Gold Star Soccer summer camps will provide an environment where players will be challenged to strive for milestones throughout the camp. On Monday players will write their S.M.A.R.T. goal into their skills booklet. Tuesday through Friday players will write out what they will do to achieve "success" throughout the week. Players will compete for awards on Friday. There will be daily challenges at summer camp with the opportunity to earn Gold Star points that can be redeemed at the end of camp for Gold Star Soccer merchandise.
Daily challenges will include
Juggling
Carrying the ball
Total score for the Gold Star Animal skills
Striking the ball
1 v 1 matches
DAILY LEADER BOARDS FOR TOTAL DAILY POINTS
Players will earn “zoo dollars” and can purchase Gold Star Soccer merchandise though the Gold Star Soccer store on Friday.
Players that display the Gold Star Soccer character traits throughout the week will be acknowledged by the coaching staff for creating a positive experience for all campers.
Generosity
Leadership
Loyalty
Kindness
Perseverance
Mature
Trustworthy
Fairness
Topics that will be covered throughout the week will consist of technical & tactical aspects for individuals and group play, speed & agility, and individual ball handling skills.
The morning sessions will consist of learning the proper technique of carrying the ball, juggling the ball, and the 8 Gold Star Zoo animal skills. Players will learn when and where to properly use all 8 Gold Star zoo animal skills. Players will end the morning sessions playing 1v1 matches allowing them to use the skills they were taught. Morning sessions focus on individual skill based competitions.
The Afternoon sessions will consist of players learning the proper technique of speed & agility, striking the ball along with attacking & defending principles (creating space, support, width and depth). Players will end the afternoon sessions playing small sided games allowing them to use the principles they were taught. Afternoon sessions focus on technique and attacking/defending principles.
Monday - Thursday Half Day (5-7) 9:00am - 12:30pm
Monday - Thursday Full Day (7-14) 9:00am - 300pm
Friday competition 9:00am - 1:00pm
Tactical
Possession, transition, combination play, zonal defending, pressing, and compactness
Technical
Running with the ball, turning, crossing and finishing
Physical
Strength, endurance, speed, flexibility, and mobility
Psychosocial
Goal setting, motivation, self-confidence, competitiveness, communication
*closing ceremonies will begin at 12:15pm
TOWN OF SOUTHWICK: JULY 17 - 21, 2023
6th annual Southwick soccer summer camp
Location: 64 Powder Mill Road, Southwick, MA., 01077
Tuition: Half Day $200.00
Tuition: Full Day $255.00
TOWN OF EAST WINDSOR, CT: JULY 24 - 28, 2023
6th annual East Windsor soccer summer camp
Location: 180 S Water St, East Windsor, CT 06088
Tuition: Half Day $200.00
Tuition: Full Day $255.00
TOWN OF WILBRAHAM: JULY 24 - 28, 2023
6th annual Wilbraham soccer summer camp
Location: SPEC Pond, 2540 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA., 01095
Tuition: Half Day Check the Wilbraham Parks website
Tuition: Full Day Check the Wilbraham Parks website
CITY OF AGAWAM: JULY 24 - 28, 2023
6th annual Agawam soccer summer camp
Location: 139 Southwick Street, Feeding Hills, MA., 01030
Tuition: Half Day $200.00
Tuition: Full Day $255.00
CITY OF CHICOPEE: JULY 31 - AUGUST 4, 2023
17th annual Chicopee soccer summer camp
Location: Beauchamp Terrace, Chicopee, MA., 01020
Tuition: Half Day $200.00
Tuition: Full Day $255.00
TOWN OF WESTFIELD: JULY 31 - AUGUST 1 - 4, 2023
2nd annual Westfield soccer summer camp
Location: Munger Hill Elementary School
Westfield, MA., 01085
Tuition: Half Day $185.00
Tuition: Full Day $240.00
Registration is now open
TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON: AUGUST 7 - 11, 2023
5th annual Southampton Hampshire Youth soccer summer camp
Location: William E. Norris School
Southampton, MA., 01073
Tuition: Half Day $200.00
Tuition: Full Day $255.00
TOWN OF EAST LONGMEADOW: AUGUST 7 - 11, 2023
2nd annual East Longmeadow soccer summer camp
Location: Mapleshade Elementary School
East Longmeadow, MA., 01028
Tuition: Half Day $185.00
Tuition: Full Day $240.00
Your child will become comfortable and confident with the soccer ball while raising their self esteem!
