College Soccer ID Camps in California (2026)
Every college soccer ID camp, showcase, and combine in the Golden State — Stanford, UCLA, USC, Cal, plus 50+ D2/D3/NAIA programs. Real reviews from real families, so you know which California college soccer ID camps are worth your money.
California College Soccer Recruiting: What Families Need to Know
California has the largest concentration of college soccer programs in the country — over 60 four-year programs across D1, D2, D3, and NAIA. The state is split into two distinct recruiting regions: Southern California (Los Angeles, San Diego, Inland Empire, Orange County) and Northern California (Bay Area, Sacramento, Central Valley). Top D1 programs include Stanford, UCLA, USC, and Cal (now in the ACC and Big Ten), plus competitive mid-majors in the Big West, WCC, and Mountain West conferences.
The D2 landscape is anchored by the CCAA (California Collegiate Athletic Association), one of the strongest D2 conferences in the West, with programs like Cal State LA, Chico State, SF State, Sonoma State, and Cal State Monterey Bay. On the D3 side, the SCIAC (Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) is nationally elite — Pomona-Pitzer and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps are perennial powerhouses. NAIA options include schools in the GSAC (Golden State Athletic Conference) for families targeting faith-based or smaller programs.
For parents: California ID camp season peaks in June and July, with some SoCal programs starting in May. Plan regional trips to maximize your athlete's exposure — hit 2–3 camps per visit rather than one at a time. The biggest mistake families make is attending camps at schools that aren't a realistic academic or athletic fit. Match your athlete's profile before committing to registration fees.
Plan a smarter recruiting trip
How to use this California camp board
Do not just register for the biggest-name camp on the page. Start with your athlete's level, pick a realistic region, email the staff before the event, then compare nearby camps so one trip can produce more than one recruiting touchpoint.
Southern California
UCLA, USC, San Diego, Orange County, and Inland Empire trips
Bay Area
Stanford, Cal, Santa Clara, San Jose State, and Peninsula schools
Central / Northern CA
Big West, WCC, CCAA, and regional D2/D3 options
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Elite Players Academy
UC Santa Barbara
Rec 5-A-Side
UC Santa Barbara
COLLEGE ID CAMPS - SPRING & SUMMER - Spring Session
UCLA
College Soccer Prospect ID — Women's San Francisco
College Soccer Prospect ID
2026 College ID Camp #2
California Polytechnic State University
X1 Showcase Camp - San Francisco
EXACT Sports
2026 SPRING ID CAMP 3
Sacramento State
Vanguard Women's Soccer ID Camp
Vanguard University
Westmont Men's Soccer Prospect Camp
Westmont College
2026 Women's Soccer ID Camp - Spring
Sacramento State
2026 SDSU Women's Soccer May ID Camp: May 23 PM
San Diego State University
2026 SDSU Women's Soccer May ID Camp: May 24 PM
San Diego State University
UC Davis Men's Soccer College ID Soccer Camp
UC Davis
2026 San Diego State Men's Soccer Summer ID Camp I
San Diego State University
UC Davis Soccer Camp
University of California Davis
Youth Camp 1
Sacramento State
Summer Camp
Saint Mary's College of California
Cal Boys Soccer Camp at UC Berkeley - Youth Academy Camp I
UC Berkeley
2026 Summer ID Camp
Sacramento State
Cal Boys Soccer Camp - Youth Academy Camp I
University of California Berkeley
Elite Players Academy
UC Santa Barbara
Goalkeeper Summer Camp
Sacramento State
2026 Summer ID Camp (Evening)
Sacramento State
Cal Soccer ID Clinic - Summer I
UC Berkeley
2026 Women's ID Camps
UC Irvine
California Elite Summer ID Camp
Long Beach State
X1 Showcase Camp - San Francisco
EXACT Sports
Stanford Women's Soccer College ID Camp
Stanford University
Beach Futbol Academy California Elite Summer ID Camp
Beach Futbol Academy
2026 Men's ID Camps
UC Irvine
Girls GK College ID Camp
Pepperdine University
COLLEGE ID CAMPS - SPRING & SUMMER - Summer Session #1
UCLA
X1 Showcase Camp - Los Angeles
EXACT Sports
2026 Women's ID Camp
UC Irvine
X1 Showcase Camp - Sacramento
EXACT Sports
Cal Girls Soccer College ID Camp - Summer Break
UC Berkeley
2026 Summer Youth Camp - Week 1
University of California Irvine
2026 Technical Skills Camps - Week 1
UC Irvine
CSUEB Youth Soccer Camp
Cal State East Bay
2026 Summer Youth Camp I
University of the Pacific
UC Irvine Technical Skills Soccer Camp Week 1
UC Irvine
Summer Youth Camp - Week 1
UC Irvine
Youth Camp
Sacramento State
Cal Boys Soccer Camp at UC Berkeley - Youth Academy Camp II
UC Berkeley
High School Age ID Camp Session #1
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
2026 Youth Day Camps Session #1
California Polytechnic State University
MSOC Kids Camp
Saint Mary's College of California
Cal Boys Soccer Camp - Youth Academy Camp II
University of California Berkeley
Youth Day Session #1
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Youth Sports Camp | Week 1
University of Redlands
Technical Skills Camp - Week 1
UC Irvine
UC Irvine Summer Youth Soccer Camp Week 1
UC Irvine
MVLA Summer 2026 Camps - Camp 1 - Competitive Half-Day
MVLA
2026 Technical Skills Camp - Week 1
University of California Irvine
MSOC ID Clinic
Saint Mary's College of California
Summer ID Camp
Point Loma Nazarene University
7v7 Tournament
Saint Mary's College of California
X1 Showcase Camp - Fresno
EXACT Sports
X1 Showcase Camp - San Diego
EXACT Sports
2026 Summer Elite Soccer ID Clinic
Loyola Marymount University
Summer 1 Day ID Camp
Pomona-Pitzer College
2026 LMU Youth Soccer Camp Session 1
Loyola Marymount University
MVLA Summer 2026 Camps - Camp 2 - Competitive Half-Day
MVLA
CSUEB Youth Soccer Camp
Cal State East Bay
Youth Sports Camp | Week 2
University of Redlands
Junior Elite Camp
Saint Mary's College of California
Cal Girls Soccer Camp UC Berkeley - Day Camp
UC Berkeley
2026 Kids Day Camps
UC Santa Barbara
2026 Summer ID Camp
Sacramento State
2026 Technical Skills Camp - Week 2
University of California Irvine
2026 UCLA Boys Soccer Camp - Junior Elite Camp #1
UCLA
YOUTH CAMPS - SUMMER - Camp #1
UCLA
UC Irvine Technical Skills Soccer Camp Week 2
UC Irvine
2026 Summer Youth Camp - Week 2
University of California Irvine
2026 UCLA Boys Soccer Camp - Youth Camp #1
UCLA
2026 Technical Skills Camps - Week 2
UC Irvine
Youth Soccer Camp #1
University of California Los Angeles
UC Irvine Summer Youth Soccer Camp Week 2
UC Irvine
Technical Skills Camp - Week 2
UC Irvine
2026 Technical Skills Camps - Week 2
UC Irvine
Junior Elite Soccer Camp #1
University of California Los Angeles
Santa Rosa United x Tottenham Hotspur Academy
Santa Rosa United
Stanford Women's Soccer Youth Day Camp
Stanford University
X1 Showcase Camp - Riverside
EXACT Sports
Summer 2-Day ID Camp | June 18th - 19th
University of California San Diego
Cal Men's Soccer Collegiate Experience Overnight Camp
UC Berkeley
Men's Soccer ID Camp
Vanguard University
Santa Clara Soccer Academy 2026 College ID Camp - Summer #1
Santa Clara University
Technical Skills Camp - Week 3
UC Irvine
Cal Boys Soccer Camp - Youth Academy Camp III
University of California Berkeley
2026 Technical Skills Camps - Week 3
UC Irvine
2026 LMU Youth Soccer Camp Session 2
Loyola Marymount University
2026 Summer Youth Camp - Week 3
University of California Irvine
UC Irvine Summer Youth Soccer Camp Week 3
UC Irvine
Youth Summer Soccer Camp for Girls Session 1
Sacramento State
Youth Camp - Otter Volleyball Camps Combined with Women's Volleyball
Cal State Monterey Bay
2026 Technical Skills Camp - Week 3
University of California Irvine
Youth Summer Soccer Camp for Boy's Session 1
Sacramento State
Youth Camp 1
Sacramento State
Cal Boys Soccer Camp at UC Berkeley - Youth Academy Camp III
UC Berkeley
About California Soccer ID Camps
California is one of the top states for college soccer recruiting, with 50+ programs across D1, D2, D3, and NAIA divisions. From powerhouse programs like Stanford, UCLA, and USC (Pac-12) to competitive mid-majors in the Big West and WCC, plus top D3 programs in the SCIAC and NAIA schools in the GSAC, there are opportunities at every level for high school athletes looking to play college soccer.
IDCampFinder tracks every ID camp, showcase, combine, and prospect day across the state — from major metro areas like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose to college towns like Palo Alto, Santa Barbara, and Irvine. We verify camp details and collect honest reviews from families who've actually attended.
Whether you're looking for a school-specific ID camp where the head coach evaluates every player, or a multi-school showcase with dozens of college programs in one place, we help you find the right fit for your athlete's recruiting journey.
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