Residential ID/Jr. Residential Camp

UNC Wilmington's Residential ID/Jr. Residential Camp is a three-day men's Division 1 identification camp running July 10–12, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Despite the name, the camp is day-only, not overnight. Costs range from $400 to $590. The camp accepts players ages 10–19, making it a broad age-span event that serves both early-exposure youth and older recruits.

The wide age range—from rising 5th graders through rising college freshmen—signals that this is a development and evaluation camp rather than a focused recruiting event for any single class. High school players considering mid-major Division 1 programs will find exposure here, but younger players should understand they are attending a skills and development session, not an active recruiting evaluation. Families of 14–17 year old players with genuine Division 1 interest should note that UNC Wilmington is a real Division 1 option, though the lack of head-coach attendance (see below) means this camp is not a primary recruiting venue for the program.

Recruits should know that the head coach does not attend this camp, which means evaluation is limited to assistant staff and is less likely to feed directly into recruiting conversations. The three-day format does provide more training time and multiple opportunities to be assessed than a single-day clinic would, but the day-only structure—despite the "residential" name—eliminates the informal evening contact that overnight camps offer. At $400–$590, this camp is mid-range in cost for a three-day Division 1 event. No player reviews are currently available to gauge the quality of coaching or field setup.

This camp works best for families exploring UNC Wilmington specifically and for younger players (ages 10–14) seeking exposure to college soccer environments. High school players in grades 9–12 with serious Division 1 recruiting timelines should prioritize camps where the head coach attends and where the age range is narrower to your recruit's class. If you are interested in UNC Wilmington and can commit to the three-day format, register early, as no deadline is listed but July camps fill quickly.