Smyrna Soccer Camp
June 15th -19th, Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm
June 21st, Sunday Food and Festival, 10:30 AM-2 PM
Fun for all skill levels ages 4-13
4:1 camper to coach ratio for personal instruction
$75 Includes:
· Fun Scrimmages with Full Teams and 100+ kids
· Small-group lessons on basic andadvanced skills with 4:1 camper-coach ratio
· T-Shirt, water bottle, and snacks
· Sunday Festival Fun (Food, Drinks, and Games)
Register TodayContact Joseph Wessel, Camp Director, with any questions at either
jowessel808@gmail.com or 507-240-2096 (my cell).
From fun introductory sessions for the youngest to more intensive technical and tactical sessions for the oldest, all players are grouped by age and ability to ensure the best balance of fun, challenge, teamwork, and skill development.
4 days of quality soccer instruction from an experienced & energetic coaching staff:
Dribble | shielding, one-on-one, turning
Pass | accuracy, technique, using 2 feet
Shoot | power, accuracy, technique
Receive | using different parts of the body
Defend | power, accuracy, technique
Team | group success, cooperation
Information for Campers
What to bring:
· Athletic shorts/shirt (after that, wear the soccer camp T-shirt)
· Shin guards
· Sunscreen
· Soccer shoes (recommended, but not required)
· Your favorite soccer ball with your name on it!
Shirt Sizes:
Ages 4-9 - Size 4
Ages 10-13 – Size 5
DailySchedule:
· 8:45 – 9:00 - Drop off
· 9:00 – 9:15 - Welcome, opening devotion, stretching, large group skill demonstration
· 9:30 –11:45 - Small group skill work, snack, large group skill work, music, Bible lesson
· 11:45 – 12:00 - Scrimmage
· 12:00 - Pick up
Weather:
· Light rain – we will continue to play and campers are invited to keep participating as long as they are comfortable
· Lightning and thunder – we will move to shelter until (1) weather passes and we can resume or (2) weather worsens and children will need to be picked up
· Cancellation – we will cancel by 7am that morning via email.
Medical:
· Please feed your child breakfast and apply sunscreen before Camp begins.
· We will have plenty of water breaks as well as indoor time for music and Bible lesson so kids can cool off a bit.
· Coaches will help children refill their water bottles daily as well as providing healthy snacks.
· If a child becomes overheated, we’ll bring them inside to cool off.
· In case of injury, we will apply first aid and contact parents immediately.
· Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc will be given to coaches each morning and returned to your possession at pickup.
Registrationon Monday:
Opening Registration begins inside the church building at 8:45 on Monday. Bring your child and their soccer ball and we’ll give you their t-shirt (to wear Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday), confirm pickup persons are authorizedand medical information, and introduce you to their coach. The coach will walk you down to their field where you’ll pick up the child on Monday at noon as well as drop off on Tuesday morning. We will have a filled cold water bottlewaiting for them at their field with their name on it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch my kid the first day?
Sure. Parents can watch from the parking lot after drop off until you and yourchild are comfortable.
DoI bring a water bottle?
We provide a water bottle for each child. On Monday it will be cold and waiting for your child at their field. They will fill it up multiple times during the day. You’ll take it home on Monday afternoon and bring it back full on Tuesday morning.
Do I need to stay the whole time during Camp?
No. Please enjoy your morning and be back at noon for pickup.
Where can I buy Soccer balls/cleats/shin guards?
We’ve purchased items from Academy Sports in Smyrna and Play It Again Sports in Murfreesboro and we’ve been pleased with their quality and longevity.
Is the Camp just Soccer?
We provide a well-rounded experience including crafts, music, and a Bible lesson taught by experienced teachers involving your child in the story of Jesus love for them.
Can you tell me more about the Sunday Festival?
On Sunday we want to celebrate the fun we’ve had all week with a free community festival. The festival includes food including all-beef options, games, a dunk tank, bounce houses, and more. You’ll receive an invitation during the week and feel free to join us with a friend! We’ll begin with worship at 10:30am where the children will sing their Camp song, and then have the festival after.
When do I drop off my child for registration?
Registration opens Monday morning, June 2nd at 8:45am. Please bring your child along with the necessary supplies to registration where they will then be lead to their groups by their coaches.