Challenger Sports Foundational Skills Camps
City Park Field #6, 6413 S. Bryan Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
About
Challenger Sports Foundational Skills Camps focuses on soccer and offers players the chance to work on technical foundational skills in a fun and safe environment. The camp uses a soccer curriculum that engages and educates and focuses on all the main aspects of soccer. It is described as more than just a soccer camp, with a cultural, educational, and informational program that uses soccer to teach responsibility, respect, sportsmanship, kindness, and perseverance through what is called The Challenger Way.
• Ages: 3–14 years old
• Schedule: Date 7/20/26 - 7/24/26
• Price: $114 - $233
The Foundational Skills Camps are described as Challenger Sports’ most popular program, aimed at players aged 6–12 who are looking to improve technical skills while also having a unique cultural experience. The camp includes an extended day bonus option called Overtime and emphasizes age-appropriate skill development, technical improvement, game understanding with a small-sided focus, and a tactical introduction. The program also highlights social and cultural exchange among old and new friends.
All of Challenger’s camps are staffed by a team of international coaches who are selected and trained specifically for these camps, and the organization describes its coaches as committed and experienced educators on the game. Challenger Sports states that it incorporates coaching methodologies from around the world and brings them to players across North America, with nationwide camp options for different levels and an emphasis on affordability. The mission of Challenger Sports is stated as “Our mission remains to ignite the passion.”
Challenger Sports notes that it originated as a British-led soccer camp business in North America and describes itself as the leading youth soccer camps, programs, and services provider in North America. The company history includes starting summer soccer camps in 1985, forming Challenger Sports in 1997, and reaching 40 years of running soccer camps in 2025. Challenger Sports reports that it has positively impacted more than one million children globally since 1985 and continues to run programs across North America for players of all ages and ability levels.
For equipment and logistics, families are told that if the camp package includes a ball, it is given out at the first session and should be brought each day along with plenty of water. If a package does not include a ball or if families are unsure, they are asked to bring a ball on the first day. The program recommends applying sunblock before camp and having some available to reapply if a child is there for a longer period of time. Shin guards are required for all children attending camp for at least 3 hours or who are 6 years of age or older. For outdoor camps, children may wear cleats if they have them, but cleats are not mandatory, and athletic clothing and shoes are recommended.
Last updated February 20, 2026.
• Ages: 3–14 years old
• Schedule: Date 7/20/26 - 7/24/26
• Price: $114 - $233
The Foundational Skills Camps are described as Challenger Sports’ most popular program, aimed at players aged 6–12 who are looking to improve technical skills while also having a unique cultural experience. The camp includes an extended day bonus option called Overtime and emphasizes age-appropriate skill development, technical improvement, game understanding with a small-sided focus, and a tactical introduction. The program also highlights social and cultural exchange among old and new friends.
All of Challenger’s camps are staffed by a team of international coaches who are selected and trained specifically for these camps, and the organization describes its coaches as committed and experienced educators on the game. Challenger Sports states that it incorporates coaching methodologies from around the world and brings them to players across North America, with nationwide camp options for different levels and an emphasis on affordability. The mission of Challenger Sports is stated as “Our mission remains to ignite the passion.”
Challenger Sports notes that it originated as a British-led soccer camp business in North America and describes itself as the leading youth soccer camps, programs, and services provider in North America. The company history includes starting summer soccer camps in 1985, forming Challenger Sports in 1997, and reaching 40 years of running soccer camps in 2025. Challenger Sports reports that it has positively impacted more than one million children globally since 1985 and continues to run programs across North America for players of all ages and ability levels.
For equipment and logistics, families are told that if the camp package includes a ball, it is given out at the first session and should be brought each day along with plenty of water. If a package does not include a ball or if families are unsure, they are asked to bring a ball on the first day. The program recommends applying sunblock before camp and having some available to reapply if a child is there for a longer period of time. Shin guards are required for all children attending camp for at least 3 hours or who are 6 years of age or older. For outdoor camps, children may wear cleats if they have them, but cleats are not mandatory, and athletic clothing and shoes are recommended.
Last updated February 20, 2026.
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