2026 Summer Camp: Session II

UMass Amherst is hosting a five-day men's soccer clinic from June 28–July 2, 2026, in Amherst, Massachusetts. This is a day camp (no overnight component) open to young soccer players of all ability levels. The program includes lunch at the UMass Dining Commons, a camp T-shirt, and flexible drop-off and pick-up options.

This camp is positioned as a development and exposure event for younger or recreational players rather than a serious recruiting venue. The lack of age or graduation-year bounds in the listing, combined with the "all ability levels" language, suggests the program welcomes rising middle-school through early-high-school players seeking skill instruction and a college campus experience. There is no indication this is a selective ID camp or recruiting event where coaches are actively evaluating roster prospects.

Families should know that the head coach does not attend this camp, meaning the coaching staff is not conducting live recruiting assessments. This is fundamentally a skills and exposure clinic—valuable for players building fundamentals and getting a feel for a college program, but not a setting where performance directly influences recruiting interest. The day format means limited informal coach contact compared to multi-day or overnight camps. No cost information is listed, so interested families should contact UMass directly for pricing before committing.

This camp works best for young players (middle school or early high school) seeking technical instruction and a low-pressure introduction to college soccer culture. Families with rising juniors or seniors pursuing D1 recruiting attention should prioritize camps where the head coach attends and where evaluation is the explicit focus. If your player is in this age range and fits the profile, check UMass's website for registration details and cost.