In addition to our competitive youth teams, Pathfinder offers many opportunities for players of all ages and abilities. These programs are open to the public and do not require that the player is a member of Pathfinder. Players can remain in their current club or academy environment and take part in our summer camps, in-house training, supplemental training, international trips, college ID sessions, our residential college recruiting camp, and more.
Summer Soccer Camps: Registration Link
Who: Players 7 years and older all ages and abilities. Players will be grouped by ability
What: Full day summer camp, half day soccer camp, or combine soccer camp with traditional summer
When: Session 1 - June 26-30; session 2 - July 24-28 (if combining summer camp it will be the week following soccer camp)
Where: Pathfinder FC Campus in Pleasant Valley, New York.
What to expect:
Join us this summer for our youth soccer summer camps, our traditional summer camps OR combine soccer camp with traditional summer camp!
At Pathfinder we develop skilled, creative and confident players who can combine effectively or go it alone. At our camps we strive to:
- Make the game fun to practice and play
- Value winning but not over character and personal performance
- Teach good sportsmanship and respect for all
- Provide a safe and educational experience for all
Our week-long camps are perfect for a variety of reasons:
- Ball Mastery Repetitions
- Confidence in Decision Making
- 1v1, Small Group Play & World Cup
- Soccer Skill Development
- Social Skills / Meeting Friends
- Independence / Self Reliance
- Learning to Create
- Being Outdoors
Supplemental Training: Registration Link
Who: Players 7 years and older all ages and abilities. Players will be grouped by ability
What: All regional players of any ability (boys and girls, u8 - u16) are invited to join our supplemental in-house training program. The program is intended to be supplemental and allow involvement with other school or alternative club commitments.
When: When players register they can begin attending our development training 2x per week (Tuesday 5:30-7 and Friday 5:30-7) at Pathfinder field.
Where: Pathfinder FC Campus in Pleasant Valley, New York.
What to expect: Selected players can be invited to “drop in” on one of our team training sessions during normal practice sessions.
College ID: Registration Link
Who: Players 15 years and older interested in being recruited to play soccer (football) for US universities
What: A 6 hour ID session in front of hosted coaches from NAIA, NCAA DI, II, and III programs.
When:
Women Sunday July 31st 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Men Tuesday August 1st 2:00 - 6:00 PM & Wednesday August 2nd 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Pathfinder FC Campus in Pleasant Valley, New York.
What to expect: Campers will learn about the differences between universities and colleges in the US (locations, athletic programs, costs, living conditions, career paths and more) . We will break down all the divisions, what they mean and all the variables you should consider when choosing a school and talking to coaches.
10-Day International College Recruitment Camp: Registration Link
Who: Players 15 years and older interested in being recruited to play soccer (football) for US universities
What: A 10-day immersive residential camp to learn about the US university system, how to be recruited, experience college campus site visits, and to showcase your qualities to US university coaches.
When: 3:00 PM July 19th - 3:00 PM July 29th
Where: Pathfinder FC Campus in Pleasant Valley, New York.
What to expect: Campers will learn about the differences between universities and colleges in the US (locations, athletic programs, costs, living conditions, career paths and more) . We will break down all the divisions, what they mean and all the variables you should consider when choosing a school and talking to coaches.
The American college system is unique, making a difference with European universities because college sports in the USA is big business, with coaches usually having scholarship budgets in the hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Scholarships for athletes can range from minimal contributions, to a ‘full ride’ which includes full tuition cover, housing, meals and even money for books. The majority of student athletes offered a scholarship will be offered one somewhere in the middle.
These colleges are part of the NCAA, which is the government body overlooking all sports and is divided into a number of sectors and divisions, all representing different types of higher education. These are: NCAA, Div 1 and 2 (large public universities); NCAA Div 3 (usually small private colleges); NAIA (usually small private colleges); and NJCAA (community colleges).
During the camp we will teach you about these divisions, the best opportunities for you to play and get scholarships (beca), and what it will take for you to apply and be accepted academically. You will have the opportunity to visit different types of college campuses and meet college coaches. All the while, you will train and take part in competitions to showcase yourself in front of college coaches.
Cost: $3500 per player (parents / families can join off campus through our family plan for $2000/pp room / board and NYC and local excursions included)
Itinerary:
July 24 - arrival, transfer, rest, class (orientation & itinerary)
July 25 - AM training, class (how to pick the right university for you)
July 26 - AM training, visit Vassar College (NCAA DIII) tour + coach meeting, class (write the ID coaches)
July 27 - competition, class (intro to college soccer)
July 28 - Marist College (NCAA DI) tour + coach meeting, TOFL exam
July 29 - AM training, transcript review and class (the common application)
July 30 - visit SUNY (NJCAA) College tour with Pathfinder, NYC visit
July 31 - review class, follow up with coaches
August 1 - AM rest / homework, Men's ID camp with hosted coaches (PM)
August 2 - Men's ID camp with hosted coaches (AM), social event
August 3 - Departure
International Experiences: Interest Form
Easter Tournament in Spain - 9 days (April 1 - 9th)
CLOSED FOR 2023, CHECK BACK NEXT YEAR
There are several football tournaments throughout Catalonia. We will work to ensure that our players are playing commiserate international competitors. Pathfinder CF (our new club in Spain) can supplement our numbers with Spanish youth players in any category as needed to fill rosters. Coaching will be by Pathfinder FC. This event will be exclusive to Pathfinder FC players and invitees.
Cost: €1,800 per player (parents €1,000 single, €1,800 double)
includes: accommodation and full board, transfer, excursions, and football events. airfare not included.
OPEN: 2023 Summer Camp in Spain - 21 days (July 3 - July 26)*
Participants will take part in a 3-week Pathfinder summer camp with other players from across Europe and the United States. Held in the Tarragona region just south of Barcelona, players will have the opportunity to train in a professional environment with different social and cultural activities each week that will complement their growth and development as individuals. This event will be open to the domestic and international community. Pathfinder members receive a 15% discount.
Cost: €3550 per player (parents €150/night single, €225 double)
includes: accommodation and full board, transfer, excursions, and football events. airfare not included.
* duration is customization for Pathfinder members - contact me with your specific needs
OPEN: Thanksgiving European Experience - 9 days (November 18 - November 26)
Participants will take part in a 9-day experiential program to show youth players what life is like training and playing with a professional / academy program in Spain. Held in the Tarragona region just south of Barcelona, players will have the opportunity to train with actual Spanish Federation teams, and depending on the level of the player and desire of the family, players can be "on-trial" with these teams. Social and cultural activities will be integrated throughout the week that will complement their growth and development as individuals. Furthermore, players with professional aspirations, get to experience what it is like to be away during the American holiday. This event will be open to the domestic and international community. Pathfinder members receive a 15% discount.
Cost: €1,650 per player (parents €150/night single, €225 double)
includes: accommodation and full board, transfer, excursions, and football events. airfare not included. * Duration can be customized for Pathfinder members - contact colin.mccomb@pathfinderfc.com with your specific needs.
OPEN: Personal / Individual Experience (Customize to Your Needs)
Additionally, families can enjoy and explore the benefit of our full-time operations in Spain. You can contact us to design your own personal / individual itinerary to go on trial with Pathfinder and other clubs in Spain while you live and train in our professional environment.
Traditional Summer Camp: Registration
Who: All children ages 4 - 18
What: 2 week to 8 week summer day camp.
When: July and August
Where: Pathfinder FC Campus in Pleasant Valley, New York.
What to expect:
Trained, nurturing camp professionals and current classroom educators on staff
Outdoor experiences, team building, and embedded education opportunities
Sustainability projects, nature play, art, and agriculture
Animal therapy and animal care basics
Sports, exercise and healthy living strategies
Adventure challenges, orienteering, boating, and exploring
Camping and survival basics, including outdoor tenting & cooking
Fine arts, creative expression, portfolio development
Photography, mixed media projects, process art immersion
Relationship building, empathy, and personal goal-setting
Celebrating and encouraging success among self and others
