USL Charleston Battery

Battery Youth Programs Return with Summer 2015 Schedule

February 3, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


CHARLESTON, SC -- Charleston Battery Youth Programs presented by Lloyd's Soccer Sports returns for summer 2015 with a full range of offerings.

In addition to four weeks of half-day camp at Governors Park, Daniel Island, the Battery will host three weeks of full-day camp at the Blackbaud Stadium soccer complex. The Battery will also be offering a weekly Junior Academy program for competitive players, and a weekly Tiny Tots program for younger children age 3 - 6.

Under the overall direction of Charleston Battery head coach Mike Anhaeuser and Suarez Soccer School's Temoc Suarez, youth camps at Blackbaud Stadium offer a variety of fun, challenging soccer clinics for all ages and skill levels. Camp coaches include current and former Charleston Battery players.

All camps have a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:12 . Registration is available over the phone at 843-971-GOAL (4625) via Battery Youth Program coordinator Ben Wynns, or online here.

Charleston Battery Day Camp at Blackbaud Stadium

The Blackbaud Stadium program is a week-long day camp for boys and girls ages 5-12. Coached by former Charleston Battery striker and US youth national team player Temoc Suarez and his staff, the camp is designed to develop the fundamental techniques of soccer in a friendly learning environment.

Camps run from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. daily and are held at the Charleston Battery soccer complex. A full-time certified athletic trainer will be on site throughout the camp, and Friday sessions include a meet-and-greet with Charleston Battery players.

Dates: June 22-26, July 13-17, July 27-31

Week of full-day camp (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ): $260

Week of half-day camp (9 a.m. - noon ): $160

Includes: Lunch (full-day only), Charleston Battery game ticket, camp jersey (for an additional $20 fee), Nike ball (choose from sizes 3-5, additional $20 fee), Nike mini ball (additional $15 fee)

Charleston Battery Day Camp at Governor's Park

The day camp at Governor's Park on Daniel Island is a collaboration between the Charleston Battery and the City of Charleston to provide a fun soccer experience in one of our city's beautiful public parks. Also taught by Suarez Soccer School, the camp is for boys and girls ages 5-12 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon daily. A full-time certified athletic trainer will be on site throughout the camp and Friday sessions include a meet-and-greet with Charleston Battery players.

Battery Day Half-Day Camp

Dates: June 8-12, June 15-19, July 20-24, August 3-7

Week of half-day camp (9 a.m. to noon : $160

Includes: Camp jersey and Charleston Battery game ticket.

Charleston Battery Junior Academy

The Charleston Battery Junior Academy is aimed toward advanced, dedicated soccer players between the ages of 7 and 14 looking for an extended summer program. Coaching for the Junior Academy program is handled by Charleston Battery technical staff under the supervision of head coach Mike Anhaeuser.

All Junior Academy sessions are held on Monday evenings at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island.

Summer Session: June 8 - August 10 (Mondays 6-8 p.m. )

Cost: $250

Includes: Charleston Battery training uniform (jersey & shorts) and Charleston Battery game ticket.

Tiny Tots

The Charleston Battery Tiny Tots program is a fun and convenient way to bring soccer into your child's life. The program, traditionally coached by current Charleston Battery players, is designed to develop coordination, self confidence, motor skills and elementary soccer techniques in a fun learning environment. Tiny Tots is for children ages 3-6 and held at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island.

Summer: June 10 -July 29 (Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM )

Cost $100

For more information, please contact Battery Youth Programs Coordinator Ben Wynns at camps@charlestonbattery.com, or call 843.971-4625, ext. 202.

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