Celtic Soccer Camps
2026
2026 Celtic Summer Camp registration OPENS on Friday, March 20th

2026 updated camp offerings will be announced on Friday, March 13th and details provided below.
All camps are $170, includes shirt
ALL camp age groups are based on THIS UPCOMING FALL school grade level/group level
When appropriate during each camp, players will be divided by age and/or ability level so coaches can offer the most skill based instruction.
Camps will be held at Celtic Park
Celtic Park 1351 N Rohlwing Rd (just north of Palatine High School)
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING A SOCCER BALL AND WATER BOTTLE, AND WEAR SOCCER APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, SHIN GUARDS, AND CLEATS OR GYM SHOES AND BRING ANY MEDICAL SUPPLIES YOU MAY NEED.
PreK-2nd grade: size 3 soccer ball
3rd-6th grade: size 4 soccer ball
7th-12th grade: size 5 soccer ball
REFUNDS WILL NOT BE OFFERED AFTER 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF EACH CAMP WEEK AND REGISTRATION ENDS AT 5PM ON THE SUNDAY BEFORE EACH CAMP IS TO BEGIN.
All approved refunds will be applied as a household credit unless otherwise requested. If another form of refund is requested, a $6.00 processing fee will be applied.
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AS WE WORK TO STAFF, ORGANIZE, AND PLAN FOR EACH CAMP BEGINNING THE FOLLOWING WEEK.
For summer camp questions OR refund requests:
Olivia Hurwitz
Summer Camp Admin
Check out our Celtic Jr Academy Summer Series for U3-U5!
Celtic Jr Academy Summer Series
U3-U5, ALL players
Description: This fun filled summer series is designed for players to enjoy their summer with a soccer ball! The sessions will teach basic soccer fundamentals while sparking creativity with fun and familiar backyard games.
For more information:
CAMP WEEK #2
Location: Celtic Park
June 29th-July 2
5-8 PM
Super Striker & Top GK Camp
Competitive players (Ages U8-U14)
Description: This camp is designed for all players wanting to learn how to score and save goals using the appropriate techniques needed for their position.
GK and Strikers will work apart from each other for 1hr, then come together to demonstrate their newly learned skills each day, after which they will play in bigger games for the last hour or so.
If your son or daughter truly wants to score more goals or make more saves in their games this is the camp to attend.
Cost:
$150
** NO camps the week of July 6th **
CAMP WEEK #3
Location: Celtic Park
July 13th-16th
5-8 PM
Complete Player Skill School
Competitive players (Ages U8-14)
Description: This camp is designed for all players wanting to learn everything about the skills needed to become a complete well rounded player.
Focus will be on learning how to dribble and beat players in 1v1 duels, pass and receive with pace and accuracy, strike long passes and hard shots on goal, learn to judge air balls and win headers (appropriate ages), and the art of finishing to score closer to goal.
Each day will focus on a specific skill and how players need to implement those skills in live games.

If your son or daughter truly wants to learn what it takes to become a complete player with refined technical ability this is the camp to be a part of.
Cost:
$150
CAMP WEEK #4
Location: Celtic Park
July 20th-23rd
9-11 AM
Complete Player Skill/Shooting School
Competitive players (Ages U8-U10)
Description: This camp is designed for all players wanting to learn everything about the skills needed to become a complete well rounded player.
Focus will be on learning how to dribble & beat players in 1v1 duels, pass & receive with pace & accuracy, strike long passes & hard shots on goal, learn to judge air balls & win headers (appropriate ages) & the art of finishing to score closer to goal.
Each day will focus on a specific skill & how players need to implement those skills in live games.
If your son or daughter truly wants to learn what it takes to become a complete player with refined technical ability this is the camp to be a part of.
Cost: $125
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July 20th-23rd
5-8 PM
Super Striker & Top GK School
Competitive players (Ages U11-U14)
Description: This camp is designed for all players wanting to learn how to score & save goals using the appropriate techniques needed for their position.
GK & Strikers will work apart from each other for 1hr then come together to demonstrate their newly learned skills each day, after which they will play in bigger games for the last hour or so.
If your son or daughter truly wants to score more goals or make more saved in their games this is the camp to attend.
Cost:
$150
CAMP WEEK #5
Location: Celtic Park
July 27th-30th
5-8 PM
Advanced Skill, Speed & Agility Camp
Competitive (Ages U8-U14)
Description: This camp is designed for all players wanting to learn everything at the advanced level of skill development & how to improve speed & agility ti become a well rounded, fit, quick & balanced player.
Focus 1 will be on learning how to dribble to beat players in 1v1 duels to goal, how to pass & receive the ball at a faster pace with composure & accuracy, how to strike long pinpointed passes & hard accurate shots on goal.
Focus 2 will be on improving speed & agility, using hurdles, speed ladders, rings, & flags within specifically designed activities that teach players how to stay balanced, increase speed & improve mobility & footwork in tight spaces & how to use their body to protect the ball.
Focus 3 will be on how to combine the skill work with the addition of the speed & agility that is being taught.
If your son or daughter truly wants to learn what it takes to become a complete player with refined technical ability & the speed & agility to make their techniques more effective this is the camp to attend.
Cost:
$150
CAMP WEEK #6
Location: Celtic Park
July 28th-31st
1-3 PM
Celtic Recreational Scrimmage & Skill Camp
Recreational ALL level of players welcome (Kindergarten-8th grade this fall)
Description: This camp is designed for players that are new to soccer and interested in learning the basic fundamentals of skill development that will help them improve each player's ability to pass, dribble, and shoot in a very short period of time.
Prime focus will be on teaching main fundamentals to each player & putting players in scrimmages to show them how to use the skills in a live game.
Ball Mastery & Attacking Play Camp
ALL players (2nd-9th grade this fall)
Description: This camp will focus on dribbling, juggling, 1v1 dribbling and every possible way for the player to be in control of the decisions they make with the ball & how to use these abilities on the attacking side of the ball.
July 28th-31st
5-7 PM
House Recreation Small Group Games Camp
ALL levels of players welcome (2nd-8th grade this fall)
Description: This camp is designed for those players who are relatively new to soccer or just taking their first steps on the path to club soccer.
Focus will be placed on teaching technical abilities such as dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting as well as making the game enjoyable for the players. It will also have a focus on teaching the players how to understand the rules and positions within small sided games.
CLUB/TRAVEL
Skill Development & Competitive Games Camp
U9-U14 this fall, ONLY TRAVEL/CLUB players
Description: Camp will focus on players developing their ability to manipulate the ball, learning how to cut, turn, change direction while dribbling, how to strike the ball with power & accuracy, and how to apply all of these skills into live competitive games.

Players will learn through repetitive skill development exercises & by playing different types of competitive games throughout the week.
