ANNANDALE SOCCER
The Annandale Boys' & Girls' Club, Inc., Annandale, Virginia
Established 1959
Home Of Six National Championship Teams
Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary In 2009
Annandale UNITED
NCSL U15 Division 1 CHAMPION
Annandale Boys and Girls Club, 7236A Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA. 22003 - 703-941-4411 - abgc@abgc.org
Virginia's Olympic
Development Program
Virginia's Youth
Soccer Association
US Youth Soccer
US Soccer Federation
Atlantic Soccer Camp Program
The Atlantic Soccer Camp is only offered in Cape Henlopen, a beautiful resort community on the beach just north of Rehobeth Beach, Delaware. Campers not only receive professional soccer instruction on 7 beautiful grass fields, but also enjoy the surf and sun of the Atlantic Ocean, playing sand soccer on the beach, view specially selected soccer videos in the evenings and enjoy fully chaperoned excursions to Rehobeth Beach, Delaware.
Our Camp staff includes former professional players, United States Soccer Federation licensed professional coaches, current and former state ODP coaches and an NCAA Division I All-American as well as several other men's and women's NCAA Division I players. The camp features a ratio of one instructor for every 10 to 12 campers. Our Camp Director is Anthony "Bo" Amato.
Campers stay in a dormitory with a full time resident counselor for every dorm room of 12 to 14 residents. There are separate dormitories for boys and girls. The dorms are in a secure area and at night the main park gate and the Youth Camp gate are locked. Park rangers are on patrol 24 hours a day. Campers are restricted to the camp area, except for beach breaks and the chaperoned trip to Rehobeth Beach. Dorm rooms have electrical outlets and ceiling fans.
The Atlantic Soccer Camp is open to all interested campers, regardless of state of residence, club affiliation or soccer playing experience. Special discounts are available for teams and multiple players from the same family. Campers who live in or close to Annandale, Virginia may be considered for special advanced programs and opportunities available through out the year in Northern Virginia.
The camp covers the fundamentals of soccer, with sessions broken down to include ball handling, dribbling, receiving, shooting, heading, passing, tackling, goalkeeping and offensive and defensive tactics. It also includes fun games used to motivate and prepare players for the upcoming season.
Cape Henlopen State Park is on the ocean with the constant smell of salt water, a gentle sea breeze averaging 5 MPH, grass playing fields, park store, ice machine and a Delaware State life guarded beach. Meals and beverages are provided for all residential campers. Daily lunch with beverage is provided for day campers.
REGISTRATION
Day Camper - $295.00*
Overnight Camper - $449.00*
Team Discount 8 or more players* - $399.00
* Non-refundable $100.00 deposit required
Register Online - Secure online registration
Refund Request by June 30 - Full fee less $100.00
Refund Request by July 15 - Full fee less $50.00
Refund Request after July 15 - No Refunds
CAMP STAFF
Camp Director - Anthony "Bo" Amato
Annandale Boys & Girls Club, Technical Director
Annandale Professional Soccer Academy, Technical Director
Virginia Olympic Development Program, Staff Coach
Langley High School, Varsity Boys Coach
St. Stephens / St. Agnes, Varsity Boys Coach
U.S. Club Soccer Regional League, Super Y League, NCSL, MSSL, WAGS and ODSL Youth Travel Teams, Coach
U.S. Soccer Federation "C" License
ABGC Co-President - Kip Germain
Washington Diplomats and Atlanta Chiefs, professional player
William & Mary University, collegiate player
Virginia - DC Soccer Hall of Fame
Virginia Youth Soccer Association Staff Coach
NCSL Youth Travel Teams, Coach
VA., Regional & National Amateur Women's Teams, Coach
U.S. Soccer Federation "A" License
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
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Camp Information
LATE REGISTRATION
The Atlantic Soccer Camp is filled on a first come, first accepted basis. After May 31st contact the office between 3 and 7 PM Monday to Friday to determine if there is space in your child's age group.
PACKING LIST
A detailed packing list is sent with camp acceptance.
FLUID INTAKE IN THE SUMMER HEAT
Players should start to increase fluid intake several days prior to the start of camp. Staff coaches and counselors monitor fluid intake to insure that all players remain hydrated. Water and sports drinks are always available.
COOLERS, SNACKS AND BEVERAGES
Players can bring beverages, coolers and snacks. Ice can be purchased from the camp store. All open items must be kept in a zip lock bag.
DORM ROOMS
Are large and sleep 12 to 14 campers with their counselor. Dorms are adjacent to the fields and a 10 minute walk from the beach. If desired campers may bring an extension cord and a fan with a stand.
BATHHOUSE
Restrooms and showers are close to each dorm. There are at 12 or more individual showers, sinks, and toilets in each bathhouse.
BEACH BREAK
A beach break is scheduled each afternoon. The beach is a Delaware State Park public beach with lifeguard a 10 minute walk from the dorms. Counselors accompany and stay with all players at the beach. Players who want to pass on the beach can go back to their dorm room, watch movies or ask a staff member for additional instruction.
MEALS
The camp offers a couple entries, salad bar at lunch and dinner, with plenty of fruit with all meals. Players with special dietary requirements (allergies, vegetarian, etc.) need to email their special need to abgc@abgc.org at least 10 days prior to the camp. If you miss this deadline please see the kitchen staff on arrival.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER
The camp has a Certified Athletic Trainer. If a player needs assistance they should see the trainer 30 minutes prior to each session. In case of emergency the Bebee Hospital is 3 miles away in Lewes, DE.
CAMP DIRECTOR
Camp Director is Bo Amato who is Technical Director of The Annandale Boys & Girls Club and a member of the Virginia ODP staff. Bo is responsible for the instructional program and the care and welfare of all camp participants.
SPENDING MONEY
The camp fee includes lodging, all meals and beverages. Players can buy snacks at the camp store or at the snack bar at the beach. Shirts/tank tops normally sell for $10-$15. Most shorts sell for $10-$15. Sweat shirts/pants go for $15-$20. The camp sells shin guards, soccer socks and soccer balls for any players who forget them.
CHECK IN / OUT
Check in time at the camp store / bank is Sunday from 2:00 and 5:00 PM. Pick up time on Friday is 3:00 PM.
PHONES
There are pay phones at the beach concession stand and 100 yards from the camp store. Cell phones are allowed but reception is limited. There is a land line for emergencies and the staff have cell phones campers may use if needed.
CAMP BANK
On arrival players can deposit their spending money in the camp store / bank. The store staff writes out how much is deposited on a money card for each player. Players use their money card to buy anything at the store and the balance is refunded at the end of the week.
WEATHER
If rain is not heavy outdoor training sessions continue. If there is thunder and / or lightning all players are immediately sent to the dorms. Its a good idea to bring rain gear. In the event of extended rain we have indoor soccer education sessions to go over Laws Of The Game, game situations, and college scholarships & recruiting.
BUGS AT CAMP
The camp is at a 7,000 plus acre state park so please bring your bug spray.
SUNSCREEN
Campers must apply sunscreen for every training session and beach break! The sessions are during the day on open fields, so it is important that all campers be protected with sunscreen. Aloe lotion is also a great product to bring with you! Remember to use UVB blockers.
MEDICATIONS AND INHALERS
Parents or guardians of any camper who must take any medications while at the camp must check in with the camp staff on arrival. Please bring the medication and complete typed instructions for it's proper use. Campers are not allowed to take any medications without their parents or guardians having checked in with the camp staff.
LOCAL MOTELS
Lewes is a quaint resort town only 2 miles from the camp. There are several nice motels there. Rehobeth Beach is only 7 miles away from the camp. Parents may come out to camp and watch their children play in the evening games.
Published 7/26/2009
ABGC ATLANTIC SOCCER CAMP
"On The Beach For Over Thirty Years"
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