As a recreational program, Freedom Optimist Soccer doesn’t host paid camps, only free clinics. Here is a list of local soccer camps we’re aware of.
NOTE: Inclusion of third party camps in the list does not necessarily constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by Freedom Optimist Soccer.
Freedom Optimist Soccer Free High School Tryout Training
Is your player trying out for a local high school soccer program this Fall? Freedom Optimist Soccer is setting up summer clinics to help prepare our players for high school soccer tryouts!
There are two planned sessions, Thursday, 13 June 2024, and Thursday, 1 August 2024, where coaches will go over the tryout process, and help players prepare for the tryouts. We will also have a summer training plan to send out to all registered attendees. There is no fee for these sessions.
Visit https://freedomarearec.sportngin.com/register/form/395545945 to register. Or email swalthour@freedomoptsoccer.com for more information.
Mustang Soccer Academy Youth Camps
With over 20 years of experience in college, club, and youth soccer, Mustang Soccer Academy Youth Camps serve individuals looking to improve their abilities or showcase their skills to reach the next level. Director, Graeme Millar, a Freedom Optimist Soccer team coach, and his instructors are current collegiate and club coaches, and will provide a high level of instruction on premier college fields. NCAA college coaching staff and college players will provide first class soccer instruction for all skill levels in a fun, safe and positive learning environment for field players and goalkeepers to enhance their soccer skills.
Full Day (9am-3pm) or Half Day (9am-12pm) camps are offered. Extended care (3pm-4pm) is also available. Every camper receives a T-shirt and soccer ball and the opportunity to focus on their technical skill development in a fun, safe and relaxing environment.
Upcoming Mustang Soccer Academy Youth Camps include:
LOCATION | DATES | AGES |
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Stevenson University, Owings Mills, MD | June 24th – 28th, 2024 | 6 – 14, 1st – 8th Grade as of Fall 2024 |
Stevenson University, Owings Mills, MD | July 8th – 12th, 2024 | 6 – 14, 1st – 8th Grade as of Fall 2024 |
Visit https://www.mustangsoccercamps.com/ for more information.
Dragon Elite Co-ed Soccer Day Camps
The Dragon Elite Soccer Day Camp is designed for players entering grades 1-8 by Bradley Sellar, the Glenelg Country School Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, to promote individualized learning of techniques and skills. Campers will enjoy games, structured practices, and World Cup tournaments, ensuring maximum participation and fun. They will also learn advanced technical skills and develop an understanding of individual and group tactics. The coach must ensure players have a memorable experience, improve the technical and tactical skills of the game while having a great time, making new friends, and developing a love for the game. Each player will receive an individual feedback form from the coaches to let parents know how they developed over the session and what they can do at home to continue to improve their skills.
Coach Bradley Sellar is the current GCS Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, and the Programs/Boys Director at Baltimore Celtic Soccer Club and a prior Freedom Optimist Soccer board member, serving in roles such as Division Coordinator and Director of Player and Coach Development.
Upcoming Dragon Elite Soccer Day Camps include:
LOCATION | DATES | TIME |
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Glenelg Country School, Ellicott City, MD | July 8th – 12th, 2024 | 9:00am – 3:30pm |
Glenelg Country School, Ellicott City, MD | July 15th – 19th, 2024 | 9:00am – 3:30pm |
Visit https://glenelg.org/summer/camps/sports-camps/dragon-elite-sports-camps/ for more information.
Century High School Girls Soccer Summer Camp
The Century Girls Soccer Program has a winning tradition and remains competitive in County, Regional, and State play, and is hosting its first annual Summer Soccer Development Camp for students entering 4th – 9th grade.
The focus of this camp is to help players develop and strengthen their fundamental soccer skills in a fun, structured, and competitive environment. We will focus on key elements of the game such as ball control and dribbling, attacking and defending in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2 and other situations, passing and moving the ball, shooting, small sided game drills, and specialized goalkeeping instruction.
LOCATION | DATES | TIME | AGES |
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Century High School Girls Practice Fields, Sykesville, MD | June 17th – 20th, 2024 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Girls entering 4th – 9th grade |
Enrollment is limited. View Century High School Girls Soccer Summer Camp Form (PDF) for more information.
Green Terror Soccer ID Clinics
LOCATION | DATES | AGES |
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McDaniel College, Westminster, MD | March 9th, 2024 | Girls ages 14 – 19 |
Visit https://www.greenterrorsoccercamps.com/index.cfm for more information.