Soccer Camp FAQs
Sep 18 (Thu)
7 p.m.
During the summer months, we receive hundreds of emails so please do check this document first.
All Camps
DEPOSIT/REFUND - Residential camp registrations (both residential and commuter options) require a $100 deposit. Players registering for the youth day camps (both full day and half day) will also pay a $50 deposit. This deposit is nonrefundable. Full refunds will only be processed for medical emergencies if requested more than 2 weeks before the start of camp, with a doctor’s note.
All refunds will be processed within 7 business days of being requested.
CAMPERSCU Soccer Camps are open to boys (ages 4-18) and girls (ages 4-18). All participants are welcome! We get a wide range of playing experience and ability – from the beginner to the college-bound player! All of our professional coaches are expertly trained to provide a quality learning environment, challenging atmosphere, and fun experience all at the same time. Whatever you are looking to get out of this camp, we PROMISE that you will!
CAN PARENTS WATCH?
Yes. For the residential camp, your child will receive their schedule at the first day. It is their responsibility to get this to you, so you know which field and location they will be at.
Day Campers and ID campers will be at 1 location listed below.
Field Locations
Day Camps – Prentup Field 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
ID Camps – Indoor Practice Football Field – Click Here for directions
Residential/Commuter Camps – Several different fields on campus. On the first day of camp, your child will receive their group and schedule. Please have them provide you their schedule.
Click Here to see campus map
MEDICAL CARE
Certified athletic trainers are on duty 24 hours a day. They will provide immediate medical attention to anyone who is injured or becomes ill, and will attend to general athletic training needs. If your child has a specific medical condition, please email the camp director specific needs.
SCHOLARSHIPS
No, we do not currently offer scholarships.
HYDRATION
Ever camper MUST bring their own personal water bottle to every training session. We will have water jugs and Gatorade available at every field for every session for refills.
WEATHER
Coaches and counselors will be notified by Campus Weather Service if it is unsafe to be on the fields due to lightning. Players will be moved to the closest indoor facility.
DISCOUNTS
At registration you can see the available discounts. For those looking to register a team of 8 or more players, please contact Jorden Smith for a specific link.
TEAM DISCOUNT
Team discount – If a team of 8 or more players sign up, they will receive the following discount -
Overnight - $40 per player.
After all 8 players have registered, please send me a roster of names and we will provide the refunds after registration.
If you do not get that many, there is a sibling discount automatically applied when you register 2 players at the same time. So that’s another option also.
STAFF DISCOUNT
Current, full time CU Employees receive a 15% discount. Please send Jorden Smith your 6 digit staff ID number.
TRANSPORTATION
All of our campers will fly in and out of the Denver International Airport (approximately 40 min from CU-Boulder). For $25 each way, we will have one of our staff members pick you up and drop you off. Please make sure to mark this option on your registration.
COMMUTER OPTION
This will be an option for all 2024 Residential Camp dates.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Check-in and Check-out procedures will be emailed you 2 weeks prior to the start of camp.
SUPERVISION
All campers are supervised 24-hours a day. We offer a 1:12 adult to camper ratio in the dorms, dining halls, on the field, and every camper will be personally walked with their group to all activities. The camp director stays in the dorms and will be available all hours of the day. Campus police and residence hall personnel are also available at all times. Rooms are locked as well as doors to the residence halls – a key is required to access all buildings.
FOOD
Our award-winning dining center offers an exciting fusion of community and cultural dining experiences featuring 10 micro-restaurants that create a culinary experience for customers that both educates and engages the senses. There are plenty of options that suit all food allergies. See more here: https://living.colorado.edu/dining/menus/Center+for+Community
ROOMING'S/GROUP WITH A FRIEND
Residential – When you register, when asked, please list the name of the other camper you would like to room or group with. Each dorm only holds two people, we can’t do rooms of three or more. If you have an odd number in your group, we recommend trying to find one more friend.
Groups will be assigned the first session of camp. It is your player’s responsibility to communicate this to you. Based on what group they are in; will determine what time they will have their sessions and evening matches. Each group is made of a random assortment of players of similar ages and balanced field positions. Since the teams play each other in the evenings, they are organized this way to keep their competitive levels pretty even.
COACHES
The entire CU coaching staff as well as other coaches from Division 1, 2, 3, NAIA and Junior Colleges will be in attendance. Closer to camp, we will have an updated list. Click Here to see the coaches who attended at our last residential camp in 2023.
COUNSELORS
All camp counselors are current or former collegiate soccer players from Universities all over the country.
COLLEGE RECRUITMENT – Residential and ID Camp Only
Campers will benefit from our College Recruiting Panel. Aspects of recruiting, such as NCAA compliance, scholarships, financial aid and admissions are discussed by the staff. All current college coaches will be available at this time for a Q&A. Our coaches are hand-picked and from all over the world. They represent NCAA DI, DII, DII, NAIA, Junior College, and professional levels. All players who attend will receive an evaluation of their performance.
EVALUATION – Residential Camp Only
Yes, every participant will receive one in the days following the completion of camp.
FIELDS
See our field map here!
GOALKEEPERS – Residential Camp Only
We offer an equal amount of training sessions for goalkeepers. Our top-level goalkeeper staff will run competitive and challenging technical and tactical sessions. Goalkeepers will also be incorporated into training sessions and games.
- Morning Session: Goalkeeper specific training, separate of field players
- Afternoon Session: Goalkeeper specific training, well rejoin field player session
- Evening Session: Will play full 11v11 matches as a goalkeeper
PACKING LIST – Residential Camp
- Pillow, sheets, towel, toiletries
- Training gear, training pants, training top, pajamas, soccer socks, regular socks, rain jacket
- Backpack to travel gear to and from fields/dorm/cafeteria
- Cleats, shin guards, tennis shoes, sandals
- Sunscreen! Water bottle!
- Snacks, Gatorade
- Extra cash for evening snacks/pizza or for CU gear
Field Locations
Prentup Field 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
Pair With Friends – Yes, son/daughter can be grouped with their friends. On the first day of camp, we will divide them into groups. If they do not end up being put in the same group right away, please have them chat with the coaches.
Weather
At the camp, there will be a large tent where campers will take regular breaks if needed.
Meals – Meals will not be provided. Please send your child with a packed lunch for full day campers. All campers will have a morning snack break. We will have a small assortment of snacks for sale.
On Friday, camp will end at 11:30 for a Pizza Party. Pizza will be provided with Gluten free options. Parents will pick up their child at 12 noon, or come early to watch their games.
For any questions not addressed on this page, please email Jorden.Smith@Colorado.edu.
Parent Guide Statement:
Per the University of Colorado, Boulder Youth Protection Policy all participant’s parents/legal guardians will be provided with the CU Athletics Camp and Clinic Parent Guide prior to their participation in our programming. Please find this document here:
CU camps are open to any and all entrants limited only by number of participants, grade level (age) and gender.
For informational purposes, the Regents of the University of Colorado Employer Identification Number is 84-6000555. It is the responsibility of the person or family paying for camp to determine the tax implications related to the cost of camp.