Frequently asked questions
Our Youth Camp staff is comprised of the current Columbia Women’s & Men’s Coaching staff, other college and club coaches. We will also have current and former collegiate Columbia soccer players who will support the coaching staff as counselors and act as great role models for younger players.
See our STAFF PAGE, to learn more about our coaches.
Below is a tentative daily schedule, subject to change:
8:45am - Check in
9:00am - Small - Sided Games
9:30am - Ball Mastery & Technical Skills, 1v1 Games
10:15am- Theme of the Day
11:00am - Tournament
11:45am - Lunch
12:45pm - Street Soccer / Coaches Challenge / Games
1:45pm - Soccer Talk Break
2:15pm - Games * 7v7, 9v9, 11 v 11
3:15pm - Prizes & Awards (Daily)
3:30pm - Camp Ends
*Water & Rest Breaks will be added into the day
* Daily Themes & Challenges throughout the week
Register by clicking the REGISTER TODAY button. This will redirect you to Active, our registration platform. You will be required to upload your campers Required Physical Examination Form - this does not need to be done at the time of registration, but need to be on file prior to camp. Registrations will not be considered complete until all forms are on file.
LOCATION & FACILITIES The Columbia University Women's Soccer Elite Academic & Athletic College ID Camp will be held at Columbia University's Baker Athletics Complex at 533 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034. Facilities include the Bubble over the Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium and the Robert Kraft Stadium. Click for DIRECTIONS.
TRANSPORTATION Campers are expected to provide their own transportation to and from camp at Columbia’s Baker Athletics Complex (505 W. 218th Street, NY, NY 10034). Optional Bus Service - the shuttle bus leaves from 117th st. and Amsterdam Ave at 8:15AM and returns to the same location at approximately 4:00pm. Shuttle Bus Cost: $100 * Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis * Register Early
In accordance with NYC Health Code and Columbia University Policy, all campers must have an approved physical examination form on file before participating. The form must be from a doctors' office and dated within a year of the last day your child plans to attend camp. A full physical examination form and immunizations are required; we cannot accept a note from your doctor indicating clearance to play. No exceptions are permitted.
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NO, you do not! The link to the NYC Physical Examination form is provided as an optional sample form, as some families and doctors request a template. We do not require this exact form. We will happily accept the form provided by your camper's doctor's office, as long it is is a physical within 1 year and immunization records
Please log into your account HERE. You will be prompted to sign in using the same email address and password you set up when registering for camp. If you have any trouble signing in or uploading your form, please email your form to nycsocceracademy@gmail.com with your camper's name in the subject line.
Please call or email us if your child is not able to attend camp or will be late for any reason. If you need to have your child leave early, please email nycsocceracademy@gmail.com or call 212-854-4559 to let our administration and coaches know.
Unfortunately, no. Acceptable forms must be dated by the physician's office to reflect a wellness examination completed within the last year. NYC Soccer Academy is required to adhere to this New York City Health Code and Columbia University guideline in order to hold our camp, and no exceptions can be permitted. Please prepare accordingly!
CANCELLATION POLICY
If cancellation is requested two weeks prior to the start of camp, a full credit for any future camp OR a refund (minus a $75 cancellation fee) will be issued per week. Cancellation must be requested in writing at nycsocceracademy@gmail.com two weeks prior to the start of camp. If a cancellation is requested within 2 weeks of the start of camp, a credit towards any future camp will be issued. All processing fees are non-refundable. NYC Soccer Academy reserves the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule any camp or clinic because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances such as major weather events, unsafe air quality or health risks. In the unfortunate case a camp or clinic is cancelled, we will issue a credit for a future camp. NYC Soccer Academy cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses, including but not limited to; cancellation/change fees assessed by airlines, hotels, car services or travel agencies.
The plan for our youth summer camps is to be open for campers every day. We have the ability to access indoor facilities and accommodate campers should inclement weather limit playing on the fields. For the safety of the campers we also use our lightning-detection system that triggers sirens and our staff gets everyone into facilities.
Please let us know at registration or on the medical forms if your child has any allergies. We will make the trainer on staff aware as well as any one working the concession stands. If you child has an Epi pen or any other forms of medication please make sure to drop it off at the beginning of the day in a zip lock bag labeled with your child’s name. All medications must be picked up at the end of the day at check out.
Our staff will make sure each coach knows who may have allergies. We also make every attempt to wash hands and protect the camper.