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NYC Soccer Academy
2025 Summer Camps
Session 1: July 14 - July 17
Session 2: July 21 - July 24
Session 3: July 28 - July 31
Summer Youth Camps (Ages 6 - 17)
1/2 Day Beginner Camps (Ages 6 - 8)
Now in our 29th Season, the NYC Soccer Academy is a great opportunity for fun and soccer development at one of the great facilities in New York City: Baker Athletics Complex, home of the Columbia University Lions Men's and Women's Soccer Programs.
Our experienced coaching staff will lead a developmental clinic with an emphasis on ball mastery, technical skill training to improve 1 v 1 ability with the ball, as well as passing, combination play, and overall development, all within a fun environment. Players will also experience competetive game situations designed to help improve skill under pressure, decision-making and the confidence to suceed at every level.
Goalkeepers will be offered a minimum 1 x 45 minute goalkeeper training session daily, in addition to training in their respective group as a Goalkeeper. 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, and other college and club coaches. We will also have current and former collegiate soccer players supporting the coaching staff as counselors and acting as great role models for younger players.
The NYC Soccer Academy is dedicated to enthusiastically making better players of all of our campers.
DATES / TUITION
2025 Summer Youth Camps
AGES: Open to Any and All Players, Ages 6 to 17
CAMP HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Session 1: July 14 - 17 - Tuition $485 / $525*
Session 2: July 21 - 24 - Tuition $485 / $525*
Session 3: July 28 - 31 - Tuition $485 / $525*
*after May 1st
Youth Camp Multiple Week Bundle - Bundle & Save!
Register 1 camper for 2 weeks (save $50, discount taken off total at checkout)
Register 1 camper for 3 weeks (save $125, discount taken off total at checkout)
Sibling Discount*
Register siblings and receive $25 off camp tuition for every week both enrolled- sibling discount automatically taken at checkout
Columbia University Discount*
Columbia faculty & staff - receive $50 off camp tuition - click here to email us your UNI and receive a discount code.
2025 1/2 Day Beginner Soccer Program
AGES: Open to any and all players, Ages 6 to 8
CAMP HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 1: July 14-17 - Tuition $275 / $300*
Session 2: July 21-24 - Tuition $275 / $300*
Session 3: July 28-31 - Tuition $275 / $300*
*after May 1st
1/2 Day Beginner Program Multiple Week Discount: Bundle & Save!
Register 1 camper for 2 weeks (save $25, discount taken off total at checkout)
Register 1 camper for 3 weeks (save $50, discount taken off total at checkout)
Sibling Discount*
Register siblings and receive $25 off camp tuition - sibling discount automatically taken at checkout
Columbia University Discount*
Columbia faculty & staff - receive $25 off 1/2 day camp tuition - click here to email us your UNI and receive a discount code.
LOCATION & FACILITIES
The Columbia University Women's Soccer Elite Academic & Athletic College ID Camp will be held at Columbia University's Baker Athletics Complex at 533 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034. Facilities include the Bubble over the Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium and the Robert Kraft Stadium. Click for DIRECTIONS.
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 - the shuttle bus leaves from 217th st. and Amsterdam Ave at 8:15AM and returns to the same location at approximately 4:15pm.
Shuttle Bus Cost: $100 *
Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis * Register Early
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 Shoes (cleats/turfs) and Sneakers
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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.
For more information, check out our FAQ page.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Below is a tenative daily schedule, which is subject to change.
8:45 AM - Check in
9:00 AM - Small - Sided Games & Fun
9:30 AM - Camp Meeting
9:45 AM - Ball Mastery & Technical Skills
10:30 AM - Small-sided Games
11:30 AM - Lunch
12:30 PM - Activities to Goal, Shooting (1/2 Day Program Dismissal)
1:00 PM - Theme of the Day
1:45 PM - Soccer Talk Break
2:15 PM - Games
3:30 PM - Camp Ends
*Water & Rest Breaks will be added into the day
REQUIRED HEALTH 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!
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What is the Weather policy?
The plan for our youth summer camps is to be open for campers every day. We have the ability to access indoor facilities and accommodate campers should inclement weather limit playing on the fields. For the safety of the campers we also use our lightning-detection system that triggers sirens and our staff gets everyone into facilities.
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 cancelled, 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.