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Soccer is played worldwide and is one of the world’s most popular sports. Soccer is a fast-paced and exhilarating team sport. Each camp ends with a World Cup, allowing all campers to showcase their skills in a program-wide tournament. (read on...)
Summer Soccer Camps are a great opportunity for kids to learn
It’s summer! We’re guessing you want your kids to relax and have plenty of fun –fun that doesn’t involve sitting around the house and playing video games. We’re pretty sure you want them to be outside and playing with other kids their age, improving their athletic skills and learning valuable life lessons. If that’s true, check out Skyhawks Sports youth soccer camps.
Skyhawks Sports’ youth soccer program is a supervised day camp with activities 5 days a week. Three program lengths are available: 2 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours. The 2-hour program is a recreational approach to the sport, teaching kids the basic skills and rules of soccer. The kids will practice drills and play scrimmages. The 4-hour and 6-hour programs are for kids interested in developing their competitive soccer skills. These programs involve more extensive skill study and more scrimmages than the 2-hour program.
Benefits of enrolling an a Summer Soccer Camp
It’s all about exercise and outdoor activity, which is what your kids will get regardless of which program you select. What could be better than helping them improve their health and coordination while they’re having a great time at a Skyhawks Sports youth soccer camp?
Playing sports can be very fulfilling and encouraging for kids. Developing skills and improving their abilities increases their confidence--makes them believe in themselves. Additionally, playing soccer teaches kids the value of preparation and working toward a goal. Preparing for a soccer game involves the same foresight, thoughtfulness, and dedication as preparing for a test or any of life’s other challenges.
They’ll also learn to have respect for others and for authority. During a practice or game kids have to listen to the coaches and refs to be successful. They also have to respect the players on their own team and on the opposing team, which helps them learn to respect all people.
And that’s not all. Skyhawks Sports summer programs help kids build their social skills. Playing a team sport like soccer helps kids to value working together. When they see how important teamwork is in soccer, kids will apply the same principles to their broader lives. Additionally, during games and scrimmages kids learn the value of keeping their emotions under control, as well as the importance of resilience when they succeed despite adversity. Negotiating the rules and the interpersonal relationships with teammates will teach kids, bit by bit, those important communication skills that will help them to navigate their lives.
If you’re interested in helping your kids stay active while learning important life skills, contact Skyhawks Sports and ask about summer soccer camps. The lessons your child will learn can last a lifetime.
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Description:
Skyhawks was founded as a soccer club in 1979. Thirty years later we are still
the number one choice for parents looking to Develop their child's fundamentals
of the world's most popular sport. Using our progressional curriculum, our
sport-specific staff will ensure your young athlete will gain the technical
skills & sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Designed for
developing players ages 6-8, our sports camps focus on dribbling, passing,
shooting, and ball control. By the end of the camp, your child will have learned
new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and
improved their sport skills preparing them for the playground or league play!
Ability:
At the beginner ability level, kids learn fundamentals and more about sports. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the rules and etiquette of the game through creative and constant participation. Skill
development is taught through an introduction of drills, skill-building exercises, and scrimmages.
Limited prior experience is helpful. A desire to build a sport foundation is a plus.
Included With Purchase:
T-shirt and merit award.
Safety:
Safety at Skyhawks Sports
Testimonials:
My daughter absolutely loves this program. She did it last year and has looked forward to this camp all year.
She has tons of fun and that makes soccer fun for her. Thank you for having such a great program! Her little
sister can’t wait to do it next year. We appreciate the enthusiasm and energy of the coaches and director.
Shannon P.
Missoula, MT
I was very impressed with the Skyhawks coaches--they were great!!! I know it takes a lot of patience with kids of
this age, and they did great. The girls’ performance on Friday rocked!!! They were a little off beat with the music,
but other than that I was very glad I enrolled my daughter in this program. I will most likely be signing her up for
soccer now. Thank you, Skyhawks!
Angie B.
Spanaway, WA
Taylor had a wonderful experience with the Coaches at this camp. We as parents were also very impressed with how
awesome all the coaches were towards our daughter and us as parents. They exhibit an excitement for soccer that we
hope Taylor will carry with her. Thanks!
Charity W.
Spokane, WA
Schedule:
| 6 Hour Camp |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome & check-in |
| 9:05 AM | Separate into groups |
| 9:05 AM | Warm-up & stretch |
| 9:10 AM | Introduce Skill of the Day (SOD) |
| 9:20 AM | Develop skills |
| 9:45 AM | Games & exercises |
| 10:20 AM | Water/snack break |
| 10:30 AM | Circuit training |
| 11:20 AM | Scrimmages |
| 11:45 AM | Group games |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | Skyhawks Sports game zone & trivia |
| 1:00 PM | Warm-up & stretch |
| 1:10 PM | Game utilizing SOD |
| 1:30 PM | Introduce SOD part II |
| 1:40 PM | Develop skills |
| 1:50 PM | Games & exercises |
| 2:00 PM | Water break |
| 2:10 PM | Small-sided scrimmages |
| 2:50 PM | Close camp & review |
| 3:00 PM | Dismiss & check-out |
| 4 Hour Camp |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome & check-in |
| 9:05 AM | Separate into groups |
| 9:05 AM | Warm-up & stretch |
| 9:10 AM | Introduce Skill of the Day (SOD) |
| 9:20 AM | Develop skills |
| 9:45 AM | Games & exercises |
| 10:15 AM | Water/snack break |
| 10:25 AM | Circuit training |
| 11:05 AM | Scrimmages |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 11:50 AM | Skyhawks game zone & trivia |
| 12:00 PM | Warm-up & stretch |
| 12:10 PM | Introduce SOD part II |
| 12:20 PM | Develop skills |
| 12:30 PM | Small-sided scrimmages |
| 12:50 PM | Close camp & review |
| 1:00 PM | Dismiss & check-out |
| 2 Hour Camp |
| 1:00 PM | Welcome & check-in |
| 1:05 PM | Separate into groups |
| 1:05 PM | Warm-up & stretch |
| 1:10 PM | Introduce Skill of the Day (SOD) |
| 1:20 PM | Games & exercises |
| 2:00 PM | Water/snack break |
| 2:15 PM | Small-sided scrimmages |
| 2:35 PM | Full-sided scrimmages |
| 2:50 PM | Close camp & review |
| 3:00 PM | Dismiss & check-out |
Camp Dates:
Look for camps in your area!
Food To Bring:
Lunch, Snack & Water Bottle (for programs over four hours), Two Snacks & Water Bottle (for programs four hours or less)
Gear To Bring:
Appropriate clothing, water bottle, shin guards, running shoes, and sunscreen.
Forum:
Skyhawks Sports Forum
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