Q: What does this camp offer?

• Personalized instruction for boys from qualified, experienced college coaches and players. 
• A high-intensity program combining technical progressions, tactical sessions, and 11v11 games each evening. 
• Low camper to staff ratio! 
• Fields on NU's Campus, including the Wildcat's Lakeside Field. (There is an indoor facility in case of lightning or rain) 
• Innovative and challenging training sessions.

Q: What if my child is a goalkeeper?

A: Our goalkeeper Director, Ovidio Felcaro, is recognized as one the nation’s top goalkeeper trainers. With professional playing and coaching experience, along with international experience at the highest levels including the World Cup, Ovidio uses his knowledge and tremendous personality to make goalkeeper training at the Northwestern Boy’s Soccer Camp a very memorable experience.

Q: My son is in High School, which camp should he attend?

A: Residential/Commuter Camp is for players in Grades 4-8 and 9-12. The older group at this camp will consist of high school boys who are focused on developing their individual play.

The College Soccer Training Center is for players aged high school through college. Players who hope to play in college or become better for their high school/club seasons should apply for the College Soccer Training Center as it is representative of a college preseason and challenges the players to raise their level of play.

Q: What is Coerver Coaching and which camps will they be at?

A: Coerver Coaching has been dedicated to developing skillful, confident, creative and knowledgeable soccer players for over thirty years. Training for all ages will focus on developing individual skill.

As our training partners, Coerver staff will be present at our Residential/Commuter Camp, Day Camp, and End of Summer Camp. Daily instruction will include the Coerver staff and their program for teaching ball mastery and emphasizing sheer enjoyment for the game.

More info on Coerver Training? Click on this link!

• Medical Form.  Please bring the medical form to the first day of camp and hand it into our staff at Check-In. If you cannot obtain a physician’s signature for the medical form, please include a most recent physical. We have a certified trainer on staff if you want to inform us of any conditions before camp begins.
• You can download a medical form off of the home page of our camps

Q: Is there a deadline to register?

• Acceptance is on a first-come, first-serve basis, due to limited overnight space. 
• The camps do sell out! Reserve space as soon as possible. 
• Full payment is due three weeks before the start of camp. We cannot guarantee roommate assignments if you sign up later than this.

Q: What if I need to cancel my registration?

• Your registration fee, less a NONREFUNDABLE handling fee, will be refunded if you cancel your registration. That fee is determined as follows:
• - One Day Camp: $25 non-refundable
  - Holiday Camp: $50 non-refundable
  - Half Day Camp & Winter Academy: $75 non-refundable
  - Full Day Camp: $100 non-refundable
  - Commuter Camp: $125 non-refundable
  - CSTC and Residential Camp: $150 non-refundable
• If you cancel your registration but would like to attend future camps, full payment will be awarded as a credit towards future camps.
• Campers who leave during the week due to illness or injury will receive a prorated refund.

Q: What is the $200 key deposit?

• The key deposit is required for residential campers only.
• The check will be returned at the end of camp as long as your keys are handed in; checks will only be cashed if the keys are lost.
• Since Northwestern uses a 3- key security system to ensure the safety of its students, it is very expensive to replace lost keys. The University requires the deposit to help cover the cost of replacement.
• This has to be a separate check made payable to Northwestern University.

Q: How can I check on my outstanding balance?

• Please log into your camp registration account using the following link: Account Login

Q: My son just had a physical. Do I need a medical form?

• School physicals will be accepted along with a completed copy of our Medical Form. You can find a copy of our Medical Form on the home page of our camp website. Please bring completed medical forms to first day Check-In.

Q: What if my son gets injured at camp?

• Professional athletic trainers are on duty at all times and hospital services are always available.
• We are a fully insured camp, but you must provide your own medical insurance.
• The camp staff assumes no responsibility for accidents or illness.
• Please contact our staff should your son get injured during camp to discuss potential camp credits.

Miscellaneous

Q: Any free stuff?

• All summer campers will receive a Northwestern Soccer Camp t-shirt.
• Attendees of our Day Camps and Residential/Commuter Camp also receive a ball.

Q: Where will I stay and what are the meal arrangements?

• NU Residence Halls will be used for residential camps.
  
• Any meals that are included in the camp will also take place in NU Residence Hall Cafeterias.

Q: Is a team discount available?

A: A team discount is available at $75 per camper with a minimum of 10 kids from one team. Please call 847-467-1312 for more details.

Q: If I am staying overnight what should I bring to camp?

A: Pack according to the schedule of three sessions a day and how much you want to change your soccer clothes. Here is a list of mandatory items and suggested items:

Have a question not answered above? Contact NBSC