Winter Recreation Day Camp Information
COMING SOON 

SUMMER DAY CAMP #2
COMPLETED

Dates:  July 29- Aug 2, 2024

​Location: UCSB, Storke Field #5
​(near Harder Stadium)

Ages: Boys & Girls 5-12 years old 

Times:
9:00am - 1:00pm (Full Day)

Register Now!

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Our 5-Day Santa Barbara Soccer Recreation Day Camp hosted by Santa Barbara staff will take place in one of the most beautiful places in the United States in Santa Barbara, California. 

First week of Summer 2024:
The June 17-21 week of camp location will be at Girsh Park, located on the grass near the little league baseball fields.   Parking directions will be sent. 

Second week of Summer 2024:  
The July 29- August 2 week of camp will be on Storke Field 5, which is near Harder Stadium.  Use lot #38 for parking.)

The Santa Barbara Soccer Recreation Day Camp is open to all participants as an introduction to the forging ground that encompasses the technical, tactical, mental and physical aspects of the game of soccer. The program is a perfect introduction to an age and level appropriate soccer skill development and learning environment that will assist in forming the character traits that will serve children for the rest of their lives.

Our staff will place campers appropriately within their correct abilities levels and groups (recreational/club) in order for participants to have the greatest success and correct challenge. 

Enrollment is open to any Boys & Girls 5-12 years old field players and goalkeepers. 

Participant Limit: Approximately 100 (Registration is online and by credit card only). 

Refund policy:   (see bottom of page)

RECREATIONAL DAY CAMP PHILOSOPHY:  The camp provides the ideal developmental atmosphere for the next generation of aspiring soccer player with ambitions to learn and enjoy the game.  The program will:

•      Teach players of all ability levels how to develop an appetite for self-improvement and training.
•       Teach individual essential character traits and values. Every camper will have a daily honesty, leadership and teamwork lesson plans incorporated into activities and games.
•       Prepare players with technically and tactically understanding for their desired level of play.

PLAYER INSTRUCTION PROVIDED:

·       Technical instruction on passing, receiving, dribbling & shooting.
·       Focus on transitional play and individual attacking & defending.
·       Mobility, motor skills and running mechanics will be improved.
·       Character development lesson plans incorporated into program.
·       Tactical understanding and individual mobility will be enhanced.

STAFF:  The campers at the 5-Day Santa Barbara Soccer Recreation Day Camp will have access to and learn from UCSB coaches and athletes, and local high school players.  Campers will enjoy a no greater than a 1 to 10-12 staff to camper ratio throughout the week.

CONTACT US:  For additional questions contact camp director Johnny Whallon at [email protected]. 

Camp Sample 

8:45- 9:00am           Registration & Check-In
9:00- 9:30am           Mobility, motor skills and running mechanics              
9:30 - 10:15am       Moves of the Day & Soccer Aerobics
10:15- 10:30am      Snack Break (character lesson plan implemented)
10:30- 10:45am      Demos by profession staff on Skill of the Day
10:45- 11:30am      Dribbling (topic of day) activities & group games
11:30 - 12:00 pm    Lunch
12:00- 12:15pm      Free Play games
12:15- 12:50pm      Game of the day & Small-sided games (scrimmage).
12:50- 1:00pm        Review & Check-out

***Refund Policy:

1) No refunds, unless medical or family emergency documentation is provided.
2a) Outside of 7 days from first day of camp,  camp credit can be used within a year.
2b) Inside of 7 days from first day of camp, no camp credit given.