CAMPS
/Summer Residential Camps
Boys & Girls | July 14 - 18
Residential camps are for our Academy players, U11-U13 (2013, 2014, 2015 birth years) interested in an immersive week of soccer filled with individual skill training, team competitions, team bonding and of course, fun! (If you’re a non-ASA player interested in attending please email Jim Hogan for more information at [email protected]
ASA licensed coaches will lead training sessions and stay at camp with the campers throughout the week. Residential Camp will take place at Mercersburg Academy, about two hours away in Pennsylvania. Transportation will be provided to and from camp on Monday morning and Friday afternoon.
Summer 2025
Summer Residential Camps
Lead Coach
Matt Curtin
Potential Activities
Rock climbing (indoor climbing wall), swimming, tubing, futsal, tennis (& soccer tennis!), camp fire hangouts & more!
Transporation
Martz Charter Bus will take all campers along with camp staff, from the Nannie J. Lee Center to Mercersburg Academy and back.
Time
- Monday | Depart the Nannie J. Lee Center | time TBD
- Friday | Depart Mercersburg Academy around 1pm | Arrive at Nannie J. Lee Center around 4:00pm
Residential Camp Registration
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Open to kids born in 2013, 2014, 2015
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Boys & Girls | July 14 - 18
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Financial Aid available | Contact ASA Office
MOnday Drop-off Schedule
| Time | Theme | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 - 9:15am | Lee Center | Drop off & baggage check |
| 9:45 - 1:00pm | Travel | Depart - drive to Mercersburg |
| 1:00 - 3:00pm | Administrative | Arrival and check-in |
| 3:00pm | Administrative | Camper Orientation & Tour |
| 5:00pm | Nutrition | Dinner |
| 6:00 - 8:00pm | Technical / Tactical | Field Session 1 |
| 8:00 - 10:00pm | Social | Non-soccer activity / rest |
| 10:00pm | Recovery | Lights out |
Typical Day at Camp
| Time | Theme | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00-9:00am | Nutrition | Breakfast & daily preparation |
| 9:00-11:30am | Technical | Field Session 1 |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Nutrition | Lunch |
| 1:00-4:00pm | Daily Adventure | Swim, climb, tubing, etc |
| 4:00-5:00pm | Recovery / Social | Non-soccer activity, rest |
| 5:00-6:30pm | Nutrition | Dinner |
| 6:30-8:00pm | Technical / Tactical | Tournament / twilight games |
| 8:00-10:00pm | Social | Non-soccer activity, rest |
| 10:00pm | Recovery | Lights out |
Friday Pick-up schedule
| Time | Theme | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 - 9:00am | Nutrition | Breakfast / daily preparation |
| 9:00 - 10:00am | Technical | Field Session 1 |
| 10:00 - 11:00am | Game | Championship games |
| 11:00 - 12:00pm | Camp wrap up | Review and prepare to leave |
| 12:00 - 1:00pm | Nutrition | Bag lunch to go |
| 1:00 | Pick-up / Depart | Leave for Alexandria |
| 4:00 - 4:30pm | Lee Center | Arrive at Lee Center |
Camp Location
Mercersburg Academy
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Camp Director | Ben Hawkins
Coach Ben has been overseeing soccer camps at ASA for several summers. He's a veteran coach and loves helping young athletes develop into well rounded, healthy and happy young adults. When he's not coaching Ben enjoys hanging out with his golden retriever Maisie, his wife Lauren and his son Arlo and spending time outdoors.
For questions about residential camps please email Ben Hawkins at [email protected].