2020 Elite Prospect ID Camp Sessions
We are pleased to offer two separate camp sessions. Both sessions will be held on the grounds of the University of Virginia (UVA). Campers will train on the same fields where the UVA Men's Soccer Team trains. Campers will reside in the dorms at UVA.
Session 1: (July 8-11, 2020) Junior Elite Prospect ID Camp: Junior Elite Prospect ID Camp is designed for campers who are age 10 through rising 9th graders (boys who will attend 9th grade in the fall of 2020).
Session 2: (July 12-15, 2020) Elite Prospect ID Camp: The Elite Prospect ID Camp is for boys in the 10th – 12th grade (boys who will begin the 10th grade in the fall of 2020 through high school seniors).
Camps (including all one-day ID camps) are open to any and all entrants limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
Rising 9th-graders have the option to attend Session 2.
NCAA rules prohibit free/reduced camp admission for prospect-aged individuals.
If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to email our Camp Administrator camp@virginiasoccer.com.
Online Registration
All campers must register online. Before June 1st, campers must make a $200.00 credit card deposit when they complete their online registration. On and after June 1st, payment must be made in full upon camp registration. Balance payments may be paid by credit card online or by check. There are no transaction fees for credit card payments. The online registration process and all credit card transactions are secure.
Goalkeeper Training
Campers who register as goalkeepers will participate in group technical training, small-sided play and full field games. When goalkeepers are not playing in the full field games, they will receive specific goalkeeper training during that time. At the conclusion of camp, all goalkeepers receive a written evaluation.
Facilities
The Virginia Soccer Camp of Champions is conducted at the University of Virginia. Instructional sessions and match play are conducted on the grounds of the University of Virginia at the same facilities used by the University of Virginia Men's Soccer Program.
Ball Requirement
All campers are required to have a soccer ball. Campers must bring their own soccer ball to camp.
Resident and Commuter Options
Participants have the option of attending as residents (full live-in campers) or commuters (day only campers). Resident campers reside in dorm rooms on the Grounds of the University of Virginia and are under the supervision of Virginia Soccer Camp of Champions staff. Commuters are actively involved in all aspects of the camp, but are dropped off and picked up from camp on a daily basis.
Check-in / Check-out
Registration check-in will be conducted between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm on the first day of camp. Closing ceremonies are normally conducted at 11:00 am on the final day of camp.
Location
The Virginia Soccer Camp of Champions is held on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. The camp is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the idyllic grounds of Thomas Jefferson's University of Virginia.
NOTE: You may view an electronic map by clicking here.
Charlottesville is easily accessed via interstate highway, and is conveniently located between three metropolitan areas: Washington DC (118 miles), Richmond (65 miles) and Roanoke (125 miles).
Camp Supervision
The Virginia Soccer Camp of Champions has a very experienced staff. Many of our coaches have worked the camp for multiple years. Each year, we conduct background checks on all coaches and staff member. The coach/camper ratio is approximately 1 coach to every 12 campers. Attendance is taken prior to each session and during daily suite meetings. The daily suite meetings provide an opportunity for our coaches and staff to closely monitor and interact with campers.
Both staff coaches and counselors reside in the dormitories with campers. Campers are closely monitored and obligated to attend all sessions and meals.
Dates & Ages
Session 1: (July 8-11, 2020) Junior Elite Prospect ID Camp: Junior Elite Prospect ID Camp is designed for campers who are age 10 through rising 9th graders (boys who will attend 9th grade in the fall of 2020).
Session 2 (July 12-15, 2020) Elite Prospect ID Camp is for boys in the 10th – 12th grade (boys who will begin the 10th grade in the fall of 2020 through high school seniors).
Camps (including all one-day ID camps) are open to any and all entrants limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
Rising 9th-graders have the option to attend Session 2.
Meals
Campers will dine at a University of Virginia dining facility. There are multiple food and drink selections at each meal.
WiFi Access
There is no wifi access available at camp.
Deposit
Before June 1st, a nonrefundable credit card deposit of $200.00 is required when you complete your online registration. After June 1st, payment must be made in full upon camp registration.
Lodging
Resident (live-in) campers will be housed in air conditioned dormitory rooms located on the grounds of the University of Virginia. The dormitories include both two-room and three-room suites. Please note there are a limited number of three-room suites. Each room within the suite houses two separate campers. The two-room suites are set up with four beds and accommodate four campers. The three-room suites are set up with six beds and accommodate six campers. During the online registration process, registrants can make a roommate request. In addition to requesting a roommate, registrants can also request suitemates (individuals they would like to have reside in their suite). Please be advised roommate requests must match. Roommate and/or suitemate requests are not honored until full payment has been made and all required registration paperwork has been received.
Fees
Resident fees (live-in camper) of $645 include room, meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and an official camp t-shirt.
Commuter fees (day camper) of $560.00 include meals (lunch and dinner) and an official camp t-shirt.
In order to avoid a $25.00 late fee, full payment must be made on or before June 1st. All registrations after June 1st will automatically be assessed a $25.00 late fee.
Registrations are initiated using our online registration system. A $200.00 credit card deposit is required. There are no charges for using your credit card and all transactions are secure. Balance payments may be made by credit card online or by check.
When appropriate, prorated fees are available in cases where a participant cannot attend 3 or more of the camp training sessions.
Late/administrative fees may be waived under certain circumstances.
Checklist
NOTE: If traveling by air, please be sure to pack a carry on back just in case your luggage is lost. At a minimum, campers traveling by air should carry on all medications, money, soccer shoes, soccer ball, shin guards, shorts, t-shirts and other essential items.
(1) Soccer ball
(1) Pair molded soccer cleats
(1) Pair shin guards
(5) Pair shorts
(1) Pillow
(5) T-shirts
(1) Pillow case, Long student bed sheets
(8) Pair socks
(1) Blanket
(4) Towels/washcloths
(1) Laundry bag
(1) Alarm clock (optional)
(1) Small carrying bag
(1) Lanyard/keychain
(1) Pair of sneakers or indoor soccer shoes
(1) Sunscreen
Miscellaneous Toiletry Articles
Typical Daily Camp Schedule
| 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | All campers depart for morning technical training sessions |
| 8:45 AM - 10:30 AM | Morning technical training session |
| 11:00 AM | All campers return to dorms |
| 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | All campers depart for afternoon training session |
| 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM | Afternoon training session |
| 3:30 PM | All campers return to dorms |
| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Dinner |
| 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM | All campers depart for playing fields |
| 9:00 PM | All campers return to dorms |
The daily schedule can vary slightly for different age groups. Campers typically have time to relax every afternoon.
Discounts
A free camp ball (a $40.00 value) will be provided when two or more siblings from the same family register online, pay in full, and attend the camp. Each sibling will receive a free camp ball.
Team discounts are available - for more information please contact camp@virginiasoccer.com.
Damaged/Lost Dorm/Suite Keys
In the event your child/ward damages any University of Virginia property, you will be charged for all costs. In the event your child/ward misplaces or loses his dorm/suite key, you will be responsible for the $50.00 per key replacement fee.
Goalkeeper Training
The Virginia Soccer Camp of Champions offers comprehensive and rigorous instruction in technical, tactical, physical and mental facets of goalkeeping.
Driving Policy for Campers/Participants
Campers/Participants are not permitted to drive to camp. This rule applies to both resident and commuter participants. Resident campers must be dropped off on day one and picked up and the final day of camp. Commuter participants must be dropped off and picked up daily.
Children of UVA employees can work camp at the director's discretion.