The Elite Academy is an overnight camp designed to prepare players to compete and train at a higher level. Sessions focus on technique development as well as teamwork, team tactics as well as strategy. An additional area of concentration is the development of positional skills through practices designed to improve positional awareness and understanding. The Elite Academy is an excellent opportunity to have a great soccer experience, meet new friends, and have a great overnight camp experience. Open to any and all entrants entering grades 5-8 in Fall 2026.
Price: $625 per overnight camper, $565 per commuter camper
Check-in: Monday, July 6th from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Lake Mendota Room, located inside Dejope Residence Hall.
Closing Remarks: Wednesday, July 8th from 11:00-11:30am at the Lake Mendota Room (Dejope Residence Hall).
Check-out: Wednesday, July 8th at 11:30am from Dejope Residence Hall.
Housing: All Overnight Campers will be housed in Dejope Residence Hall.
Meals: All meals will be enjoyed at Four Lakes Market. Overnight Campers will receive all meals, starting with dinner on July 6th and ending with breakfast on July 8th. Commuter Campers will receive dinner on July 6th, along with lunch/dinner on July 7th. Please note, lunch is not provided on Monday, July 6th. We encourage campers to eat lunch prior to arriving at camp.
Pizza Orders: As part of online registration, for an additional fee, overnight campers can pre-order pizza to be enjoyed the first and second evenings of camp (7/6 & 7/7). Pizza can be picked up from Dejope Residence Hall at 10:00pm each evening.
Commuter Schedule: A specific commuter drop-off/pick-up schedule can be found within our pre-camp mailing packet (released closer to camp).
Need to cancel/request a refund? Please fill out the refund request form and email the completed version to badgercamps@athletics.wisc.edu!
Hoping to plan ahead for parking? Please see our recommended parking packet!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Online registration will close on Wednesday, July 1st at 8:00am or once capacity has been reached.
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