COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER CAMP
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does my child need to bring to a full day camp?
A: Lunch (lunch is NOT provided), cleats, towel, shin guards and water bottle, (apply sunscreen prior to camp).

Q: What does my child need to bring to a half day camp?
A: Snack, water bottle and cleats, (apply sunscreen prior to camp).

Q: What do the campers receive for free?
A: The first 400 campers receive a free soccer ball. All campers receive a camp T-shirt and written evaluation from their coach.

Q: What is the player to coach ratio?
A: 15-1 player to coach ratio for full day camp & 10-1 player to coach ratio for half day cap.

Q: What other activities are provided at camp?
A: Outdoor soccer, indoor soccer (in air conditioned room)*, speed training, soccer videos (in air conditioned room) and pool*

Q: What kind of experience do the coaches have?
A: All coaches are currently in college, college graduate, Varsity players, high school Varsity/JV coach or holds an NSCAA Coaching Diploma or Youth Coaching License.

Q: We have a team that wants to train together. Is this possible?
A: Yes, send all registration forms/payments together with the team name on the registration forms and they will be grouped together.

Q: Is there a discount for signing up as a team?
A: Yes, a group of 8 or more qualifies for a discount (forms must be mailed in 1 envelope before deadline date).
 
Q: How are the children grouped at camp?
A: By age, NOT by gender or skill level.

Q: How do I sign up for camp?
A: Download an online registration and mail in your payment, fax registration with a credit card or request to have a brochure mailed to you.

Q: What form of payments do you accept?
A: Check, Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or Money Orders.

Q: How is it confirmed that my child is registered for camp?
A: A camp confirmation is e-mailed once a registration form has been processed. (A confirmation will be mailed if an e-mail address is not provided).

Q: What is the camp refund policy?
A: A full refund will be issued only in a case of disabling injury certified by qualified physician. All other refunds will be the amount paid for camp, less a $100.00 .

Q: Will campers be able to fill their water bottles?
A: Campers receive frequent water breaks in a shaded area along with access to water fountains to refill water bottles.

Q: How often do the children get water breaks and out of the sun?
A: Breaks are taken roughly every 45 minutes.

Q: What if my child gets hurt at camp?
A: A coach will fill out an "Ouch report" (a copy is given to the parent at the end of the day) and a first aid kid is always on site for minor injuries: cuts, scrapes, bruises etc.

Q: What do you do in the event of rain or storms?
A: We continue to play in the rain unless we feel the field is unsafe. In the event of lightening or thunder we move campers indoor to a safe place and continue to monitor the weather prior to going back outside.

Q: What type of supervision is provided?
A: Each group will have a coach responsible for their campers along with a camp director (Selected locations provide onsite security)

Q: What If an emergency comes up while my child is at camp, who do I contact?
A: Call the main office at (407) 839-3200.

Q: What type of supervision is there at the pool?
A: A lifeguard and your child's coach is on duty at all times during swimming activities.

Q: What is the length of camp for the tuition listed?
A: One week.

Q: Am I able to sign my child up for camp after the deadline date?
A: Yes, you must include the late charge fee of $25 to the tuition rate for your registration to be processed.

*(at selected dates and locations)

 

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