PCU Youth Soccer Camps and Training Programs
Buckman Field, 426 NE 12th St., Portland, OR 97232
About
PCU Youth Soccer Camps and Training Programs includes PCU Summer Day-Camp, PCU Skills Camp, LSC Recreational Summer Camp, Advanced Camp: High School Pre-Tryout Training, U15-U19 Summer Training Program, Fall Training for HS Players, Technical Development Academy, U6-U7 Program, and Goalkeeper Academy. The activities include soccer skill-building, sportsmanship, fun camp activities, speed, agility, technical and tactical training, position-specific training, dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, ball mastery, and goalkeeper drills.
Programs
- PCU Summer Day-Camp — 5-14 year olds who play recreationally or competitively; some previous soccer experience encouraged but not required · M-TH 9:00 am-2:00 pm · $225 · Great mix of sportsmanship, skill-building, fun, and active camp activities; held at Buckman Field.
- PCU Skills Camp — 9-14 year olds who play competitively or are interested in higher level training · M-TH 9:30 am-12:30 pm · $195 · Designed for dedicated players looking to improve speed, agility, technical, and tactical ability; position specific training provided.
- LSC Recreational Summer Camp — 5-14 year olds of all skill levels; no previous soccer experience required · M-TH 9:00 am-2:00 pm · $200 · Great early introduction to soccer and teamwork; held at Buckman Field.
- Advanced Camp: High School Pre-Tryout Training — High schoolers, including incoming freshman, who play competitively or are interested in higher level training; players from all clubs welcome · Mon-Thu 10:00 am-12:00 pm · $275 · Intense technical and physical training to prepare older athletes for high school soccer tryouts and beyond; position specific training provided.
- U15-U19 Summer Training Program — U15-U19 players · Twice weekly, 90-minute sessions, M/W or T/Th · $400 · Training only, no league games; no tryouts required; players train with licensed coaches and competitive teammates.
- Fall Training for HS Players — 9th-12th graders, U15-19 · Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:15-8:30 pm · Co-ed training open to all levels and abilities, including current PCU players, players at other competitive clubs, and rec players; pre-registration required.
- Technical Development Academy — 4th-8th graders, U10-14 · Once weekly on Mondays or Tuesdays · $200 · Weekly supplemental training focused on dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and ball mastery; open to PCU and non-PCU players.
- U6-U7 Program — Kindergarten and 1st Grade players · Fridays, 5:00-6:00 pm · $200 · Introduces young players to soccer through fun, engaging activities that build fundamental skills and positive training habits.
- Goalkeeper Academy — U11-14 girls and boys · Monday or Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm · Dedicated goalkeeper training with position-specific coaching, high repetition training, and competitive goalkeeper exercises.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Price range: $195–$400
About the provider
PCU says it has been serving players since 1983. Its mission statement says PCU strives to foster a life-long love of the game, confident athletes and strong teammates. Camp directors are Victoria Schmidt and Ashton Betts, the program director is Jeff Enquist, and Shaun Figueiredo is a program director for the Technical Development Academy. PCU says it uses quality, certified and licensed coaches, and it mentions mentorship opportunities, need-based financial aid, and field development initiatives as part of its community-based nonprofit work.
- Fall Training for HS Players — September 14th - October 28, 2026
- Technical Development Academy — September 8 - November 10, 2026
- U6-U7 Program — Fridays, 5:00-6:00 pm (9/4-10/23)
- Goalkeeper Academy — 8/24 - 11/25
Registration for 2026 is now open for camps. No tryouts required for the U15-U19 Summer Training Program. Fall HS Training is free but pre-registration is required. Technical Development Academy says 50% refund prior to registration deadline and no refunds after registration deadline. Some sessions are open to both PCU and non-PCU players. All camps are held at Buckman Field Complex unless otherwise noted.
Last updated October 11, 2026.
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