Coaching Staff & Amenities
Under the overall direction of Charleston Battery head coach Mike Anhaeuser, Summer Camp and Academy coaches include current and former Charleston Battery players. Summer camps are directed by former Charleston Battery player Temoc Suarez, Suarez Soccer School. All camps have a staff to camper ratio of 1:12. Charleston Battery Summer Soccer Camps are held at the Charleston Battery Soccer Complex on Daniel Island, SC. The heart of this complex is Blackbaud Stadium, twice voted by U.S. Soccer as one of the best soccer stadiums in the U.S.

The Charleston Battery Day Camp is offered as a week-long camp for boys and girls ages 5-13. The Camp is designed to develop the fundamental techniques of soccer in a fun, learning environment. Campers can attend half-day (9 AM –12 PM) or full day (9 AM - 4 PM); a full-time certified Athletic Trainer will be on site throughout the camp.

9:00 – 12:00 Technical training / games / finishing
12:00 Half-day campers dismissed
12:00 – 2:00 Lunch & DVD’s in the Three Lions Club
2:00 – 2:30 Topic of the Day
2:30 – 3:45 World Cup Games
3:45 – 4:00 Daily Review / Campers Dismissed

In the event of rain campers will participate in covered activities at Blackbaud Stadium and inside the Three Lions Club. Camp is held daily rain or shine. Camps have a maximum enrollment of 100 campers and provide a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:12.

June 6-10 / June 13-17 / June 20-24 / July 11-15 / July 18-22 / July 25-29
Camp Party

Everyone who attends camp will be invited to a FREE party at the end of Summer Camp season. All attendees will receive a ticket to the Battery game plus a catered party under the tents at Blackbaud Stadium and fun and games before the match!

Now in its twelfth year, the Charleston Battery Academy is aimed toward dedicated soccer players ages 6-14 looking for an extended summer program. Academy Staff will be comprised entirely of current Charleston Battery players & Coaches. Please note on your application if you want goalkeeper training. All Charleston Battery Academy sessions are held at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island.

Spring: February 7-April 11 (Monday’s) (5 -7 PM)
Summer: June 6-August 15 (Monday’s) (6-8 PM)
Fall: September 12-November 14 (Monday’s) (5-7 PM)
Cost: $250
Includes: Charleston Battery training uniform (jersey & shorts), Charleston Battery game ticket and ball person opportunity. Please note on your application if you require goalkeeper training.

Tiny Tots

The Charleston Battery Tiny Tots program is the fun and convenient way to bring soccer into your child’s life. The program, developed by the Charleston Battery professional soccer team, is designed to develop coordination, self confidence, motor skills and elementary soccer techniques in a fun learning environment. Tiny Tots is for children ages 3-6 and held at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island.

Tiny Tots Dates
Spring: February 9-March 30 (Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm)
Summer: June 8-July 27 (Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm)
Fall: September 14-November 2 (Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm)
Cost: $80

To register your child for one of the Charleston Battery Youth Soccer Programs or for more information, please call (843) 971-GOAL or email Camps@CharlestonBattery.com.