Barcelona: Sports

Inside the Business of Sport

• Take daily classes at the renowned Johan Cruyff Institute • Help run a sponsored fútbol sala (hard court) tournament • Train with one of Catalonia’s iconic human tower troupes • Get an insider’s look at FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium

Destination • As home to the iconic Fútbol Club Barcelona and host of the 1992 Olympic games, Barcelona has earned its reputation for top-tier athletics. Experience the culture of this vibrant Spanish city and its passion for sport. Visit stadiums, sporting clubs, and practice arenas: from tennis courts to skate parks to Olympic facilities.

Themes • Work with seasoned professionals to gain insights into the business of sport and the modern media landscape. Through daily classes and field visits, discover how market forces shape local, regional, and global sports as you learn about career paths and professional opportunities in this exciting field.

Activities • Step on the pitch at Camp Nou and learn about the La Masia “farmhouse” system that discovered and developed Gerard Piqué and Lionel Messi. Attend sporting tournaments and delve into the worlds of sponsorship and brand management. Learn to play handball and Basque pelota, swim at the Barceloneta beach, or rock climb on nearby Montserrat mountain.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 11–26

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 15 days • $6,390 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York