2024 Summer Camps
Summer Youth Camps &
NEW! ½ Day Beginner Soccer Program
July 15 - 18
July 22 - 25
July 29 - August 1
Now in our 28th Season, the NYC Soccer Academy is a great opportunity for fun and soccer development.
Our experienced coaching staff will lead a developmental clinic with the emphasis on ball mastery, technical skill training to improve their ability on the field in a fun environment. Players will also experience competitive game situations that will help improve their skill, decision making and confidence to succeed at every level. Goalkeeper training is being offered for a minimum 2 x 45 minutes session daily, along with their training in their respective group. Goalkeepers will also be coached within the game for improved decision making.
Our staff is composed of the current Columbia Men’s & Women’s Coaching staff, other college and club coaches. We will also have current and former collegiate soccer players who will support the coaching staff as counselors and act as great role models for younger players.
The NYC Soccer Academy is dedicated to enthusiastically making better players of all campers.
2024 Summer Youth Camps
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Session 1: July 15-18 $475 / $525*
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Session 2: July 22-25 $475 / $525*
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Session 3: July 29-8/1 $475 / $525*
*after May 1st
Bundle options available, see below
AGES: Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 17
CAMP HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
NEW! ½ Day Beginner Soccer Program
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Session 1: July 15-18 $295 / $325*
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Session 2: July 22-25 $295 / $325*
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Session 3: July 29-8/1 $295 / $325*
*after May 1st
Bundle options available, see below
AGES: Boys & Girls Ages 6-8
CAMP HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
TUITION
SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
Before May 15th
1 week - $475
2 weeks - $900 (save $50)
3 Weeks - Cost $1325 (save $100)
After May 15th
1 week - $525
2 weeks - $1000 (save $50)
3 weeks - $1475 (save $100)
1/2 DAY BEGINNER SOCCER PROGRAM
Before May 15th
1 week - $295
2 weeks - $565 (save $25)
3 weeks - $835 (save $50)
After May 15th
1 week - $325
2 weeks - $625 (save $25)
3 weeks - $925 (save $50)
Sibling Discount $25 - automatically applied at checkout!
Columbia Staff / Faculty Discount - email UNI to nycsocceracademy@gmail.com to receive additional discount code
WHAT TO BRING
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Lunch (Lunch is not provided - please bring a bag lunch)
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Water Bottle
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Soccer Ball
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Shin Guards
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Soccer Shoues (turf sneakers or indoor shoes)
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Sunscreen
Please check the weather forecast each day and dress accordingly. Campers should be prepared with rain gear and a change of clothes on rainy days. See our FAQ section below.
LOCATION & FACILITIES
All camps are held at Columbia University's Baker Athletics Complex at 533 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034. Click for DIRECTIONS.
Facilities include the Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium and the Laurence A. Wein Stadium.
For directions please see our locations page.
TRANSPORTATION
Campers are expected to provide their own transportation to and from camp at Columbia’s Baker Athletics Complex (505 W. 218th Street, NY, NY 10034).
Optional Bus Service: Cost: $135
The shuttle bus leaves from the Columbia University Morningside Campus (117th Street and Amsterdam Avenue) at 8:15AM and returns to the same location at approximately 4:15PM each day. Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis.
REQUIRED FORM
In accordance with NYC Health Code and Columbia University Policy, we require all campers to have an approved physical examination form on file before they can play.
Acceptable forms must come from your physician's office and dated to reflect a physical examination completed within a year of the last day your child plan's to attend camp.
Please note that a full physical examination form is required, and we cannot accept a note from your doctor indicating that your camper is cleared to play. The NYC Soccer Academy is required to adhere to this New York City Health Code and Columbia University guideline in order to hold our camp, and NO exceptions can be permitted. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
COMMON FORM FAQS
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Do I need to submit this Department of Health provided NYC Physical Examination form?
NO, you do not! The above linked NYC Physical Examination form is provided as an optional sample form, as some families and doctors request a template. We do not require this exact form. We will happily accept the form provided by your camper's doctor's office.
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My camper's last wellness exam was over a year ago - can I use a form dated from last year?
Unfortunately, no. Acceptable forms must be dated by the physician's office to reflect a wellness examination completed within the last year. NYC Soccer Academy is required to adhere to this New York City Health Code and Columbia University guideline in order to hold our camp, and no exceptions can be permitted. Please prepare accordingly!
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Do you have a valid form on file for my camper from a previous camp?
Possibly! If you believe we may have a form on file from a previous NYC Soccer Academy camp, please email a member of our staff at nycsocceracademy@gmail.com and we will check our records. If there is a form on file dated within the last year, we are happy to use this for a current camp.
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How do I submit my form?
Please log into your account HERE. You will be prompted to sign in using the same email address and password you set up when registering for camp. If you have any trouble signing in or uploading your form, please email your form to nycsocceracademy@gmail.com with your camper's name in the subject line.
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Will my camper be able to participate in camp if they show up without a form?
Unfortunately, no. Campers will not be permitted to participate without a valid form on file. We thank you in advance for your cooperation!
HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Vaccination - The COVID-19 vaccine mandate will no longer be in effect, and proof of vaccination will not need to be submitted.
Masking - Affiliates are recommended to follow community guidance on indoor masking, which is predicated on community transmission levels. Individuals may decide to mask based on their own circumstances and their preferences. Such decisions should be respected.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If cancellation is requested two weeks prior to the start of camp, a full credit for any future camp OR a refund (minus a $75 cancellation fee) will be issued. Cancellation must be requested in writing at nycsocceracademy@gmail.com two weeks prior to the start of camp. If a cancellation is requested within 2 weeks of the start of camp, a credit towards any future camp will be issued.
NYC Soccer Academy reserves the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule any camp or clinic because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In the unfortunate case a camp or clinic is canceled, we will issue a credit for a future camp. NYC Soccer Academy cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses, including but not limited to; cancellation/change fees assessed by airlines, hotels, car services or travel agencies.