Q. Are there still openings in the camp?
A. Yes. Unless it says so on the front page of our website, then we still have openings in all our sessions. Feel free to call 734-647-1201 if you’d like to verify this.
Q. Will I receive confirmation when my camp registration is received in the mail?
A. Yes, you will receive an email with an attached document. The attached document will be a pdf called "U-M Soccer Camp Confirmation Letter". You should bring this letter with you to camp check-in.
Q. What if I lose my confirmation letter?
A. You can print off a "blank" confirmation letter by clicking on this link. However, you should send an email to ldurkee@umich.edu to determine how much you owe so that you get through the check-in process as smoothly as possible.
Q. What type of campers attend this camp?
A. This camp attracts the intermediate-advanced soccer player. A majority of the campers play on travel club teams. Many of the players attended our commuter camps in the past and use the residential camp to gain more tactical understanding for their position and the game.
Q. If this is my son's first overnight camp, what advice can you give me on how to help him adjust to being away from home?
A. Click here for a good resource on sending your son away on his first overnight camp.
Q. What is the daily schedule for the commuter camper of the residential camp?
A. Sunday: Check-In, 3:45 p.m., Bursley Hall Lobby, Pick-Up on steps of Bursley Hall at 8:30 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday: Drop off on steps of Bursley Hall at 8:30 a.m. and Pick-Up on steps of Bursley Hall at 8:30 p.m.
Thursday: Drop off on steps of Bursley Hall at 8:30 a.m. and Pick-Up on steps of Bursley Hall at 12 p.m. More information for commuters can be found here.
Q. If I am driving my own car to camp, where should I park?
A. You must purchase a parking pass ($7/day) from the Bursley front desk at check-in on Sunday (credit card payment ONLY). Or, you can click on this link to purchase in advance.
Q. Do we need to bring bed sheets to camp with us?
A. Yes, Bursley Hall does not provide any bed linens, other than a pillow, for camp. Our suggestion would be for each camper to bring at least one set of twin sheets to camp, along with a fan for the room, as no rooms have air-conditioning.
Q. What type of supervision is provided at the dorm during non-soccer hours?
A. The University of Michigan Boys Soccer Camp is required to have at least one staff member for every twenty campers in the dorm. These staff members live on the same floors with the campers. These staff members continually monitor the dorm floors and social areas up till 11:00 p.m.
Q. Do the rooms they stay in have bathrooms in the room? A. There are not bathrooms in each room. The bathrooms are “community style” bathrooms shared with other campers on that floor.
Q. Does someone check the rooms each night at lights out to ensure they are locked? A. The coaching staff monitors the floors and activity rooms until 11:00 p.m. The doors to each room are self-locking. This means that the campers need to have their keys with them at all times; even when they go to the bathroom.
Q. Where do the campers keep their room keys while at the sessions? A. Campers should keep their room keys with them at all times. When on the fields they should put their keys in their soccer bag. When not on the fields they should wear their keys around their neck with the lanyard that is provided.
Q. Does someone ensure that the campers bring water to each session? A. There will be cups, water, and Gatorade available on the fields.
Q. Does someone check the rooms before leaving for each session to ensure the younger campers have locked their rooms? A. Rooms are automatically locked every time the door closes. Campers need to have their keys with them at all times.
Q. Is there a wake up call or do the campers need an alarm clock? A. Each camper will need to bring an alarm clock. Teams walk to the fields together for each session. If a camper is missing, his coach will either send a teammate to his room or have a camp administrator check his room.
Q. Are cell phones allowed in order to call home? A. Cell phones are allowed, but the University or Men’s Soccer Camp are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Q. Are parents allowed to come watch any of the training sessions or does this prove to be too distracting? A. Parents can watch camp. However, parking at Mitchell Field on weekdays from 8am-4pm is scarce and is by permit only. The best place to park is across the street from Mitchell Fields at the Art and Architecture metered parking lot and walk over to the fields.
Q. How many hall monitors are assigned to each floor and how many campers stay on one floor? A. Staff member is on the floor at a ratio of 1:20. Each floor has approx. 30-40 campers that are all of similar ages. We separate campers on floors by age.
Q. Do you provide evaluations of each camper?
A. Yes. Each camper is given a detailed evaluation of his performance that is completed by their coach for the week. These evaluations cover the four major areas; technical ability, tactical understanding, physical ability, and mental skills required for success.
Q. How do I obtain a brochure or register for the camp?
A. You can register for the camp in one of two ways by using this website:
1. You can click on this link and print a registration form, complete it, and mail it in along with your payment.
2. You can register online and pay with a credit card.
Q. What do campers do in their free time?
A. Free time is very limited at the camp. We are on the field or in the lecture hall nearly ten hours a day. Most of the free time is spent in the dorm resting. However, many campers utilize the recreation room in the evening (pool and card tables). Additionally, there are several flat screen tv's in the air-conditioned snack bar. We are finding a growing trend of campers bringing their gaming systems to camp and playing them in their rooms too.
Q. What does the menu consist of for meals at the Bursley Residence Hall?
A. Click on the menu link for more details.
Q. If I want to use Mapquest to get the driving directions to the Bursley Hall Residence Hall, what address should I use?
A. Bursley Hall is located at 1931 Duffield St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Q. What if I want to room with two of my friends?
A. All rooms are double occupancy. A group of three campers will be assigned two rooms next to each other.
Q. Will there be soccer balls for sale at this camp?
A. Yes, custom Michigan soccer balls can be purchased every day for $30/ball. Additionally, on Sunday and Thursday a camp store will be set up selling all types of Michigan soccer merchandise.
Q. What airport should we fly into?
A. Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is located 25 minutes east of the University of Michigan.
Q. How do I get from the airport to camp?
A. For campers that will be flying into Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), there are several shuttle services
that will transport you round trip: Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle and Ann Arbor Super Shuttle provide door-to-door service, and Michigan Flyer drops off directly to the Four Points by Sheraton. Plan your return trip to the airport departing Bursley Hall after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Q. How do I get from the bus or train station to camp?
Campers arriving by bus or train into Ann Arbor will be picked up free of charge. Please call (734) 647-1201, 48 hours prior to your Sunday pickup and leave a message with your name, time of arrival, and pertinent train or bus information.
Q. What if we arrive a day early and need a place to stay Saturday night, or need to stay Thursday night because I have a Friday morning flight?
A. Call us and we'll let you know if Bursley Hall is available for early arrivals or late check-outs (734-647-1201). If not, the closest and cheapest hotel near near the dormitory, Bursley Hall, is the Red Roof Inn (734-996-5800, 3621 Plymouth Road). Otherwise, here is a list of other hotels campers have used in the past: Four Points by Sheraton, Kensington Court, Holiday Inn Express, and Comfort Inn and Suites.
Q. What time it check-out on the last day?
A. Check out on Thursday will be between 12-1 p.m. Those campers departing after 1 p.m. will check out of their rooms and wait in the lobby at the front of the residence hall. Parents may pick up campers at the Bursley Residence Hall after 12 p.m. on Thursday. Awards ceremony will be on the front steps of Bursley Hall at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday
Q. What is your refund policy?
A. If a camper withdraws from camp at
least 24 hours prior to the start of the camp, all funds paid to date
will be returned minus a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be
returned for any reason 24 hours prior to the start of camp.