The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department welcomes young soccer enthusiasts for two Bengal Co-ed Soccer Camps at the Michael Simon Soccer Field, offering players the opportunity to develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment.
The first camp will run from Monday, June 29, through Thursday, July 2, and the second from Monday, July 20, through Thursday, July 23. Registration is open to all students entering grades pre-K through 12.
The cost is $100 per child or $150 per child for families registering for both camps. Sessions for grades pre-K through 8 will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., while sessions for grades 9 through 12 will take place from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sessions will accommodate all skill levels through a week of intense and enjoyable training. The camp will focus on small-sided games to allow players to apply lessons learned to real-game scenarios and to develop a better awareness of the sport.
UMFK coaching staff and collegiate players will teach individual techniques, ball mastery, 1v1 attacking and defending, and team concepts. Training will include rondos, small-sided games, and full scrimmages to build vision, quick decision-making, and positional understanding.
Participants are asked to bring along cleats, a water bottle, shin guards, and sneakers, in case inclement weather forces the camp indoors.
Additional activities will include a special goalkeeper camp option for all age groups, running concurrently during both weekly blocks (June 29-July 2 and July 20-23) from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Michael Simon Soccer Field.
The summer camps continue to be popular with both local residents and visitors who spend their summers in the St. John Valley.
To reserve a spot, register online at the Co-ed Soccer Camp webpage.
For more information, contact Coach Dru Bogden at (207) 834-7805 or steven.bogden@maine.edu.