Academy Experience Residential Camp

The Academy Experience Residential Camp is a four-day men's soccer clinic hosted by the University of South Florida, a Division I program in the American Athletic Conference. The camp runs June 14–17, 2026, in Tampa. Despite the name, the camp is not overnight; it's a day program. Cost information is not listed on the camp's current listing.

This camp fits families with male players exploring mid-tier D1 programs and the AAC conference tier. The lack of specific age or class-year bounds suggests the camp may accept a broad range of high school ages, though prospective attendees should confirm eligibility with the school directly. If you're a rising junior or senior with realistic D1 aspirations and genuine interest in USF's program or the Tampa area, this camp offers a chance to train on a D1 field and see the environment. Players earlier in their recruiting timeline or those prioritizing elite-tier programs should consider whether a mid-tier conference program aligns with their targets.

Families should know that the head coach does not attend this camp, which means the coaching staff is not conducting active recruiting evaluations. This is a training and exposure opportunity, not a scouting event where the coaching staff will be taking notes on your performance for roster consideration. The four-day format gives more repetition and skill development than a single-day camp, but without head-coach presence, the coaching interaction will be more instructional than evaluative. Registration deadline information is not yet posted; check the school's website for deadlines and finalized cost details before committing.

This camp works best for players genuinely interested in USF specifically or exploring what D1 mid-tier programs offer in terms of training quality and campus environment. Players targeting power-conference or elite D1 programs, or those early in the recruiting process without a defined list of target schools, may find their money better spent at a recruiting-focused ID camp with active coaching staff evaluation. Once cost and final deadlines appear on the camp listing, confirm details directly with USF to ensure fit before registering.