Junior Elite Camp

The Junior Elite Camp is a four-day women's soccer ID camp hosted by Saint Mary's College of California, a Division 1 program in the West Coast Conference. The camp runs July 20–23, 2026, in Moraga, California, and operates as a day camp (no overnight housing). The cost is $451.

This camp is designed for younger players in grades 6–9, making it an early-exposure event rather than a serious recruiting pursuit opportunity. Saint Mary's is a Division 1 program, but this camp explicitly targets middle school and early high school ages, when most college recruiting doesn't begin in earnest. Families with players in this age range looking to get familiar with a collegiate environment and training style will find this a reasonable fit. The camp is not aimed at competitive recruits already on coaches' radar or pursuing specific scholarship targets.

Prospective attendees should know that the head coach does not attend this camp, meaning the evaluation, if any, will be conducted by assistant staff rather than the decision-maker. As a day camp rather than overnight format, there is less informal coach contact than a residential event would provide. At $451, this is a mid-range cost for a four-day camp and reflects the Division 1 level of instruction. No recent reviews are available, so families cannot draw on peer feedback about coach attention or skill development outcomes. Families should attend with realistic expectations: this is a skills and exposure opportunity for young players, not a recruiting vehicle.

This camp works best for families with middle-schoolers or early high schoolers who want an introduction to college soccer training and the Saint Mary's program specifically. Families of older or more serious recruits—particularly those targeting concrete recruiting attention—should prioritize camps where the head coach is present and the target age group is closer to college-ready. If interested, register early, as the deadline is not listed and spots may fill.