The Americans are proud to announce the inaugural summer soccer camp program for 1st – 8th grade girls and boys. The Americans “Summer Camp” is designed to provide an immersive soccer experience for fun and continued skills training.
Browse our upcoming Summer Camp details below and/or register.
2025 Summer Camp Details
The Americans are offering 2 summer camp options:
- Age Group: 1st-8th Grade
- Duration: 2 Sessions (7/18 – 8/1 & 8/11 – 8/15)
- Sessions are M – F with options: Full Day (9-3 PM) Half Day Morning (9-12 PM) Half Day Afternoon (12-3 PM)
- Cost: Half Days = $250, Full Days = $375
- Camp Sessions at Crestwood Park:
- Session Details
Daily Schedule
9:00 – 9:15 AM | Check-In & Warm-Up Games
Dynamic stretches and movement prep
Fun intro game (e.g., tag variations, “King of the Ring”)
Introduction of the day’s technical and tactical theme
9:15 – 10:15 AM | Technical Skill Block
Ball mastery, technique-focused drills
Progressions into small-sided activities
Daily Technical Themes:
Monday – Dribbling & Turns
Tuesday – Passing & Receiving
Wednesday – Shooting & Ball Striking
Thursday – 1v1 Attacking & Defending
Friday – Full Game Day (1v1’s up to 7v7’s)
10:15 – 10:45 AM | Tactical Block
Rondos, transition games, decision-making
Positional awareness and movement off the ball
10:45 – 11:00 AM | Snack & Hydration Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Functional or Team Play
First set of full play
Finding ways to incorporate the Technical/Tactical blocks in a full game setting
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Recovery
Supervised lunch
Tactical talks, quizzes
1:00 – 1:45 PM | Daily Challenges Block
Juggling competitions (individual and team relays)
Penalty shootouts
American shootouts (1v1 vs. keeper from 25 yards)
Leaderboards update (for full week)
1:45 – 2:45 PM | Competitive Games & Tournaments
Rotating formats (4v4, 5v5, or 7v7 depending on age and numbers)
Constraints applied: 3-touch max etc…
World Cup/Champions League-style tournaments
2:50 – 3:00 PM | Review & Dismissal
Group reflection and coaching points
Recognition of daily effort, teamwork, or skills
Set reminders for the next day
Friday – Game Day Format
9:00 – 9:15 AM | Check-In & Light Warm-Up
Ball work and fun movement-based activity
Light group game or reaction challenge
9:15 – 10:15 AM | 1v1 and 2v2 Tournaments
Challenge ladders or knockout style
Short, intense games with fast rotations
Coaching moments between rounds
10:15 – 10:45 AM | 3v3 and 4v4 Match Play
Small-sided games focused on creativity and decision-making
Bonus points for goals from combinations or team play
10:45 – 11:00 AM | Snack & Hydration Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 5v5 or 6v6 Matches
Short format games with mini-leagues or World Cup groups
Coaching emphasis on roles, spacing, and transitions
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Downtime
Football trivia, player awards voting, or coach Q&A
Light stretching and fun team-based activities
1:00 – 1:45 PM | Daily Challenges Block (Friday Edition)
Final juggling challenge (week-long leaderboards)
Penalty shootout championship
American shootout finals
Final rankings and bragging rights
1:45 – 2:50 PM | Large-Sided Games (6v6 or 7v7)
Tournament finals, showcase matches, or coach-vs-player games
Mixed age group or balanced competitive matches
2:50 – 3:00 PM | Camp Recap & Dismissal
Camp Reminders
✓ All campers must bring a filled water bottle with them – we will not have water bottles on the fields for groups to use.
✓ All campers must bring a soccer ball – we will not have “loaner balls” available.
✓ All campers should wear cleats as we use grass fields. Shin guards will also be required.
✓ Campers should apply sunblock at home- coaches will not be able to share sunblock or help campers apply it.
✓ Drop off is available from 8:45 AM; pickup is promptly at 3 PM (Full Days)
✓ Camp will be held weather permitting (players can still participate in light rain). – if the weather forecast is such that camp may not be held, we will email all registrants as soon as possible