Challenger British Soccer Camps provide young players of all abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts right in the heart of their own community. Campers will be exposed to individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, and scrimmages. Soccer skills are coached within a framework of character development based on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship. We offer a cultural education too! Our ever-popular Camp World Cup Tournament allows us to introduce players to the geography, traditions, and culture of other great soccer-playing countries.
Each child will receive a free t-shirt, soccer ball, giant fold-out poster, and a personal player evaluation.
Supplies: Campers should bring plenty of water each day. Full-day campers should also bring a packed lunch with a beverage and snacks each day. All campers should arrive at camp with sunscreen already applied, as well as with additional sunscreen to apply as needed (we recommend an SPF of at least 30).
Attire: Summer active wear, shin guards, and athletic shoes or soccer cleats. Partial rebates are available for families willing to host the British coaches.
The camp offers a variety of sessions for kids of all age groups. See below:
- Tiny Tykes (ages 3-5) is a fun introduction to the very basic elements of the game. Small coaching groups, lots of running, kicking, laughing, and new friends.
- Half-Day Recreational (ages 6-11) develops individual foot skills, technical practices, tactical progressions and small sided games.
- Half-Day Competitive (ages 8-14) is for the more advanced player. These sessions offer some of the same skill building as the Half-Day Recreational with a much stronger emphasis on competition and advanced play.
- Full-Day sessions (ages 10-14) are for the senior player and include a high level of individual skill building, tactical instruction, and an emphasis on highly competitive game-related activities.
HOST A COACH:
For the full experience and a chance to add an international flair to your summer, host a Challenger coach for the week and get a taste of England. Host families also receive a partial rebate.
WEEK ONE: JUNE 19-23
Registration Deadline: June 19
Free Challenger Soccer Jersey: Register online at challengersports.com before May 20, 2023 and receive a free Challenger soccer jersey.
CAMP | AGES | DAY | TIME | FEE BEFORE MAY 20 | FEE AS OF MAY 20
Tiny Tykes | 3-5 | M-F | 8-8:45a | $112 | $132
Half Day Rec. | 6-11 | M-F | 9a-12p | $153 | $183
Half Day Comp. | 11-14 | M-F | 1-4p | $153 | $183
Full Day | 10-14 | M-F | 9a-4p | $228 | $268
WEEK TWO: JULY 17-21
Registration Deadline: July 17
Free Challenger Soccer Jersey: Register online at challengersports.com before June 17, 2023 and receive a free Challenger soccer jersey.
CAMP | AGES | DAY | TIME | FEE BEFORE MAY 20 | FEE AS OF MAY 20
Tiny Tykes | 3-5 | M-F | 8-8:45a | $112 | $132
Half Day Rec. | 6-11 | M-F | 9a-12p | $153 | $183
Half Day Comp. | 11-14 | M-F | 1-4p | $153 | $183
Full Day | 10-14 | M-F | 9a-4p | $228 | $268
Location: Dodds Soccer Complex (both weeks)
All registration online through Challenger Sports.
HOST A COACH:
For the full experience and a chance to add an international flair to your summer, host a Challenger coach for the week and get a taste of England. Host families also receive a partial rebate. Contact Brittany Delmar at brittany.delmar@champaignparks.org for details.
