Footfire Summer Soccer Camp
Playing Life Academy, 1645 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
About
Footfire Summer Soccer Camp is a summer soccer camp for ages 5-13. It uses soccer as a common language and includes skill-building exercises and games, with play emphasized over competition. The camp runs single-week sessions Monday through Friday, and the full-day program is 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Programs
- Footfire Summer Soccer Camp — For 5-13 year-olds; 5-13 y/o · Single-week sessions, M-F; Full Day program: 8:45-4:30
- Coaches in Training (CIT) Program — 13 yrs and older · Single-week sessions, M-F; CIT Full Day program: 8:15-4:30
At a glance
- Ages: 5–13 years old
- General schedule: At capacity for eight weeks of the summer season; campers sleep at home each night and return in the morning; snacks and lunch provided.
- Facility hours: Mon 9:00-5:00; Tue 9:00-5:00; Wed 9:00-5:00; Thu 9:00-5:00; Fri 9:00-5:00; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
About the provider
Footfire Summer Soccer Camps officially began in 1995 with a three-week program. Since 2009, they have operated at capacity for eight weeks of the summer season. The leadership team includes Carlos Zensay Hill, founder, director, coach and instructor; Caroline Duke, founder, director, chef and art director; and Nigel Hill, program consultant, field and equipment coordinator. Carlos Zensay Hill holds a B.A. in Spanish Literature from Dartmouth College, an M.S. in Educational Administration from SUNY Albany, and a National Soccer Coaches Association of America A level license.
- Art classes — 7 y/o and up · Sunday, February 5; Saturday, February 11; Monday, February 13; 1-3pm · $20–$25 per class · Main and mini projects, materials provided; refreshments served; 8 student maximum
- Studio Rental
Campers sleep at home each night. Soccer is for girls and boys. Playing over competition is emphasized. Children 13 and older can explore the Coaches in Training program.
Last updated September 17, 2026.
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