University of Michigan Boys Soccer Camps - Commuter Camp

  • University of Michigan Boys Soccer Commuter Camp is designed to provide players of all abilities an opportunity to improve their technical skills and tactical awareness. Players are grouped according to age and ability. Our expert and enthusiastic coaching staff makes sure that each player's soccer experience is positive and filled with fun!

  • Quick Facts
    Dates: June 23-27, 2008
    Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    (Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up Available)
    Ages: Boys 7-13
    Cost: $290 ($310 after June 1)
    Camper/Coach Ratio: 9/1
    Maximum Enrollment: 150 campers

  • Payment and Discounts
    The cost of commuter camp is $290 per player. A deposit of $190 is required with your registration. Registrations postmarked after June 1 must be paid in full plus a $20 late fee.
     
    Receive a $10 discount per player when 4 or more registrations are received together. Receive a $15 discount per player when 8 or more registrations are received together. Space is limited!

  • Registration by Mail
    Click the link to download a copy of the one-page registration form. Print, complete, and mail the registration form along with your camp deposit to reserve your space in camp. Upon receipt of your registration form, you will receive a confirmation letter via email with additional medical release forms and all other relevant information about the camp.

  • Registration by Internet
    If you would like to register online and pay with your credit card (Visa or Mastercard only), then click here and register using our secure server.

  • Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up
    For an additional charge you can drop your camper off as early as 7:30 a.m. or pick him up as late as 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in this service, then check the appropriate boxes on the registration form.

Commuter Camp Daily Schedule
8:45-9:00 a.m.
Arrival
9:05-9:30 a.m.
Roll Call, Warm Up, Learn/Practice New Move
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Topic of the Day Technical Training
(9:30-10:30 a.m.)
Goalkeeper Training (Optional)
10:30-11:00 a.m.
'Shoot and Save' Games
11:00-11:30 a.m.
Tactical Demonstrations by Staff
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Lunch at Bursley Dorm Cafeteria
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Swimming at Fuller Pool or Movies at Bursley Dorm 
2:00-3:00 p.m.
4 v 4 Tournament
3:00-3:55 p.m.
Large Sided Games
4:00 p.m.
Departure

  • Staff
    Coach Burns personally runs this camp and is on the fields every day.  His staff consists of current and former players from the University of Michigan, college and high school coaches, and other proven coaches who all share his same passion for the game. Our staff is always extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable.  Additionally, the low camper to coach ratio, last year was 9 to 1, makes for a great learning environment that is well supervised at all times.  The camp curriculum is designed to challenge each camper and to allow him to expand the way he thinks about the game. Coach Burns' assistant camp director is Reid Friedrichs.  Coach Friedrichs has served in this capacity for the last ten years and handles all the daily on-field organization of the camp.

  • Facilities
    The camp uses Mitchell Fields for all soccer activities. Campers will eat lunch in the Bursley Residence Hall on North Campus. Campers will swim at Fuller Pool.

  • What Players Should Bring Every Day
    Soccer ball and water bottle (with name written on them).
    Soccer cleats and a spare pair of shoes or sandals to wear in the cafeteria.
    Rain gear in case of inclement weather.
    Shinguards (must be worn at all times on the fields).
    Swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, and sandals for the pool.

  • What Players Will Receive
    University of Michigan Soccer t-shirt.
    Cafeteria style lunch at Bursley Hall
    Admission into Fuller Pool 3 out of 5 days.
    Transportation from the soccer fields to lunch and the swimming pool.
    Post-camp player evaluation.
    Awards for each team's MVP, MIP, 4 v 4 tournament champ.
    Five days of expert soccer instruction and supervision.

 
Goalkeepers
Optional goalkeeper training is available for any player interested in this position. GK training will occur Tuesday through Friday in place of the 9:30 a.m. technical "topic of the day" training.

Refund Policy
If a camper withdraws from camp at least one week prior to the start date, all funds paid to date will be returned minus a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be returned for any reason once a camp begins.

Questions and Answers
Click on our commuter camp Q & A page for responses to the most frequently asked questions.  If you have further questions, please either email our camp administrator, or call at (734) 615-9502.

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