Nike Soccer Camp at Curry College - International Programs Milton, Massachusetts
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Join us this summer at the Nike Soccer Camp at Curry College. You'll improve your Soccer game, meet new friends from all around the world, and with our new Sport and Language programs, improve your English too!
International campers will find this Nike Soccer camp provides everything they need for a great visit to the US. This camp offers plenty of convenient multi-week soccer sessions, lots of fun on-campus and off-campus activities, an outstanding international staff and the option to add a week of language classes prior to starting their Nike Soccer Camp.
The Soccer program covers all four essential aspects of the game: skill development, strength and conditioning, technical and tactical development and mental focus.
The language program, which precedes the sport program, consists of 15 English classes per week, combined with fun activities which allow campers to practice and improve their English. These exciting camp programs provide the perfect balance of language prep with a terrific sport training program in convenient 2, 3 or 4-week programs.
International campers seeking a SPORT only multi-week program can combine the individual sessions,( which start on July 1st), with weekend stay overs to create the perfect multi-week camp program. To view our individual (sport only) camp sessions at Curry College, click here.
As in the past, there will be two separate sets of staff for 24-hour supervision, both on and off the pitch.
Highlights Include
- Six hours of daily instruction
- 10:1 Camper to Staff Ratio
- Players grouped by age and ability
- Skills assessment and evaluation
- Training focused on individual skill development and combined team play
- Nike Soccer Camp T-shirt
- Optional language program designed to develop your English speaking skills and your confidence prior to camp!
Curry College, located, in Milton, Massachusetts is one of the most beautiful small college campuses in New England. Located only seven miles outside of downtown Boston, its outstanding facilities include grass soccer fields, air conditioned dorms and nice dining facilities located near residence halls. Practice fields, dining halls and dorms are just a short walk away.
Camp Director
Mehdi and Maria Belhassan
The camp is directed by Mehdi and Maria Belhassan. Mehdi has owned the camps since 1995, and prior to this was assistant director to the camp, starting in 1989. As a former tennis professional, and a father himself, he knows the values and dedication it takes to give “the best sports instruction.” Mehdi resides on campus throughout all camp sessions, and quickly gains the respect of all the campers. Maria directs all office and customer service operations of the camp. Maria is the background force, organizing summer events, registration packets, and the many other aspects to putting together a great summer production! Maria is available via email, and during the year the 1-800 number rings to her cell phone. Our policy is that every parent should be 100% comfortable by the time they drop off their child to our camp.
Rachid Maaouni
Campers will be lead by Rachid Maaouni, our Head Pro. Originally from Morocco, Rachid started playing soccer before he can remember. His love for the game grew into a passion to become better as he excelled at every level. Today Rachid is a licensed coach with 15 years of coaching experience. From 1986 to 1990 he played as a semi-pro for FAR (Forces Armees Royales) of Morocco, a four time African cup winner, and has also played for RCA (Raja Casablanca Association) in Morocco from 1991 to 1994. He has since then played pro indoor soccer here in the U.S., for Arizona Sandsharks from 1996 to 1998 and has also worked in exclusive universities, conducting soccer coaching clinics and residential camps.
Read Full BioRecently he has played and coached inter united and dynamo in the Sun Coast League in Florida (from 2000 to present) and has coached the U13 and U15 girls and boys with the Saint Pete Raiders (from 2004 to 2005). His enjoyment for the game did not end on the field, as he also received a BA in sports studies and wrote a thesis on soccer: “A modern system of play or the Alternation between specialization and polyvalence.” Rachid’s experience all over the world has led him to be tri-lingual, as he also speaks French & Spanish. With his leadership, every camper will excel.
Michael Pearson
Coach Pearson has more than 30 years coaching youth competitive football at High School and Youth Club level. Additionally, have approximately 5 years as a Florida Olympic Development Coach working for the Florida Youth Soccer Association.
Two years coaching the Varsity Boys team at Chamberlain High School, Tampa, Florida; approximately five years coaching the Junior Varsity Boys Program at Land O’Lakes High School and also Assistant Coach to the Varsity Boys Program.
Read Full BioPearson has also coached at various clubs in Tampa, Florida including Town N’Country Soccer Club; Northdale Soccer Club; Temple Terrace Soccer Club and, for the last few years at Hillsborough United FC.
Coached three youth teams to Florida State Championships with numerous appearances at the Final Four of the Florida State Championships; taken two teams to the USAA South East Regional Championships; various Tournament wins including the Sun Bowl at Tampa, Florida; one appearance at the U-14 Dallas Cup Tournament.
Overview of Soccer Program
This year we are offering five weeks of consecutive overnight sessions for campers 8-18. Campers can choose from two training programs: an all skills or high potential/elite program. These are offered each session
- Comprehensive/All Skills Camp: (COED: Ages 8 – 18 years old) Classes are designed for campers of all ages. Each student will be evaluated and placed in a group of similar ability, and age. Beginners will be playing soccer in just a few days; and intermediates will improve all aspects of their game.
- High Potential/Elite Camp: (COED: Ages 11 – 18 years old) Our intensified program is ideal for advanced and competitive players who presently play on their high school team, or other (pre-high school) club system.
- Our camp also employs innovative teaching techniques like Futsal, 5 v 5 soccer,.and tennis soccer. These revolutionary teaching programs, developed by the well known Dutch coach, Weil Coerver provide a unique and logical approach to the development of soccer players.
International campers interested in a sport only program may combine these weekly sessions together to create the perfect multi-week program. Weekend stayover are available on every session except the last one. You can register for these sessions here.
Overview of Sports+ Language Program
Prior to starting your Nike Soccer Camp, you can take a week of 15 English lessons designed to get you speaking English more comfortably and confidently. Three Sport + Language sessions are offered, starting with July 1st , 8th and July 15th sessions. You can add one, two or three weeks of soccer camp to this language program to create the perfect camp for you.
- It is open to kids aged 10-18.
- All session costs include room, board, sports instruction, English classes, weekend stayover, activities during hte weekend, airport transport fee and linen rentals.
- The language program will be held directly on the Curry College campus and campers will reside on campus during both the language and Nike Sports programs.
How does the program work?
- Week One/Language: Campers arrive on Sunday and are greeted at the airport and brought back to Camp, just a short distance from Boston Airport. Campers will get their dorm and rooming assignments, enjoy welcome activities and settle and rest after their flights. English classes are held in the morning Monday through Friday from 9-12:00 Noon. Classrooms are a short walk from the dorms.The afternoons will be filled with trips to Boston, Museums, Tours of Boston, fun field games, sports play for fun or canpers will be able to spend some time relaxing as well. Evening activities can be added for an additional fee. All programs are designed to develop campers English speaking skills and confidence.
- Week Two/Sports: The second week begins with Nike Soccer Camp check-in at 2:00 pm. Campers will head down to the field and be evaluated by camp staff and put into skill groups based on age/ability. The first Nike soccer session will begin at 4pm on Sunday. Each session will include 25-30 hours of Nike soccer instruction and tournament play and conclude on the last day (Friday) at 4:30pm. Campers choosing to stay for multiple sessions will be supervised by camp staff over the weekend and will start their next Nike Camp session on Sunday.
Extra Activities:
MBSC/ NIKE Soccer Camp is one of the only camps that offer nightly OFF-Campus Activities. Our activities are pre-organized and include events such as: MLS Soccer Games, Laser Tag, Bowling, Hard Rock Café, Charlie Horse, Funway Café, 6 Flags (weekend), Water Country (weekend), Whale Watch (weekend), and much much more! Activities are not mandatory, and campers either choose to attend a few activities during the week, all activities, or no activities. Either way, for those campers who stay back: There will be plenty to do such as our ping pong room, watching movies, board games, card games, volleyball, and more. Counselors stay back to keep the appropriate ratios on the trip and back at the dorms!
Sample Daily Schedule
- Day 1 (Sunday) Arrive in the US - pick up at Logan International Airport
- Day 2 (Monday-Friday) Language week - classes 9-12:00 Noon. Afternoon and evening activities daily
- Day 7 (Saturday) Weekend activities with Camp staff and other multi-week campers (varies by week)
- Day 8 2:00pm - Camp check-in for Nike Soccer Program
- Day 8-13 Nike Soccer Program - 9:00am -4:45 pm daily
- 7:30 am Breakfast
- 9:00 am Training
- 11:45 am Lunch
- 1:00 pm Free Time
- 2:00 pm Training
- 4:45-5:30pm Dinner
- 5:30-6:30pm Shower - Get ready for Evening Games and/or activities
- 6:30-10:30pm Field Trips/Movies/Games/Hanging out with friends
- 10:30-11:00pm Campers in dorms/Lights out
- Day 13 Camp check-out (Multiple week campers stay on for weekend activity and next scheduled session)
- Day 14 Weekend activities with camp
- Day 15 Next Nike Soccer Camp session begins
- Day 16+ Same schedule as above
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Weekend stayovers are available for $250 ($125/night) and includes housing and meals for Friday and Saturday night. These weekend stayovers are already included in the cost for the sport and language programs.
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Designated Airport: Boston Logan International Airport
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Curriculum: Students in this program will improve core English skills: speaking, listening and confidence. Classes are communicative in nature and offer planty of opportunities for speaking practice.
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15 language classes per week - 3 per day at 50 minutes each (9:00 am - 12:00 Noon)
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Travel: International campers must complete a travel form in order to guarantee pick up at the airport. Travel forms will be included in your camp registration package which will be available in Mid May or can be ordered via the MB Sports Camps additional services website link. This link will be provided to all campers. Except for the July 29th session, campers may elect to add an additional night or a full weekend after camp, to accomodate international flight schedules.
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Registration Packet: A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. Our health and release forms require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp. International campers must have health insurance valid in the US in order to attend camps.
Amazing
"I learned a lot and the learning was both fun and intense. I met other kids from around the world and that was amazing."
Learned a lot!
The soccer instruction is really good. I've been to alot of soccer camps and here there were alot of kids just like me - who could play soccer pretty well - but who wanted to get better. I worked hard on my finishing because I play forward. When I joined my team the following week for a tournament, everyone said how much better I was. I got 3 goals in one game! Can't wait till next summer - will do two weeks!
Parent of Camper08.07.2011
Memorable Experience
"What a great camp! My daughter has made lots of international friends. Her experiences at the camp, both soccer and friendships, will be remembered throughout her life.