The Soccer Academy
Urgent Camp Location Information/Structure
We are excited to have everyone back for The Soccer Academy Summer Camps! This summer (2024 and beyond) we will be hosting all summer camps at the Berens Park facility (493 N Oaklawn, Elmhurst) or Plunkett Park/IC Facility (186 S West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126)
Thank you for your support and cooperation over 25 years! We look forward to seeing everyone at camp!
- Coach DiTomasso
- Same Great service
- Same great games, amenities, facilities, etc… (Water balloons, speed gun, camper vs staff games)
- FULL DAY CAMPERS will no longer be eating in the dining hall. I will have alternative lunch arrangements where we will bring in catering for the campers each day. This will be great food, and there will still be a variety along with deserts etc... 24/7 Water in bottles will be provided at all camps this year for lunch. (We will still have the same incredible classroom sessions. Campers will be taken by Mini Bus to any location we will go to have lunch and or classroom sessions. **Reminder that full day camp ends at 2pm on Friday**
- We have hosted camp at Berens/IC before and both locations work very well! Used to it!
- ALL pick up and drop offs will be at Berens Park weeks one and three. Week Two all pick up and drop offs will be at IC/Plunkett Park.
Thank you for your support and cooperation over 25 years! We look forward to seeing everyone at camp!
- Coach DiTomasso
Statement from the Director
Coach DiTomasso has a proven track record of excellence and our Soccer Academy is no exception! Our Camp is always on the cutting edge, supplying our students with only the best and most thorough instruction. Our staff of top coaches from the Midwest and beyond will challenge and propel players to new personal heights, both physically and mentally. Our curriculum is high tech, with years of research installed into its development.
The reputation we have built over the past 20 years has proven that we provide the best possible training a player can receive. At the conclusion of camp, campers will be ecstatic with their new knowledge of soccer and self. They will carry a higher level of self-esteem and feel great about their accomplishments. I am personally involved in every aspect of the Academy to ensure the utmost in quality. Whether our players are just starting out in the Mini-kickers program, or looking to play at the collegiate level with one of our ID Camps, let The Soccer Academy help them begin to realize their full potential! - David DiTomasso (Camp Director) |
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THE REVIEWS ARE IN!
"I wanted to write to you and let you know that my 9 year old son and 11 year old daughter had an incredible camp experience. All the staff members are very professional and take care of the kids every day. Each day they are so excited to return to camp and you giving homework is a great idea! Thank you for providing our community with such a great soccer camp."
Lisa Feilhaber- Mom of 2023 Soccer Academy Campers
“Coach DiTomassos Winter Futsal training is incredible. The coaches push you but are great teachers. They made my 9 year old daughter work hard every session but also make sure she had fun! We will be back.”
- Parent of Abby (9 years old)
"The Nike Elite 150 Camp at Elmhurst this past summer was an outstanding experience for our daughter. She got to work with some outstanding coaches from all levels of college coaching. They gave her great feedback and advice for pursuing her goal of playing college soccer. In our minds this camp was a key for building confidence and knowledge about soccer at a higher level. She came away from camp with a confident attitude that helped her as she approached the ODP Regional Tournament and Region II camp last July, and now the national training camp. That is a great group of coaches that work that Nike Camp at Elmhurst. I hope they continue to provide that experience for young ladies."
-Parent of Nike Soccer Girls Camper
"I am just writing to let you know that I enjoyed the camp very much. I think it was the most beneficial camp I've ever attended. I'm glad I was able to spend some time learning tactics and the classroom sessions were awesome."
-Nike Boys Camper
"Money and time well spent. A very good investment in your youth athlete. Great confidence builder. I observed the entire camp each day and was very impressed. Only positive feedback from my 12 year old son."
-Parent of Nike Soccer Camper
"This was my daughter’s first full day camp experience, and I can’t say enough about the staff and instructors at the Soccer Academy. My 8 yr old daughter’s confidence and skill has grown immensely, and she has since convinced me to sign her up for competitive soccer this upcoming season. We will be back!"
-Parent of Junior Academy Camper
Lisa Feilhaber- Mom of 2023 Soccer Academy Campers
“Coach DiTomassos Winter Futsal training is incredible. The coaches push you but are great teachers. They made my 9 year old daughter work hard every session but also make sure she had fun! We will be back.”
- Parent of Abby (9 years old)
"The Nike Elite 150 Camp at Elmhurst this past summer was an outstanding experience for our daughter. She got to work with some outstanding coaches from all levels of college coaching. They gave her great feedback and advice for pursuing her goal of playing college soccer. In our minds this camp was a key for building confidence and knowledge about soccer at a higher level. She came away from camp with a confident attitude that helped her as she approached the ODP Regional Tournament and Region II camp last July, and now the national training camp. That is a great group of coaches that work that Nike Camp at Elmhurst. I hope they continue to provide that experience for young ladies."
-Parent of Nike Soccer Girls Camper
"I am just writing to let you know that I enjoyed the camp very much. I think it was the most beneficial camp I've ever attended. I'm glad I was able to spend some time learning tactics and the classroom sessions were awesome."
-Nike Boys Camper
"Money and time well spent. A very good investment in your youth athlete. Great confidence builder. I observed the entire camp each day and was very impressed. Only positive feedback from my 12 year old son."
-Parent of Nike Soccer Camper
"This was my daughter’s first full day camp experience, and I can’t say enough about the staff and instructors at the Soccer Academy. My 8 yr old daughter’s confidence and skill has grown immensely, and she has since convinced me to sign her up for competitive soccer this upcoming season. We will be back!"
-Parent of Junior Academy Camper
