2026 Youth Day Camps Session #1

This is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's 2026 Youth Day Camps Session #1, a five-day day clinic held June 8–12, 2026, in San Luis Obispo, California. The camp is coed and costs $325 for the week. While Cal Poly hosts NCAA Division 1 soccer teams in the Big West Conference, this camp is explicitly designed for ages 5–12 and focuses on fundamental skill development and introducing young players to soccer in a recreational setting.

This camp is for young recreational players and families exploring soccer in a low-pressure environment, not for high school recruits pursuing college roster spots. The age range (5–12) and stated focus on "fun environment" and "fundamental skills" signal this is a youth development program, not a recruiting event. Families should view this as a skills clinic where their elementary-school-aged child learns the game and builds confidence around a college program, not as exposure to college coaches evaluating recruits.

Recruits and their parents should understand upfront that this is a youth camp, not an ID event. The head coach does not attend, and the curriculum is designed around introducing soccer fundamentals rather than evaluating playing ability for college rosters. The five-day format provides good repetition for skill building over a single day, but families should not expect meaningful interaction with college coaching staff or recruiting conversations. At $325 for the week, the cost is reasonable for a multi-day youth clinic.

This camp serves families with elementary-school soccer players looking for quality instruction and a fun introduction to the game at a college facility. High school athletes and families pursuing college recruiting should look elsewhere. If your child is in the target age range and enjoys soccer, this is a straightforward option worth considering—just confirm your interest early since the registration deadline will likely close as the camp date approaches.