The Columbus Crew Curriculum is designed by the Columbus Crew technical staff and used at all levels of the Columbus Crew player development system.  The curriculum provides technical and tactical development by age through proper understanding and the fundamentals needed for 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.

 

From a training standpoint, the camp will include technical / tactical training, classroom lectures, speed and agility sessions, goalkeeper training and unrestricted free play. Campers will be separated into training sessions by age and ability at the camp.

 

Campers will also have access to the Columbus Crew Training facility, Columbus Crew training sessions, Columbus Crew stadium, guest speakers and more.

 

Housing, Meals and Recreation
Residential campers will be housed in air conditioned dorms on the Capital University campus. Campers will be housed two in a room with one roommate request accepted per application. Residential Campers will be given 3 meals a day, while commuters will be served lunch and dinner. All meals are all-you-can-eat, and will be served in the Capital University dining facilities. Residents will be required to provide their own linens/pillows while at the dorms and laundry facilities are located in the dorms.

In addition, the student recreation centers will be open to all campers during free time for bowling, billiards, movies, games and ping pong.
 

Those who cannot attend camp for medical or other reasons will be refunded all but a $50 administrative fee. To receive a refund the camp office must be notified at least 72 hours before the start of camp.

Check in / Check out
Camper registration is between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday June 20, 2010 on the campus of Capital University at 707 College Ave. Columbus, OH 43209. The first training session is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The camp will conclude Thursday June 24, 2010 following the closing ceremonies at approximately Noon. Parents are welcome to attend the final day of camp for closing ceremonies at the fields.

Camp Ball
Each camper must have a soccer ball at camp. You can bring your own ball or purchase a hand-stitched adidas Columbus Crew soccer ball from the camp for $25 paid in advance. If you register by May 1, you will receive a free camp ball. (A ball pump will be provided on site).

Camp Insurance
Parents are expected to provide primary medical insurance for their child.

 

There will be an athletic trainer on site 24 hours a day throughout the camp tending to the health needs of each camper.

 

To eliminate the need to carry cash, the camp operates a “camp bank.”  Campers are asked to deposit money (average $40) into the camp bank during check-in.  Then, throughout the week, campers have the option of purchasing ice cold sports drinks, water, snacks, pizza (at night) and adidas Crew gear.  The camp staff will record all purchases and tell campers their daily balance.  At the conclusion of camp the balance is returned to the camper.

¨     Soccer Ball

¨     Equipment Bag- for Ball and Gear

¨     Tennis Shoes

¨     Soccer Shoes

¨     Athletic Socks

¨     Underwear

¨     Playing Shorts

¨     T-Shirts

¨     Alarm Clock

¨     Toiletries

¨     Towels

¨     Wash clothes

¨     Water Bottle

¨     Shin guards

¨     Sweatshirt and Pants

¨     Pajamas

¨     Toiletries

¨     Sunscreen

¨     Lip Balm

¨     Bed sheets/pillow/blankets

  

The Columbus International Airport is located 15 minutes from the camp. The camp will provide transportation to and from the airport at no

charge. Please call 614.447.4150 for details on this service.

 

The camp will not assume responsibility for lost or stolen articles. Campers should put their name on all belongings, including their soccer ball.

 

Travel I-71 to the Broad Street exit.

Turn east (driving away from downtown) onto Broad Street and drive 2.5 miles to Drexel Avenue in Bexley.

Turn right onto Drexel Avenue and continue south until Drexel ends in front of the campus at Main Street.

Turn left (east) onto Main Street.

At the next light, Pleasant Ridge Avenue, turn right (south).

From the West

Travel east on I-70 to the Bexley/Main Street exit.

Exit at Bexley/Main Street. The exit ramp automatically turns onto Alum Creek Drive, which will dead end at Main Street (in front of the Kroger store).

Turn right (east) on Main Street.

At the fourth traffic light, turn right (south) on Pleasant Ridge Avenue.

Travel west on I-70 to the Livingston Avenue exit.

Turn left (west) on Livingston Avenue.

Turn right (north) at the first traffic light onto Alum Creek Drive.

When Alum Creek dead ends in front of the Kroger store, turn right (east) on Main Street.

At the fourth traffic light, turn right (south) on Pleasant Ridge Avenue.

Travel south on I-75 to Route 23.

Follow Route 23 into Columbus and take I-270 east to I-71 South.

Travel south on I-71 to the Broad Street exit.

Turn east (driving away from downtown) onto Broad Street  and drive 2.5 miles to Drexel Avenue in Bexley.

Turn right onto Drexel Avenue and continue south until Drexel ends in front of the campus at Main Street.

Turn left (east) onto Main Street.

At the next light, Pleasant Ridge Avenue, turn right (south).

At the end of the airport’s main drive, turn left (south) onto Stelzer Road. Follow Stelzer (which will change names and become James Road) approximately 2.5 miles to Main St. Turn right on Main. Travel approximately 1 mile to Pleasant Ridge Avenue. Turn left on Pleasant Ridge.

 

The camp includes programs for boys and girls ages 10 – 19 (pre-college). NCAA rules allow high school graduates to attend camp.

 

Arrival/Check-In 1:00-3:00pm

Orientation 3:30-4:30 pm

Dinner 4:30-5:30 pm

Evening Training 6:00-8:30 pm

Scheduled Activities 9:00pm-10:30pm

Lights out 11:00 pm

Wake Up 7:30 am

Breakfast 7:30-8:30 am

Morning Training 9:00-11:30 am

Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm

Afternoon Training 2:00-4:30 pm

Dinner 5:00-6:00 pm

Evening Training 7:00-8:30 pm

Scheduled Activities 9:00-10:30 pm

Lights out 11:00 pm

Wake Up 7:30 am

Breakfast 7:30-8:30 am

Morning Training 9:00-10:30 am

Awards Ceremony 11:00-11:45 am

 

Columbus Crew home game ticket

Camp T-shirt

Camp Water Bottle

Emergency Contact

To contact your camper during an emergency please contact Jeremy Parkins at 567.204.1690.

 

Additional Information
If you have any questions or need additional applications call or write:

Columbus Crew Soccer Camps

Jeremy Parkins
One Black and Gold Blvd.
Columbus, OH
614.447.4150
JParkins@thecrew.com