CC United Recreational Kickers Camps
June 24-27, 2024- Mc Knight Fields located in Chaska
Junior Kickers
Pre-K thru Kindergarten
9:30-11am - $75
Junior Kickers is for players of all skill levels - if you have played before or are new to soccer, there is something for everyone!
Each session players will learn a skill of the day that will be used in fun games designed to build technique. Players will stay active, meet new friends, and have fun!
Players must be 4 years old by the first day of camp.
Register your child in their CURRENT grade for the 2023-24 school year.
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Jr Kickers Camp Details
Junior Kickers is for players PreK through Kindergarten with all levels of experience. This is an introduction to soccer techniques at a basic level.
This camp provides a great environment for those starting out on their soccer journey. We use activities based around creative and imaginative play to give a high repetition of specific techniques and movements.
If your child is a little hesitant in group activities, parents are welcome to sit close by or even jump in and play. The Junior Kickers camp provides a family atmosphere with a chance to use the sport of soccer to connect and interact.
Skills worked on are:
- Moving around with the ball
- Turning away from pressure
- Keeping the ball at their feet
- Shielding or protecting the ball from others
In addition to soccer skills, there is also a focus on:
- Players working together
- Improving social comfort
- Identify and praise positive character traits
We want players to be excited and prepare each day and will have a theme starting on Monday and give out family and individual prizes.
Monday:
Positive Trait: Most inclusive
Soccer Skill: Dribbling
Tuesday:
Costume: Disney
Positive Trait: Best teammate
Soccer Skill: Sheilding
Wednesday:
Costume: Fruits
Positive Trait: Best helper
Soccer Skill: Turning
Thursday :
Costume: Funny costume
Positive Trait: Best helper at home
Soccer Skill: Running with the ball
Senior Kickers
1st thru 6th Grade
9am-Noon - $150
Senior Kickers is for players of all skill levels - players will be broken into groups based on age and skill levels. We tailor the skills to fit each group so everyone can improve throughout the week.
The focus is on developing soccer skills through fun activities. Your player will be assigned a country and participate in their own World Cup tournament throughout the week.
Register your child in their CURRENT grade for the 2023-24 school year.
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Sr Kickers Camp Details
Who will win the next European Cup?
In this camp players are placed on teams that have made the European Cup and are rewarded for their knowledge, positive character traits and team play.
What is a Positive Character Trait?
Each day will highlight a specific positive character trait, and we will identify the player/s that demonstrated it the most. These traits should be taken home and the coaches will reward the players with European Cup points for the best at home story.
Teams can also earn bonus points by answering soccer questions throughout the week.
At the end of the camp, there will be a European Cup winner, a more soccer aware group, and players that have been surrounded by positive character traits.
Soccer Development:
On the soccer side we will work on skill development covering:
• Dribbling – How and when
• Turning/shielding – How and when
• Passing – How and when
• Shooting- How and When
