Q: What is the difference between Residential Sessions I, II and the High School Team Camp?
A. At session 1 and 2, campers follow a curriculum that involves all aspects of soccer, and caters to players from beginner to advanced level. The High School Team Camp is specifically designed for high school teams looking to improve and prepare for their upcoming season and want to experience an NCAA Division I training environment.
Q: Can teams attend any of the three residential camp sessions?
A. Yes. Teams that sign up for any of the three camp sessions will work with the same coach throughout the week. Please be aware that teams signing up with less than fourteen (14) field players will have individual campers added to their group to make up the numbers for training purposes and the evening games. We recommend that the team COACH or TRAINER contact Dan Blank at 706-425-3143 for more information regarding the team camp curriculum.
Q: I'm registering as part of a GROUP. How do I coordinate it so my group of players gets to be on the same team and stay on the same hallway?
A: Select ONE group leader parent to coordinate with Dan Blank via email with the list of campers in your group. Sooner is better but don't panic. We understand that groups are subject to change and that's fine. We can make adjustments going into the final week before camp?
Q: How are Group Discounts handled?
A. We offer a $50 discount per camper for campers that register as a group of ten or more as coordinated by a group leader (see question directly above). That discount is NOT applied until after the camp has commenced. Group campers must register at the full-price and will be issued a $50 refund after the first day of camp. We try to issue these refunds as soon as time permits, which is usually a few days after the camp ends. No group discount is offered for the High School Team Camp.
Q. How do I pay my balance on-line?
A. Go to THIS PAGE. You will get to a screen that gives you 3 or 4 options. Select the option: "I have made a deposit and would like to pay my balance." Then click ’Continue’ and the system will walk you through the process. You will need your email address and password to proceed.
Q: What time shall I drop off and pick up my commuter camper for camp?
A. We use several different soccer complexes for our residential camps: The Turner Soccer Center, the UGA Club Fields and the UGA Intramural (IM) fields. Commuter campers can be dropped off at their appropriate field at 8:45 A.M. All commuter campers should be picked up at their appropriate field after the evening session (usually at 8pm, but please doublecheck). A camp staff member will be on location to meet campers in the morning and to see them off at the end of their day. Please be aware that on the first day of camp ALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUTER CAMPERS MUST CHECK IN at EAST CAMPUS VILLAGE BETWEEN 1 P.M. and 3 P.M. on the first day of camp.
Q: How many residential campers are there to a room?
A. In the East Campus Village, each room houses two people and has a bathroom connected to every other room.
Q: My team has an odd number of people signing up; can we put three people to a room? A: Unfortunately the UGA FIRE CODE prevents us from assigning more than two campers to a room. An individual camper of the same age, or close in age will be assigned as a roommate for the odd-one-out, and we will put the rooms next to each other. All campers signing up as a team will be housed in rooms next to each other, or across the hall.
Q. Where are the Georgia Soccer Camps held?
A. The Residential Camps and Day Camps are held at the Turner Soccer Complex (click link for details), Georgia’s primary game field. Sessions are also conducted on the main Georgia campus at the UGA Rec fields (click link for details) and at the UGA club fields on Milledge Ave., 3/4 mile south of the Turner Soccer Center (on the left as you head south away from the Loop.)
Q. Who are the coaches at the Georgia Soccer Camp?
A. University of Georgia Head Coach Steve Holeman and Assistant Coaches Robin Confer, Dan Blank and Jon Harvey oversee the camps and are actively involved in the day-to-day training of the campers. In addition, we are committed to bringing in some of the finest college and club coaches in the country.
Q. How do I get in touch with my child at overnight camp? Can I leave a message for my child while he/she is at camp?
A. You can leave a message for your camper on the camp office phone which is 706-425-3143. For after hour calls there will be a 24 hour number provided at check in.
Q. Will my child need bed linens and toiletries?
A. Yes! All campers will need a pillow and bed linens for a twin bed, size 80"x36". You will also need to send toiletries and towels with your camper.
Q. Will my child be supervised in the dorm?
A. Yes! Counselors are assigned to every hallway. The camp staff (including administrators, coaches, and counselors) will be housed in the dorm. The dorm also has its own security staff. Everyone must show identification (or camp wristbands) when entering the building. Note that campers are separated by gender.
Q. What about roommate requests?
A. We welcome roommate requests and can almost always accommodate those requests, but we cannot guarantee them. Roommate requests must correspond to each other. Rooming assignments are done one week prior to the start of a session. It is recommended that roommates send in their applications within a few days of one another. Don’t wait too long though, as your session may get sold out.
Q: Will my team get to stay together in the dorms?
A: We are almost always able to keep teams together on the same hallway. The earlier your group registers, the better chance we have of accomodating this request.
Q. Is there a penalty for a lost room key during camp?
A. There is a $45 fee for a lost room key.
Q. How much spending money should I send with my camper?
A. Campers have the ability to shop for snacks, pizza, and our camp store with UGA soccer gear is available throughout camp. We recommend campers bring no more than $100.00. Although meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are covered through registration fees, most campers want a snack after the evening session and may want to shop at the camp store for t-shirts, hats, etc. PLEASE make sure your camper has some singles to spend on vending as we aren’t always equipped to make change for big bills.
Q. Will the rooms have refrigerators?
A. No. The rooms are not equipped with refrigerators, but you are welcome to bring a small, dormitory style fridge. We will have snacks, pizza, and a camp store available every night. There is also snacks and food available during the evening games at the Turner Soccer Complex.
Q. Is there ice in the dorms?
A. Yes. There is an ice machine in the O-House basement.
Q: Is there a laundry facility?
A. Yes. There is a pay laundry service in the dorms. We recommend you bring your own detergent as we cannot guarantee that it will be available otherwise.
Q: Are parents/adults permitted on the dorm floors?
A. Parents/Guardians/Relatives are allowed onto the residential floors of the dorms during check-in and check-out only. Once camp is in session, only campers and coaches are permitted on the floors and into the rooms.
Q: Can I sleep in my camper’s room?
A. NO, NO, NO!
Q. How will the campers get from the dorm to the field?
A. Campers will take a short bus ride from the dorm to Turner Sports Complex, the UGA Rec fields and the UGA Club fields. Note that counselors and coaches accompany the campers to/from the field.
Q. Does the camp provide airport transportation?
A. Some campers will need to be picked up and/or dropped off at the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. There is NO fee for this service. Please contact us if your child requires this pick-up/drop-off service.
Q. What are the refund procedures?
A. The intitial deposit of $100.00 is non-refundable and cannot be credited in any way to future camps. There are no refunds of camp fees after the first day of camp. There are NO REFUNDS for no-shows. In case of an injury leading into camp, please provide us with a doctor’s note before camp begins and we will credit your account minus your deposit of $100.00.
Q. Can I pay a deposit to hold my camper’s spot?
A. Yes! An initial deposit of $100 will hold your camper’s spot. From there you can pay the balance whenever you would like. However, full payment must be received 14 days prior to the camp start date.
Q. Do I really need a physician’s signature on these forms?
A. Yes! The forms do require a physician’s signature. If your camper has had a physical in the last 12 months from the actual camp dates, most physicians will just sign off on the form, and you won’t have to make another appointment. If we do not have your camper’s medical forms on file, your camper will not be allowed to participate in camp activities. This is a University of Georgia mandate, not simply a camp rule.
Q: Where should I send the medical forms?
A. We request that you send in your medical forms prior to check-in if at all possible to speed up the check-in process. You can email the completed forms to rconfer@sports.uga.edu or mail them to Georgia Soccer Camps, PO BOX 1472, Athens, GA 30603-1472.
Q: When does Residential Camp end?
A. On the last morning of the RES I, II and High School Team Camp, our goal is to have the campers off the fields by 10:45 A.M. and back to the dorms by 11 A.M. for check-out.
Q: What should I pack for camp?
Alarm Clock
Pillow
Twin-sized sheets
Towels
Blanket
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)
Flip Flops
Swim suit
Sunscreen – this one is important!
Water bottle
Shin guards
Cleats
Sneakers/Running shoes
Soccer socks
Plenty of t-shirts, shorts and underwear.
Spending money, especially single dollar bills, for vending. Singles can be hard to come by and your camper will need them. Your camper may also want to buy pizza, camp gear, etc.
The dorms are air conditioned but you are permitted to bring a small electric fan. Campers are also permitted to bring a small, dorm-sized fridge.
What shouldn’t I pack for camp?
Don’t bring anything you can’t afford to lose. Leave your jewelry and expensive electronics at home. We accept no responsibility for anything that gets lost, stolen or damaged during your time at camp. Also, don’t bring any noisemakers / musical instruments. Radios are permitted to play at a soft volume.
One last word of advice:Your camper is going to be busy and tired. If your son or daughter doesn’t call you every day, please do not panic, even if you’re not so good with the separation thing. Many campers get caught up spending their free time either napping, swimming or goofing off with new friends. It doesn’t mean they’ve stopped loving you. This is just part of being a kid. Your child’s saftey is our #1 priority. We take attendance at every single session so if there’s a problem, we’ll contact you immediately. We’ll also contact you immediately in the event of serious injury or illness.
If you have any other specific questions please contact Dan Blank at 706-425-3143
