Nike Girls Soccer Camp Willamette University Salem, Oregon
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At NIKE Soccer Camps, our goal is to stimulate a love for the game in young athletes by showing them how to accelerate their own progress and success.
Set in the lush rolling hills of the Pacific Northwest, Willamette University provides the perfect setting for rigorous soccer training. Ages 12 and up benefit from the warm summer climate while pushing their bodies and minds to the limit.
Highlights Include
- Trained by top-notch college coaches
- Players are grouped by age and ability
- Skill development, team play, and games
- Personal take home evaluation
- Camp completion certificate
- Nike Soccer Camp T-shirt
Students have access to the newly renovated Sparks Field, with state-of-the-art lighting, and two other grass fields. Overnight Campers: Professional coaching and instruction, all meals, housing, supervision and evening activities. Extended Day Campers (varies with location) 9am-9pm: Professional coaching and instruction, lunch, dinner and evening activities. Soccer balls may be purchased when you register for camp for an additional $15. Campers are not required to bring a ball to camp and purchasing one is optional.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Hillary Arthur
Hillary Arthur is in her fourth year as the head women’s soccer coach at Willamette University. In her first three seasons, Arthur led the team to a 28-28-4 overall record and a 24-21-3 conference record. The team has finished third in the Northwest Conference twice in her three seasons.
Read Full BioAs a college player, Arthur started all four years at Humboldt State University, where she played center midfielder. She was a three-year captain from 1997-99. At HSU, she earned First Team All-Conference honors three times. As a freshman in 1996, she helped the Lumberjacks achieve a #6 national ranking and advance to the NCAA Division II Far West Regional. HSU finished second in the Northern California Athletic Conference in 1996 and 1997 and claimed Pacific West Conference championships in 1998 and 1999.
During her senior year, Arthur received a West Region Player Award and qualified for Academic All-Conference recognition. She has continued to stress the combination of academic and athletic success as a coach. Her 2007 team at Western Nevada ranked second in the NJCAA in team grade point average and her 2006 team ranked fifth.
While at WNC, Arthur led the women's soccer team during its three years of existence. In the squad's first season in 2005, she guided the Wildcats to a third place finish in the Scenic West Athletic Conference. In 2006, WNC won the Region 18 championship and advanced to the NJCAA Tournament, with Arthur being selected as the Region 18 Coach of the Year. In 2007, WNC earned second place in the Scenic West.
Prior to starting the women's soccer program at WNC, Arthur was an assistant women's soccer coach and physical education instructor at California State University-Chico for the 2001-04 seasons. She helped Cal State-Chico qualify for the NCAA Division II National Tournament in 2004.
Arthur earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science and Cardiac Rehabilitation/Kinesiology from Humboldt State in 2001. She received a Master of Arts degree in Sports Psychology/Kinesiology from Cal State-Chico in 2004.
Camp Code: SOGROR
SESSION INFORMATION
Check-in: Between 12:30-1:30pm at the WISH House.
Check-out: Closing ceremonies from the field. Check out from the dorm between 3:00-4:00pm
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:10
Players Grouped by: skill, age, years of experience
Evaluation: Written by coaching staff
Facility: Campers train on grass and turf fields.
HOUSING
Dorm: WISH House
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: no, fan recommended
Key Deposit: $75– Bring a check made out to US Sports
Spending Money: $40
Medical Facility: an athletic trainers are on-site and a doctor is on-call for emergencies
TRAVEL
Closest Airport: Portland International Airport
Transportation: Not provided
Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, as a group by mail or fax, each camper will receive a $25 discount. Click “Get Brochure” above and print the application. All applications must be received at the same time via mail or fax. If all members of your group pay with a Visa or MasterCard, feel free to fax your applications to 415-479-6061 to expedite processing. Late or individual registrations are not eligible to receive the group discount.
DAY ONE – SUNDAY – June 23rd
12:30-1:30pm Move in - Staff at Dorm (Wish House) for registration and move-in
1:45pm Counselors walk campers over to Sparks for Opening Ceremonies /Role Call/ Staff Introductions/Rules– be ready to start your first field session
2pm Campus Safety talk at Spark Field
2-3:45pm Afternoon Session (1)
4:00-4:30 Campus Tour – Paige, Liberty and Sarah
4:30-6pm Dinner
5pm – 6:30 Free Time – Camp Store Open – Paige – All Pizza Orders must be turned in to Paige
6:45pm Role Call - Campers and Counselors meet in front of Dorm to walk over to Sparks
7:00-8:30pm Night Session (2) – Small Sided Games
Commuters picked up at 8:45pm at Sparks Field – Check out with Hillary
9:00pm Pizza Pick up at DORMS – Staff meeting
9:00-10:00pm Free Time / Camp Store Open – Sarah
10:00pm - IN ROOMS LIGHTS OUT!!! – check every room!!!
DAY TWO – MONDAY - June 24th
8:00 WAKE UP
7:30-9:00am Breakfast
Commuters arrive at 9:20am to Sparks Soccer Field-Check in with Hillary
9:20am Role Call - Campers and Counselors meet in front of Dorm to walk over to Sparks
9:30-11:30am Morning Session (3)
11:30 -1:00 Lunch
12:30-1:30 Swimming
1:50pm Role Call - Campers and Counselors meet in front of Dorm to walk over to Sparks
2:00-3:30pm Watch soccer game – Ford Hall 122
3:30-4:30 Afternoon Session (4) - Soccer Tennis Tournament on the 3 tennis courts closest to Sparks if space allows or Soccer Field
4:45-6:00pm Dinner
5:30-6:30pm Free Time – Camp Store Open – Liberty – All Pizza Orders must be turned in to Liberty
6:45pm Role Call - Campers and Counselors meet in front of Dorm to walk over to Sparks
7:00-8:30pm Night Session (5) - Small Sided Games
Commuters picked up at 8:45pm at Sparks Field – Check out with Hillary
9:00pm Pizza Pick up at Dorm – Staff meeting
9:00-10:00pm Free Time / Camp Store Open / Dorm Floaters Sarah and Liberty
10:00pm IN ROOMS LIGHTS OUT!!! – check every room!!!
DAY THREE – TUESDAY - June 25th
8:00 WAKE UP
7:30-9:00am Breakfast
Commuters arrive at 9:20am to Sparks Soccer Field-Check in with Hillary
9:20am Role Call - Campers and Counselors meet in front of Dorm to walk over to Sparks
9:30-11:30am Morning Session (6)
11:30 -1pm Lunch
12:30-1:30 Swimming
12:30-2:20pm Rest / Free Time / Camp Store – Sarah
2:20pm Role Call - Campers and Counselors meet in front of Dorm to walk over to Sparks
2:30-4:30pm Afternoon Session (7)
4:30-6:00pm Dinner – Turn in Pizza Orders
5:00-6:30pm Free Time – Camp Store Open – Sarah – All Pizza Orders must be turned in to Sarah
6:45pm Role Call - Campers and Counselors meet in front of Dorm to walk over to Sparks
7:00-8:30pm Night Session (8) Full Field Game Campers vs Staff
Commuters picked up at 8:45pm at Sparks Field – Check out with Hillary
9:00pm Pizza Pick up at Dorm – Staff meeting
9:00-10:00pm Dorm Room Clean up and pack bags / Camp Store Open
10:00pm IN ROOMS LIGHTS OUT!!! – check every room!!!
DAY FOUR – WEDNESDAY - June 26th – Last Day
8:00 WAKE UP
7:30-9:00am Breakfast
Commuters arrive at 9:20am to Sparks Soccer Field-Check in with Hillary
9:20am Role Call - Campers and Counselors meet in front of Dorm to walk over to Sparks
9:30-11am Morning Session (9)
11:30-12:30pm Lunch
12 – 1:15pm Camp Store Open – Paige
12 -1:15pm Dorm clean up and move out – bring everything to Sparks Field
1:20pm Role Call - Campers and Counselors meet in front of Dorm to walk over to Sparks
1:30-3:10pm Final Session (10) – Full Field Game / warm up with teams 15 minutes
3:15-3:30 Closing ceremonies -
4-4:30 Clean-up & Camp Closed
Learned so much
"This was the highlight of my summer, I learned so much more than I thought I could. Being on a college campus was awesome, and everyone became friends on the first day."
Learn new skills
"This camp was lots of fun and is a great place for beginners to learn some new skills. I made lots of friends and played lots of soccer, a great combo."
Friendly staff
"They were very friendly and they did their best to accommodate the large range of skill levels."
Sophie SamieWillamette University Camper
Personalized attention
"Nike Soccer Camp provides a safe and healthy environment to learn and excel in soccer. It also provides a great opportunity to meet new people. The coaches help you personally with your difficulties."