Nike Soccer Camp in River Forest
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Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Aug. 3 - Aug. 7, 2026
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Nike Soccer Camps
Soccer Skill Schools was voted a Top-10 Nike Soccer Camp in 2024 & 2025 by players and parents!
Join us for the Nike Soccer Camp in River Forest with Kyle Jones, Director of Soccer Skill Schools. This camp welcomes players of all abilities, ages 6-16, to develop and refine their technical skills in a dynamic, competitive environment. It's an exceptional opportunity for any player to train under top coaching professionals while having fun and pushing their game to the next level!
Soccer Skill Schools' "Numbers Approach Methodology" brings world-class skill development methods from Brazil, Holland, England, and Spain directly to the Midwest. The Soccer Skill School approach focuses on the individual player by guiding each athlete toward complete mastery of the ball, empowering them to make their own creative decisions, and equipping them with 65+ individual skills to win the one-on-one competitions that determine every game's outcome. Led by experienced college coaches and current college players, the Soccer Skill Schools staff brings elite-level expertise and mentorship to every session. Training alongside coaches who compete at the collegiate level gives players invaluable insight into what it takes to elevate their game and succeed at the next level!
Highlights Include
- Soccer Skill Schools' proven "Numbers Approach Methodology"
- Master up to 65 individual skills in one week
- Progress through our exclusive Skill Band Challenge system
- Character themes and development
- Low camper to coach ratio for personalized attention
- Professional, structured curriculum developed over 20+ years
- Team play, skill development, games and tournaments
- Nike Soccer Camp Shirt
- Team Discounts for groups of 4 or more! Request your discount code through our team discount form below
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Kyle Jones
While living in his native England and working as the Head Soccer Coach and a Soccer Coaching Tutor at The Manchester College, Illinois Skill Schools Director Kyle Jones focused his studies on soccer skill development and on the various skill development methods used across the globe in countries such as Brazil, Spain, Holland and England.
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Coach Kendin Basden
A native of Bermuda, Kendin came to the US in high school playing at one of the strongest programs in the nation at Black Rock FC/Northwood. From there he played at Kenyon College before taking on the role as Assistant Coach in 2025. Kendin has numerous USSF licenses and has coached players of all ages from youth to college.
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Coach Brad Earnest
Brad Earnest is an experienced soccer coach with over 15 years at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. He currently serves as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at the College of Lake County in Illinois, where he leads all aspects of the program, including player development, recruitment, training design, and team culture. At the club level, Brad has been a Youth Director since 2016, overseeing player and staff development for teams ranging from U8 to U19.
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Coach Rafa Bonilla-Climaco
Coach Rafa joined the Soccer Skill Schools Coach Staff during his standout career at Lake Forest College where he was a two-time captain, 3-time all-conference and the Midwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He also made four appearances at the NCAA National Tournament. He now oversees small group training, MLS Go Leagues and Camps with Soccer Skill Schools.
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
CAMP INFO:
Camp Dates:
August 3-7, 2026 (Mon-Fri)
Ages: 6-16
Gender: Coed
Camp Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM*
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Facility:
*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time
CAMP INFO:
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!
- Groups of 4 or more: Each camper gets a $30 discount.
- Groups of 8 or more: Each camper enjoys a $35 discount.
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
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
- Sunblock
- Packed lunch and snacks
- 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.
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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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’ "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.
- 9:00 am Street Soccer
- 9:30 am Ball Mastery Games and Exercises
- 10:00 am Skill Development with Skill Focus for the Day
- 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 Finishing and Final Third Games
- 2:00 pm Champions League/ World Cup Tournaments
- 2:45 pm Skill review and camp closing
- 3:00 pm Campers Depart
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.