Crew Camps
The Columbus Crew Academy Camps are tailored to children of all ages and skill level. Promoting player development through technical proficiency and fundamental tactical awareness in a caring and supportive environment, The Crew further believes in freedom of expression and provides unrestricted play as a critical part of all camps. Designed for elite and recreational players, boys and girls, ages 6 - 17, campers will be put into a challenging environment that demands good training habits and encourages the development of the youth soccer player in a fun and rewarding experience.
Player Benefits:
- Top-class professional instruction from Columbus Crew Camp Staff
- Guest appearances by Columbus Crew players and coaches
- Ticket to a 2008 Columbus Crew regular season home match
- Opportunity to purchase tickets at a discount rate
- Combination of Crew Water Bottle, T-shirt, Cinch sack, and Soccer Ball
2008 Crew Camps
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Click on the links below for more information about the Crew's various camp opportunities.
The Columbus Crew Developmental Camp is designed for recreational and competitive soccer players, based on the Crew Curriculum, the focus will be on the individual needs of the campers through the technical and tactical elements of the game. This camp offers instruction where participants are grouped by age and ability, with the emphasis on individual development. With a camper to staff ratio of 12:1, The Academy Camp Staff increases learning by giving each individual the very best examples of what it takes to be a quality soccer player, dependable teammate and good citizen. Specific camp information can be found below.
Columbus Crew /Pre-PSA Camp
When: June 2 - 6
Who: All Ages (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Value City Furniture Fields at Easton
Cost: $125
Description: The Columbus Crew has teamed up with the Premier Soccer Academy to offer a training experience for the next generation of soccer players. Players will receive in-depth soccer training with an emphasis on proper fundamentals from some of the best professional instructors in the game. The camp week is an early evening camp for boys and girls ages 6 – 12. The camps will provide young players a proper understanding of the basic fundamentals needed to further their development in the game. In addition, our instructors will touch on other areas of importance that will aide in their development such as nutrition and conditioning. Additionally, all participants will receive 7.5 hours of instruction, PSA/Crew T-shirt, Nutrition sacks and drinks and a complimentary general admission ticket to a Columbus Crew Game.
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Columbus Crew Developmental Camp in Ashland, Kentucky
When: June 9 - 13
Who: Ages 6 - 14 (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.), Ages 15 – 19 (9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
Where: Boyd Middle School, Ashland, KY
Cost: $85
Description: In association with The Soccer Locker in Ashland, Kentucky, this camp is designed for recreational and competitive soccer players. A comprehensive camp based on the Crew Curriculum, focus will be on the individual needs of the campers through the technical and tactical elements of the game.
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Columbus Crew Developmental Camp at Columbus Academy
When: June 23 - 27
Who: Grades K - 3rd (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.), Grades 4th - 8th (12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Where: Columbus Academy
Cost: $225
Description: In association with Columbus Academy, this camp is designed for recreational and competitive soccer players. A comprehensive camp based on the Crew Curriculum, focus will be on the individual needs of the campers through the technical and tactical elements of the game.
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Columbus Crew Developmental Camp in association with SuperKick
When: July 7 - 10
Who: Ages 6 - 14 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Where: Lewis Center, OH
Cost: $125
Description: In association with SuperKick Soccer Sports and Performance, this camp will take place at their state of the art indoor fitness and training facility in Lewis Center, OH. Each day campers will be put through speed and agility training by SuperKick followed by instruction and understanding through the Crew Curriculum of the basic fundamentals needed to further the campers own development in the game of soccer by the Columbus Crew camp staff. In addition, our instructors will touch on other areas of importance that will aide in their development such as nutrition and conditioning and provide the very best example of what it takes to be a quality soccer player, dependable teammate, and a good citizen.
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Columbus Crew Developmental Camp in association with Springfield Thunder
When: July 14 - 18
Who: Ages 6 - 14 (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
Where: Eagle City Soccer Complex
Cost: $100
Description: In association with Springfield Thunder, this camp will take place at The Eagle City Soccer Complex. Each evening campers will be put through a training environment based on The Crew Curriculum to provide proper understanding and basic fundamentals needed to further development in the game. In addition, our instructors will touch on other areas of importance that will aide in their development such as nutrition and conditioning and provide the very best example of what it takes to be a quality soccer player, dependable teammate, and a good citizen. Additionally, all participants will receive 13.5 hours of instruction, Columbus Crew Cinch Sack, a complimentary general admission ticket to a Columbus Crew Home Game and an option to buy additional tickets at a discounted rate.
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The Columbus Crew Elite camp targets the competitive soccer player with aspirations of moving onto Club, ODP, Super Y-League, High School, College, The Crew Juniors or The Crew Soccer Academy. Each camper will be put through technical and tactical skill sessions, competitive small-sided games and 11 v 11 games based on The Crew Curriculum. Grouped by age and ability levels, and a camper to staff ratio of 10:1, the Academy Staff will not only focus on the development of each camper as a player, but also as a teammate and person. This is a competitive camp and we encourage only competitive soccer players to register. Specific camp information can be found below.
PSA Camp
When: June 16 - 20
Who: All Ages (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Where: Value City Furniture Fields at Easton
Cost: $500
Description: The Columbus Crew has teamed up with the Premier Soccer Academy to offer boys and girls age 13 – 18 professional training with some of the top instructors in the game. The Crew/PSA All Star week is an intensive, non-residential, five-day camp providing players a unique training experience with the most modern methods in coaching, strength, conditioning, and nutrition used at the top professional clubs around the world. As an added bonus, players participating in camp will be evaluated and considered to participate in the PCA/Crew All Star match prior to a Columbus Crew home game. Additionally, all participants will receive 24 hours of instruction, PSA/Crew Polo, Nutrition sacks and drinks and a complimentary general admission ticket to a Columbus Crew Game.
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Columbus Crew Elite Camp at Obetz
When: July 28 - August 1
Who: Ages 6 - 18 (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Where: Crew Training Facility at Obetz
Cost: $150
Description:: Offered twice this summer, the elite camp is for the competitive soccer player looking for an intense week or training. Based on The Crew Curriculum and staffed by the Columbus Crew Academy Staff, each camper will receive technical, tactical, and psychological training through the week. =
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These specialized camps are designed to educate and define position specific technical elements.
Striker / Goal Keeper Camp
When: July 7 - July 11
Who: All Ages (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Crew Training Facility at Obetz / Crew Stadium
Cost: $125
Description: Strikers will be put through a curriculum focused on finishing, shooting from distance, creating scoring opportunities, heading towards goal and tactical movements. Goalkeepers will focus on shot stopping, saving crosses and break-a-ways, proper footwork, decision making and communication on the field. The final night of camp will take place in Crew Stadium and will include a tour.
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Specifically designed to prepare you for your 2008 Season.
Columbus Crew High School Camp
When: June 30 - July 3
Who: 14 - 18 (5:00pm - 8:00pm)
Where: Crew Training Facility / Obetz
Cost: $135
Description: Players will have skill sessions, small-sided games, 11 v 11 games, physical testing, technical and tactical sessions, group and team tactics, and formation components. The Columbus Crew High School camp will also include a recruiting seminar for players and parents and will include area college coaches giving their insight on the recruiting process.
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If you have questions, comments, or concerns please contact Jeremy Parkins at 614.447.4150 or by email jparkins@thecrew.com.
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