San Francisco Soccer Camp powered by Nike Soccer Camps, was voted as a Top-10 Nike Soccer Camp by parents in 2025(Top Camp in 2024)! Join us for an amazing week of camp at San Francisco Soccer Camp. Team up with Camp Director and 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year Leonard Griffin for the ultimate soccer training camp! San Francisco Soccer Camp (SFSC) offers so much more than your average soccer camp for players of all ability levels! Camps are led by a College Coaching Staff and additional support from elite college players to bring the camper-to-coach ratio down.
A note from Leonard Griffin, Head Coach, CAL Men's Soccer: "At the heart of our camp is the belief that high character leads to high performance. As a player, I saw firsthand how the most successful teams — both in college and professionally — were built on strong values, discipline, and teamwork. As a college coach, I’ve carried that lesson into every team I’ve led. That’s why, when we brought the Cal Men’s Soccer experience to San Francisco Soccer Camp, we knew character development had to be embedded into our program.
But it’s not just about building strong individuals; it’s also about ensuring that the game remains fun. Just like with our college players, we make it a priority that every camper understands the joy of soccer. Too often, we see young athletes losing sight of why they fell in love with the game in the first place. At San Francisco Soccer Camp, we create a space where players can work hard, grow technically, and most importantly — have fun. It’s that balance of passion, skill, character, and joy that makes our camp so unique."
Highlights Include
Instruction from Collegiate athletes and Cal coaches
Elite technical training & game knowledge development
Competitive and Fun Scrimmages
Low camper to coach ratio
Campers grouped by age and ability level
Camp T-shirt
Voted the #1 Nike Soccer Camp by parents in 2024
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.
Ricardo Gutierrez
Assistant Coach - Cal Men's Soccer
Over 20 years of youth coaching experience where he has mastered the art of connecting and developing rising stars.
Camp Details
CAMP INFO
Please Note: this camp does SELL OUT quickly. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
Camp Dates: (Mon-Fri)
June 8-12, 2026
June 15-19, 2026
June 22-26, 2026
July 6-10, 2026
July 13-17, 2026
July 20-24, 2026
Locations: TBD
Ages: Youth Academy (ages 5-9) | Junior Premier Elite (ages 9-13)
Gender: Coed
Full-Day Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm*
Meals: Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring a packed lunch
*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time
SKILL LEVELS
Youth Academy is for grades K-4th and will focus on team building, social skills, and technical skill development. The emphasis of the camp is to help the youngest players foster a love of the game! Camps will include individual instruction, world cup day and theme-based days, short-sided games, and scrimmages each day. We will also include additional soccer-themed enrichment activities throughout the three weeks such as art, Soccer story-time, and other fun!
Junior Premier Camp is for our more seasoned 4th - 6th grade Club Level campers we offer specialized training sessions and an elevated soccer camp for club level players focused on high-level skills training for your advanced soccer player! Our coaches focus on technical development, improving tactical awareness, and increasing decision-making ability in order to conquer more challenging game situations.
POD POINTS & STICKERS
Each of the individual days of the week is also broken down into a Character Skill and a Soccer Skill. Throughout the week campers can earn Pod Points for their groups when they display one of the Character Skills or Soccer Skills throughout each day. Pod Points can also be earned for working towards improving their soccer juggling (Juggle Master) or from a creative soccer skill (Joga Bonito).
At camp, each coach carries a red and yellow card like a referee. At San Francisco Soccer Camp these cards are only used for positive acknowledgment. So when a camper is shown a red or yellow card it’s because they are earning one of the following Pod Points (which are given out in the form of a sticker).
We have a three-week tracker that coaches use to track and record stickers given in order to ensure every camper does end up receiving at least 7 out of the 9 stickers. The only two that your camper might not receive is the Juggle Master and Joga Bonito sticker as they are only given out to two campers each day.
The stickers are intended to be earned and meaningful and the coaches provide a speech at the end of the day where they acknowledge the campers who received yellow/red cards, they recap the reason the sticker was earned and issue the sticker.
Mondays: Soccer Skill: Dribbling (change of direction) | Character Skill: Respect
Tuesdays: Soccer Skill: Dribbling (to beat an opponent) | Character Skill: Responsibility
Wednesdays: Soccer Skill: Passing | Character Skill: Integrity
Thursdays: Soccer Skill: Shooting | Character Skill: Leadership
Fridays: Soccer Skill: Game day | Character Skill: Sportsmanship
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
Instruction: Training from the San Francisco Soccer Camps coaching staff
Day campers: Lunch or snacks are not provided. Please bring a packed lunch. There will be a water station available to fill up and stay hydrated
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
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
CANCELATION POLICY
At US Sports Camps, we hope you will not have to cancel your enrollment in camp. If you do though, there are options. San Francisco Soccer Camps offers RISK-FREE registration when canceled on or before April 1st. All registration fees are fully refundable before April 1st*. Pro-rates for missed days are not available.
Any cancelations beyond April 1st will fall under the USSC cancelation policy. For details on our Cancelation Policy, including cancelations of camp by US Sports Camps, please visit: www.ussportscamps.com/peace-of-mind-policy
*This policy applies only to camps run by San Francisco Soccer Camps. Campers enrolled using credit vouchers are NOT eligible for refunds.
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.
Youth Academy Sample Daily Schedule
8:45-9:00am
Check-in
9:00-9:20am
Camp Pep Rally: Character and skill of the day
9:20-10:00am
Skill of the day instruction
10:00-11:00am
Game or fun activity that relates to skill of the day
11:00-11:15am
Lesson of the Day team meeting facilitated by coach
11:15-12:00pm
Mini games to goal
12:00-12:30pm
Lunch
12:30-1:15pm
Enrichment activity or soccer story
1:15-1:45pm
Camp Pep Rally- Highlighting campers and soccer moves
“This has been such a positive experience for my son! He comes home everyday proud of his accomplishments and sharing stories of how much fun he had at camp. This is his first time being part of an organized team sport, and he loves it! Thanks to you and all the coaches for providing a safe, fun, challenging, and overall great summer camp during this difficult time!”
“Our son, S---, had a wonderful experience. The program was well thought out and managed. Mixing in arts and crafts was perfect to break up the day. Best of all, the stickers. S--- LOVED earning the stickers. It wasn’t the sticker itself but the value associated with each. He really tried hard to exhibit the behavior/skills to earn the sticker. It was one of the few times something like that has worked for S--. All of it wouldn’t be possible without your secret weapon, you staff and coaches.”
“Our son had participated in a different camp the first session and there was no comparison. He would whine how much he didn’t want to go. Instead with your program, he was excited and most importantly MOTIVATED to go everyday and work really hard.”
“This has been such a positive experience for my son! He comes home everyday proud of his accomplishments and sharing stories of how much fun he had at camp. This is his first time being part of an organized team sport, and he loves it! Thanks to you and all the coaches for providing a safe, fun, challenging, and overall great summer camp during this difficult time!”
“The past three weeks have been the highlight of our son’s summer, and we know that the experience has shaped him in ways that we are still discovering as he makes comments here and there about it. We look forward to supporting SFSC, and to participating in future activities. Again, our sincere appreciation for your willingness to host a camp, and shouldering the responsibilities that came with it.”
“Our son, S---, had a wonderful experience. The program was well thought out and managed. Mixing in arts and crafts was perfect to break up the day. Best of all, the stickers. S--- LOVED earning the stickers. It wasn’t the sticker itself but the value associated with each. He really tried hard to exhibit the behavior/skills to earn the sticker. It was one of the few times something like that has worked for S--. All of it wouldn’t be possible without your secret weapon, you staff and coaches.”
“Our son had participated in a different camp the first session and there was no comparison. He would whine how much he didn’t want to go. Instead with your program, he was excited and most importantly MOTIVATED to go everyday and work really hard.”
My son had a great time at camp, the coach for his pod was very attentive. We really loved the handwritten note w/ photo, it was so special.
My kiddo had a GREAT time! Came home evert day and wanted to play soccer and show off his new skills. Super easy and organized pickup and drop-off.
The little things that the camp does is amazing. Stickers, focus on positivity with the boys and the little notes for theboys
Everything. My son came home talking about the skill he learned and practiced. He seemed happy with his pod and coach.
Paige is great at communication, my kids have a great time there, learn a lot of skills and have a lot of fun
Outstanding coaches and well run program! Handwritten thank you note at the end is an amazing. Touch.
My son loved it. He’s been to several other soccer camps and he said this one was the best
Greatly run program, very organized day for kids, very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
My kid asking to go back. He loved the coaches and all the new skills he learned.
Kids love the staff, the camp is well organized, the kids have fun
I love how the camp legitimately teaches soccer skills, but they also focus on things like Responsibility, Leadership, and Teamwork. My son is very motivated by the little sticker recongnitions, and the end of day shout outs.
My son loved camp!! He came home every day wanting to play more soccer, talk about his camp counselors, sing the songs he listened to at camp, and share the soccer facts he had learned. The love of soccer seed had been planted!! Also, the counselors were a true highlight--each one was enthusiastic, happy to be there and coach the campers and clearly very experienced and talented players. Thank you!
My son's loved their coaches and the variety of the activities they provided, which can be hard for such a long day. My sons enjoyed the art projects. And the stickers really motivated them and they took pride in earning them. The last day cards from the coaches with the pictures and individualized handwritten notes were so nice.
My son's skills and love for soccer really blossomed during camp - everyday at pick up, he wanted to show me some new skills and techniques he'd learned, and wanted to stay and play longer (even after 7 hours of camp). He also thought it was great to be learning from "real" soccer coaches and players :) Great camp.
Growth! Our daughter had an amazing time every day, but our son really struggled on days 1 and 2. By day 3, he had figured things out, and the rest of camp was fantastic. I credit the coaches and leadership with these improvements, as he felt so supported.
Developing more interest, skills, and love for soccer by learning from "real" soccer players and coaches. Loved the strong team feel that developed with the pod over the week, and the wonderful note with photo from pod coach at the end of the session.
Our son loved this camp and talk often about how much he enjoyed his counselor Gabe. He loved the giveaways (water bottles, soccer ball, tshirt etc) and sticker rewards and theme days. He was so happy and wants to attend again next summer.
Coach Wisdom made our 9 year old love camp. The handwritten note at the end made clear he really knew who our child was. He loved all the games and stickers and awards and swag. Honestly, best soccer camp ever. We'll be back next year.
We have recommended this camp to so many friends. The camp directors did an amazing job of keeping the friends together as well as maintaining the experience level. We loved our coach, this is definitely our child's favorite camp!
Everyday the kids had so much fun! Not only did they learn great soccer skills from their coaches, they also learned solid values for sportsmanship. Leonard and Paige Griffin run an exceptional program. It's organized, well-thought through, and they build community. Another surprising aspect was how much schwag they provided. Each day there was a new surprise: jersey, soccer ball, badges, etc. Kids had a blast and can't wait to do it again! :)
The coaches were amazing and really knew how to speak with kids and make it fun for them. The swag was a super fun, appreciated bonus!! And the personal card with a picture of the team of friends at the end was so special!!
My kiddo LOVES SF Soccer Camp (this is our third year). We love that it is family owned/run, the coaches are friendly, knowledgable and approachable and they build sportsmanship in addition to skills.
Fun competitions and recognition for the kids at all skill levels. Wasn't boring for advanced players as players were grouped by skill as well as age.. Friendly coaches focused on fun.
Fun competitions and recognition for the kids at all skill levels. Wasn't boring for advanced players as players were grouped by skill as well as age.. Friendly coaches focused on fun.
My son loved the daily recognition and stickers. He was super proud to receive many of them and it really motivated him. He enjoyed the staff and the mix of soccer and other activities
Seeing how excited my son was to go back every day was the highlight for sure. He had an excellent time and every day would show me a different trick he had learned.
The coaches and staff were engaging, friendly, approachable. Bryce loved the camp and said he enjoyed doing and learning something different everyday.
