2026 ID Camp

Bowling Green State's 2026 ID Camp is a one-day mens Division I ID camp held July 25–26, 2026, in Bowling Green, Ohio. The camp costs $295 and runs as a day program (not overnight). Participants train by position, including specialized goalkeeper work, and play in full game settings.

This camp targets high school men's soccer players exploring D1 recruiting interest, though without age or graduation-year bounds listed, the organizers haven't publicly specified whether they're focused on rising juniors, seniors, or a broader range. Bowling Green competes in the American Athletic Conference, a mid-tier D1 league. The camp description notes that coaches from multiple divisions and NAIA will attend, which signals a broad exposure event rather than a single-program showcase.

One thing to note: the head coach does not attend this camp. That means Bowling Green's coaching staff is not on-site making direct recruiting evaluations; evaluation—if it happens—relies on film review or follow-up after the fact. The one-day format also limits informal coach interaction compared to overnight or multi-day residential camps. The $295 fee is reasonable for a D1 ID camp, but recruits and families should understand this is an exposure opportunity, not a guaranteed recruiting attention event. No previous reviews are on file for this specific camp, so there's no track record yet to reference.

This camp works best for families who want to test D1 recruitment waters at a AAC-level program and don't mind a one-day exposure format. If you're seeking intensive head-coach evaluation or residential-camp rapport building, this one doesn't provide either. High school players with serious D1 ambitions should consider how a day camp fits into a broader recruiting calendar, and families without a registration deadline should check Bowling Green's website directly for any updates on age eligibility or final deadlines.