Brooklyn’s Best Summer Camps

For over 20 years, Gjøa Summer Camps have been one of Brooklyn’s most loved soccer camp experiences, combining high-quality coaching, player development, and plenty of fun.

Our licensed and experienced coaches create a positive, supportive environment where players build confidence and develop a lasting love for the game. Each camp day is thoughtfully structured and includes:

– Ball mastery and technical skill development
– Fun movement and coordination activities
– Small-sided games that keep players engaged and active

Camps are open to all girls and boys ages 6 to 13, whether your child is new to soccer or already passionate about the game.

Gjøa Summer Camps are designed to provide a high-quality soccer experience that players and families return to year after year. Questions? Contact us at camps@gjoa.org

Each player registration includes one free ticket to a Brooklyn FC match, Brooklyn’s professional soccer team. After registering, you’ll receive information on how to select your match and redeem your ticket.

Thank you for a great season of Summer Camps 2026!

Please check back in the new year for our full camp schedule for 2027.

CAMP FAQ

What does a typical camp day look like?
See schedule below.

Is camp open to everyone?
Yes, kids ages 6-13.

Do you offer gender-exclusive camps?
Not at this time, but watch the schedule for updates as this may change.

Can I sign up for individual days?
Summer Camps offer 5-day and 4-day options, but not single-day enrollments. Multi-day camps require a minimum 4-day commitment. There are no make-ups, except in cases of injury or illness.

Do you offer sibling and/or multi-week discounts?
Sibling discount: 10% sibling discount is automatically applied to the second and subsequent registrations for the same camp.

Multi-week discount: register your child for 3 or more weeks of Summer Camp and receive a 10% discount on the total cost. This discount is applied as a credit towards a future camp registration (valid until the end of the calendar year).

Here’s how to claim your credit:

Complete your child’s Summer Camp registration for 3 or more weeks.
After registration, send a request to register@gjoa.org mentioning the “Multi-Week Credit” and your child’s name.
We will process your request and apply the credit to your account. You can use this credit towards any future camp registration before the end of the year.

Do you offer financial aid for camps?
We offer a limited number of partial scholarships. Write to register@gjoa.org for more information.

What does my child bring to camp?
*Sunblock – apply in the morning and send extra for reapplication
*Pumped age-appropriate ball
*Sports clothing: tee-shirt, shorts, long socks to cover shin guards
*Shin Guards
*Turf Shoes or soccer cleats (sneakers are acceptable, but not ideal)
*Raingear
*GK Gloves (Goalkeepers only)
*Full large water bottle, clearly labeled with the player’s name
*Light Snacks (avoid nuts)
*Lunch (full day only – avoid nuts)
*Wipes and/or hand sanitizer for cleaning hands
Equipment note: there are still a few places around BK that sell soccer balls, socks, and shin guards, such as Soccer Post on Atlantic Ave and Leonardo’s on Fifth Ave in Sunset Park.

What is the bad weather policy?
For outdoor camps, we play in the rain, but the presence of nearby lightning requires that we take shelter and, in rare instances, camp may be canceled for the day. If camp is canceled, families must immediately pick up their child. Families MUST have a contingency plan for picking up in a timely way if camp is canceled.

If the weather looks severe and/or a storm is expected, we may cancel in the morning via email before 8am. In the event that we lose a full day of camp, a make-up day can be scheduled in future.

What are the dropoff and pick-up times?
8.45-9am is the dropoff window, and pick-up time is 3pm sharp.

Can I drop off earlier, or pick-up late?
We do not have early drop-off or late pick-up options – campers MUST be picked up on time

How are campers organized – can my child be with her/his friend?
Groups are organized primarily by age and ability. If your child and her/his friend are the same age, it’s likely that they’ll be in the same group

What is your refund policy?
We do not offer refunds on camps. Under some circumstances makeups days are offered.

OK, got it, how do I register?
Thank you for reading all the way through. Register here.

What does a typical camp day schedule look like?

9.00am Camp Introduction + Daily Value/Health & Wellness Topics
9.05-9.30 Juggling, Ball Mastery
9.30-9.45 Topic – Passing
9.45-10.10 Topic – Dribbling & Running with the Ball
10.10-10.30 Topic – 1v1 Attacking and Defending
10.30-10.45 Snack Break
10.45-11.00 Gjøa Shooting Challenge
11.00-11.55 Small-sided Games
11.55-Noon Morning Review
Noon-12.50 Lunch Break
12.50-1.10 Topic – Passing
1.10-1.30 Shooting
1.30-2.00 World Cup
2.00-2.55 Full-Sided Games
2.55-3.00 Review the Day and Camper Dismissal
Note:
Water, shade and rest breaks happen every 15-30 minutes, or more frequently based on conditions

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