Thank you for registering for the 2013 UCSB ELITE HIGH SCHOOL / YOUTH CAMP

SESSSION #2 (JULY 28TH to July 31st) @ UC Santa Barbara

Registration:

  • Sunday July 28th between 2 pm and 4 pm at Tropicana Del Norte. Camp introduction meeting begins at 4 pm sharp at Tropicana Del Norte.

Camp Ends:

  • Camp will end on Tuesday July 31st at noon at Rob Field.

Camp Address:

Tropicana Del NorteUC Santa Barbara

6525 El Colegio RdMen’s Soccer Office

Isla Vista, CA 93117ICA Building

Department of Athletics

Santa Barbara, CA 93106

Camp Contact Information:

  • Camp Phone: 805-893-6044
  • Emergency Phone: 805-705-4199 (camp wk only)
  • Camp Email:

Automobiles on Campus:

All vehicles driven to camp and retained during camp must be registered at check-in. All keys to these vehicles must be turned over to the Camp Director. There will be free parking for all campers and guests at Tropicana Del Norte.

Health and Safety:

Health services include a certified Athletic Trainer and a doctor on call at all times. Drugs, Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are strictly forbidden and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for immediate dismissal from camp without refund.

Room Key Deposit:

For campers staying in dormitories please bring a check or cash for $35 made payable to “Go 2 Soccer”. Check will be returned after the key is turned in on the last day of camp.

Roommates:

  • Campers stay in dorms that are perfect for both individuals and teams. Rooms will be assigned randomly unless you request differently online prior to July 1, 2013. Roommate requests are not guaranteed, but we will do our best to make it happen.
  • If you don’t have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!

Early Arrivals/Late departures:

Early arrivals and late departures are discouraged. However, if a camper must arrive early or stay late, arrangements for additional nights can be made by contacting the camp director. Please email us for specific requests.

Payments:

  • Full payment of camp fees must be paid online no later than July 1, 2013.
  • You acknowledge and agree to assume and be fully responsible for any and all property or other damage caused by camper to the room or any other facility used at camp.

Checklist of things to bring:

-Bed linens/sleeping bag-Fans

-Pillows-Water bottle

-Soccer cleats-Sweats

-Shin guards-4-6 pairs of socks

-Spending money (recommended amount of $50)

-Room key deposit ($35)

Cancellations:

If you must cancel, please do so as early as possible so that we can notify those on the waiting list! If you cancel and do so prior to July 1, 2013 you will receive a refund less a $100.00 administrative fee. If you cancel after July 2, 2013 and before the start of camp, you will receive a refund less a $300 deposit. No refunds will be issued for any reason once the camp session has commenced!

Sample Schedule:

7:30 am- 8:30 amBreakfast

9 am- 11 amMorning Session

12 pm- 1 pmLunch

2 pm- 4 pmAfternoon Session

4:30 pm- 5:30 pmDinner

6 pm- 8 pmEvening Games

9 pm- 10 pmClassroom Session/College Seminars

10:30 pmLIGHTS OUT!

DIRECTIONS & TRAVEL

Directions:

  • Address: Tropicana Del Norte, 6525 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista, CA 93117
  • Visit the camp website for maps at
  • Rob Turf Field: Take U.S. Highway 101 to the Los Caneros Road off ramp turn away from mountains and drive south toward the ocean. Turn left onto Mesa Road. Continue on Mesa Road until you reach Ocean Road. Turn right at the traffic light on to Ocean Road. Parking is on the left and the fields are on the right.

Travel:

Plane:

Campers have 2 options when flying by plane to and from camp.

Option 1: Fly in and out of Santa Barbara airport (SBA), a camp representative will be available to pick up and drop off campers. Flight arrival and departure information must be provided online prior to 7/15/11.

Option 2: Fly in and out of Los Angeles airport (LAX). A private company called Santa Barbara Airbus transports passengers to and from Santa Barbara to LAX. When arriving at camp on Santa Barbara Airbus, make sure to get off at the LAST stop, which is Goleta. A camp representative will be available to pick up and drop off campers at the Goleta bus station. Information on the Santa Barbara Airbus schedule is available online at or by calling 1-800-423-1618. Bus arrival and departure information must be provided online by 7/15/13.

Travel by train and/or Bus:

Campers who are coming to and from camp via train and/or bus must arrive and depart from Goleta only. Train/Bus arrival and departure information must be provided online by 7/15/13.

Communication:

We encourage communication with home. Campers are permitted to call their family and friends during their breaks and after hours. We do not allow the use of cell phones during training sessions. If you need to reach your child for an urgent matter, please call the

Director’s cell phone provided in this packet. Our staff will put you in touch with your camper after the session. If the matter is not urgent, please leave a message and we will be in touch. If campers have any concerns such as grouping, homesickness, illness or injury, etc., please ask them to talk to their coach or camp director first. Then feel free to call the camp phone number to speak to a member of our staff. We are committed to making this a great experience for your child and want to deal with all issues immediately.

What Every EXTENDED DAY CAMPER

Should Know:

We are very excited that you are going to be joining us this July for the UCSB Elite Camps at UC Santa Barbara. Here are some important facts that apply to Extended Day Campers only.

When do I get to camp?

Registration is at Tropicana Del Norte between 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm on the first day of camp. Commuter Campers will receive two square meals each day during their stay.

What is my daily schedule?

You will spend the entire day and most of the evening at camp, joining the resident campers for all activities.

Should I bring anything with me to camp?

YES! We recommend that you bring a daily pack with the following items: water bottle, spare shirt/shorts/socks or appropriate clothing for each activity that will be described to you at registration.

Do I need any spending money?

Yes. We recommend bringing $50 in spending money for snacks in the camp store. Please DO NOT bring a pre-written check.

Check Out

See “Schedule” on the previous page. All campers can be picked up at Rob Field or Tropicana Del Norte