Summer At AU
Anderson Soccer Camps
For 30 years, Anderson University has been home to Anderson Soccer Camps. As one of the longest running soccer camps in the Midwest, ASC has been a proven leader in training over 11,000 campers. “We believe that building values in our campers through soccer helps the integrity of the total game. We believe in the total player.”
Stay overnight with our residential option, or come and go with our day camp option.
For more information, including what to pack, FAQs, and more, click here.
There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee for any requested refunds.
No refunds will be given after May 1.
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Camp Options
Soccer camp helps players improve skills, teamwork, and game knowledge through professional coaching, drills, and practice games. It’s a fun way to grow in the sport, make friends, and stay active.
ASC Residential/Day Soccer Camp 2025
July 6 – 10, 2025
Ages 8-18
AU - Men's High School Soccer Camp 2025
July 11 – 16, 2025
Women's High School Team Camp 2025
July 17 – 19, 2025
Anderson Little Kickers
For ages 4-8. This camp introduces new soccer players to all the basics to the game as well as helping those with a little experience focus on ball-mastery and getting comfortable with the ball.
July 7-10, 2025
Monday-Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Bring your child to the 5th Street fields at 9:30 a.m each day and pick them up at 11:30 a.m. each day.
On Thursday, there will be a short awards ceremony at 11:15 a.m.
$80 – includes a t-shirt, ball, camp picture, and awards/certificate.
The Soccer Camp
You've been Looking For.
Sharpen your skills this summer with Anderson Soccer Camp!
Camp Information
Ages
8-18
Overnight and Day Camp Times
Overnight:
Check in on Sunday from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Check out at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday immediately following the awards ceremony.
Day:
Check in on Sunday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and pick up at 8:30 p.m.
Arrive daily at 9 a.m. and pick up at 8:30 p.m.
Pick up at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the close of camp.
Tuition
Overnight: $425, includes room, meals, t-shirt, ball, swimming, camp picture, counseling awards, and an individual evaluation.
Day: $325, includes meals, t-shirt, ball, swimming, camp picture, counseling awards, and an individual evaluation.
All camp tuitions are due June 15.
There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee for any requested refunds.
No refunds will be given after June 1.
Staff
Scott Fridley, camp director, heads into his 30th year as founder and director of the Anderson Soccer Camps. He is starting his 35th year at Anderson University, coaching the men’s soccer team (he coached the women’s team for 10 years). He is nationally licensed by the NSCAA and the USSF. His men’s team has won two conference championships and two post-season tournament championships and registered over 250 wins. He served four terms on the NCAA tournament selection committee for men’s and women’s soccer and served on the NSCAA National Ethics committee for 12 years. His teams have been named NSCAA All-Academic Team 22 times and NSCAA Ethics Team 7 times. He has coached 30 years of youth travel soccer and has recorded more than 350 wins.
Jennifer Myhre, camp staff, returns for her 11th year. Coach Myhre has coached the AU women’s soccer team for ten years. She was previously the assistant women’s soccer coach at Carnegie Mellon University and Luther College. Myhre graduated from Messiah College. While playing there, the Falcons captured the NCAA Division III National Championship, were semi-finalists twice, and tournament finalists once. Myhre holds her NSCAA National Diploma, as well as a USSF “C” coaching license.
Drew Zellers, camp staff, returns for his 18th year after serving five years as a camp counselor. Zellers coaches in Columbus, Ohio. Zellers holds the NSCAA Advanced National license and the USSF C license. Currently serves as an assistant coach at Thomas Worthington HS in Columbus, Ohio.
Bobby Holden, goalkeeping director, returns for his 19th year. He has served as the goalkeeping coach at AU for the past nine seasons. Holden was a four-year Letterman at AU as a goalkeeper. He does individual, team, and club goalkeeping instruction. He is in year 5 as the Greenfield High School men’s soccer coach. He is the DOC for Impact Soccer Club and runs his own keeper training programs. He has become known as one of the top keeper trainers in the Midwest. He holds the NSCAA Premier coach’s license.
Derrick Spires, Camp Staff, returns for his third year. Coach Spires has been assistant coach with the AU men’s soccer team for 6 years. As a 4 time, 1st team all conference player and one the most decorated AU Mens Soccer players of all time, Derrick still owns many AU records. He currently lives in Fishers, and is married to Jen, and has two children.
Jackson Schlemmer, Camp Staff, returns for his seventh year. Coach Jackson has been assistant coach with the AU men’s soccer team for seven years. As a defender, he played and lettered at AU and majored in Education. He currently lives in Anderson, and is married to Carly, and has one child.
Daily Activities
8 a.m. – Breakfast
9:15 a.m. – Session I
11:30 a.m. – Lunch
Noon – Rest Time
1:15 p.m. – Session II
3:45 p.m. – Free time / Pool
4:45 p.m. – Dinner
6:15 p.m. – Games Session III
8:30 p.m. – Videos, Games/Swimming
10:15 p.m. – Lights out (intermediate)
Packing and Rules
What to Bring
- Change of clothes for a possible 4 sessions a day
- Swimsuit/towel
- Cleats and/or flats (playing shoes)
- Inside shoes (tennis shoes) for the KWC mondo surface
- Flip Flops are a good idea for back and forth from the fields
- Sunscreen is suggested for the hot, sunny days of course. This is to your child’s discretion.
- Shin guards will be mandatory at all sessions
- Athletic tape (if a player needs to be taped by the trainer)
- Small bag to keep equipment to and from field
Soccer Notes
- Full Keeper staff with daily instruction and training sessions.
- Goalkeepers will have daily sessions
- Groups for training will be separated by gender and skill at different sessions.
- Evening sessions will be game sessions with a variety of games being played.
Camp Rules
- NO CLEATS will be allowed in dorms or dining hall
- In the dorms, boys will NOT be allowed on girls floors and vice versa, NO Exceptions.
- When away from the dorm, all campers must stay with their counselor.
Overnight Campers
Need to Know
- Meals are in the Olt Student Center.
- Housing in Martin and Smith Hall with counselors.
- Boys and girls stay in different dorms and are monitored.
- Water is provided at the fields. Water Jugs are welcome.
- The awards ceremony will be shortly after our last session approximately at 4:30 p.m.
- You will get your room assignment and roommate at check-in.
- Licensed athletic trainers on site for the entire camp.
- Bring your own athletic tape if you need to be taped by the trainer.
- All medicines need to be brought to the trainer table at check-in and explained if the child needs assistance.
- Pool opportunities will be available each day.
- Rain plans include campers playing inside the 133,000 sq. ft. Wellness Center.
Packing List
- Plenty of clothes for a possible 4 sessions a day
- Swimsuit/towel, shower towel, toiletries
- Sheets and blanket or sleeping bag for bedding with pillows (residential campers only)
- Cleats and/or flats (playing shoes)
- Inside shoes (tennis shoes) for the KWC mondo surface
- Flip Flops are a good idea for back and forth from the fields
- Sunscreen is suggested for the hot, sunny days of course. This is to your child’s discretion.
- Shin guards will be mandatory at all sessions
- Athletic tape (if player needs to be taped by the trainer)
- Spending money for camp store, game room, snacks, and pizza at night
- Small bag to keep equipment to and from field
Day Campers
- Day Campers will stay in the dorm lobby for free time or are welcome to hang out the rooms of their friends who are residential campers.
- Day Campers will need to be at the dorm by 9 a.m. each day. DO NOT DROP OFF AT THE FIELD as they need to be accounted for BEFORE we leave. (Sunday night please be checked in by 5:30 p.m.)
- Day Campers should be picked up at the dorm ONLY at 8:30 p.m.
- DO NOT PICK YOUR CAMPER UP AT THE FIELD.
- Meals are in the Olt Student Center.
- Water is provided at the fields. Water jugs are welcome.
- The awards ceremony will be shortly after our last session.
- Licensed athletic trainers on site for the entire camp.
- Bring your own tape if you need to be taped by the trainer.
- All medicines need to be brought to the trainer table at check-in and explained if the child needs assistance.
- Pool opportunities will be available each day.
- Rain plans include campers playing inside the 133,000 sq. ft. Wellness Center.
Contacting Camp
If you need to contact the camp during the week please email the director.
Cards to campers during the week should be addressed to:
Anderson Soccer Camp
c/o Coach Scott Fridley
<Child’s Name>
1526 University Blvd.
Anderson, IN 46012
(to guarantee delivery during camp, mail by the previous Friday)
If you decide to stop by camp during the week, we ask that you stay out of view of the camper so during sessions so we can keep the campers attention.
FAQ
Q: Are the dorms air conditioned?
A: Yes
Q: Can parents come to the awards ceremony?
A: Yes. We hope that parents will attend and support the end of camp awards ceremony, 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Q: Can I send mail to my child during camp?
A: Yes, we deliver daily when the campers are together, follow directions on the website under contacting camp.
Q: Can we bring birthday treats for our child?
A: Yes of course, please work it out with the Director so we know when to expect you.
Q: Can we come watch training?
A: We would prefer if you want to check in with your child to do so when they are in free time or in the dorm. We would like their full attention during training sessions. If you want to stop by, please watch from your car so there aren’t any interruptions.
Q: Should my child bring a water bottle?
A: They can, but there is also water available while at the fields.
Q: Can we grab our child’s clothes and bedding before check out?
A: No, we respectfully ask you to wait until after the awards ceremony as part of our check out procedure. We must protect the campers things until they are able to check out of their room AFTER THE CEREMONY.
Q: Where is check in for camp?
A: Check in will be in the Kardatzke Wellness Center (1526 University Blvd. Anderson, 46012)
Q: Where will the awards ceremony be held?
A: In the courtyard behind the dorms. In the case of rain, we will be in the KWC (same as check in location)
Q: Will the trainers tape my ankle if need be?
A: Yes they will. For pre-existing injuries, please bring your tape with you or buy some at the camp store.
Q: What do we do if we are running late to camp check in from a vacation or another event?
A: Please contact the director and let him know when we can expect your child to arrive at camp.
Q: Do you offer scholarships?
A: We do have a few; most go early. Contact the director to find out more about scholarships available.
Q: Can I combine discounts?
A: No. Please take the discount that provides the most advantage for you. There are no double discounts.
Q: Can Day Campers swim during camp?
A: Yes, in the afternoon after the 2nd session there is free time when the campers can go to the pool.
Q: How much spending money should I send with my child to camp?
A: Over the years, the standard has been between $25 and $50 depending on camp store, evening pizzas, and game room.
Q: Can we have an odd number of campers room together at camp?
A: Please contact the director. We will explain what we have done in these cases over the years. There are a few larger rooms depending on which dorm the campers are in. Please add all roommates intended on the application.
Q: What happens if my child needs to take medicines during camp week?
A: When you check in you will bring your child’s medicines to the trainer/physician table with instructions. Medicines will be administered as needed for those campers that need assistance.
Q: Can my child bring a phone with them?
A: Yes, but we ask campers to leave their phones in their dorm rooms during training so it isn’t a distraction and phones do not get broken, lost, or rained on while outside.
Q: Should my child bring sunscreen?
A: Yes, it is advised for the hot, sunny days.
Q: Is ice available for injuries?
A: Yes
Q: How many sets of clothes should my child bring to camp?
A: They will need clothes for a possiblity of 4 sessions a day.
Q: Does my child need to bring a ball with them to camp?
A: They will get a ball at check-in, but they are allowed to bring one if they choose. Please make sure the camper’s name is on the ball and legible.
Q. What footwear do you suggest besides cleats?
A: Slides and tennis shoes work well getting to the field and around campus. Cleats ARE NOT ALLOWED in campus buildings.
Q: Do my day campers need to be checked in on Sunday?
A: Yes, our first session starts promptly at 6 p.m. Please have campers checked in by 5:30 p.m.
Q: Can my child order food off campus while at camp?
A: No. Due to licensing and agreements with the campus food service, this cannot happen. Snacks are allowed to be brought in when the campers check in.
Q: What is the recommendation for the pool?
A. We suggest you bring a separate towel for the pool. One piece swimsuits are suggested.
Social Media
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- Facebook: Anderson Soccer Camp
- Instagram: andersonsoccercamp30
- Twitter: asoccercamp30
Contact Us
For questions about the camp programs, contact Coach Scott Fridley.
For questions about billing or registration, please email events@anderson.edu.