Newton Girls Soccer provides this list of soccer camps as a service to the girls in Newton who play soccer. NGS does not endorse or promote any camp, nor is any camp affiliated with NGS or its programs, and inclusion of a camp on this list is not a recommendation by NGS for such camp. The information NGS provides comes from camp promotional material and other publicly-available sources, but NGS gives no assurances that it is accurate or complete. Please contact the camp directors and organizers for further information.

Summer Camps:

2008: Garden City Soccer Camp (formerly Big Cat Soccer Camp):
This camp, directed by Brian Rooney (Newton North Varsity Girls' Soccer coach) and Ucal McKenzie (Newton North Varsity Boys' Soccer coach), and staffed with current and former high school players and coaches, will be run this summer during the weeks of July 7-11 and 14-18 at Burr Elementary School in Auburndale. The camp is for boys and girls ages 7-14 who are looking to learn from some of the top coaches in the city. The camp runs from 9 am - 3 pm each day. There are training sessions and games in the morning and afternoons, and each day, we travel by bus to Newton North for swimming and lunch in the cafeteria. More details and registration information may be found at the Newton Summer School web site, or you can contact Coach Rooney at brian_rooney@newton.k12.ma.us or 617-559-6400 ext 454345.

2008: Rick Sewall Soccer Tech Summer Camp
August 11-15, 9am-4pm. Boys and Girls, Ages 7-15, Milton Academy, Milton
August 25-29, 9am-1pm. Boys and Girls, Ages 7-15, Fessenden School, West Newton
For more information, go to www.ricksewallsoccertech.homestead.com, call Rick Sewall @ (617) 527-0128, or e-mail Rick Sewall.

2008: James Bede Soccer Academy
Various Camps and Clinics over the summer, in Wellesley & Natick, starting July 11 through August 19. See http://www.jamesbedesa.com/ for schedules & contact information.

2008: Goalie Clinics with John Grayson
August 4 - 8 @ The Edge Sports Center, Bedford from 5 - 6.30 cost $ 115
August 11 - 15 @ Newton Indoors Sports Center, Newton from 5 - 6.30 cost $ 115
Anyone seeking further information can contact John Graysonat 978-319-9893.

2008: Lady Eagles Soccer School at Boston College

  • Lady Eagle Soccer School- Save and Score Clinic- June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 Girls Age 10-16 Brochure 
  • Lady Eagle Soccer School- Summer Clinic 1- June 23rd - 26th Girls aged 6-14 Brochure 
  • Lady Eagle Soccer School- Summer Clinic 2- July 21st - 24th Girls aged 6-14 Brochure 
  • Lady Eagle Soccer School- Summer Clinic 4- July 28th - July 31st Girls aged 4-9 Brochure 
    Contact hamblinc@bc.edu or call (617) 552-0982.

    • 2008: Girls summer Soccer Clinics at MIT - for current "advanced" U12 & U13.  For more information email Brian Callahan, or call 617-258-6865.
    July 7-11, 9am to noon, Improving speed of play clinic with BU men's coach Dan Colwell, girls. $220 at MIT Vassar St. fields with rain/heat air-conditioned indoor backup.  Dan will help your daughter improve her vision and read the game one pass ahead, with proper body positioning, stressing factors like visual cues, timing and eye contact.
    July 21-25, 9am to noon, The Brazilian-Way Soccer Clinic with USSF "A" licensed coach John Barata. $220 at MIT Vassar St. fields with rain/heat air-conditioned indoor backup.  The Brazilian Way -- creativity & risk taking!

    2007: Mass Premier Soccer (MPS) -- Advanced Soccer Camp
    See http://www.mpsbr.com/camps/aboutcamps.html for an description of the MPS programs.
    Newton Soccer Camps – Monday, June 25 to Friday, June 29, 9AM to noon, or 9AM to 3PM, Weeks field.
    The School Of Excellence Camp – Monday, August 27 to Friday, August 31,  9AM -3PM, Nahanton Field
    Contact: www.masspremiersoccer.com or call 781-891-6900.

    2007: The Eastern Mass Soccer Clinic is for kids ages 4-16 and it takes place at Sprague Field in Wellesley the weeks of August 6-10 and August 13-17 . There is a half day program for ages 4-7 a full-day clinic program for grades 3-8, and a full day advanced camp for grades 9-10.  This is the 27th year of the camp and it is run by Steve Ginsberg, a former captain at Williams College and current Boys Coach at the Noble and Greenough School. This year's camp will be particularly appealing for girls players at all levels as our staff will include an outstanding group of female coaches who have played at a high level and are now involved in teaching and coaching in the area.  For more information or to receive a brochure, you can go to www.easternmasssoccerclinic.com. You can also contact Director Steve Ginsberg at 617-739-8974 or at emasssoccerclinic@hotmail.com.

    2007: Thundercat Sports summer soccer camps.  Participants will learn fundamental skills from coaches through unique drills, games, and teaching techniques. Skills taught include dribbling, passing, shooting, and more. Theme days, trivia, and a World Cup tournament at the end of the program add to the excitement! Program is coed, and every participant receives a Thundercat soccerball and t-shirt. More info at www.thundercatsports.com.

    2007: SpainBCN-Programs in Barcelona Summer Soccer + Spanish  Programs for young students in Spain, Monday June 25, 2007 through Saturday July 28, 2007.  See
     www.spainbcn.com for more information.

    2006: Kristine Lilly and Kate Markgraf "Golden Experience" Soccer Camp
    Come train and learn from two of the best players in the history of women's soccer. 2004 Athens Gold Medalists, Kristine Lilly and Kate Markgraf, host the 2nd Annual Kristine Lilly and Kate Markgraf "Golden Experience" Soccer Camp in Newton, MA  August 30th and 31th, 2006 from 5PM to 8PM each day. Over the course of two days, campers will develop and refine all aspects of their game through drills and small-sided games. Through their professional and personal coaching styles, campers will enjoy the experience of a lifetime training and learning from their Olympic heroes.

    To maximize the personal attention given to each camper, we are accepting only 100 campers. We look forward to teaching you in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and fun!

    $150 for both days.  For Newton Girls Soccer and Newton Youth Soccer players age 7 - 13.  Click here for brochure and registration form. (PDF format)

    2006: The Dave Bucciero Goalkeeper Camp
    Week 1: June 26-29 (boys and girls ages 8-13), 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
    Week 2: July 31-August 3 (boys and girls ages 14-18) 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
    Both camps to be held at Nickerson Field on the campus of Boston University.
    Camp fee is $275, or $500 for 2 GK's.  http://www.davebucciero.com
    Camp Director: Dave Bucciero, 617-353-8497, or booch@bu.edu for more information or to request a brochure.
    This is a unique 4-day goalkeeper camp that covers every aspect of the goalkeeper position. The camp goals are to have fun learning! Camp consists of technical and tactical aspects of goalkeeping, as well as goalkeeper games and competitions every day. Camp consists of college goalkeepers and college goalkeeper coaches.

    2006: Kerr Camp Soccer Camps
    July 8-12, 2006, 9am to 4pm Crimson Day & Overnight Academy ($625)
    July 17-21, 2006, 9am to 4pm Harvard University Boys Day Camp ($260)
    July 24-28, 2006, 9am to 4pm Harvard University Boys Day Camp ($260)
    Aug 14-18, 2006, 9am to 3pm, Solomon Schechter School Coed Day Camp (Newton) ($260)
    "    It is the Kerr Camp’s goal to offer diversified training and instruction to meet the needs of all ages and skill levels from beginner to advanced."
    http://www.kerrcamp.com, 781-433-0049

    2006: The Eastern Mass Soccer Clinic is for kids ages 4-16 and it takes place at Sprague Field in Wellesley the weeks of August 7-11and August 14-18 . There is a half day program for ages 4-7 a full-day clinic program for grades 3-8, and a full day advanced camp for grades 9-10.  This is the 26th year of the camp and it is run by Steve Ginsberg, a former captain at Williams College and current Girls Coach at the Noble and Greenough School. For more information or to receive a brochure, you can go to www.easternmasssoccerclinic.com. You can also contact Director Steve Ginsberg at 617-739-8974 or at emasssoccerclinic@hotmail.com.

    2006: Viking Soccer through Newton Community Education, co-ed and girls-only camps, grades K-6. 9am -12:30pm. $155. Weekly sessions offered throughout the summer: June 26 and July 3 at Cabot School in Newton; July 10 and July 17 at Franklin School; July 24, July 31, August 7 and August 14 at Countryside School. Call Newton Community Ed at 617-559-6999 or visit www.newtoncommunityed.org for details or to register.

    2006: Boston University Athletic Enhancement Center, Summer Strength and Conditioning Camps
    for Youth, High School, and Collegiate Soccer Players.  Programs begin in June and run throughout the summer.
    Improve strength, speed, balance, and flexibility. Minimize injuries. Develop greater mental toughness.
    Train with expert coaches in a Division I environment. Challenge yourself and have fun!
    For more details and to register visit www.bu.edu/aec/ or call 617-821-7133.
     

    2004: Boston University Terrier Training Goalkeeper Camp:
    Summer Training Camps: July 19-22, 9:00-3:30 PM, at Nickerson Field.
    This is a great opportunity for goalkeeper's of all ages to take advantage of an All-Goalkeeper Camp. We will focus on a different goalkeeper topic each day (shot-stopping, handling crosses, angle play, 1v1's, backpasses, tipping, boxing, etc) and incorporate fun, competitive goalkeeping games at the end of each session. This is the 4th year this camp has been run, and each year the number of goalkeeper's has grown and the quality of the camp has improved with each year as well.  Contact David Bucciero,

    Boston University Athletic Enhancement Center:
     Strength and Conditioning + - Complete Athlete Training
    Women’s Jump Training – Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement
    10% team discount
    Call (617) 414-6835 and/or visit www.bu.edu/aec/

    2004: Connecticut Soccer School
    Established in 1972, the Connecticut Soccer School has served over 18,000 soccer players. Today, it is recognized as one of the foremost soccer education institutions in the nation. "A Tradition of Excellence" is the school's trademark. Visit http://www.ctsoccerschool.com 

    Cape Cod Crusaders (evening clinics):
     Elite high school clinics in Dennis/Yarmouth, Mashpee and Bridgewater
    Call (508) 790-4782

    2004: Endicott College:
    Dr. Dina Gentile, the head coach at Endicott College, offers a series of three 3-day mini camps in May and June, two full week camps in July, and a High School camp in August.
    @ Beverly, MA
    Call (978) 232-2430 or visit www.precisionsoccer.com

    Garden City Soccer Camp (look under Big Cat Soccer camp)

    Harvard Elite Girls:
     @ Bentley College, Waltham
    Overnight or commuter Team overnight ($510/player; min. 6 players)
    Call (508) 460-6570 or visit www.playsoccer.com

    Harvard Univ. Day Camps:
     Call (508) 460-6570 or visit www.playsoccer.com

    John Smith No. 1 Soccer Camps:
     Half-day, full day and overnight week-long camps.
    Individual and team training.
    All age groups; goalkeeper training; "senior" (older youths) training in tactics, positions.
    Co-ed, girls only, and boys only available.
    Call (800) 998-7622 or e-mail jssc1@aol.com

    2004: Lightning Soccer New England (Tufts Univ.):
    Many different camps year round.
    See: www.LightningSoccer.com or call (888) 921-9208.

    Mount Ida Soccer Camp:
     Day camp
    Call (617) 969-8334

    National Soccer Academy for Girls:
     Lauren Gregg (former National Team player and coach from Wellesley, MA)
    Commuter camp in Wellesley
    Call (800) 706-3545

    No. 1 Soccer Camps:
     Overnights ($625)
    Windsor, CT, Byfield, MA, Pomfret, CT
    Call (800) 622-4645

    PlaySoccer Camps:
     Week-long commuter camps.
    Organized and run for all age groups.
    Available half-day and full day.
    @ Cabot School, Newton (girls only?)
    @ Mason-Rice School, Newton
    Call (508) 460-6363

    2004: Rick Sewall Soccer Tech Summer Camp
    August 16-20, 9am-4pm. Boys and Girls, Ages 7-15 Milton Academy, Milton
    August 30- September 3, 9am-1pm. Boys and Girls, Ages 7-15, Fessenden School
    To register contact Rick Sewall @ (617) 527-0128 or e-mail

    Soccer Extreme:
     Girls' elite high school overnight 
    Girls' high school players overnight
    @ Wilbraham-Monson Academy
    Call (203) 759-1131 or visit www.soccerextreme.com

    Soccer on the Rock:
     Overnight premier camp
    @ Thompson Island, Boston Harbor
    Call PlaySoccer Camps, (508) 460-6363 or visit www.playsoccer.com

    Soccer Plus:
     Field players:@ Windsor, CT @ Litchfield, CT
    Goalkeepers: @ Babson College @ Curry College
    Call (800) 533-7371 or visit www.soccerpluscamps.com

    Soccer Skill International:
     Week-long commuter camps from, alternating between Newton, Natick, Amesbury and Lexington, MA. Organized and run for boys and girls of all age groups.
    Available half-day and full day.
    Call (617) 244-4054

    2004: Star Goalkeeper Academy
    has been a world leader in goalkeeper education for over 20 years. Over the years, we've developed and perfected the "SGA Methods" a program that is considered second to none and recognized for developing goalkeepers and coaches throughout the world.  Visit www.stargoalkeeper.com.

    Star Soccer Camp:
     Concord, MA in August from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Call (978) 369-8065

    Terrier Training Girls' Soccer Academy:
     Groton School (CT) 
    Chickering Field 
    [Also will be run with specialized Goalkeeper Academy]
    Call Krista Fulton (B.U. Soccer) (617) 353-8497 or email to kristafulton@hotmail.com

    Other camp possibilities:
    Advanced Girls Soccer Camp    , UMass.  Call (413) 545-4343 (days) or (413) 549-7419 (evenings).
    Andover Soccer Camp, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA.  Call (978) 681-8222.
    Azzurri Soccer Academy, Chickering Field, Dover, MA.  Call (508) 785-9951.
    Brown Soccer School, Providence, RI. Call (401) 863-1952 or (401) 658-0012
    Coerver Soccer Schools (various sites). Call (203) 966-8081
    Dartmouth College Lightning Soccer Camps, Hanover, NH. Call (603) 646-3545
    Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA. Call (203)849-9405
    Exeter School, Exeter, NH. Call (603) 777-3423
    Juventus USA Soccer Camp, Worcester, MA.  Call (508) 799-9121.
    Lightning Soccer Camps, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH.  Call (603)646-2815.
    Magic Soccer, Simsbury, CT. Call (860) 673-6232
    MYSA Community Camps, various locations and ages.  Call Ella Russell @ (800) 852-8111, ext. 225.
    Soccer Academy at Williams College. Call (413) 597-3329 or (413) 458-5057
    Vogelsinger Soccer Academy (various sites). Call (800) 822-9053 or visit www.vogelsingersoccer.com