2026 UCLA Boys Soccer Camp - Junior Elite Camp #2

UCLA's 2026 Boys Soccer Camp offers a Junior Elite track for younger players ages 12–14, running July 6–9 as a four-day day camp. The sessions are held at IM Field in Los Angeles. This is a clinic-style program focused on skill development and match play rather than a formal recruiting ID camp. The cost is $600 for the full four days.

This camp is designed for rising middle and high school players ages 12–14 who are serious about soccer development but are too young for typical college recruiting events. It's an early-exposure opportunity at an elite D1 program rather than a venue for current high schoolers pursuing scholarships. Families should understand that the instruction here is age-appropriate skill-building at a top-tier university, not direct recruiting evaluation. If your player is 9–11 years old, this is not the right fit; if you have a rising 10th grader or older, look for UCLA's senior or high school-specific camps instead.

The head coach does not attend this younger-age clinic, so evaluation is not a primary function. Four full days of training with UCLA's college staff does offer extended exposure and instruction quality that single-day camps cannot match, and that extended format justifies some of the cost. UCLA's most-selective academic profile and elite program tier mean the coaching staff is genuinely accomplished, but attendees should come for development and experience at a top program, not for recruiting leverage. There are no published reviews yet for this specific session.

This camp makes sense for committed younger players who live in or near Southern California and want intensive exposure to elite-level coaching in a development setting. Families with players under age 12 or those pursuing active D1 recruiting should look elsewhere. If your middle or early high school player is a serious club player looking to train at a prestigious program and you're comfortable with the $600 cost, this four-day clinic offers genuine value. Check UCLA's website closer to the July start date for any last-minute registration changes.