ACU Elite Prep Camp

The ACU Elite Prep Camp is a three-day overnight ID camp hosted by Abilene Christian University, a Division 1 program in the WAC conference, running July 20–22, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. The camp is coed and serves players ages 10–15, roughly grades 5–9. It costs $249–$299 and offers both overnight and commuter options.

This camp is designed for younger players exploring college soccer at the D1 level, not for high school recruits actively pursuing scholarships. The age range (rising 5th through 9th graders) makes this an early-exposure event: players are years away from the recruiting cycle. If your child is in middle school and interested in competitive college-style training, this fits. If you're a high school family looking for offer leverage or serious D1 evaluation, this is not the right venue.

The head coach attends the camp, which means the staff is actively evaluating rather than simply running a fee-based clinic. For a young-player event, that's meaningful—coaching eyes will be on your child's technical skill and soccer intelligence. The overnight format allows more informal interaction with staff than a day camp would offer. Abilene Christian is a developing program in a mid-level conference, so the competition level and coaching intensity will be solid but not at the tier of Power 5 or elite mid-major camps. The school is also private and religious, which may be a fit consideration for some families. There are no camp reviews on file yet, so you're entering without peer feedback.

This camp makes sense for families with middle-schoolers who want serious training and early exposure to college soccer, especially if your child is already playing competitive club soccer. It's not a recruiting event in the traditional sense—there's no pressing urgency for high school players. If your athlete is in 9th grade or older and hoping to build a recruiting profile, look for camps at programs actively recruiting your grad year. Registration deadline information is not listed, so check the school's website soon if interested.