Challenger Sports Camps

Challenger Sports Camps offers week-long summer soccer camps that include Foundational Skills Camps, Creative Skills Camps, TinyTykes Camps, Team Camps, tournaments, international tours, a Study and Play Abroad program, an Academy program, and a residential camper business called SoccerPlus. The program’s International Soccer Camps have been rebranded as Foundational Skills Camps. TinyTykes Camps use games, activities, and adventures to introduce and develop coordination, balance, running, stopping, turning, kicking, dribbling, throwing, and catching, and TinyTykes can also be offered as a weekly session on a year-round basis.

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer programs run for one week from late May to August, typically meeting at the same time and place Monday–Friday; TinyTykes meets 45 minutes to 1 hour per day, and Team Camps meet 3 or 6 hours per day
• Price: DISCOUNTS UP TO $40 ON SOME SESSIONS

Challenger Sports Camps runs week-long summer camps for all ages and ability levels across North America with international staff, and all camps are staffed by a team of both international and domestic coaches who are described as committed coaches and experienced educators on the game. The camp curriculums are created to maximize a child’s contact with the ball and to provide an atmosphere and opportunity to learn, and Creative Skills Camps use a combination of 3v3 inflatable fields, music, and coaches that can inspire and motivate young players. Parents have access to early bird discounts that expire 30 days before camp and can unlock exclusive merchandise savings, with discounts up to $40 on some sessions.

Challenger Sports originated as a British-led soccer camp business in North America and is described as North America’s most trusted soccer camp provider and the leading soccer camps, programs, and services provider in North America. Challenger Sports has positively impacted more than one million children globally since 1985, with a history that includes the formation of Challenger Sports in 1997, expansion to a 10‑month Academy program in 2000, the start of tournaments and international soccer tours in 2003, the purchase of SoccerPlus in 2011, and the launch of TinyTykes and GK Icon in 2013. By 2016 the organization had 13 regional offices, over 150 full-time staff, and 650 seasonal staff, and in 2018 it established the Study and Play Abroad program and rebranded British Soccer Camps as International Camps, which in 2023 became Foundational Skills Camps alongside the addition of Creative Skills Camps and a partnership with SPIRE Academy. The mission statement for Challenger Sports Camps is that its mission remains to ignite the passion.

The current leadership team includes Daniel Miller, Grant Hall, Ben Beer, Lauren Wymore, Alex Green, Linda Shoare, Anthony Riley, and Rob Herringer, with Alan Jones and Andy Bennett heading up what is described as the last year of leadership from the first generation of founders and senior managers. The history of Challenger Sports lists founders and key staff including Ron Matsch, Alan Jones, Peter Arch, Paul Lawrence, Derek Shoare, Andy Bennett, Mike Blumenthal, Grant Hall, Alex Green, Daniel Miller, Lauren Wymore, Ben Beer, and Tony DiCicco. Challenger Sports works with hundreds of clubs across the country through its Academy and Tours programs, remains in partnership with Challenger Teamwear, has teamed up with Global Sports Experiences to expand soccer opportunities for youth across the globe, and has partnered with SPIRE Academy as part of a plan to provide a true player pathway.

Parent feedback about Challenger Sports Camps includes comments such as “So awesome!” from S. Gerson and multiple families describing the equipment, coaches, and program as “top drawer” and “a wonderful camp.” The Glover Family notes that their child “can’t stop talking about soccer and coach K,” and the Kenyon family states, “I’ve never gotten more for my money,” highlighting the proficiency and professionalism of coaches Dave and Ajay. Other parents, including O. Moore and the Ormiston Family, describe being very impressed with the coaches and willing to host coaches again, and K. Stacy reports that some participants called it “the best soccer or sporting experience they ever had” and expresses thanks for the training provided to both coaches and kids.

Last updated June 26, 2026.