Challenger Sports Soccer Camps and Programs

Challenger Sports Soccer Camps and Programs offers Foundational Skills Camps, Creative Skills Camps, International Soccer Camps, and a residential camper business called SoccerPlus. The program also includes TinyTykes, an Academy program, a Study and Play Abroad program, a goalkeeper program called GK Icon, and options for tours, tournaments, and club trainers.

• Ages: 2–14 years old
• Price: DISCOUNTS UP TO $40 ON SOME SESSIONS

Challenger Sports has positively impacted more than one million children globally since 1985 and originated as a British-led soccer camp business in North America. Challenger Sports is owned and operated by some of the most experienced soccer people in the country, and its leadership team includes Ron Matsch, Alan Jones, Peter Arch, Paul Lawrence, Derek Shoare, Andy Bennett, Mike Blumenthal, Grant Hall, Alex Green, Daniel Miller, Lauren Wymore, Ben Beer, Tony DiCicco, Linda Shoare, Anthony Riley, and Rob Herringer. Challenger Sports is described as “The leading soccer camps, programs and services provider in North America,” “The leading Youth Soccer Camps, Programs and Services Provider in North America,” and “North America's most trusted soccer camp provider.” Its mission statement is “Our mission remains to ignite the passion.” Challenger Sports works with hundreds of clubs across the country through its Academy and Tours programs, remains in partnership with Challenger Teamwear, works with LeagueApps to build out its website, and has teamed up with Global Sports Experiences (GSE) and the SPIRE Academy. Challenger Sports continues to run programs all over North America for players of all ages and ability level, with most staff working from remote locations across the US, the UK, and Canada.

Last updated January 30, 2026.