CAMP INFO:
You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
Camp Dates:
November 23-25, 2026 (Mon-Wed) Thanksgiving Break
December 28-30, 2026 (Mon-Wed) Winter Break
Ages: 6-16
Gender: Coed
Camp Hours: 9:00 AM* - 3:00 PM**
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Facility: Willow Hill Dome
*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time
WHO IS THIS CAMP FOR
This camp is a great fit for players of all levels who want to improve in a positive, structured environment. We focus on building technical skills, game understanding, and confidence through high-quality coaching and game-realistic training. Players are grouped by age and ability, ensuring they are challenged appropriately while still having fun. Beyond soccer, we emphasize teamwork, effort, and character, making it a well-rounded experience both on and off the field.
SOCCER SKILL SCHOOLS
Soccer Skill Schools’ "Numbers Approach Methodology" brings the best skill development methods from all over the world to the Midwest with particular influence from Brazil, Holland, England, and Spain. The methodology starts with one player: the individual. Each player is guided toward complete mastery of the ball, encouraged to make decisions on their own, and equipped with over 60 individual skills to help win the individual competitions that take place during every game. Players are then progressively added to the practice (2 players, 3 players, and 4 players) to recreate the small-number situations that occur in every game, culminating in a small-group model adopted by the youth academies of the world's finest professional clubs. Players are encouraged to isolate players through creative skills, movement, or combinations in order to create "numbers up" situations within each game or exercise. The numbers approach maximizes the number of touches, decisions, and combinations for each player during each practice.
TEAM DISCOUNT
Bring your teammates and save! To claim your discount, simply fill out the Team Discount - Soccer with your group’s name and the names of all campers registering. We’ll create a unique discount code just for your team!
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 Nike Soccer Camps coaching staff
Day campers: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Supervision: Staff members are strategically placed throughout the camp to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
Camp T-shirt: All campers receive a Nike 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 cleats, shin guards, athletic shoes, and a water bottle
Facility: Willow Hill Dome
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.
- Athletic clothing
- Soccer Cleats (no metal studs)
- Shin guards
- Water bottle
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Small gym bag/backpack
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.
Facility
Willow Hill Dome
Soccer Skill Schools' and Soccer Skill Schools’ Methodology & Skill Band Challenge ©
SKILL BAND CHALLENGE ©
"Practice never ends." Players are encouraged to extend the practice to home by practicing their skills independently. The 60+ skills we coach during the week of camp are broken down into groups based on the level of difficulty and type of skill. Based on the martial-arts belt system, players are rewarded when they master a group of skills with a different colored skill band. This helps develop freedom and focus for young players. Players take the Skill Band Challenge at the end of each week of camp.
SOCCER SKILL SCHOOLS METHODOLOGY
Soccer Skill Schools' and Soccer Skill Schools’ "Numbers Approach Methodology" brings the best skill development methods from all over the world to the midwest with particular influence from Brazil, Holland, England and Spain. The methodology starts with one player: the individual. Each player is guided toward complete mastery of the ball, encouraged to make decisions of their own, and equipped with over 60 individual skills to help win the individual competitions that take place during every game. Players are then added to the practice progressively (2 players, 3 players and 4 players) to recreate the small numbers situations that take place during every game culminating in a small-group model, adopted by the youth academies of the world's finest professional clubs. Players are encouraged to isolate players through creative skills, movement or combinations in order to create "numbers up" situations within each game or exercise. The numbers approach maximizes the number of touches, decisions, and combinations for each player during each practice.
9:00 am
Street Soccer
9:30 am
Ball Mastery Games and Exercises
10:00 am
Skill Development
10:45 am
1 v 1 Games with Skill Focus for the Day
11:15 am
Small Group Games (2 v 2, 3 v 3, etc.)
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
High Pressure Activity
2:00 pm
Champions League/ World Cup Tournaments
2:45 pm
Skill review and camp closing
3:00 pm
Campers Depart
