Colorado University Athletics

Soccer Camp FAQs

Please read before emailing. In the following, there are 3 categories – All camps, residential camps and then day camps. If there is a question you have that is not answered in the following, please email cusoccercamp@colorado.edu.

During the summer months, we receive hundreds of emails so please do check this document first.

All Camps

DEPOSIT/REFUND
Residential camp registrations (both residential and commuter options) require a $150 deposit.
Youth day camp registration (both full day and half day) require a $50 deposit.
This deposit is non-refundable as it covers processing/service/credit card/admin fees. 

Full refunds will only be processed for medical emergencies if requested more than one month before the start of camp, with medical documentation. Refunds requested withing the one month prior timeline will be managed on a case-to-case basis.

Please be patient with the refund process as there are multiple channels the process must go through to complete the refund. 

Please email cusoccercamp@colorado.edu with the subject line Refund.

CAMPERS
CU Soccer Camps are open to boys (ages 4-18) and girls (ages 4-18).  All participants are welcome!  We get a wide range of playing experience and ability – from the beginner to the college-bound player!  All of our professional coaches are expertly trained to provide a quality learning environment, challenging atmosphere, and fun experience all at the same time.  Whatever you are looking to get out of this camp, we PROMISE that you will! 

CAN PARENTS WATCH?
Yes!
For the residential and commuter camp, your child will be placed on a team at the first session on the first day. They will then receive their team number. A schedule will be sent out to parents where you can then reference our child's team number. You will be able to see when they are playing and what field! Please ask your child for this information if you can. Due to the safety of our campers, we will not send out a list of which campers are on which team. 

Day campers and ID campers will be at one location, listed below. 

Field Locations
Day Camps – Prentup Field 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
ID Camps – Indoor Practice Football Field – Click Here for directions
Residential/Commuter Camps – On the first day of camp, your child will receive their team number and schedule. Please have your child provide you with their team number if possible. Their team number will show you exactly where they are and when.

MEDICAL CARE
Certified athletic trainers are on duty 24 hours a day. They will provide immediate medical attention to anyone who is injured or becomes ill, and will attend to general athletic training needs.  If your child has a specific medical condition, please email cusoccercamp@colorado.edu with the subject Medical Needs with any specific needs.

SCHOLARSHIPS
No, we do not currently offer scholarships.

HYDRATION
Ever camper MUST bring their own personal water bottle to every training session.  We will have water jugs and Gatorade available at every field for every session for refills.

WEATHER
Coaches and counselors will be notified by Campus Weather Service if it is unsafe to be on the fields due to lightning. Players will be moved to the closest indoor facility.

DISCOUNTS
Early Bird
Multi Session
Sibling
Military*
Employee* 
Team*

All discounts should be available at registration. Those indicated with an * are available after registration with verification. Please email cusoccercamp@colorado.edu with the subject line Discount Verification for the verification process. 

TEAM DISCOUNT
If eight or more players from one team sign up, each player will receive a $40 discount. Please have one parent or coach submit the following Google form. This form will ask for the team they play for, as well as each player's first and last name. Email cusoccercamp@colorado.edu with the subject line Team Discount to confirm submission of the Google form. All requests must be made before May. 

STAFF DISCOUNT
Please send cusoccercamp@colorado.edu an email with the subject line Employee Discount. Please make sure to include your six-digit staff ID number in the email. Once verified, the camp rater will be adjusted in the payment plan option or refunded should camp balance be paid in full at registration.

MILITARY DISCOUNT
Current military members, with proof of military ID or form, will receiver a $40 discount. Please email cusoccercamp@colorado.edu with the subject line Discount Verification. Please make sure to include your proof of military service in the email. 

Residential and Commuter Camp FAQs

TRANSPORTATION
Any campers who will be flying to attend camp should use the Denver International Airport (approximately 40 minutes from CU-Boulder). For $40 each way, we will have one of our staff members pick up and drop off your camper. Please make sure to make this option on your registration. Our staff will be in contact with any airport transportation requests to acquire travel information.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Check-in and Check-out procedures will be emailed you 2 weeks prior to the start of camp. 

SUPERVISION
All campers are supervised 24-hours a day.  We offer a 1:12 adult to camper ratio in the dorms, dining halls, on the field, and every camper will be personally walked with their group to all activities.  The camp director stays in the dorms and will be available all hours of the day. Campus police and residence hall personnel are also available at all times.  Rooms are locked as well as doors to the residence halls – a key is required to access all buildings. 

FOOD
Our award-winning dining center offers an exciting fusion of community and cultural dining experiences featuring 10 micro-restaurants that create a culinary experience for customers that both educates and engages the senses. There are plenty of options that suit all food allergies.  See more here: https://living.colorado.edu/dining/menus/Center+for+Community

ROOMMATE REQUESTS
When registering for the residential camp, the registration form will ask for a preferred roommate. Please list the first and last name of the camper you would like your camper to room with. There are only two campers per dorm room. We do not have the ability to have rooms with three or more campers. If you are attending in a team or with a group of friends, please email cusoccercamp@colorado.edu with the subject line Roommate Request. In the email, please include the list of campers first and last names. While not guaranteed, we try our best to accommodate all requests. If you have an odd number in your group, we recommend trying to find one more friend! If not, it is a great way to meet new friends. 

TEAM ASSIGNMENTS

For the residential and commuter camp, your child will be placed on a team at the first session on the first day. They will then receive their team number. Their team number will determine what time they will have training sessions and evening matches. Each team is made of a random assortment of campers of similar ages and balanced field positions. Since the teams play each other in the evenings, they are organized this way to keep their competitive levels even. A schedule will be sent out to parents where you can reference your child's team number. You will be able to see when they are playing, and what field! Please ask your child for this information if you can. Due to safety of our campers, we will not send out a list of which campers are on which team. Campers can request to be on the same team as their friends, if age appropriate. Campers will need to talk with coaches on the first day at the first session.

COACHES
The entire CU coaching staff as well as other coaches from Division 1, 2, 3, NAIA and Junior Colleges will be in attendance. Closer to camp, we will have an updated list. Click Here to see the coaches who attended at our last residential camp in 2025.

COUNSELORS
All camp counselors are current or former collegiate soccer players from Universities all over the country. 

COLLEGE RECRUITMENT – Residential and ID Camp Only 
Campers will benefit from our College Recruiting Panel. Aspects of recruiting, such as NCAA compliance, scholarships, financial aid and admissions are discussed by the staff.  All current college coaches will be available at this time for a Q&A. Our coaches are hand-picked and from all over the world.  They represent NCAA DI, DII, DII, NAIA, Junior College, and professional levels. 

EVALUATION – Residential and Commuter Camp Only
Yes, every participant will receive one in the days following the completion of camp.

FIELDS
See our field map here!

GOALKEEPERS – Residential and Commuter Camp Only
We offer an equal amount of training sessions for goalkeepers. Our top-level goalkeeper staff will run competitive and challenging technical and tactical sessions. Goalkeepers will also be incorporated into training sessions and games.  
  • Morning Session: Goalkeeper specific training, separate of field players
  • Afternoon Session: Goalkeeper specific training, well rejoin field player session
  • Evening Session: Will play full 11v11 matches as a goalkeeper 
If you are a part-time keeper, you can participate in the morning session with the goalkeepers and the afternoon session as a field player.  In the evening, you can split halves*

PACKING LIST – Residential Camp
  • Pillow, sheets, towel, toiletries
  • Training gear, training pants, training top, pajamas, soccer socks, regular socks, rain jacket
  • Backpack to travel gear to and from fields/dorm/cafeteria
  • Cleats, shin guards, tennis shoes, sandals
  • Sunscreen! Water bottle!
  • Snacks, Gatorade
  • Extra cash for evening snacks/pizza or for CU gear

Day Camp FAQs
Field Location
Prentup Field
3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

Pair With Friends
Yes, your child can be grouped with their friends if it is age appropriate. When registering, the registration form will ask for any friends that your camper would like to be grouped with. Please list first and last names of individuals. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. On the first day of camp, we will divide into groups. If they do not end up being put in the same group right away, please have them chat with the coaches. 

Weather
Coaches, counselors and athletic training staff will be notified by Campus Weather Service if it is unsafe to be on the fields due to lightning. Campers will be moved into the closest indoor location. Any necessary updates will be communicated to parents via email. 

Meals 
Meals will not be provided. Please send your child with a packed lunch for full day campers. All campers will have a morning snack break. We will have a small assortment of snacks for sale.
 
On Friday, camp will end at 11:30 for a Pizza Party. Pizza will be provided with Gluten free options. Parents will pick up their child at 12 noon, or come early to watch their games.

For any questions not addressed on this page, please email cusoccercamp@colorado.edu.

Parent Guide Statement:

Per the University of Colorado, Boulder Youth Protection Policy all participant’s parents/legal guardians will be provided with the CU Athletics Camp and Clinic Parent Guide prior to their participation in our programming. Please find this document here:

CU camps are open to any and all entrants limited only by number of participants, grade level (age) and gender.

For informational purposes, the Regents of the University of Colorado Employer Identification Number is 84-6000555. It is the responsibility of the person or family paying for camp to determine the tax implications related to the cost of camp.