Summer Camp Memories

A SUMMER TO REMEMBER

What an incredible summer! With 50 camps and more than 2,500 kids out on the fields, our coaches were busy, but they wouldn’t have it any other way. From Chester County to Central Jersey, our soccer fields were full of smiles, new friends, and awesome goals.

LEADERSHIP

Our coaching squad was bigger and better than ever, including full-time and part-time coaches, Union Academy player support, and a superstar group of interns. Lisa Cotter, our Director of Camps (and the heart and soul of summer!), led the way with her signature energy and vision.

Lisa summed it up best, “When you’ve got a team this passionate, there’s no limit to what we can do for these kids. The energy from our staff and campers just keeps getting better every year!”

HIGHLIGHTS

A highlight of the season was using the newly opened WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester, PA. Not only did campers get to train in the same state-of-the-art environment as the Union First Team, Union 2, and Union Academy, giving them a real taste of the pro soccer world and fueling big dreams, but some campers were lucky enough to see Union players training nearby! Even better, First Team players Tai Baribo, Chris Donovan, and Eddie Davis III made a surprise appearance during lunch one day!

VARIETY

We saw a lot of talent attend our camps this summer, and it's important to know that our camps are not one-size-fits-all. We offered a diverse range of camps to fit every player’s style:

Open Camps (full and half-day) for players of all levels
Elite Camps for advanced players chasing peak performance
Goalkeeper Camps focusing on the art of the last line of defense
High School Pre-Season Camp to kick off the fall season strong
Team-Specific Camps tailored to squads ready to sharpen their edge
And our flagship, The Total Experience Camp, brings it all together in a fun, intensive, and memorable program

POSITIVE IMPACT

Each camp gave players a unique chance to grow their skills and have a blast on the field.

"We saw friendships form right before our eyes. Yes, we want kids to leave our camps better soccer players, but more importantly, we want them to find joy in sport. Knowing we are capable of having a lasting impact on young soccer players is why we do this."

- Lisa Cotter, Camps Director

WRAP UP

As we look back on an unforgettable summer, we want to thank our campers, families, coaches, and staff for making the 2025 season such a success. Big shoutout to Bimbo Bakeries USA for being the official sponsor of our summer camps. Their support made it possible for us to create such a memorable experience for everyone involved. We can’t wait to see what next year brings!

UNION STARTS HERE.

What's next?

Here are some Union Youth programs in the works coming up at WSFS Bank Sportsplex. Keep an eye out for registrations!

Goalkeeper Academy: This program is to develop goalkeeper-specific skills and attributes. It is designed by our Union Youth goalkeeper staff for a 6-week intensive program.