 21 Aug, with training sessions scheduled Monday through Friday. Sessions are available in 2, 3 or 5-day formats to suit various stays and schedules. All on-pitch activities are led by coaches handpicked by the Real Madrid Foundation, delivering a curriculum focused on technique, teamwork and game intelligence. Participants receive an official training kit—jersey, shorts and socks—and a participation certificate upon completion, both intended to mark personal progress and commemorate the camp experience.
Coaching approach and benefits
The methodology emphasizes practical repetition, small-sided games and skill challenges that mirror professional youth development practices. Coaches will work on ball control, passing accuracy and positional awareness while cultivating sportsmanship and confidence. Families should note that this is an authentic Real Madrid Foundation clinic, meaning the instruction follows the foundation’s educational principles; this is presented as an accessible pathway for young players who want to learn from coaches associated with a top-level club environment.
Locations and accommodation
Two island locations host the clinics, each chosen for their dedicated facilities and convenient hotel options. On Kos, the program uses the private football surface at Mitsis Selection Blue Domes. Guests staying on Kos can pick from nearby Mitsis properties including Canvas by Mitsis Family Village, Mitsis Norida, Mitsis Ramira, Mitsis Selection Blue Domes and Mitsis Summer Palace. These hotels provide family-friendly amenities and short transfers to the training pitch, making daily logistics straightforward for parents and guardians.
Crete site and hotels
On Crete, training takes place at the private pitch of Mitsis Selection Laguna. Accommodation options for Crete participants include Canvas by Mitsis Cretan Village, Mitsis Royal Mare, Mitsis Selection Laguna and Mitsis Selection Rinela. Each property offers proximity to the field and family services that complement the daily schedule of the clinic. Whether families choose self-guided travel or a package booking, the arrangement is built to minimize transit time and maximize training and holiday enjoyment.
Booking, offers and optional extras
Reservations are handled via the program’s concierge platform, where you may select camp only sessions or combined camp and accommodation packages. An Early Bird discount of 20% applies to bookings completed before May 31st, providing meaningful savings for families planning early. Note that the clinic offers an optional upgrade: participants can opt to attend a separate Real Madrid Foundation clinic at the club’s training complex in Madrid for an additional fee. This Madrid option is not included in any All-inclusive programme rates and must be arranged separately.
What is included
The basic package includes coaching sessions, the official Real Madrid Foundation training kit and a participation certificate. Accommodation packages combine these elements with lodging at the selected Mitsis hotel, and transfers to the training field where applicable. Families are encouraged to review the booking terms on the concierge page for details about meal plans, insurance recommendations and any local requirements. This transparency helps ensure expectations around inclusions and extras are clear before arrival.
How to reserve
To secure a place, use the dedicated concierge booking tool linked on the program page; spots are limited and demand is high during the selected summer weeks. Early planning guarantees access to preferred session lengths and hotel choices, and unlocks the 20% early bird benefit if booked before May 31st. For families seeking the maximum experience, combining the island clinic with the optional Madrid session creates a seamless progression from island training to a club-level environment, subject to additional cost and availability.
