CHAMPIONS CAMP AT SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
Day Campers at Sweet Briar
For players not interested in staying overnight at Sweet Briar, we offer two day camper options: Day Campers participate in the morning and afternoon field sessions (8:00am-4:30pm). Breakfast and lunch are included in the fee. Extended Day Campers participate in all three field sessions (8:00am-8:30pm) with breakfast, lunch and dinner included in the the fee. Both of these options also include a camp t-shirt and soccer ball.
First Day of Camp at Sweet Briar
Registration begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, June 27. After entering the Sweet Briar campus, look for signs which will direct you to the Check-In at Le Bistro. You will be assigned a Check-in time in your confirmation notification. We stagger check-in times to minimize wait time and make registration more efficient. Overnight campers check in between 1:00 and 3:30pm, while day campers check-in between 3:30-4:30pm. The first official camp event is the Camp Meeting, which takes place at 5:00pm. Campers then go to dinner, followed by the Camp Photo. The first field session takes place after the photo.
Last Day of Camp at Sweet Briar
Camp concludes on Thursday, July 1 after the final field session and Closing Ceremony at Upper Babcock field. Parents are encouraged to come early for the last field session for the finals of the High Peak Sportswear Cup. The Closing Ceremony follows and should be finished by 3:00pm. All day campers are excused following the Closing Ceremony. Overnight Campers and their parents should return to the residence halls for dorm check out and room inspections. Room keys should be returned at this time-don't forget to pick up your key deposit!
Health Care and Insurance
A parent or guardian must complete the Medical Release and Consent Form (online or download) to grant permission for any medical attention needed during the camp. All campers must be covered by a current insurance policy. In the event of illness or injury requiring treatment, hospitalization, or surgery, family medical insurance must be used. The camp does not provide primary benefit insurance coverage. At the Sweet Briar camp, a certified athletic trainer will be present at all field sessions. Emergencies will be transported to Lynchburg General Hospital.
Roommate Requests and Residence Hall information at Sweet Briar
All overnight campers are encouraged to try to arrange for a friend/teammate to attend camp as his/her roommate as this smooths the transition to staying overnight away from home. We will make every attempt to honor all roommate requests. Additionally, campers should be sure to provide us with your school and/or team so we can match you with friends. Most dorm rooms at Sweet Briar are doubles, but we sometimes have access to a limited number of multi-room suites. Teammates may request a suite, however no guarantees are made. We will room teammates/friends in adjacent rooms on the same floor.
Evaluation Form
All campers at the Sweet Briar camp will receive a detailed Camp Evaluation Form at the end of camp. Campers will be evaluated by the camp staff on the four basic criteria: Technical Proficiency (skills), Tactical Understanding, the Physical Component, and the Psychological Dimension. With this information, campers will have an action plan for self-improvement to continue after the camp.
Homesickness
Experience shows that homesickness is the number one cause of overnight camper unhappiness. Please discuss with your children ways to alleviate homesickness before it starts, such as specific times in the day to talk on the phone or by sending letters or care-packages to campers while at camp. Attending camp with a trusted friend also helps with the transition away from home. If needed, parents may also visit your child during camp, although this should be done in moderation. Another option is to share a meal with your child in the Dining Hall. As of 2008, meal costs were: breakfast $5.00, lunch $6.00, dinner $7.00. Please notify us if your child is experiencing homesickness so we can help them.
Expensive equipment
Cell phones, ipods, video game consoles, jewelry, watches, etc are permitted at the Academy at Sweet Briar but we cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items. Personal computers, laptops, sound systems/speakers are not permitted. In general, we discourage bringing any expensive items to camp. Although we have not had a problem with theft in the past and overnight campers are issued room keys, we cannot guarantee the safety of any item.
Campers With Cars
Overnight campers who drive themselves to the Sweet Briar camp must turn in their car keys at check-in. Day Campers who drive to camp each day are not permitted to transport other campers at any time during camp.
Camp Bank at Academy at Sweet Briar
Campers are encouraged to deposit any spending money in the Camp Bank. The Bank is open during free time and there is no charge for this service. Campers may use spending money at the Snack Bar, Camp Soccer Store, vending machines, evening pizza orders, etc. Normal deposits range from $10-$100, depending on the age of the camper. We will also offer to help campers with the budgeting of their money if desired.
Typical Blue Ridge Soccer Academy Champions Camp Schedule at Sweet Briar
7:30 AM Wake up
7:45-8:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Day Campers arrive
9:00 AM Morning field session: technical skills training, small-sided games
11:45 AM Lunch
12:30 Rest Time
2:00 PM Afternoon field session: technical/tactical training, team play
4:00 PM Swimming/Rest
5:00 PM Dinner
6:45 PM Evening Matches: High Peak Sportswear Cup
9:00 PM Day Campers dismissed; Recreation activities: video analysis/movies
11:00 PM Lights out
Our Location
Sweet Briar College is located 12 miles north of Lynchburg, VA on U.S. Route 29, approximately 45 miles south of Charlottesville , 77 miles northeast of Roanoke, and 100 miles west of Richmond. For navigation, use: Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA 24595
CAVALIERS DAY CAMP AT FOREST YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PARK
Monday Registration and Check-In
The registration table will open at 5:00 pm on the first day of camp. Parents should accompany their child to the tent on the FYAA soccer field to check-in their child. Parents should be sure to pick up the Camp Information Sheet which will provide contact numbers, last minute updates, cancellation information, snack schedule, and other important information.
Evening Drop-off
Parents should drop-off their children at the tent located on the soccer field at the northern end (toward Waterlick Road) of the Forest Youth Athletic Association Recreation Park on Thomas Jefferson Road (Rt 811) in Forest, VA. Drop-off time is between 5:45pm and 6:00pm each evening. If you arrive before 5:45pm, please wait with your child until our staff arrives.
Please drive carefully in the parking lot during drop-off and pick-up times and always watch for young campers!
NIght Pick-up
Parents should pick-up their child between 8:300pm and 8:45pm at the tent. If you are running late and won't be able to pick up your child by 8:45pm, please call Jedd Zaring at 434.942.1324 with an update of your arrival time.
Last Day of Camp
On Friday, camp will end at 8:00pm. Starting at approximately 7:00pm, each Group wil compete in the final day tournament, followed at 7:45 pm with Closing Ceremonies where each camper will receive their camp t-shirt, a Certificate of Achievement and Most Valuable Campers will be identified. Parents are invited to arrive early to watch the last day tournament and closing ceremonies.
Typical Cavalier Day Camp Schedule at Forest Youth Athletic Association Park
5:45 - 6:00 PM Players arrive
6:00 PM Warm up games
6:30 PM Individual technical skills training
7:30 PM Team tactics and matches
8:30 PM Dismissal and Pickup (Friday camp ends at 8:00 pm)
Our Location
The Forest Youth Athletic Association Recreation Park is located at 3372 Thomas Jefferson Road (Route 811), Forest, 24551 in Forest, VA, just a few minutes from the intersection of Waterlick Road and Timberlake Road (Route 460).
Cancellations
All cancellations are subject to a $15.00 administrative fee.