ACU Youth Camp II

ACU Youth Camp II is a three-day day camp hosted by Abilene Christian University, a Division 1 program in the WAC, running July 13–15, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. The camp is coed and serves players ages 4–13. Cost is $120 per participant. Head Coach Stephen Salas and his staff lead the program, which emphasizes skill development, confidence-building, and a positive team environment.

This is a youth development camp, not a college recruiting event. The age range—4 to 13 years old—indicates the camp is designed for recreational and early-exposure players, not high school recruits. Families with elementary and middle school soccer players looking for summer instruction and a low-pressure introduction to organized soccer will find this camp's focus on fun and fundamentals appropriate. This is not a venue where high school athletes can expect meaningful recruiting evaluation.

The presence of Head Coach Salas suggests the camp benefits from direct staff involvement rather than being outsourced to a clinic operator. The three-day format and developmental curriculum indicate this is a skills-and-confidence-building experience rather than a high-intensity evaluation setting. At $120, the cost is accessible for families exploring youth soccer instruction. No prior player reviews are available to inform expectations. Families should expect a recreational summer camp experience aimed at younger players rather than competitive recruiting exposure.

This camp is designed for young recreational soccer players and families introducing their children to organized soccer in a supportive setting. High school recruits and families actively pursuing college recruitment should look elsewhere. If your child is in the 4–13 age range and interested in summer soccer instruction with ACU's coaching staff, registration is open; confirm the deadline and enrollment process directly with the program.