Good News Soccer Camp
Since 2017, Good News has hosted a week-long summer soccer camp for area children. The goal of our soccer camp is offer a fun-filled week where kids can improve in their soccer skills, learn lessons from the Bible, and make new friends!
2026 Camp Details
- Dates: July 6–9 (Monday–Thursday)
- Time: 1:00–3:30 p.m.
- Location: Liberty Park in Mount Horeb (1201 Cox Drive)
- Open to children entering 4K through Grade 6 (2026-2027 School Year)
- Cost: $50 (includes jersey, water bottle, backpack, and daily snacks)
Soccer camp concludes with a special celebration and barbecue on Sunday, July 12.
More Information
Soccer Instruction
All camp sessions emphasize individual ball skills as well as fun games to put those skills into practice and develop teamwork.
From fun introductory sessions for the youngest players to more intensive sessions for more experienced players, all players are grouped by age and ability to ensure the best balance of fun, challenge, teamwork, and skill development.
Each player receives lessons in:
From fun introductory sessions for the youngest players to more intensive sessions for more experienced players, all players are grouped by age and ability to ensure the best balance of fun, challenge, teamwork, and skill development.
Each player receives lessons in:
- Dribbling: shielding, one-on-one skills, footwork, turning
- Passing: accuracy and technique, using both feet
- Shooting: power, accuracy and technique with both feet
- Defense: guarding and clearing
- Receiving: proper technique using different parts of the body
- Conditioning: stretching, warm-up and cool-down exercises
- Teamwork: strategies, awareness, cooperation, group success
Bible Lessons
Each day, campers will learn important Bible truths in a variety of ways
Our day starts with a group devotion that includes all campers. The devotion uses components of the game of soccer to teach us about God's love for us and his plan of salvation through Jesus.
In the middle of the day, campers will take a break from playing soccer for an interactive Bible lesson led by our pastoral intern. These Bible lessons connect with our week-long camp theme.
Campers will also learn our camp theme song throughout the week, which will be used in our celebration service the following Sunday.
Our day starts with a group devotion that includes all campers. The devotion uses components of the game of soccer to teach us about God's love for us and his plan of salvation through Jesus.
In the middle of the day, campers will take a break from playing soccer for an interactive Bible lesson led by our pastoral intern. These Bible lessons connect with our week-long camp theme.
Campers will also learn our camp theme song throughout the week, which will be used in our celebration service the following Sunday.
Daily Schedule
12:45-1:00 – Arrival and Sign in
1:00-1:15 – Warm ups, Games, and Introductions
1:15-1:40 – Full Camp Devotion and Demonstration
1:40-2:05 – Small Group Skills Development
2:05-2:20 – Small Group Games
2:20-2:55 – Bible Lesson and Snack
2:55-3:30 – Scrimmage and Games
3:30 – Sign Out and Pick Up
1:00-1:15 – Warm ups, Games, and Introductions
1:15-1:40 – Full Camp Devotion and Demonstration
1:40-2:05 – Small Group Skills Development
2:05-2:20 – Small Group Games
2:20-2:55 – Bible Lesson and Snack
2:55-3:30 – Scrimmage and Games
3:30 – Sign Out and Pick Up
Daily Procedures
Day 1
- On the first day of camp, please bring your child to the registration tent, which will be set up at Liberty Park in front of the shelter. There you will be asked to review the camper information, and campers will receive all their gear for the week.
- From there one of our coaches will escort your child to their age-specific team area. Each team has a different color team wristband. Children will remain with their team throughout the course of the day until they are signed back out again.
- At the end of the day, a coach from each team will be near the shelter to sign children out. Anyone picking up a child may be asked to present a photo ID. If someone other than a parent/guardian is picking up the child, we must know about it in advance (see camp registration form).
- After the first day of camp, a coach from each team will be near the shelter to sign kids in. From there, children will be directed to their team area.
- Rosters and team assignments will be posted at the park to assist you in finding your child’s team.
- Children should be dropped off between 12:45 and 12:55 p.m. and picked up no later than 3:35 p.m.
What to Bring
Each camper should come to camp with the following…
***There is no need to bring water bottles and snacks. Water and snacks will be provided each day.
- Athletic shorts and shirt
(after the first day wear camp t-shirts) - Shin guards
- Sunscreen
- Soccer cleats (or other athletic shoes)
- Your favorite soccer ball
- Make sure your name is written on it!
- Size 4 is best for anyone below fifth grade. Size 5 is best for Grades 5 and 6.
- Extra soccer balls will be available for those who don’t have one or forget theirs.
***There is no need to bring water bottles and snacks. Water and snacks will be provided each day.
Weather Policy
If there is light rain, we will continue to run the camp. The camp participants are invited to keep participating as long as they are comfortable doing so.
In the event of lightning and thunder we will move all camp participants under the shelter at Liberty Park until they can be picked up by parents or guardians, or until the weather passes and it is deemed safe to play again.
If the weather is uncooperative (all-day downpour or lighting, thunder, etc.) before the day’s camp even begins, we will cancel the day’s activities before children get dropped off.
In the event of lightning and thunder we will move all camp participants under the shelter at Liberty Park until they can be picked up by parents or guardians, or until the weather passes and it is deemed safe to play again.
If the weather is uncooperative (all-day downpour or lighting, thunder, etc.) before the day’s camp even begins, we will cancel the day’s activities before children get dropped off.
Can We Help?
We know how much all the summer activities can add up to for a family—especially for families with multiple children! The last thing we would want is for cost to stand in the way of someone being able to attend our camp. If you’d love to have your kids attend but cost is an issue, we’d love to help! Here are some options:
Volunteer
Can you or someone else in your family help out? Whether you know much about soccer or not, we have plenty of ways to pitch in. Children and siblings of our volunteers attend camp for free!
Request a Scholarship
If you’re not able to volunteer but the cost of the camp is an issue, you can apply for a scholarship. We’re happy to do whatever we can to make it possible for your child(ren) to attend!