"ONE OF ACADIANA'S BEST OFFERINGS FOR KIDS" - Jane Vidrine

Dear Parents and Coaches,

The summer is quickly approaching and many of you are beginning to plan your children's summer activities.  As we have done for the past twenty years, my coaches and I would like to invite your child to participate in the Just 4 Kicks Soccer Camp.  Our camp is designed to teach each child who attends the fundamentals of soccer, while having fun at the same time.  Each camper will be taught the proper way to pass, trap, dribble and shoot, as well as crossing, defending, heading and so much more!  By allowing your children to attend our camp, you will be giving them the opportunity to improve as a player.

This year we will offer two weeks, including one week of goalkeeper camp.  Each session is open to boys and girls between the ages of four and fourteen.  Each day of camp will be from 8:30 - 12:00 each day.  This year's camp will be at Lafayette Middle School, which is located on the corner of W. Congress and University Ave.  As usual, transportation is provided.  Air conditioned buses will pick the children up in front of The Super Target on Ambassador Caffery at 8:00 a.m. each morning and return them about 12:30 in the afternoon.  In addition, we will offer bus stops in Broussard.  Campers from the Broussard/New Iberia area will meet at Albertson's in Broussard between 7:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. The bus will leave about 7:40 a.m. each morning and return them about 12:45 p.m. in the afternoon.

The cost of the week-long camp is $140 per child.  As in the past, we offer a discount for individuals who wish to attend multiple weeks or families and teams who would like to attend together.  This year, groups of 3-6 who register at the same time will receive a $10 discount off each registration, while groups of 7 or more will each receive $25 off.  In order for the group discount to apply, all registration forms must be sent in together.  In addition, 10% of each registration fee will be donated to the Miles Perret Center Services to help local families fight, survive, and live with cancer.

Each child who registers will receive transportation, a camp ball, a camp t-shirt, a participation medal, a camp photo and a certificate.  In addition, each camper will receive an evaluation from their coach which will highlight their progress and show what areas they need to work on.  This year, any camper who gets picked up at Lafayette Middle will be allowed to participate in the Lafayette Parish free lunch program, immediately following camp each day.  Since camp ends at noon, any child interested in the lunch program must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or sitter.

All campers are asked to bring their own ball (with their name on it), sunscreen (if needed) and refreshment/snacks for between  sessions (ie. Powerade, water, fruit, chips, etc).  Water fountains are available for anyone interested.  Also, we will have a concession stand open between sessions.  In the event your child  loses a ball, cooler or t-shirt, let me know as soon as possible so our staff can try to locate the missing items.

As mentioned above, our goal is to teach your child the fundamentals of soccer.  As a result, the camp is structured in a way which will ensure your child is learning.  Each day will be divided into three or four sessions, depending on the heat.  The first two sessions are for instructional purposes.  It is at this time that we will demonstrate and teach the correct way to pass, trap, dribble and shoot.  The last session of each day is for scrimmaging, which will provide your child with the opportunity to use what he or she learned in actual game situations.

To register for the Just 4 Kicks Soccer Camp, complete the registration form and return it to the address on the bottom.  If you have any questions about camp or need additional forms, please feel free to contact me at 781-5425 or visit our website at www.just4kickssoccercamp.com .  If you are unable to reach me, please call Daniel Broussard at 230-3373.  As always, we are looking forward to working with your child.

Keep Kicking,

Coach Chaney