Improve Your Skills And Have Fun
at Cal Soccer Camp
The UC Berkeley ID Camps provide an excellent opportunity showcase your skills in a competitive environment! Our Cal Soccer coaching staff lead sessions that we would run for our current players and team.
Cal ID Camps are elite one- and two-day soccer camps directed by Cal Men’s Head Soccer Coach Leonard Griffin, 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year. Train under the guidance of the Cal Men’s Soccer staff, alongside Cal alumni, current players, and other collegiate coaches, in a high-intensity environment designed to challenge serious high school players and provide maximum collegiate exposure. This is a must-attend college ID camp for players aspiring to compete at the next level.
Now introducing the Cal Men’s Soccer Collegiate Experience Overnight Camp - your chance to eat, sleep, and train like a Cal Bear. Stay on campus, train with the Cal coaching staff, and experience firsthand what it takes to play NCAA Division I soccer at one of the nation’s premier programs.
All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development. All events are subject to change based on NCAA and Covid-19 restrictions. Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as the camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.
Highlights Include
Individualized training
Practice on the Cal facilities
Great off-season skill development
Camp Coaches
Leonard Griffin
Head Coach - Cal Men's Soccer
Leonard Griffin, a former California men’s soccer assistant with more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience, was named the head coach of the Cal men’s soccer program of March 31, 2022.
Jacob Wilson
Assistant Coach
Jacob Wilson returned to his alma mater when he joined the Cal men’s soccer coaching staff in 2016 as an assistant coach under former Cal head coach Kevin Grimes - who mentored Wilson when the latter was a Golden Bears player.
Ben Simon
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Camp Details
COLLEGE ID CAMP INFO
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early, as these camps will sell-out.
Dates:
March 21-22, 2026 (Sat-Sun)
June 6-7, 2026 (Sat-Sun)
July 10-12, 2026 (Fri-Sun) Overnight Collegiate Experience Camp
Experience the Golden Bear training environment and showcase your game in front of the Cal Men’s Soccer coaching staff. This college ID camp puts serious soccer prospects through the same demanding training sessions used to develop Cal student-athletes.
Led by the Cal coaching staff on the UC Berkeley campus, sessions are designed to challenge players physically, technically, tactically, and mentally. Training in the Cal soccer environment provides players with valuable insight into what we look for in recruits, how we evaluate talent, and how we develop athletes at the NCAA Division I level.
Our training philosophy, competitive culture, and high standards are what set Cal apart in college soccer. Sessions are intense yet enjoyable — combining learning, competition, and passion for the game — leaving players motivated, challenged, and wanting more.
Players will also participate in a Q&A session covering college soccer expectations, the recruiting process, and life as a student-athlete. Come prepared with questions.
In the event of cancellation, the camp will be rescheduled for a future date.
Coaches in attendance
Darragh Boyle, Assistant Coach, Ottawa University - Arizona (6/5)
Graeme Jaap, Head Coach, CSU Monterey Bay (6/5)
Additional coaches TBD
OVERNIGHT COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE
Dates: July 10-12, 2026 (Fri-Sun)
Ages: Junior Elite ID: 10-13 High School Elite ID: 14-18
*This session is the SAME as the one listed on the Boys Soccer Camp page
HOUSING
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year. Final housing information for this camp will be emailed to all campers closer to the camp’s start date.
Number of Campers Per Room: TBD
Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual, If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Linens: Not provided. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel
Air Conditioning: No, A/C is not available
Meals: Day 1: Dinner | Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 3: Breakfast
Clark Kerr Dorm Information: Visit the Clark Kerr Residential webpage for complex, amenity, room layouts, and more.
EXTENDED DAY INFORMATION
Day Camp Hours: 9:00am-9:00pm. *Day 1 runs from 2:00pm-9:00pm.
Meals: Day 1: Dinner | Day 2: Lunch, Dinner | Day 3: None
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.
All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
Instruction: Training from the Cal Soccer coaching staff
Day campers: Lunch is NOT provided
Supervision: Staff members are strategically placed throughout the camp to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
Camp T-shirt: All overnight campers receive a Cal Soccer Camps t-shirt
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
Ratio: Low camper to coach ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
Equipment Needed: All campers must bring soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, athletic shoes, and a water bottle.
Facility: Either/or Maxwell Family Field, Whitter & Underhill.
Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money
DAY CAMPERS
Athletic clothing and a change of clothes
Rain Jacket
Soccer Cleats (no metal studs)
Shin guards
Water bottle 32 oz or larger
Sunblock
Small gym bag/backpack
OVERNIGHT
Athletic clothing and several changes per day (1-2 pairs/day)
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
SOCCER CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our soccer camps please see our FAQ page.
***Camps are open to any and all entrants. Enrollment in our camps is limited only by age, gender, and capacity restrictions as specified by each camp.
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WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Cal Boys Soccer ID Clinics
39 Reviews
He really, really enjoyed your camp. Said it was very well organized and run.
Thanks so much for the opportunity for Dominick to be able to attend your ID camp. He had a great time and really loves the university. He was impressed with the coaching staff as well.
Despite the heavy rain, I had a really great time playing at your camp once again! One reason I keep coming back to your ID camp is because I like the coaching style of your program, the sessions you run, and the feedback I receive.
He really, really enjoyed your camp. Said it was very well organized and run.
Thanks so much for the opportunity for Dominick to be able to attend your ID camp. He had a great time and really loves the university. He was impressed with the coaching staff as well.
The urgency of the players and the positive (feedback) the coach gave (the players).
Specific coaching provided and the numbers (of kids) weren't too large.
Playing in front of coaches and receiving feedback.
The interaction between the players and the coaches.
Getting coached by Cal caoches was huge to me.
Talking to new people and being challenged.
Girls getting exposure to Id camps - 2009s
Players interacting with Cal coaches.
Lots of good soccer and field time.
Working with the actual coaches.
Skill work and scoring goals.
Beneficial activities
Learning new skills
Playing 11v11 games
Added experience.
I liked playing the scrimmages where the winning team stays on because it was very competitive.
I loved the competition at the end of the camp with the 10 v 10's. It was a fun way to showcase my skills with a group of girls I didn't know, and try to compete with other teams. It got super competitive, which pushed me and the other players to give it their absolute best.
Nina came home very happy because she knew a few players from other clubs and she also made new friends. Most important she was able to showcase her skill in a competitive environment.
The highlight of this camp is playing in front of the coaches, playing with players from all over the country, meeting new people, and having fun.
I feel like the highlight was being able to work with new people in an environment where were all trying to improve and help eachother out.
The highlight was the mindfulness exercises that the boys could do on their own (shoot the rabbit) and feedback from the coach.
Miles had a wonderful experience, coaches made it fun and informative, and he got a lot of touches on the ball.
Small group feel and letting parents stay to watch. Loved the pace and quality of players in attendance.
Learning from the coaches and playing soccer at a high level. I also loved the Performance Center tour.
The Berkeley players (Nate and Evan) were very friendly and supportive, and the coaches were good.
The positive energy at the camp from the beginning was welcomed feeling. We have been traveling all over looking for a good fit for a college experience. Something else I really liked about the camp was watching the team practice and being able to interact with a q & a session. They were so awesome to stick around and offer positive comments (nice ball, great touch, nice save) from the sidelines as us campers scrimmaged. SO COOL!
small number of players, coaches' willingness to engage, schedule did not beat kids to death
I liked meeting the coaches, seeing the facilities, meeting new people and improving my skills.
The one-to-one feedback from Cori, she said a few things that will really help my game.
Addi enjoyed being challenged round older players. She was the youngest at the clinic.
Being in the college facilities & having the coaches working with you.
Being able to display Nate's skills to the coaches at the ID camp.
My son had a lot of fun playing games and meeting other players.
Meeting experienced athletes and being able to learn from them
