Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the deposit required to reserve my spot in a camp?
A deposit of $100 for any ID camp is required with each application to reserve the player's spot. This deposit is non-refundable. If you pay via credit card online, you can use the deposit option to only pay the deposit and make payments up to two weeks before the camps starts. At two weeks before the start of the camp your balance will be AUTO DEDUCTED for your credit card.
2. When is full tuition due for camp?
Full tuition is due two weeks before camp begins. At two weeks before the start of the camp your balance will be AUTO DEDUCTED for your credit card, if possible. If you fail to pay the full tuition at this point, the player's spot can be released to the first person on the waiting list. No checks will be accepted within two week of the start of camp. If this looks like it will be a problem for whatever reason, you will need to call us.
3. What is the cancellation policy?
All cancellations will result in forfeiture of the deposit. Cancellations from camp within one week of the camp start date will result in forfeiture of entire camp tuition.
4. Are there on campus housing arrangements for the ID camps?
No, per university policy we cannot house campers on campus during these events. However, there are multiple hotels in the area. The closest hotel is Sonesta Simply Suites Silicon Valley in Santa Clara which is a one minute walk from the SCU soccer complex.
6. Is there any transportation offered to help get players to camp?
The university is located 5 minutes from San Jose Airport (SJC) and 2 minutes from the CalTrain depot. We will pick up and return any player from the San Jose Airport or train depot with no extra charge. Please email us a note with travel information and the player's cell phone number if you need to be picked up. Transportation will only be provided on the first and last day of camp.
7. If flying the day before camp, does the University provide lodging?
The NCAA does not allow us to provide lodging before the camp begins. We are also not allowed to help with transportation to the university at this time. SJC has a #10 shuttle that transports people for free to the Cal Train station. The Cal Train station is located across the street from the entrance of the campus. Right next to this station is a Candlewood Suites that many campers have found very convenient for staying overnight the night before camp. I have listed this hotel and another that are the closest to the university.
Candlewood Suites 481 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-241-9305
Days Inn 859 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-244-2840
8. What is the medical release form, where can I find it and where do I send it?
The medical release form has important information for our medical staff about each camper. It is critical that we have complete information for the care of each athlete. The medical release form will be attached to the confirmation email that you receive when registering. This form must be in a week prior to the start of camp. Medical Release Form
Please send all materials to:
Santa Clara Soccer Academy SCU - Athletics Department
500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053
9. What kind of insurance is needed?
All participants are required to have personal medical insurance. Secondary insurance is provided for reasonable hospital and medical expenses resulting from injuries at camp and covers up to $5,000.00. Expenses resulting from illness are the responsibility of the player's parent(s) or guardian(s). All claims must be reported within 60 days of occurrence. All medical bills must be submitted within 104 weeks from the date of occurrence. Medical aid will be provided by our trainer.
10. Who runs the camp?
The camp is run by the Santa Clara University Men's Soccer coaching staff. To help with instruction, we employ top level coaches that we have personally worked with in the past as well as current and former collegiate soccer players. Many SCU alumnus that we work with have gone on to play professionally or coach at a high level.
11. What should I bring to the Day Camp?
Campers attending ID camp will need to bring soccer equipment (shin guards, athletic clothing with no pockets, high soccer socks, cleats, and water bottle.)
12. Can I stay and watch my camper?
Yes, parent's of ID campers are welcome to stay and watch sessions.
13. Where are camps held?
All ID Camps will be held on the beautiful Santa Clara University campus at 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053. In 2011 the University embarked on a 4 million dollar field upgrade to Stanton, the Bronco's practice facility, and Bellomy, a newly turfed 4.7 acre multi-sport facility. SCU soccer fields are limited-use, lit, gated and surfaced with a high end artificial turf from Italy.
14. What it the partnership between Santa Clara University and the Santa Clara Soccer Academy?
Santa Clara Soccer Academy camps are conducted under the "Affiliated Camp Agreement" with Santa Clara University, Department of Athletics and are considered to be a Santa Clara Camp. The University retains the right to approve all Camp Managers that operate camps association with Santa Clara University. Santa Clara Camps are conducted under a 501c3 non-profit status.
A deposit of $100 for any ID camp is required with each application to reserve the player's spot. This deposit is non-refundable. If you pay via credit card online, you can use the deposit option to only pay the deposit and make payments up to two weeks before the camps starts. At two weeks before the start of the camp your balance will be AUTO DEDUCTED for your credit card.
2. When is full tuition due for camp?
Full tuition is due two weeks before camp begins. At two weeks before the start of the camp your balance will be AUTO DEDUCTED for your credit card, if possible. If you fail to pay the full tuition at this point, the player's spot can be released to the first person on the waiting list. No checks will be accepted within two week of the start of camp. If this looks like it will be a problem for whatever reason, you will need to call us.
3. What is the cancellation policy?
All cancellations will result in forfeiture of the deposit. Cancellations from camp within one week of the camp start date will result in forfeiture of entire camp tuition.
4. Are there on campus housing arrangements for the ID camps?
No, per university policy we cannot house campers on campus during these events. However, there are multiple hotels in the area. The closest hotel is Sonesta Simply Suites Silicon Valley in Santa Clara which is a one minute walk from the SCU soccer complex.
6. Is there any transportation offered to help get players to camp?
The university is located 5 minutes from San Jose Airport (SJC) and 2 minutes from the CalTrain depot. We will pick up and return any player from the San Jose Airport or train depot with no extra charge. Please email us a note with travel information and the player's cell phone number if you need to be picked up. Transportation will only be provided on the first and last day of camp.
7. If flying the day before camp, does the University provide lodging?
The NCAA does not allow us to provide lodging before the camp begins. We are also not allowed to help with transportation to the university at this time. SJC has a #10 shuttle that transports people for free to the Cal Train station. The Cal Train station is located across the street from the entrance of the campus. Right next to this station is a Candlewood Suites that many campers have found very convenient for staying overnight the night before camp. I have listed this hotel and another that are the closest to the university.
Candlewood Suites 481 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-241-9305
Days Inn 859 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-244-2840
8. What is the medical release form, where can I find it and where do I send it?
The medical release form has important information for our medical staff about each camper. It is critical that we have complete information for the care of each athlete. The medical release form will be attached to the confirmation email that you receive when registering. This form must be in a week prior to the start of camp. Medical Release Form
Please send all materials to:
Santa Clara Soccer Academy SCU - Athletics Department
500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053
9. What kind of insurance is needed?
All participants are required to have personal medical insurance. Secondary insurance is provided for reasonable hospital and medical expenses resulting from injuries at camp and covers up to $5,000.00. Expenses resulting from illness are the responsibility of the player's parent(s) or guardian(s). All claims must be reported within 60 days of occurrence. All medical bills must be submitted within 104 weeks from the date of occurrence. Medical aid will be provided by our trainer.
10. Who runs the camp?
The camp is run by the Santa Clara University Men's Soccer coaching staff. To help with instruction, we employ top level coaches that we have personally worked with in the past as well as current and former collegiate soccer players. Many SCU alumnus that we work with have gone on to play professionally or coach at a high level.
11. What should I bring to the Day Camp?
Campers attending ID camp will need to bring soccer equipment (shin guards, athletic clothing with no pockets, high soccer socks, cleats, and water bottle.)
12. Can I stay and watch my camper?
Yes, parent's of ID campers are welcome to stay and watch sessions.
13. Where are camps held?
All ID Camps will be held on the beautiful Santa Clara University campus at 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053. In 2011 the University embarked on a 4 million dollar field upgrade to Stanton, the Bronco's practice facility, and Bellomy, a newly turfed 4.7 acre multi-sport facility. SCU soccer fields are limited-use, lit, gated and surfaced with a high end artificial turf from Italy.
14. What it the partnership between Santa Clara University and the Santa Clara Soccer Academy?
Santa Clara Soccer Academy camps are conducted under the "Affiliated Camp Agreement" with Santa Clara University, Department of Athletics and are considered to be a Santa Clara Camp. The University retains the right to approve all Camp Managers that operate camps association with Santa Clara University. Santa Clara Camps are conducted under a 501c3 non-profit status.