Summer Soccer Camp 2026 for Ages 6 to 13: Themed Training Weeks in the Valley
Summer gives kids a long stretch of free time. Some families fill it with travel. Others want a plan that keeps children active, social and learning something new. Soccer camp is a popular answer. This guide explains what the site says about summer camp at Formula Soccer Center's Van Nuys summer camp venue, and how to decide whether it fits your child.
What the site says about camp
The site lists Summer Soccer Camp 2026 for ages 6 to 13, with themed training weeks. That is the full public description at the time of writing. The site does not list daily hours, weekly prices, lunch rules or group sizes on the page we reviewed.
Please treat every camp detail as something to confirm. Dates, prices and open spots can change. Read the details on the summer camp 2026 weeks and then check with Formula by phone at 747-688-9668 or by email at [email protected].
What "themed training weeks" can mean
A theme gives each week a focus. Instead of repeating the same drills for eight weeks, a camp with themes can move through different parts of the game. One week might lean toward ball control. Another might focus on speed and agility. A third might look at decisions in small games. Those new to the subject may find strength training helpful as a reference.
The site does not name its themes, so ask which ones are planned for 2026. The answer helps you pick weeks that match your child's needs. A child who struggles with first touch may want a technical week. A child who already controls the ball well may enjoy a week built around game situations.
Why the age range matters
Ages 6 to 13 cover a wide span. A first grader and an eighth grader are in different places, both physically and socially. Youth soccer development tends to move in stages. Younger children do best with play and fun. Players around nine to eleven can take on more technical detail. Older players start to care about tactics and fitness.
When a camp spans this much range, ask how the coaches group the players. Splitting by age or by skill is common, and it keeps the day enjoyable for everyone. Ask whether your child will train with peers close to their own age.
What the facility offers
Camp runs at a purpose-built soccer center at 15001 Calvert Street in Van Nuys. The site lists an indoor Formula turf field, outdoor field time, a FootBot training area and a high-tech training lab. Indoor turf is a real help in the summer, because Valley afternoons get hot. Ask how the camp uses the indoor and outdoor space during the hottest hours.
The site describes the FootBot training system as a ball-delivery machine. It sends balls to a player so that the player can practice receiving and passing. Ask whether campers use it, and how often. More background on Cal South, the state soccer association is available for anyone who wants it.
Questions to ask before you register
A short list of questions can save you stress in June. Here are the ones worth asking:
- What are the daily start and end times?
- What is the price per week, and are there multi-week options?
- How many players are in each group?
- What should my child bring each day?
- How does the camp handle water breaks and heat?
- Is there a drop-off and pick-up routine?
The central page for dates and events is the all camp and event dates the site lists page. Check it regularly, because new events can appear there.
Keep your expectations realistic
A week of camp can build habits, confidence and friendships. It cannot promise a specific result. Formula's own materials talk about tracking progress, not guaranteeing it, and that is the right way to look at camp. Your child will get coaching, repetition and time with other players. What your child does with it depends on effort, rest and what happens after camp ends.
Camp also does not lead to scholarships, recruitment or contracts. If a family hopes for those, a camp week is not the tool. Treat it as a fun, structured way to spend part of the summer and to learn more about the game.
Camp families and the rest of the year
Some children love camp and want more. The center offers programs for the rest of the year. Families who want weekly sessions can compare the membership options for kids who train after camp ends. The site lists Once a Week at $169 per month plus a $99 setup fee, and Twice a Week at $249 per month plus the same setup fee. Both include an assessment and a data profile.
The assessment is worth a look on its own. The center says it tests five skill pillars: speed and explosiveness, agility and change of direction, technical execution, decision-making and game application, and consistency. Camp families can read about baseline assessments offered to camp players to see how that testing works. Testing at the start of the summer and again later is one way to see change over time.
Players aged 6 to 14 can also join the coach-run pickup games on Friday. Read about Friday pickup games for campers ages 6 to 14 if your child wants more unstructured play.
Where families come from
Van Nuys sits near the center of the Valley, which makes the daily drive easier for many families. The center serves Van Nuys, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City and Burbank. Read how it supports summer camp families across the San Fernando Valley. If you live closer to the east side, see Burbank families who book camp weeks near home.
If you carpool, ask other parents to share the drive. A camp Formula Soccer rentals page week has a morning and afternoon trip every day, and sharing makes it easier on everyone.
Take the next step
You do not have to decide in one sitting. Start by looking at the camp page, then write down your questions. If you want to see the space, book a facility tour before choosing a camp week and bring your child along. Kids often decide quickly when they see the field.
Once you have the dates and prices from Formula, pick the weeks that suit your family's calendar. Summer goes fast, and a plan made in spring makes it much easier.