Middle School Camp - Resident Camper

Penn State is hosting a three-day residential soccer clinic for middle school girls (grades 5-8) from June 25-27, 2026, in University Park, Pennsylvania. The camp costs $540 and includes instruction, housing, meals, and a camp shirt. It's a skill-development and tactical-training event, not a college recruiting ID camp—the age group makes that clear.

This camp is designed for younger players exploring competitive soccer at the club-to-high-school transition. Families with rising 6th through 9th graders interested in exposure to a Division 1 women's program's coaching philosophy and training methods will find value here. The residential format gives campers a taste of college campus life and extended time with coaching staff. This is early-stage exposure, appropriate for developing players who want to see what elite college training looks like, not for athletes pursuing roster attention or recruitment conversations.

The head coach does not attend this camp, which is typical for middle-school clinics. The $540 cost is substantial for a three-day day camp with housing and meals included, so families should confirm that the food, accommodation quality, and coaching depth justify the price against other regional options. Because this is a development-focused event rather than a recruiting showcase, players should expect skill work and team-building activities rather than one-on-one evaluation or position-specific scrutiny from the college staff.

This camp makes sense for families with younger daughters who want early exposure to a top Division 1 program's coaching environment and are willing to pay premium rates for the residential experience. Families with high schoolers pursuing college recruitment should look elsewhere—this event is not a recruiting venue. There is no stated registration deadline, so families should confirm availability directly with Penn State's camp office.