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Top Five Soccer Camps for Kids

As the summer begins to approach, the question on most parents minds is that of what camps to send their children to this summer. Camps obviously differ based on interest and skill level. For those children who are more athletically inclined, the summer offers a great opportunity to improve both their skills and to refine their natural ability. Soccer has been on the rise in popularity for the past several years. This article gives the top five soccer camps for this summer to send your children too.

1. Major League Soccer Camps (MLS)

The MLS soccer camp is one of the best, if not the best, camp around. The instructions and qualifications of the instructors are beyond anything you can find in any other camp. There camp includes and extensive curriculum and coaches are flown in from around the world to work the camps. Camps can be at a central location or you can request a camp to come to your town or a town near you. The camp is broken up into age groups that help aid developmental skills. The cost of the camp runs around $85-$125 dollars for a week of half day sessions and $150-$195 for a week for full day sessions. This camp also offers a separate camp for goalies.

2. Peter Fewing Soccer Camp

Peter Fewing is a well known and respected name in the soccer world. He is a former professional player for the Seattle Storm and has won coach of the year awards over nine times. He has led his team to the championships for numerous seasons. His soccer camp is known nationwide for helping improve his athletes and aid in developing them into extraordinary players. His camp is varies in location but exact dates and times can be found on his website. Both day camps and residence camps are offered and are varied based on age. A five day, day camp runs around $135, a three night residence camp costs $365, and a five night residence camp costs $565.

3. U.K. Elite Soccer Camp

U.K. Elite soccer camp offers over thirty residential soccer camps across the United States. This camp offers a five day high intensity soccer camp that drills the basics and fundamentals of the game while introducing new skills to give any player an edge for the upcoming season. They provide an all soccer all the time environment and it is guaranteed that after attending this camp you will leave a better player. They have a great coaching staff with over fifteen years of combined experience. The camp costs around $595 and requires a $100 non-refundable deposit.

4. Nike Soccer Camp

Nike soccer camps are offered nationwide and offer an impressive coaching staff. This camp offers both overnight and extended day camps that are filled with practice, drills, and instructions that help to develop skills necessary to lead into a successful season. The camp is separated by skill level and spends at least six hours per day fine tuning skills. The cost of this camp varies depending upon location, skill and age level, and whether or not your child will be in the residency program. Once a program is decided upon for your child prices are listed on the Nike website.

5. SoccerPlus Camps

SoccerPlus camp is known for its committed excellence to training and producing some of the finest soccer players to be introduced to the circuit. Their focus is on the fundamentals and friendship. An interesting combination, that has been proven to be quite successful. Many of the players that attend their camps find themselves making lasting friendships as well as improving their skills. They offer a wide variety of schedule options as well as camp options so that your children can be in the exact environment that you want them to be. Prices do vary, but more information can be found on their website.

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