DAY CAMP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do I need to bring to Camp?
Here is a suggested list of things to bring:
Soccer ball, cleats, shoes for indoor soccer (in case of inclement weather – tennis shoes are fine), lunch (or pizza can be purchased at the camp store each day), water bottle, swimming gear, shinguards, sunscreen.

What are lunch options?
Every day you may order pizza, pick up drinks, snacks, candy etc. at the camp store for a nominal fee.  You may also bring a packed lunch.

Do I need a physical in order to attend?
No.  As long as you consult your physician and have your parents complete the waiver, you may attend.  We also need a copy of your health insurance card.

What if I cannot attend camp after I sign up?
As long as you let us know in writing at least one week prior to camp, we will return all monies minus $200 of your deposit. 

Where do I get picked up and dropped off?
Each day drop off is at 8:45am at the Franklin Field ticket office, located on 33rd Street next to the Dunning Coaches' Center.  We walk to the field as a group.  Pick up is at 4pm at the corner of 33rd and Spruce in Parking Lot 6 (on the corner of Franklin Field).  You may park in the lot to pick up your children.

RESIDENTIAL CAMP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I register?
All registration is online through our website www.pennsocceracademy.com (you may also view our brochure on the website).  Simply complete registration and you will receive a confirmation email.  Should you have any issues, please feel free to call us at 856-535-8960 or email pennsocceracademy@verizon.net.

When are balances due?
Your balance is due June 1st.  Online, we have an auto balance payment which automatically charges the balance due on June 1st using the credit card you sign up with.  That way, you do not have to remember to pay your balance.  It is done for you.  

Is there a late registration?
Yes.  We accept registrations up to 5 days prior to camp check in. However, if you register after June 1st for ANY camp FULL PAYMENT of registration fees is required.  Most of our residential camps sell out by late May or early June.   
Registration for any camp AFTER July 1st will be subject to a late registration fee of $25 added to the tuition fee.

What kind of confirmation will I get after I have registered and before camp begins?
You will receive an immediate confirmation.  During early May, you will receive an email from us reminding you of any balances due, directions to camp and a list of what to bring.   You MUST provide an email address for your confirmation and other camp information subsequent to registering.
Our website will have all of this information for you.  You can reprint all confirmation information and get directions from the site.

Do you have a wait list?
Yes, we do.  Most of our residential camps sell out by mid to late June.  If you want to be placed on the wait list simply contact the camp office, and we will place you on the wait list.  We will contact you immediately when an opening arises.

Can teams attend?
Yes, they are encouraged to attend and they often do – in all of our camps.  Teams will train as a group and be assigned a head coach from our staff along with an assistant coach.  We will consult with the team coach about strengths and weaknesses that they would like to be addressed.  They will play as a team in our 11v11 scrimmages against other teams.  If you only send a partial team (12 or less) other players of like age will be added to the group to make a full group for training and playing purposes.

How do teams register?
In order to receive a team discount, ONE person/manager from the team must serve as a contact with the camp office to coordinate registration and receive the discount coupon code.  

To register online: Players register using the normal registration option for the camp they are attending. THEY MUST LIST THE TEAM NAME in order to receive the discount.  The team discount will be deducted from the balance due June 1st that will automatically be charged. ONE PERSON MUST ACT AS A LIAISON AND CONTACT THE CAMP OFFICE FOR A DISCOUNT COUPON CODE.  We cannot guarantee a discount will be applied if the camper does not list the team name where requested.

Small group discounts for all camps are as follows for the Advanced and College Prep Camps:
5-9 Players $35 per player
10+ Players $50 per player

Group registration and payment is available for High School Team Camp. Please contact the camp office for further details on this option.

Will I get my requested roommate?
Roommate requests can only be honored if both roommates request each other in the registration process.  In the case where roommates do not match up, the camp office will choose roommates.  Most rooms offer triples, but all 3 campers must list the same 2 roommates on the application.

Teams MUST submit a separate room list via the team manager two weeks prior to the camp.  This list will take priority over any individual requests made on applications.

What do I need to bring to overnight camp?
Here is a suggested list of things to bring:
Fan – for your room, swimming gear, sunscreen, water bottle (water is provided at the fields), running shoes or flats for indoor, bed linens including: pillow, sheets, towels, plenty of t-shirts and socks, ball (you will receive a ball at check in but many choose not to use it as it looks like all of the others), shinguards, alarm clock, money for the camp store.

What is in the camp store?
Each night you can order pizza, pick up drinks, snacks, candy etc..  We also sell  Underarmour gear.

Do I need a physical in order to attend?
No, as long as you consult your physician and have your parents complete the online waiver, you are able to attend. 

Is there a key deposit?
There is a $40 key deposit due at check in.  Cash or check is fine. It is returned when you return the key! (Checks payable to Darren Ambrose Soccer Camps)

What is the refund policy?
Canceling prior to May 1st - All monies will be returned, minus a $50 processing fee

Canceling from May 1st up to TWO weeks prior to the first day of your selected camp - All monies are returned, minus the $200 Deposit.  NO EXCEPTIONS

Canceling within 7 days of camp - You will receive a credit for the tuition fee you have paid that is good toward next year’s camp – MINUS the DEPOSIT of $200.
There are NO EXCEPTIONS made to this policy whether medical, personal or other.

What if I have to leave during camp OR do not show up after registering?
There are no refunds or credits for campers who leave camp early for any reason or do not check in for camp after registering and do not notify the camp office prior to the first day of camp.   We cannot prorate your registration fees based on any early departure.

If I fly to camp is there transportation available to get me to the camp?
Yes, for the College Prep camp ONLY.  Each year we have as many as 25 people fly into camp. We contract with a shuttle service that picks you up from Philadelphia International Airport and will return you there after camp. One of our staff will be at the airport to meet you and ride on the shuttle to camp.  The cost is $100 round trip, $75 one way.  We ask that you arrive no later than 1:30pm on the first day of camp and depart no sooner than 3pm on the last day of camp.   If you cannot find flights that fit this itinerary please contact the camp office at pennsocceracademy@verizon.net. Flight itineraries MUST be sent to the camp office no later than July 1st.  WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP OR DROPPING OFF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS AT THE AIRPORT.

Do rooms have fridges, TVs or microwaves?
No, no and no!  These are dorms not hotel rooms!