DC Way Soccer
Shirley Chisholm Elementary School, 1001 G Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
About
DC Way Soccer offers Art & Soccer Day Camp, One Day Camp, Kids Academy, Weekly Skills Clinics, Capitol Hill Fall League, Challenge Level Program, Adult Skills Clinics, Goalkeeping School, and Youth Leadership Programs. Art & Soccer Day Camp combines soccer, art, and cultural exploration, and One Day Camp combines soccer and art with a new theme each time. Kids Academy offers soccer sessions and multi-sport sessions, while Goalkeeping School focuses on agility, strategy, and leadership for young goalkeepers.
Programs
- Art & Soccer Day Camp — 3-12 years old · 8:00 am-5:30 pm on listed camp dates · A day camp combining soccer, art, and cultural exploration. Families can choose full day, extended full day, first session, second session, before care, or after care.
- One Day Camp — 3-12 · 8:00 am-5:30 pm on listed camp dates · Runs on short holidays and teacher workdays. Combines soccer and art, with a new theme each time.
- Kids Academy — Offers both soccer sessions and multi-sport sessions for young athletes.
- Weekly Skills Clinics — preschool through 2nd grade · High-energy soccer clinics designed to boost confidence, enhance ball control, and improve quick decision-making.
- Capitol Hill Fall League — weekend games · Kids play soccer, practice with experienced coaches, and build friendships.
- Challenge Level Program — 3rd-6th graders · High-energy program designed for players eager to improve, compete, and challenge themselves in a structured, development-focused environment.
- Adult Skills Clinics — Designed for players who love the game and want to grow beyond the basics.
- Goalkeeping School — Focuses on agility, strategy, and leadership for young goalkeepers.
- Youth Leadership Programs (CIT and Junior Assistant) — 12-18 · CIT for ages 12-13 and Junior Assistant for ages 14-18. Offers real experience, volunteer hours, and leadership skills.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- Current session: One Day Camp dates (Sep 25–Nov 24, 2026); Art & Soccer Day Camp dates (Sep 25–Nov 24, 2026)
- General schedule: All year round; weekdays and weekends. One Day Camps run on short holidays and teacher workdays.
- Facility hours: Monday-Saturday 8 am-8 pm
About the provider
DC Way Soccer was founded in 2013 and has more than a decade of experience. The leadership team includes Denis Chekuristov, Founder & Program Director; Roman Kilishek, Executive Director; Melis Bayraktaroglu, Marketing Manager; and Russ Guliyev, Manager of Operations. The program is described as an award-winning recreational soccer club and won Best Sports Coach and Best Summer Camp in the Best of D.C. issue.
For Art & Soccer Day Camp, children ages 3-4 must be potty trained and comfortable following simple directions. All skill levels are welcome. In case of bad weather, follow program cancellation updates on the Weather Updates page.
Last updated September 21, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.