Dear Parents,

For the past 40 years I have run my own camps and clinics in Massachusetts. I have been instrumental in starting Youth Soccer Programs in numerous towns as well as teaching thousands of coaches and parents to enjoy working with young soccer players of all ability levels. Most of the coaches running camps and administrators running the state associations and leagues in New England were introduced to soccer through my camps or worked at my soccer school in order to improve their knowledge and understanding of the game.

I am completely committed to the great sport of soccer and more specifically to your child's development in the world game. Whether you attend a day camp or overnight camp, I am confident that this experience cannot be matched by any other camp in the world for quality of instructors, program or price.

If you have any other questions,
please give me a call at 1-800-998-7622.

Best Regards,

John M. Smith

Supervision at Camp

Players will be closely supervised both on and off the field by our trained staff of counselors and coaches. The ratio of campers to staff will be ten to one.

Medical Information

• This camp must comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
• Our health care and discipline procedures are available upon request.
• Our certified 1st Aid/CPR Health Care Supervisor will be on campus at ALL times. This HCS is under the supervision of the camp's Health Care Consultant, per order of the Massachusetts Board of Health.
• We encourage the use of sunscreen and ask that all parents send sunscreen with their children. The Health Care Supervisor will also have sunscreen available.
• A medical form, filled out by a parent/guardian, must be presented BEFORE the first day of camp. This form must be accompanied by a physician's form, showing proof of examination within the past 24 months, up to date immunizations, and the physician's signature.

What to Bring to Overnight Camp

• Pillow, linens, towels, alarm clock, blanket
• Outdoor soccer cleats, shinguards. (No NEW Cleats!!)
• Indoor soccer shoes or sneakers (Day Campers too!)
• Soccer attire.
• Casual attire (for evenings), flip flops
• Toiletries, foot powder (to help prevent blisters!), music, books, etc.
• Fan
• We ask that cell phones be left at home!

Awards and Pick Up Information
(Merrimack College, Dana Hall School and Olin College (July 22 week))

The awards ceremony will be at 11:00am, Friday morning.
Special awards will be presented for achievements throughout the week and campers will receive an individualized evaluation from their 6v6 coach. This assessment is greatly useful in providing information on which aspects of the game individual campers should continue to work on after their week of camp.

Friday morning pick-up is directly after awards at approximately 11:15 am. Parents are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony at 11:00 am.

Daily Schedule for all locations (Day Camp Locations - 8:30-5pm Schedule as below)

7-8 am - Wakey-Wakeys and Breakfast
8:30-9 am - Group Warmup
9-11 am - Individual Techniques
11-12 noon - 6v6 Tournament
12-2 pm - Lunch Break (1-2 pm Films for Soccer Juniors)
2:15-4 pm - Team Tactics
4-5 pm - 6v6 Tournament
5 pm - Option 1 Day Campers Leave
5-6:30 pm - Dinner Break
6:30-8 pm - 8v8 or 11v11 games
8 pm - Option 2 Day Campers Leave
8-9 pm - Break for Overnight Campers
9-10 pm - Films for all Overnight Campers
10:30 pm - Lights Out

Cell Phone Policy

We ask that cell phones be left at home. The reception on all of the campuses is not ideal and therefore, for the safety of the campers, we do not want them wandering around trying to get reception. The Camp Office phone is always available should a camper need to get in touch with his/her parents or vice versa.

Films at Camp

Occasionally during overnight and day camps, inclement weather forces the camp indoors. We use this time to show instructional soccer videos. We utilize the latest coaching video tapes from England, Holland, and Germany using professional players and coaches. We also show films each night during Movie Hour for the overnight campers. This is a time for the campers to relax in a controlled and supervised environment. We encourage them to wear their pajamas and even bring pillows!! At nighttime, we show soccer themed movies, such as "Lady Bugs" with Rodney Dangerfield or "Kicking and Screaming" with Will Farrell for the Soccer Juniors and "Goal" or "Gracie" for the Advanced and Premier groups.

John Smith Camp Store

Top quality equipment will be available at the store, including Nike, Adidas, and Brine. We will have mini balls, pre-wrap, hair bands, soccer bags, etc. We will also have a camp snack bar available at Merrimack College and Dana Hall School.