Nike Soccer Camp at Boise State University
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Nike Soccer Camps is thrilled to offer its winter and summer programs at Boise State University. Open to players of all ability levels, the camp offers a unique opportunity to train under Next Athletes’ staff of college coaches and athletes in a fun environment. The program focuses on position-specific training, offensive and defensive skill-work, set plays, and footwork.
Winter Day Camp (January 2-4)
Sign up for our three-day camp over winter break and keep your skills sharp! Held at the heated Caven Williams Indoor Fieldhouse on campus, the winter camp includes six hours of daily, position-specific training, offensive and defensive skill-work, set plays, and footwork. This program is open to boys and girls, ages 8-17.
Summer Overnight Camp (2025 Dates TBD)
Register for our overnight camp at Boise State University and enjoy an immersive collegiate soccer experience. Campers reside in the campus dormitories in adjacent rooms to the camp staff while training with current and former college coaches and athletes. The tuition includes housing, meals, fun evening activities, and college recruiting and sports psychology seminars. This program is open to players of all ability levels, ages 10-17.
Summer Day Camp (2025 Dates TBD)
Nike Soccer Camps also offers a summer day camp program for local players ages 8-17. This program runs 9:00am-4:00pm (schedule varies by day) and includes daytime training only. Campers must bring their own lunch or purchase on campus.
The Nike Soccer Camp at BSU is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. The Nike Soccer Camp at Boise State University is not owned, sponsored, co-sponsored or controlled by the University.
Highlights Include
- Top tier collegiate coaches, high school coaches, and student athletes
- Daily morning and afternoon training sessions
- Low camper to coach ratio
- Sports psychology seminars and college recruitment education
- Every camper receives a Nike Soccer Camp t-shirt
- Every camper is eligible to receive merit-based prizes during camp
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Camp Coaches
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Site Director Westy McQueen
Westy McQueen is the owner and camp director for Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps at LMU, Boise State University, Westminster University, University of Denver, UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly, and UNLV.
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Soccer Director Thom Baker
Thom Baker is the head coach for College of Idaho Men’s Soccer and serves as a guest coach for the Nike Soccer Camps at Boise State University.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
WINTER CAMP INFO:
Camp Dates: January 2-4, 2025 (Thurs-Sat)
Ages: 8-17
Gender: Coed
Camp Hours: 9am-4pm
- Facility: Caven-Williams Sports Complex Please use the linked campus map if you have any questions
- Meals: Day campers are required to bring their own lunch daily
- Parking: Parents can use the West Stadium Parking Lot for all drop-offs and pick-ups
SUMMER CAMP INFO:
Camp Dates: Future dates coming soon. Sign up for the priority list today!
Ages: 8-17
Day Camp: 8-17
Overnight Camp: 10-17
Gender: Coed
Options: Day (9am-4pm) & Overnight
- First day check-in: Please use the linked campus map if you have any questions
- Overnight: Between 11:30am-12pm for overnight campers at at the courtyard in front of Caven-Williams Sports Complex.
- Day: 12pm-12:30pm for day campers at Caven-Williams Sports Complex
- Last day check-out: After closing ceremony at 12pm on Thursday at Caven-Williams Sports Complex
- Meals: Meals are provided for overnight campers. Day campers are required to bring their own lunch daily
CAMP INFO:
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year. Please note: camp is closed to spectators during daytime hours. Parents are highly encouraged to attend orientation and the closing ceremony!
SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP
The overnight program includes instruction, fun games and competitions for prizes, overnight accommodations, all meals, FUN evening activities, and more. The camp staff resides in the dormitories in adjacent rooms to the campers and provides supervision throughout the camp. The camp utilizes DeChevrieax Field as its training facility.
SUMMER DAY CAMP (9:00AM – 4:00PM)
The Nike Soccer Camp at Boise State University also offers a day camp program for campers who do not wish to stay overnight. This option includes instruction and daytime activities only. The schedule is modified on the first and last days of camp.
- Day Camper Drop-Off Location: (Mon-Thurs): 8:45-9:00am at DeChevrieux Field
- Day Camper Pick-Up Location: (Sun-Wed): 3:45-4:00pm at Caven-Williams Sports Complex
- Parking: Parents can use the West Stadium Parking Lot for all drop-offs and pick-ups
PARENT/CAMPER SEMINARS
Both campers and parents are invited to join us from 7:30-8:30pm each night at Appleton Tennis Center for evening seminars. Guest speakers include college coaches, college recruiting experts, current and former collegiate athletes, and our sports psychology director.
HOUSING
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
Dorm: Taylor Hall
Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
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!
Bathrooms: Shared
Linens: Not provided. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel
Air Conditioning: Yes
OVERNIGHT INFORMATION
Check-in: First Day between 11:30am-12pm
Check-in Location: Caven-Williams Sports Complex.
After overnight campers check in, parents and campers will walk to the front of Keiser Hall where the campers will receive their room keys. Campers will then check into their room in Taylor Hall (across from Keiser Hall), leave their luggage, and return immediately to Caven-Williams Sports Complex for Orientation.
Check out: Last day after closing ceremony at 12pm at Caven-Williams Sports Complex
Check-out Location: Taylor Hall
Meals: Day 1: Dinner | Days 2-4: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 5: Breakfast
Room Key Deposit: please bring a $75 check made out to “Next Athletes, LLC”
A closing ceremony will take place at Caven-Williams Sports Complex. Parents are invited to attend! Departure immediately follows the closing ceremony
SUMMER DAY CAMP SCHEDULE & MEALS
- Sunday: Day Camper Hours – 12:30pm-4:00pm. Meals are not provided.
- Monday-Wednesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:00pm. Meals are not provided.
- Thursday: Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-12:00pm. Check-out is immediately after the 12pm closing ceremony.
- The closing ceremony will take place at Caven-Williams Sports Complex. Parents are invited to attend!
- Meals: Day campers are required to bring their own lunch daily
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: Daytime training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus, evening activities and all meals
- Day campers: Instruction and daytime activities only. Lunch is not included
- Supervision: Staff members reside in adjacent rooms to the overnight campers and participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Soccer Camp t-shirt
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
Ratio: Max of 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
Equipment Needed: Please bring your own soccer apparel, cleats, and shin guards
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. Please label all luggage/equipment with an easily identifiable tag with the camper's full name and contact info.
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Weather-appropriate clothing for 4 nights/5 days
1-2 pairs of broken in soccer cleats
- Shin guards
- Running shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- A new notepad or journal
- Room key deposit check: $75 check made out to “Next Athletes, LLC”
- Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, 1 pair/day)
- Undergarments (1-2 pair/day)
- Small gym bag/backpack
- Pajamas
- Bathrobe
- Flip flops
- Laundry bag
- Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, facewash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
- Bathing Suit
- Personal items & medications
- Eye mask, ear plugs (optional)
- Washcloth and bath towel
- Alarm clock
- Fan (optional)
- Bed sheets
- Sunglasses
- Pen and paper for guest speaker notes
Linens (twin XL sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Spending Money ($50-100)
Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
DAY CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items:
- extra athletic clothing
- 1-2 pairs of broken in soccer cleats
- running shoes
- shin guards
- water bottle
- sunblock
- small gym bag/backpack
- packed lunch
- extra spending money ($50) and any other appropriate clothing for that day’s activities which will be described to you on the first day of camp.
SOCCER BALLS
Nike Soccer Camp Balls can be purchased during registration. Players can choose between a size 3, 4 or 5 ball, which will be shipped out before camp. Shipping is included in the listed price. Please note that it is not required to bring a soccer ball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction. All sales are final.
TEAM DISCOUNT
If you have a group of 4 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. If you have a group of 8 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $30 discount. Please fill out the Team Discount - Soccer form with the name of your group and the names of each camper enrolling in the camp and we will create a unique discount code for your group.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided to/from camp. 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. If there is a need for additional facilities, we may conduct camp nearby at an off-campus location. In this case, overnight campers will be bussed to this location and day campers will be dropped off and picked up at the destination. Parents will be given notice if this is the case.
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.
NIKE 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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Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am Run/Breakfast
- 8:30 am Video/Lecture
- 9:30 am Field Session (Technical Skills Development)
- 12:00 pm Lunch
- 2:00 pm Field Session (Tactical Training)
- 5:00 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Field Session (Tournament Games)
- 9:00 pm In dorms - evening activities
- 10:30 pm Lights out
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
Camp Dates & Prices
*Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location*�