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AOF Soccer Camp

Avon Old Farms Soccer Camp

2024 summer camp registration is now open.

Avon Old Farms Soccer Camp

The Avon Old Farms Soccer Camp is designed to improve each player’s technical ability, tactical awareness, and fitness in a fun, inclusive environment. Each camper will be coached by current members (coaches and players) of the varsity soccer program. Our coaches will work closely with players to help them develop their skills while instilling an enthusiasm for the game of soccer. 

Camp Dates

  • Monday, August 12 – Thursday, August 15

Camp Details

  • Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $375
  • Ages: 7-12; co-ed

Camp Director

Carl Stensland, Head Soccer Coach, Avon Old Farms School

  • 10 years coaching experience at the collegiate and prep level
  • 2023 Outstanding Coach of the Year for Prep "Large" schools by the Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association 
  • M.S. in Sport and Recreation Science with concentration in Soccer Coaching from Ohio University 
  • U.S. Soccer D License and USC Advanced National Diploma
  • USC (United Soccer Coaches) M.S. in Sport and Recreation Science with concentration in Soccer Coaching

Carl Stensland

Mathematics and Science Faculty, Head Soccer Coach

Additional Staff:

  • Current and former Avon Old Farms soccer players

 

Soccer Program Overview

Players will have access to meticulously maintained fields and athletic facilities that are among the best in New England. The athletic tradition at Avon Old Farms is well established, and the soccer program is part of that great tradition, having won the New England Championship twice since 2005 as well as the Western New England Championship in 2017. Avon has established a strong record of sending players to some of the top collegiate programs in the country. Since 2019, graduates have joined soccer programs at the University of South Florida, The U.S. Naval Academy, Bates College, Trinity College, Dickinson College, Central Connecticut State University, and Salve Regina.

 

Schedule

5 p.m. Drop off/Welcome
5:10 p.m. Ground – warm-up
5:30 p.m. Station 1
5:50 p.m. Station 2
6:15 p.m. Rest/Snack break
6:30 p.m. Station 3
7:00 p.m. Small sided games
7:30 p.m. Pick up

What Parents Are Saying

“Our son attended Avon’s summer soccer camp last August. He had just turned 13 and we had some concerns we were sending him too early. These concerns vanished the moment he stepped out of the car. AOF Players, campers, coaches, balls and smiles were flashing everywhere. Our son happily joined right in. The camp consists of Avon's head coach and many of the AOF varsity players as player coaches. This chemistry created an immediate bond, a young boy looking up to a young man. Over the course of the week, the relationship grew from student coach to mentors. By the end of the week, he absolutely improved his ball control, has a clearer understanding of field position and has a deeper understanding of the game. All of these traits shone in his breakout season last fall. But it wasn’t the goals or assists that most impressed us. It was his poise, his sportsmanship and who he had become on the field. It made us so proud that he become a player of heart. Perhaps it was always in there, but we certainly credit Avon’s camp for creating a safe environment to discover his game and then allowing him the space to play it.”  -Mike Lech, Parent of Soccer Camper

More Details

Equipment

Players need to bring their own …

  • Soccer ball
  • Cleats
  • Snack
  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen

Daily Check-In / Check-out

Players should be dropped off at the Avon Old Farms Athletic Fields each day at 5 p.m. Players should be picked up at 7:30 p.m.

 

Prior to Camp

Please make sure all required documents have been completed and uploaded to our registration system.  This must be done two week prior to the start of camp.  Click here to login and view your account.

Photo & Information Release Statement

Throughout the summer, the opportunity may arise for your child's picture to be taken for camp publications. It is assumed that the parent/guardian condones this practice unless a written note stating otherwise is received on or before the first day of camp. For safety reasons we do not publish or release the names or any other personal information about the children whose photos we use or who attend the camp. Your information is confidential and secure.

Disclaimers

For the safety and welfare for all campers, Avon Old Farms Summer Camp Programs reserves the unrestricted right to dismiss any camper whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Camp Director, is detrimental to the best interests of the camp. There will be no refunds in this case.