Southern California Boys August Camp

Occidental College hosts this Division 3 men's soccer ID camp on August 1–2, 2026, in Southern California. It's a two-day, day-only format—recruits attend training sessions and small-sided games but return home each evening. The camp is designed to evaluate prospective student-athletes for the Occidental men's soccer program, which competes in the SCIAC conference.

This camp is suited for high school players exploring Division 3 soccer and families evaluating fit with a competitive D3 program. The SCIAC is a respected conference with strong academic and athletic standards, so recruits should expect serious college-level play rather than a development or skills clinic. There's no specified age or class-year restriction in the camp materials, so interest likely spans rising seniors and younger players considering early exploration. If you're testing whether D3 soccer is the right level—balancing playing time, academics, and cost—this is a reasonable venue to gather that information.

Prospective attendees should note that the head coach does not attend this camp, meaning evaluation will be handled by assistant staff. In a day-only format without overnight options, informal coach contact will be more limited than at residential camps; most interaction happens during on-field training and games. No cost data is published, so contact the program directly for pricing. Without prior camper reviews or published program tier information, do your own research on Occidental's recent roster, recruiting patterns, and academic profile to assess whether the school matches your athletic and academic goals.

This camp works best for players serious about D3 exploration who live in or can travel to Southern California and don't require overnight accommodations. Families focused exclusively on D1 or D2 recruiting, or those seeking guaranteed coaching contact and staff feedback, will likely find more intensive options elsewhere. If you're interested, reach out to Occidental's soccer program soon to confirm a registration deadline and cost before the summer season begins.