General Information | Registration | Camp Program | Travel, Room & Board

How can campers be contacted at camp?
During the duration of the camp, parents and/or guardians will be able to contact the camp director, on his cell phone at 805-705-4199. It is asked that parents and/or guardians only contact this number in an emergency.

What happens if it rains at camp?
If it begins to rain at camp then we will be able to conduct a session within The School of Church Farm “Barn” athletic center. The camp provides an excellent rainy day program that encompasses classroom sessions as well. (e.g. College Connection Forum, Skills Development, Video Analysis…)

Can parents watch during camp?
Parents are welcome to watch their children at camp during the evening sessions. (e.g. scrimmages & evening games) Residential camp parents are encouraged to attend the Camp Games/Final (Last Day of Camp).

Will the campers have access to athletic trainers?
Campers have access to trainers at all times. (24-hours a day)

What should I bring to Residential Camp?
• Cleats that are already broken in. Don't buy a new pair of shoes to wear at camp unless you have enough time to break them in. New shoes can give you blisters.
• For Goalkeepers: An extra goalkeeper jersey. During the hot summer months you will need a fresh jersey for each session. If you wash your jerseys at night they will be fresh for the next day.
• Indoor shoes for possible indoor sessions and casual evening wear. Sometimes because of bad weather sessions will be conducted indoors.
• A warm-up suit and/or rain gear
• For Goalkeepers: Long goalkeeper pants or sweatpants for breakaway sessions.
• Plenty of tee shirts and shorts
• Linens, blankets, pillow and towels.
• Sandals for the showers
• Bathroom items e.g. soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant
• A fan. Rooms are not air-conditioned.
• Laundry detergent. You will need to wash your dirty gear
• An alarm clock. You don't want to miss breakfast!
• A calling card or change so you can call home and tell everyone that your are doing great.
• Sun- screen. Ouch!
• Spending money for evening snacks, laundry or the camp store.
• Athletic tape and wraps if you need them. There will be a trainer on hand to assist you but you need to bring your own supplies.
• A water bottle. You don't want to get dehydrated. 5-gallon jugs will be provided at each field, but you need to bring own personal water bottle.
• There may be some other things you can think of but if you bring all of the above you will be in good shape. Don't forget there will be a camp store for you to purchase your favorite gear.

What are the 2012 camp dates?
Elite 4-day Camp (August 5-8th; Sunday to Wednesday): Registration is from 2:00 to 4:00pm on first day with the first training session starting at 5:30pm. Camp will conclude on last day following closing ceremonies at 12:00pm.

What age may attend the camp?
Elite 4-Day Camp is suitable for 14-18 year old boys. (Grades 9-12)

What is the cost per session?
4-Day Camp

When do we need to sign up?
Apply early as the 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2010 camps sold out by May 1st.

Is there team discounts?
Yes for Residential campers only — a team (group of 6 or more players) will receive a discount of $25 for each player. All applicants must click team discount box on the online registration form upon registration.

If camp is full, do you have a waiting list?
We do accept names for a waiting list and there is always a good chance of getting into camp due to cancellations. Note: do not register once camp is full; send an email to Camp Director, Greg Wilson (menssoccer@athletics.ucsb.edu) requesting to be placed on waiting list.

Does my child need to be a good soccer player or presently on a club team or travel team to attend camp?
Yes, it is necessary for campers to play for a premier or Division I club team, J.V. or Varsity High School team to participate in the Elite Camp.

What is the camper-to-staff ratio?
Approximately 12- 16 -to-1 for field players and 10-12 -to-1 for goalkeepers.

How are the players grouped during training?
The players are grouped according to ability in groups around 12-16 players and one staff. When the campers first arrive they will be placed into a group consisting of other players of the same age and or grade within the program. From there the staff will evaluate the talent of each individual over the first training session and adjust the groups according to ability. For example, if there is a camper within a group who demonstrates ability above the rest of the group, then he will be moved into a higher ability group and vise-versa.

Do you recommend any local hotels in the Chester County, PA area in case the parents/campers need to arrive a day early or stay for vacation and site seeing?
Although we do not have a preferred hotel for your visit you can view area hotels through website. [Hotels]

How many campers may stay in a room?
Normally two or three campers per room.

What about safety and security for campers?
Two staff members are housed in each dorm of eighteen campers. The full-time athletic training staff and camp director is also available 24 hours a day, and stay in the dorms.

What about roommate requests?
We make every effort to honor all rooming requests. Roommates must be similar in age and submitted prior to July 15, 2012 ONLINE in order to guarantee accommodation of request.

What about the food served at camp?
All meals are served in state of art dining facilities and include fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, and a choice of several entrees, dessert, and drinks.

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