Join us for an International Soccer Camp without leaving your area! 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 whilst providing a unique cultural experience.
Rooted in British training methodology, these camps introduce our international training tactics to campers across the U.S and Canada. Our curriculum and coaching foundation meets engaging delivery for an all-around positive experience.
We channel our energy and passion for the game into a fun yet developmental environment. As industry experts, we have crafted an approach which uses methodologies from all around the world to truly reflect the global nature of the sport today.
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. Most camps will include a free soccer ball, jersey and certificate, as well as other early registration incentives.
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 8-14) 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.
All registration are online through Challenger Sports.
Week One: June 17-21, 2024
- Tiny Tykes | Ages 3-5 | 8 – 8:45a
- Half Day – Recreation AM | Ages 6-8 | 9a – 12p
- Half Day – Recreation AM | Ages 9-11 | 9a -12p
- Half Day – Competitive PM | Ages 8-11 | 1-4p
- Half Day – Competitive PM | Ages 11-14 | 1-4p
- Full Day | Ages 8-14 | 9a-4p
Week Two: July 15-19, 2024
- Tiny Tykes | Ages 3-5 | 8 – 8:45a
- Half Day – Recreation AM | Ages 6-8 | 9a – 12p
- Half Day – Recreation AM | Ages 9-11 | 9a -12p
- Half Day – Competitive PM | Ages 8-11 | 1-4p
- Half Day – Competitive PM | Ages 11-14 | 1-4p
- Full Day | Ages 8-14 | 9a-4p
Location: Dodds Soccer Complex (both weeks)
Questions: cameron.walls@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3983
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 Cameron Walls at cameron.walls@champaignparks.org for details.
