Classic Summer Camps - Fun-Fair-Positive Soccer (FFPS)

“Children with no soccer experience feel loved and accepted on an FFPS team...”
MIGUEL A.

“I've been coaching with FFPS for 4 years and it's been a really positive experience.”
BRENDA B.

“The kids are all so wonderful. It was a joy just seeing all of the smiles from week to week!”
KIMBERLY Q.

“[FFPS is] an atmosphere where the kids can shine without feeling pressure!”
BRADLEY J.

“I LOVE the positive attitude and support that parents are showing their kids in FFPS!”
Cate L.

"Challenger Soccer" Summer Camp Overview

The Challenger Soccer Camp provides the most unique, fun soccer experience for any child who loves soccer! The Challenger Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country. Challenger has been conducting soccer summer camps for over 20 years. 100,000 campers participated in 500 camps last summer throughout the U.S. The Coaches are all British which gives the program a unique experience. Each coach is certified, screened, and background checked to ensure a safe environment for the kids. There is a limited camper to coach ratio to ensure maximum attention to each camper. Their experienced staff has studied the game at all levels and have identified the key techniques and skills that players should work on in a fun and positive atmosphere. The Coaches love soccer and want the campers to enjoy and love playing and having fun and learning all at the same time. The Coaches make teaching so much fun, the campers don’t realize how much they are learning.

Techniques Covered During Camp

Each day the coaches will take the players through an age appropriate progressive series of fun skill building practices from unopposed, to opposed, game related and finally into a game.

Soccer ABC - Players will improve their Agility, Balance and Coordination.
Dribbling - improve the ability to change direction and move at speed.
Moves - master more than 20 different ways to turn and fake opponents.
Shooting - improve power and placement with each foot.
Defending - improve defending skills and learn how to defend.
Freestyle - daily program of juggling, lifts and balances by World Record Freestyler - John Farnworth.
Games - play actual games in small sided environments using the skills learned above.

Important: All skills and techniques are taught always in a fun and positive atmosphere. The Coaches make teaching so much fun, the campers don’t realize how much they are learning.

More Benefits of Camp

FUN! FUN! FUN!
Love Of Playing Soccer Now And Forever!
English Coaches Gives Camp Unique Feeling and Experience.
Kids Improve Tremendously In Camp But They Are Having So Much Fun Being Coached In Such A Positive Approach Don’t Realize I
FREE Soccer Ball
FREE "CHALLENGER INTERNATIONAL JERSEY" ($35 Value)

Ages and Sessions

Challenger Soccer Camp offers the following sessions:

Half-Day Camp:

6 to 16 year olds
3 hour sessions
Times: 8:00 am to 11:00 am, 5:15 pm to 8:15 pm
Monday to Friday
See Below For Locations, Dates, Times.

Fees

You may sign up at any time, even the first day of camp. Space is limited, though and is first come, first serve.

HALF-DAY CAMP $140

HOST A COACH

(Discount Applies)

Fee Includes

All Campers receive a FREE Challenger International Jersey and Soccer Ball at the camp site on the first day.

DISCOUNTS AND PROMOTIONS

Early Registration Promotions:

HURRY!!! FEE Goes to $145 on May 24.
HURRY!!! FEE Goes to $150 on June 28.

Sibling Discounts:

None.

Multiple Camp Discount:

None.

Discount - Host-A-Coach:

Hosting a coach can be a fun for the whole family! Read more about Hosting a Coach in your home for the week.

Free Items:

Challenger Soccer provides a FREE Challenger Soccer Jersey to every camper at the camp site on the first day.

Dates/Hours

Camp Length

5 Days

Camp Begins

On Mondays

Camp Ends

On Fridays

Camp Hours

3 Hours (Half-Day)

View the Full Challenger Soccer Schedule

Equipment/Safety

Review the required and optional equipment list below.

Required Equipment (Parents Must Purchase)

Shin Guards - Required
Water Bottle - Required

Optional Equipment

Sunscreen (as needed)
Insect spray (as needed)
Snack (as needed)

Not Allowed at Fields (Safety concerns)

No jewelry, watches, earrings, or hard objects in hair during play
No dogs, tents, canopies, (hand held umbrellas are ok) or smoking at the camp.

Hydration

Campers Cannot Attend Camp Unless Bring Ample Water.
Coaches Required to Take Regular Water Breaks.
Campers Allowed Water Anytime Needed.
FFPS Camps Have Never Had A Heat Related Injury.
Much Cooler Early Morning and Late Evening Hours Chosen.

Refunds

Refunds are unavailable 10 days prior to the start of the camp. Refunds for health reasons are prorated if the child attended some of the camp. $40 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund amount.

Hosting a Coach

About Hosting a Coach

Host-A-Coach is fun, you make a new friend, and you have a cultural learning experience for the whole family! Hosting has become one of the most popular elements of FFPS Challenger Soccer. FFPS Challenger Soccer Coach lives with you for the week of your camp, Sunday to Sunday. An adult should be at home at all times during this week. You must have an extra bedroom and bed. Food is optional, but, most hosts over feed their Coach. The Coaches have their own transportation.

$80 Rebate per Coach hosted:

In return, not only does the family enjoy a unique week learning about soccer and building lasting friendships with their Coach (WARNING: it can be very emotional when your Coach leaves), but, for your generosity you will also receive: An $80 rebate for each coach hosted.

If interested in Host-A-Coach:

If interested or if you have any questions about Host-A-Coach, select 'yes' or 'maybe' in the dropdown when you sign for the Challenger Soccer in the Hosting Section or call Jack at 713-907-4907 or email jack@ffps.org or call John at 281-615-8535 or JohnH@FFPS.org.

Questions:

Any questions please call Jack at 713-907-4907 or email Jack@FFPS.org or call John at 281-615-8535 or JohnH@FFPS.org.