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Timbers Nike Soccer Camps

The Portland Timbers are proud to offer an exciting camp program for soccer players of all ages and skill levels. One of the most popular soccer camps in the greater-Portland area, the Timbers Nike Soccer Camps schedule includes 10 camps in the greater-Portland area and led by the team's coaching staff and players.

The Timbers Nike Soccer Camps program features an ideal 12:1 player-coach ratio and bases all training groups upon skill levels and age. Camps are centered on age-appropriate exercises and activities designed to maximize instruction, develop technical improvement and build a love for the game.

The camp curriculum includes the Timbers’ unique character-building program T.R.E.E.S., designed to teach young soccer players life values and life skills that go beyond the soccer field. TEAMWORK, RESPECT, EFFORT, ENVIRONMENT and SPORTSMANSHIP, will be incorporated into each camp.

The Timbers’ 2010 camps schedule features five camps for players as young as five years old, a goalkeeping-focused camp led by Timbers goalkeeper coach Adam Smith and a high school prep camp for older players aged 12-18. Most camps are designed for players ages 8-14.

In addition to professional, on-field instruction in a fun and educational environment, each camp participant receives a Nike soccer ball, official camp t-shirt and a ticket to an upcoming Timbers match at PGE Park. Cost for camps range from $90-150.

Timbers Camp Coaching Staff
The Timbers Nike Soccer Camps feature an outstanding coaching staff led by Timbers players, both first team and U-23s, coaches and some of the other top coaches from the Portland area. All camp instructors will attend a coaching symposium directed by Timbers head coach Gavin Wilkinson and director of soccer development/assistant coach Amos Magee. The curriculum for the Timbers Nike Soccer Camps is designed by the Timbers' coaching staff to challenge players, both mentally and physically, in a friendly, welcoming and professional environment.

Join Us

Click here to sign up for one of the Timbers 10 youth camps in 2010. Click here to download a camp registration form; please return the form to the Timbers via mail at Portland Timbers Camps, 1844 SW Morrison, Portland, OR 97205 or fax to (503) 553-5405. NOTE: To sign up for the Standard Camp in Hillsboro, click here.

For questions or additional information about camps, please contact camps coordinator Emily Chun at echun@pgepark.com.

2010 Timbers Nike Soccer Camp Schedule (details on each camp program is listed below):

Date	Program	Time	Ages	Cost	Location
June 1-4	Hillsboro Standard Camp	6-8:30 p.m.	8-14	$100	S. Meadows MS (Hillsboro)
June 28-July 2	Standard Camp / Timber Tots	1-4 p.m.	5-14	$150	PGE Park
July 12-16	Standard Camp / Timber Tots	1-4 p.m.	5-14	$150	Gresham High School
July 26-30	Standard Camp / Timber Tots	1-4 p.m.	5-14	$150	PGE Park
Aug. 2-6	Camas-Washougal Standard Camp / Timber Tots	1-4 p.m.	5-14	$100	Prunehill Sports Park (Vancouver)
Aug. 8	Timbers Fantasy Camp	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	18 +	$175	PGE Park
Aug. 9-11	Adv. GK / HS Prep / Speed & Agility Camp	1-4 p.m.	12-18	$100	PGE Park
Aug. 16-20	Standard Camp	1-4 p.m.	8-14	$150	Salmon Creek Indoor Arena
Aug. 23-25	Standard Camp / GK Academy	1-4 p.m.	10-18	$90	Hazelia Field (Lake Oswego)
Aug. 23-27	Standard Camp / Timber Tots	1-4 p.m.	5-14	$150	PGE Park
Sat., Aug. 28	Timbers Family Soccer & Fitness Training Camp	9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	See Note	$120	PGE Park

Timbers Camp Program Descriptions

All Standard Youth Summer Camps Include:
TimberTots (Ages 5-7)

The TimbersTots program focuses on engaging young soccer players through fun and enjoyable activities that will develop an early love for the game. TimberTots includes an age-specific curriculum that will challenge young soccer players by focusing on skills like dribbling, passing and controlling the ball. Timbers staff will also begin to introduce life-skills like sportsmanship and teamwork through the exclusive TREES program.

SoccerStars (Ages 7-9)

The Timbers' SoccerStars program focuses on specific skill-building in a variety of areas. Passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, juggling, attacking and defending are all covered extensively. Repetition of technique in small-sided game settings will be the primary focus. The Timbers staff will focus on life skills through the exclusive TREES program.

BallWizard (Ages 10-12)

The Timbers' BallWizard program starts to focus specific skill-building in all areas of soccer development. Passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, juggling, heading, crossing and defending are covered extensively. Tactical concepts will be introduced through small-sided games and exercises. The Timbers staff will also incorporate the five characteristics of the team's new TREES program.

Advanced BallWizard (Ages 12-14)

The Timbers Advanced BallWizard program takes the skills and concepts of the BallWizards program one step further. With a continued focus on building skills in the areas of passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, juggling, heading, crossing and defending, this group will begin to explore tactical concepts through both small-sided and full-sided games and exercises. The Timbers staff will maintain focus on life skills through the exclusive TREES program.

Specialty Camps:

Timbers Fantasy Camp (18+)
Once again in 2010, the Timbers camps schedule is complemented by a fantasy camp designed for adult soccer players looking for the ultimate Timbers experience. Featuring instruction from Timbers head coach Gavin Wilkinson and assistant Amos Magee, the fantasy camp will include a full training session, a soccer match between participants, personalized Timbers kits, a commemorative DVD of the day complete with match commentary by a Timbers broadcaster John Strong and a chance to play with current Timbers players. The Timbers fantasy camp will be held Sunday, Aug. 8, at PGE Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $175. A post-camp BBQ will take place at PGE Park. A meal for the participant and one guest will be provided. Other friends and family members are welcome to attend, but will have to pay for a meal voucher priced at $15/person.