Youth Day Camp I

Youth Day Camp I is a five-day day clinic hosted by Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, running June 1–5, 2026. The camp is open to boys in kindergarten through 8th grade and costs $240. This is a youth development program, not a college recruiting event.

This camp is designed for young soccer players exploring fundamental skills and game understanding in a college environment. The age range—kindergarten through rising 8th graders—makes this an early-exposure opportunity for families interested in introducing their children to organized soccer instruction at a university facility. Stetson is a D1 program competing in the ASUN Conference, but the camp's youth focus means recruiting evaluation is not the primary objective.

Families should know upfront that this is a skills and development clinic rather than a recruiting showcase. The head coach does not attend, which is typical for youth camps where instruction is delivered by assistant coaches and graduate assistants. The five-day format provides consistent daily instruction and multiple opportunities for young players to work on technique and game concepts. At $240 for the week, the cost is reasonable for a full-week day camp at a college facility.

This camp fits families with elementary and middle school players who want exposure to college-level coaching and facilities without the intensity or cost of a recruiting-focused event. It's a good fit for players still building foundational skills and enjoying the game rather than pursuing a recruiting pipeline. Families with high school players or serious recruiting timelines should look elsewhere. No registration deadline is listed, so early inquiry is advisable to confirm current availability and enrollment status.