College ID Camp #1

UCLA's College ID Camp #1 is a two-day men's soccer identification camp held June 23–24, 2026, at IM Field in Los Angeles. The camp costs $395 and runs as a day program (no overnight component). It serves boys in grades 9–12 with a curriculum that combines competitive play, training sessions, film analysis, conditioning lectures, and college program information.

This camp targets male soccer players across the high school age range who are serious about D1 soccer and want exposure to an elite-tier program in one of the nation's top conferences. UCLA's academic selectivity (most selective tier) means the program evaluates players through both athletic and academic lenses, so recruits should understand that grades and test scores matter as much as on-field performance here. The two-day format and film analysis component offer more depth than a single-day showcase, but families should know that the head coach does not attend this camp, meaning evaluation is handled by assistant staff rather than the top decision-maker.

Recruits attending should prepare for an intense, competitive environment. Elite-tier programs draw high-level talent, so roster spots and coaching attention will be divided among many strong players. The day-camp format means less informal coach contact than an overnight residential event—interactions will center on field performance, drills, and structured meetings rather than casual conversation. At $395, the cost is mid-range for a two-day D1 ID camp. The camp includes conditioning lectures and college-program discussion, which can help younger players (9th and 10th graders especially) understand what D1 expectations look like even if they're not yet realistic scholarship targets. No registration deadline is listed, so interested families should contact UCLA directly to confirm availability and any cutoff dates.

This camp works best for committed club players in the rising sophomore-to-senior range who have realistic D1 ambitions and want to test themselves against elite competition. Families exploring fit should know that without head-coach attendance, this is an evaluation and exposure event, not a recruiting showcase where the top decision-maker is actively identifying targets. Younger players considering this camp should understand that the intensity and selectivity serve an older, more developed pool—a rising 9th grader might gain useful exposure, but should not expect to be a priority. If UCLA is on your list and you're ready for elite-level soccer, register early.