Elite Residential Camp

This Elite Residential Camp is developed to provide individual training for players by college level coaches. The training provided will mirror that of a college team. Technical, tactical, psychological, and fitness (physical) instruction will be included in the training by our coaches. Goalkeepers will be separated during training session to receive specified instruction from our goalkeeping coach.

LOCATION: Harding University, Searcy, AR - Camp will be hosted at the Stevens Soccer facility at Harding University, located 1 hour from Little Rock & the RiverWalk, 2 hours from Magic Springs in Hot Springs, AR, and 4 hrs from Branson, MO. Take a vacation while the kids are at camp!

REGISTRATION: Registration will take place at Stevens  Soccer Complex on Sunday between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.  Dinner will be the first meal provided on the day of registration. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt included in the tuition.

CHECK-OUT: Check out will take place on Wednesday from 11:30 – 1:00.  Lunch will be the last meal provided.                                

WHAT TO BRING: Training shoes (running or cross trainers), cleats, shin guards, soccer ball, gloves (goalkeepers), t-shirts, shorts, sweatsuit (or rain suit if wet weather), socks, towel, bedding (comforter or sleeping bag), pillows, personal toiletries (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.), and sunscreen. Swimsuits may be desired for swimming during free time. For safety, it is preferred that residential campers not leave campus after their arrival on campus.

MEALS & LODGING: Meals will be provided by ARAMARK & will be served in the university dining hall. Monday dinner will be the first meal served & Thursday breakfast will be the last. Campers will be housed in the university dormitories & will be assigned a roommate (indicate preference on enrollment form). Bison Camp Staffers will supervise campers in the dormitories & at mealtimes. The coaches will host a residential canteen for purchasing drinks and snacks if needed.

WEATHER: In the case of bad weather camp sessions will be moved inside of the Ganus Athletic Center for practice and/or classroom sessions.

STAFF: Camp staff will consist of college coaches and layplayers that will be able to instruct campers in the proper technical and tactical areas.  The goal of the staff is to stretch campers & challenge them to become better and to give the necessary tools for continued growth after camp.