Soccer Camp in Brazil Travel to one of the worlds greatest soccer nations; Brazil. The Soccer Camp combines superb soccer experiences with the unique cultural and festive atmosphere during the 2014 WORLD CUP GAMES. The Camp emphasizes unrivalled soccer training with exciting games oportunities. In aditional, attend a live professional soccer game and spend time sightseeing and being amazed by this wonderful country while spending time in a brazilian host family. Objectives To provide a once in lifetime experience to all participants and to learn about Brazil through cultural activities and to have the opportunity to improve soccer skills with qualified professional coaches. Don’t miss out on this unique Brazilian Soccer experience!
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Period: NH Cycle: 01-19 June. Duration: 19 days Program for boys and girls Age range: 14 to 18 Basic English or Portuguese required Good health Non-smoker Sport sportsmanship AFS Soccer Camp will not select participants based on soccer skills. Participants will be recruited based on their interest in training soccer and improving their technical skills.
Program Content / Items included AFS Arrival Orientation 1 week stay in a host family in the state of Rio de Janeiro 10 day stay full board in Rio das Flores soccer camp lodging 3 Games with Competitive Brazilian Youth Clubs 4 Training Sessions with Professional Brazilian Licensed Coaches 4 FUTSAL Sessions with Brazilian FUTSAL Coaches Chance to experience SAMBA, CAPOEIRA and FESTA JUNINA - all folkloric and authentic Brazilian Cultural attractions Chance to visit the beautiful waterfalls and rainforest trails in Rio das Flores Transportation to/from the activities listed in the program AFS chaperon during the camp
Soccer Camp City Rio das Flores is a beautiful small town located in the mountains of the state of Rio de Janeiro and 98 miles away from Rio de Janeiro City. The picturesque area sees you surrounded by views of the mountains with many touristic attractions including beautiful waterfalls, rainforest trails and historic buildings.
Not Included Meals during the excursions and optional activities Laundry service Personal expenses Tickets for the World Cup Games Tickets for sight seeing attractions in Rio Transportation to/from optional activities
Optional Activities (extra cost): Chance to watch a WORLD CUP GAME and visit Rio de Janeiro´s touristic attractions. There is a huge demand for the 2014 World Cup games tickets and the first batches of tickets that go on sale will be distributed via a lottery system. AFS Brazil partner for the soccer camp applied for hundreds of tickets and the lottery result will be available at the end of November. If our partner is contemplated , the AFS students will have the chance to watch at least one soccer match for 150 USD (one ticket).
Sample Itinerary See below the sample itinerary for the Soccer Camp in Brazil. Actual events maybe adapted or customized to change the dates and length of the program, the inclusions and the attractions visited. Please note that all inclusions are subject to change due to availability. DAY 1: Sunday, June 01st Arrival in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro international airport) DAY 2: Monday, June 02nd AFS arrival orientation at the AFS office (or another location in Rio depending on the group size) DAY 1 to DAY 9: Host family stay in the state of Rio de Janeiro DAY 10: Tuesday, June 10th AM: travel to the soccer camp in Rio das Flores city (two hours from Rio de Janeiro) PM: “Futsal Pelada� (pick up game with Brazilian players) and Watch a CAPOEIRA presentation in the downtown area DAY 11: Wednesday, JUNE 11th Spend the day training with professional soccer coaches. Training will be based on the Brazilian style emphasize technique. PM: FESTA JUNINA - is a traditional Brazilian festival with wealth of regional expressions. DAY 12th: Thursday, JUNE 12th Early depart to Rio de Janeiro to watch WORLD CUP GAME at Maracana Stadium. Prior and after the game, we will have time to explore the best sigh seeing in Rio such as Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach. DAY 13: Friday, JUNE 13th AM: Light FUTSAL Training Session PM: Game # 1: Rio das Flores F.C. Sight Seeing option: visit the historic coffee farms built In 1800's and then Dinner at Fazenda Santo Inacio (historic farm) with live music DAY 14: Saturday, JUNE 14th AM: The beautiful mountains in the City region is a sideshow, with waterfalls, flora and fauna, unique landscapes- trails into the rainforest. PM: Game #2: Coroados E.C. DAY 15: Sunday, JUNE 15th AM & PM Training Session or Optional WORLD CUP GAME #2 DAY 16: Monday, JUNE 16th AM: FUTSAL Training Session PM: FUTSAL Training Session and Watch a CHORINHO presentation in the downtown area Optional / Alternative: World Cup Game #2
DAY 17: Tuesday, JUNE 17th AM: Light Training Session PM: Game # 3: Sao Jose F.C. and Watch a SAMBA presentation in the downtown area DAY 18: Wednesday, JUNE 18th Sight Seeing: Visit the beautiful waterfalls of Rio das Flores and take the 1.5 km hike into the top of the falls, going through the beautiful rain forest. PM: Brazilian Barbecue farewell Party with live samba music. DAY 19 : Thursday, JUNE 19th AM: Early Depart to Rio de Janeiro, visit additional sight seeing attractions in Rio before heading to the airport for the evening flights