Q: What is the difference between sessions 1, 2 and the elite college prep camp?
A: At session 1 and 2, campers follow a curriculum that involves all aspects of soccer, and caters to players from beginner to advanced level. The elite college prep camp caters to players who want to experience an NCAA Division I training environment, be evaluated by college coaches, and get exposure the UGA soccer coaching staff.
Q: Can teams attend any of the three camp sessions? A: Yes. Teams that sign up for any of the three camp sessions will work with the same coach throughout the week. ** Please be aware that teams signing up with less than twelve (12) players will have individual campers added to their group to make up the numbers for training purposes and the evening games.** We recommend that the team COACH or TRAINER contact Steve Nugent at 706-425-3143 for more information regarding the team camp curriculum.
Q: What time shall I drop off and pick up my child for the full day camp? A: Full Day campers can be dropped off at the UGA Soccer Complex at 9 am. All full day campers should be picked up at the UGA Soccer Complex at 8pm. A camp staff member will be on location to meet campers in the morning and to see them off at the end of their day. Please be aware that on the first day of camp ALL DAY CAMPERS MUST CHECK IN AT BRUMBY (click the name for directions) BETWEEN 11:00-1:00pm on the first day of camp.
Q: How many residential campers are there to a room? A: In Brumby, each room houses two people and has a bathroom connected to every other room.
Q: My team has an odd number of people signing up; can we put three people to a room? A: Unfortunately the UGA FIRE CODE prevents Brumby from having more than two beds in any room. An individual camper of the same age, or close in age will be assigned as a roommate. All campers signing up as a team will be housed in rooms next to each other, or across the hall.
Q. Where are the Patrick Baker Soccer Camps held? A. The Residential Camps and Day Camps are held at the Turner Soccer Complex (click link for details), Georgia’s primary game field. A couple of sessions are also conducted on the main Georgia campus at the UGA Rec fields (click link for details)
Q. Who are the coaches at the Patrick Baker Soccer Camp? A. University of Georgia head coach Patrick Baker and UGA assistant coaches Robin Confer and Steve Nugent oversee the Patrick Baker Soccer Camps and are actively involved in the day-to-day training of the campers. In addition, the Patrick Baker Soccer Camp is committed to bringing in some of the finest college and club coaches in the country.
Q. How do I get in touch with my child at overnight camp? Can I leave a message for my child while he/she is at camp? A. You can leave a message for your camper on the camp office phone which is 706-425-3143 …. For after hour calls there will be a 24 hour number provided at check in.
Q. Will my child need bed linens and toiletries? A. Yes! All campers will need a pillow and bed linens for a twin bed. You will also need to send toiletries and towels with your camper.
Q. Will my child be supervised in the dorm? A. Yes! Every camper will be assigned to a counselor. The Patrick Baker Camp staff (including administrators, coaches, and counselors) will be housed in the Dorm. The dorm also has its own security staff. Everyone must show identification (or camp wristbands) when entering the building. Note that campers are separated by gender.
Q. What about roommate requests? A. The camp welcomes roommate requests and will attempt to accommodate the requests, but does not guarantee them. Roommate requests must correspond to each other. Rooming assignments are done one week prior to the start of a session. It is recommended that roommates send in their applications at the same time. Don’t wait too long though, as your session may close.
Q. Is there a penalty for a lost room key during camp? A. There is a $45 fee for a lost room key.
Q. How much spending money should I send with my camper? A. Campers have the ability to shop for snacks, pizza, and our camp store with UGA soccer gear is available throughout camp. We recommend campers bring no more than $100.00. Although meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are covered through registration fees, most campers want a snack after the evening session.
Q. Will the rooms have refrigerators? A. No. sorry, the rooms are not equiped but we will have snacks, pizza, and a camp store available every night. There is also snacks and food available during the evening games at the Turner Soccer Complex.
Q. Will my child be matched with his/her roommate preference? A. We will do everything possible to accommodate roommate preferences. Please make sure that your camper and his/her preferred roommate have written each other down on their respective registration forms.
Q. How will the campers get from the dorm to the field? A. Campers will take a short bus ride from the dorm to Turner Sports Complex and the UGA Rec fields. Note that counselors and coaches accompany the campers to the field.
Q. Does the camp provide airport transportation? A. Some campers will need to be picked up and/or dropped off at the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. The fee for this service is $75.00 one way and $150.00 round trip. Please contact us if your child requires this pick-up/drop-off service.
Q. What are the refund procedures? A. The intitial deposit of $150.00 is non-refundable and can not be credited in any way to future camps. There are no refunds of camp fees after the first day of camp. In case of an injury, please provide us with a doctors note and we will credit your account minus your deposit of $150.00.
Q. Can I pay a deposit to hold my camper’s spot? A. Yes! An initial deposit of $150 will hold your camper’s spot. From there you can make payments whenever you would like. However, full payment must be received 14 days prior to the camp start date. Otherwise, there is a late charge of $50.
Q. Do I really need a physician’s signature on these forms? A. Yes! The forms do require a physician’s signature. If your camper has had a physical in the last 12 months from the actual camp dates, most physicians will just sign off on the form, and you won’t have to make another appointment. If we do not have your camper’s medical forms on file, your camper will not be allowed to participate in camp activities. This is a University of Georgia mandate, not simply a camp rule.
If you have any other specific questions please contact Steve Nugent or at 706-425-3143 Office or 706-248-6468 Cell
