Noozhawk’s ParentNooz Camp Guide has arrived, aimed at streamlining your summer planning for your child!
To empower parents with the necessary resources to make informed decisions regarding summer camps in Santa Barbara, we’ve engaged in insightful interviews with representatives from various local programs for this year’s comprehensive Summer Camp Guide.
In this interview, Noozhawk spoke with Dominique Ocampo, Media Representative for one. Soccer Schools to learn more about the summer programs they are offering this year.
one.Soccer Schools
Question: What is the name of your camp or program, and what is its primary focus?
Answer: one. Soccer Schools – Elite Soccer Camps for Field Players and Goalkeepers. Our mission is to create the ultimate soccer training experience while creating a safe, healthy, competitive environment where the athlete can maximize their individual growth, development, passion and enjoyment!
Q: How long have you been running the program? Do you have any professional accreditations or certifications?
A: 2024 marks our 25th anniversary running elite programs all over the United States (15 States). We have qualified, licensed American and International youth and college coaches that have both played and coached at very high levels throughout their careers.
Q: What specific goals or objectives will participants be working towards during their time at the camp?
A: We focus on different goals and objectives depending on which program and age we are catering towards. For the Youngsters, we focus more on an introduction to soccer while developing their foundations and passion/joy for the sport. The older players focus more on technical and tactical aspects along with decision making and understanding which tools/skills (players soccer toolbox) to use in different moments and areas of the game.
Q: Can you describe the educational components integrated into your program?
A: Please see curriculum page: We cover technical, tactical, mental and psychological aspects of the game along with nutrition, goal setting, yoga, visualization and injury prevention.
Q: What is the daily schedule like, including activities, meals, and rest periods?
A: To be announced!
Q: What is the typical age range of campers who attend your programs?
A: Elite Day Programs: Jett Program (ages 3-4), Juniors (ages 5-8) and field players & GK Premier Programs (ages 9-16), Elite Residential (Overnight) Programs (ages 10-18)
Q: Do you offer full day and 1/2 day options?
A: Yes, we provide full day and 1/2 day options for both field players and goalkeepers!
Q: What are your policies regarding staff background checks, training, and the child-to-staff ratio? How do you ensure the safety and well-being of campers?
A: All of our coaches do fingerprinting, safeguarding background checks and live scan checks and interviews. Our child to staff ratio is typically 1:10 or 1:12.
Q: What is the cost of attending your camp, and do you offer any financial assistance or scholarships?
A: Jetts Program – $129
Juniors – $259
Field Player and Goalkeeper Premier – $359
Elite Residential (Overnight) 6 day – $1,199 and 12 day – $2,299.
We do provide payment plans and financial support on a family needs based criteria.
Q: Is there anything you would like to share about your program that was not already mentioned above?
A: This camp is structured, professional and organized. The philosophy is all based around habit forming, ‘attention to detail approach’, ‘fail your way to success mindset’ and our athletes are always nurtured and motivated to be a better version of themselves both on the field as creative and intelligent soccer players and off the field as kind and compassionate human beings in the game of life.
Click here to learn more about one. Soccer Schools!