Elizabeth Parks & Recreation
This camp includes an extended day bonus option - Overtime. View details on the individual sessions below to find out more
Core Camps
Coached by our team of international and US-based staff, our week-long half day and full day soccer camps improve your child’s soccer skills while providing a unique cultural experience. Camps are designed for all ages and ability levels, from beginner to advanced players. We channel our energy and passion for the game into a fun yet developmental environment.
We use age appropriate practices to help players develop at their own pace, learn brand new skills and become an all-round better player...while having an amazing time with our international coaching staff!
Includes an educational approach that uses soccer to teach the core values of responsibility, integrity. respect, sportsmanship and leadership.
WHY CAMP WITH US
We Ignite Your Athletes Passion For Soccer, On and Off the Pitch
Committed Coaches
Experienced educators on the game.
Skill Levels
Meet your athlete's current development.
Nationwide Camp Options
Coast to coast options for every level.
Curriculum
A soccer curriculum that engages and educates.
Affordability
Improve your game without emptying your wallet.
Testimonials
What They Will Learn
- Age-appropriate skill development and technical improvement
- Social and Cultural exchange amongst old and new friends
- Game understanding; small sided focus with a tactical introduction
- Focus on all the main aspects of soccer
- Lessons on our core values of responsibility, integrity, respect, sportsmanship and leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the International/British Soccer Camp?
Nothing has changed, we have just relabeled our main camp offering! The Core Camp is the International Soccer Camp....or if you used to enjoy our camps pre-pandemic, the British Soccer Camp.
How does the Core Camp differ to the other camps you run?
All of Challenger’s camps are staffed by a team of international coaches who are selected and trained specifically to give your child the best possible camp experience. Our Core Camps is our most popular program, aimed at the younger player looking for a day camp experience in the summer months. We also offer Core+ Camps and Elite Camps. These are aimed at players looking for an alternative Challenger experience, or those who are ready to start an Elite Player Pathway.
What gear will my child need to bring to camp?
If your camp package included a ball, this will be given out on the first morning of camp – please bring this each day, along with plenty of water. If your program did not include a ball, please bring one with you. If you are unsure, then please bring a ball on the first day just to be safe.
We also recommend that you apply sunblock before camp and if your child is there for a longer period of time, that they have some available to reapply.
Shin guards are required for all children attending camp for at least 3 hours OR 6 years of age or older. If your child has cleats, they can wear them, but they are not mandatory. Athletic clothing and shoes are recommended.
What happens if there is bad weather?
Should we experience bad weather, you may reach out to your local camp contact, whose information can be located in your camp reminder email. Camp will be postponed or cancelled if conditions are dangerous (thunder/lightning).No athlete will be left unattended. Refunds will not be given for time lost due to inclement weather.
We will communicate make up plans both in person to parents at camp and via email. We understand that sometimes it can take parents a while to organize pick up plans if for whatever reason we need to cancel a day of camp completely. We will make every effort to make up time lost to bad weather however should the camp not be completed in its entirety refunds will not be provided.
What is the difference between a Challenger camp and other camps in general?
All of Challenger’s camps are staffed by a team of international coaches who are selected and trained specifically to give your child the best possible camp experience. Each of our curriculums have been created to maximize your child’s contact with the ball and provide the maximum opportunity to learn. In addition to serious coaching, we weave in just the right amount of fun and cultural education to make this a magical week for your child.
Should I sign up early?
Wherever financially viable, we would advise you to sign up as early as possible. Obviously most people would say this, but for us, given our international aspect of planning and logistics, it really helps us to have a clearer idea of how many registrations we will have at each site. Therefore we offer the following early sign up incentives:
- Early Bird Pricing
- Early Registration Replica Jersey (free minus s/h if you sign up early enough!)
- Guaranteed place on camp