Residential Camps Session 2

SMU's Residential Camps Session 2 is a four-day women's D1 soccer clinic running June 13–16, 2026, in Dallas. Despite the "residential" label in the name, this is a day camp, not an overnight program. The cost is $700 for early registration (regular price $725). The camp is open to female soccer players, though no specific age or graduation-year range is stated.

This camp fits players exploring SMU's program and the ACC recruiting landscape. SMU is a strong D1 program in a Power 5 conference, which means the coaching staff will likely field multiple age groups and skill levels across the summer calendar. Without a stated age or grad-year cap, the camp could serve rising 9th graders through graduating seniors, so recruits should clarify the intended level before registering. Families considering a selective private university should also factor in SMU's selective academic admissions standard—soccer talent alone won't offset weak academics here.

Recruits should know upfront that the head coach does not attend this session, so this is a staff-led camp rather than a head-coach evaluation event. Four days of day-camp format provides solid exposure to the program's coaching environment and player pool, but without overnight housing, there's less informal contact time than a true residential camp would offer. At $700, this camp sits in the premium range for a day clinic; compare that cost against other ACC or regional D1 clinics before committing. No reviews are currently posted for this session, so there's no peer feedback yet on quality or structure.

This camp makes sense for families genuinely interested in SMU's program who want to test fit in a low-pressure summer clinic setting before the recruiting calendar opens. Rising seniors with realistic D1 ambitions and families who can manage the cost should apply. Younger players (rising 9th–10th graders) might find better value in a multi-division or lower-cost exposure event. Confirm the age range with SMU's camp office before registering.