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).