Nike Boys Soccer Camp Berry College
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Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Soccer Camps
Berry College, in Mount Berry, GA, is the perfect place to improve your game this summer. Get a taste for what living on campus and being a Berry Viking is like. 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.
This summer we'll be offering 2 camps, one for boys aged 8-13 and another for boys aged 14-18. The experienced Berry College coaches will provide campers with a fresh perspective and challenge them to develop technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of their game through a progressive curriculum.
Highlights Include
- Unique & structured curriculum
- Low camper to coach ratio
- Nike Soccer Camp T-shirt & camp prizes
- Elite technical training & game knowledge development
- Position-specific training
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Camp Coaches
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Head Coach Richard Vardy
One of the most successful coaches in the history of a program known for producing championship-caliber coaches, Richard Vardy has been the head men's soccer coach at Berry College since the 2002 season.
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Coach Konrad Jacobs
Konrad Jacobs is in his fourteenth year as a full time assistant coach for the Berry College men’s soccer program, after spending a year as a volunteer assistant. Jacobs holds a USSF “B” license and an NSCAA National diploma.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
CAMP INFO:
- Dates:
- June 8-11, 2024 (Sat-Tues) (All Skills)
- June 12-15, 2024 (Wed-Sat) (High Performance)
- Ages: All Skills 9-13 | High Performance 14-18
- Gender: Boys
- Options: Extended Day and Overnight
- Extended Day: 9:00am-9:00pm
- Check-in & out location: Clara Lobby
CAMP INFO
This program is geared towards players of all abilities. Campers will work on mastering the proper fundamentals, techniques and advancing their overall skills and knowledge of the game. A great opportunity for players to learn through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. With a number of different camp options for all to enjoy!
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!
*Please note: Berry College requires campers to complete a school-specific waiver prior to camp. Please print and bring the completed form on the first day of camp.
HOUSING
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
- Number of Campers Per Room: 2
- 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: Yes, AC is available in room
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Training from the Berry College coaching staff
- Supervision: Staff members are strategically placed throughout the camp to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Soccer Camps t-shirt and prizes
- Overnight & Extended Day campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided. Dinner is provided but campers can order pizza via the camp store if they wish
- Day campers: Lunch is included
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 cleats, shin guards, athletic shoes/indoor soccer shoes, and a water bottle.
- Facility: Berry College fields
- 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
EXTENDED DAY CAMP INFORMATION
Day Camp Hours: 9:00am-9:00pm
Daily Check-In & Out: First day 12:00pm
First day check-in location: Clara Lobby
Meals: Lunch & Dinner is provided for Extended Day Campers
OVERNIGHT INFORMATION
Check-in: First Day 12:00pm
Check-in Location: Clara Lobby
Meals: Day 1: Dinner | Days 2-3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 4: Breakfast
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.
OVERNIGHT
- Athletic clothing (1-2 pairs/day)
- Soccer Cleats (no metal studs)
- Shin guards
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, 1 pair/day)
- Undergarments (1-2 pair/day)
- Swimsuit and beach towel (May or may not be needed)
- Pajamas
- Bathrobe
- Flip flops
- Laundry bag
- Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, facewash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
- Personal items & medications
- Eye mask, ear plugs (optional)
- Washcloth and bath towel
- Alarm clock
- Fan (optional)
- Bed sheets
- Comforter or sleeping bag
- Pillow and pillowcase
DAY CAMPERS
- Athletic clothing
- Soccer Cleats (no metal studs)
- Shin guards
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Small gym bag/backpack
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. 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.
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
- 7:00am Wake-up
- 8:00am Breakfast
- 9:00am Session Topic of the Day
- 12:00pm Lunch & rest time
- 1:00pm Soccer film competitions
- 2:00-4:00pm Tactical Training/Small Sided Games
- 4:00pm Downtime
- 5:00pm Dinner
- 7:00 Full Sided Games
- 9:00 Evening Activities
- 10:30 Lights out
Berry College has the world’s largest contiguous college campus, spanning more than 26,000 acres of woodlands, meadows and streams. Founded in 1902, Berry is a private coeducational institution located in Rome, GA, about an hour north of Atlanta.
Berry boasts some of the finest athletic facilities, including a state of the art 131,000 square-foot athletic and recreation center, three regulation-size soccer fields which are professionally manicured.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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June 20, 2023: Getting to play soccer all day with friends
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June 18, 2023: Skill improvement
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June 14, 2023: Rooming with friends
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June 17, 2023: Coaching and location
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June 18, 2023: Food, people, venue, coaches
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June 14, 2023: The lightning games
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June 20, 2023: Learning new skills and the food.
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June 18, 2023: 11v11 scrimmages in the afternoons
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June 15, 2023: Named as a great player for the week.
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June 14, 2023: My son saying he wants to return next year
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June 19, 2023: Working with coaches & players from the team
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June 19, 2023: Getting to know the head coach of Berry college
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June 16, 2023: Meeting new friends who enjoy the game of soccer
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June 14, 2023: He loved his coaches and enjoyed the 3 v 3 tourney
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June 14, 2023: Developing through the technical drills and scrimmages
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June 18, 2023: My son had a good time with friends. He made memories.
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June 18, 2023: Staying in the dorm , food, and of course playing soccer.
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June 14, 2023: Working one on one with a junior coach on juggling techniques
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July 23, 2022: Playing with kids from other places, being coached specifically
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June 19, 2023: Playing with soccer friends and coaches were friendly and helpful. Food was great.
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June 18, 2023: Tommy's legs grew five inches in circumference (not really but he felt like he got a ton of exercise helping him strengthen)
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Enjoyed the drills
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Nike Boys Soccer Camp Berry College
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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.