Dates: Sat-Sun, June 15-16, 2024       Cost: $230          Age:  Rising 11-12th Graders     

There are three objectives for the Christian College ID Camp.  First it is designed to provide rising juniors and seniors with the opportunity to train at a high level.  Second, it is an opportunity to be evaluated in a focused setting by 10-12 Christian colleges. Last, it provides prospective student-athletes with a better understanding of how the Messiah coaches run sessions, interact with players, and the overall feel of the program.

Over 90% of the players on Messiah's roster attended ID Camp--numerous previous campers were identified and garnered spots at the other Christian colleges in attendance.

Christian Colleges Attending In 2024
Cairn University (PA);  Clark Summit University (PA); Eastern University (PA); Eastern Mennonite University (VA); Geneva College (PA); Grove City College (PA); Houghton College (MA); Lancaster Bible College (PA); Messiah University (PA); University of Valley Forge (PA), Waynesburg University (PA), and Wheaton College (IL).

Messiah University staff, former staff, and alumni will be running the sessions, but college coaches will be observing the training and 11v11 games. In addition, college coaches will be provided with numbered rosters and contact information so they can follow up with players after camp.

Field Player Training:The camp seeks to expose the players to in-depth technical and tactical training that is specific to the Messiah College men' soccer program. Campers will be assigned to a team and will train and play 11v11 with that group the entire camp.

Goalkeeper Training: We offer an excellent goalkeeper training section as part of our Christian College ID Camp. They train exclusively as goalkeepers for the training sessions and then are assigned a field for the evening sessions.

Evaluation: Each player will receive an assessment filled out by his Messiah camp coach that evaluates the player's ability in the following areas: possession, technical ability, attacking, defending, and attitude.

Schedule:

What to bring:
• Bedding:  Bring a Pillow, Blanket, and Sheets for a Twin Bed
• Footwear: Molded cleats, sneakers/flats, and flip flops.
• Sun screen
• Bring a water bottle / Water will be provided
• A backpack or small athletic bag to carry items between field sessions and the dorm, dining room, etc.
• Do not bring a soccer ball, we will use our own.

Meals
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is provided in Lottie Nelson Dining Hall where campers have access to the all-you-can-eat cafeteria. This includes a full salad bar, sandwich station, hot main entree lines, full service drink bar, desserts, and ice cream.
• Campers will be able to purchase pizza, Gatorade, and other snacks in the dorm lobby after the last evening session.
• Allergies: The Dining Staff at Messiah are familiar with food allergies and have been able to meet the request of campers. If you wish to speak with someone about options within the cafeteria please e-mail Percell Green our Executive Chef at  [email protected]

Housing:
If you have housing questions be sure to take a look at our FAQ page for some answers.

Athletic Trainer
There will be a Certified Athletic Trainer present at all times at the camp. The trainer will be available to meet with you Friday afternoon at Registration if you have any questions or per-existing injuries.

Refund Policy:
Our Refund Policy is stated on our FAQ Page.

Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way to communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you registered for camp.

Our website vendor has now added a $3 service fee for every transaction which accounts for the following:
        --$3 to pay in full and $6 to pay a deposit.
        --If you sign up multiple campers at the same time you only pay the one $3 service fee per transaction.