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Gryphon Soccer Elite Camp U11-U13 | Soccer Recreation Camp Ages 7-13

Elite Soccer is designed for U11-U13 players who are competing in a rep environment looking to improve communication, decision & executive soccer actions.  Recreation Soccer is designed for ages 7-13 looking to learn the basics of soccer, have fun and strengthen their soccer skills all at an appropriate age & skill level.   All genders welcome. 

Can't wait to see you next Summer 2024!  Camp Registration will open mid February.   If you're new to Gryphon Camps, check out last Summers Camp Calendar to get a general idea of similar programming we may offer.  Summer 2023 Camps Calendar at a Glance

Sport Clinics details are posted regularly as sessions become available throughout the year.   Click here for Youth Skills Clinics details.

If your desired Camp week is full, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if and when an opening is available. 

Recreational

Learn soccer basic skills & have fun playing 

Recreational

Learn soccer basic skills & have fun playing 

Rep Skill Development

Improve communication, decision and execution of soccer actions.  

Recreational

Instruction will cater to various ages and skill levels in order to strengthen each camper's soccer foundation.

Elite Soccer

Designed for those competing in rep environments, players will learn how to apply what they learn (passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting) under the direction of the Gryphon Soccer Coaches.  

Technical Development

Gain knowledge and strengthen soccer skills.

Appropriate learning

All activities will be delivered and selected for age and stage appropriate learning.  

Recreational
Rep Skill Development
Recreational
Elite Soccer
Technical Development
Appropriate learning

Soccer Elite Camp (Half Day) - All Genders U11-U13

This Rep Skill Half Day Camp will help players who are competing in rep environments to improve communication, decision & execution of their soccer actions.  Elite Soccer is broken into 2 groups for those that identify as Female or Male.

  • Players will learn how to apply what they learn (passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting)
  • Facilitated by Gryphon Soccer Coaches & Gryphon Varsity Soccer Players  
  • All activities delivered and selected for age & stage-appropriate learning
  • The above will be taught with the young player in mind, helping to reinforce positive habits that are important to learning

Soccer Recreation Camp (Full Day) - All Genders Ages 7-9 & 10-13

Soccer Recreation Full Day Camp is designed for players that currently play in a House League environment and will focus on technical development.    

  • Players will learn the basics of soccer while having fun playing the sport
  • All activities delivered and selected for age & stage-appropriate learning
  • Each camper will strengthen their soccer foundation 

Meet The Coaches

Keith Mason Head Coach, University of Guelph Men's Soccer Team

  • Head Coach (Gryphons Men's Soccer) 2000 - current
  • Assistant Coach (Gryphons Men's Soccer) 1997-99
  • Head Coach (Gryphons Women's Soccer) 1989-97
  • 2021 OUA West Coach of the Year
  • 2011 U SPORTS Coach of the Year & OUA West Coach of the Year
  • Lead the Gryphons to two OUA championships in 2021 and 2017 (their first since 1991)
  • Lead the Gryphons to claim a bronze medal at nationals on home soil.
  • General Manager & Associate Head Coach (Guelph United F.C., League1 Ontario) 2021 - present
  • Head Coach, Team Canada (FISU World University Games - Gwangju, South Korea) 2015
  • Assistant Coach, Team Canada: FISU World University Games - Shenzhen, China in 2011 and the FISU World University Games - Daegu, South Korea in 2003.

→ Read Coach Mason's full bio.

Shayne Campbell Head Coach, University of Guelph Women's Soccer Team

  • Head Coach (Gryphons Women's Soccer) 2017 - current
  • Assistant Coach (Gryphons Women's Soccer) 2011-16
  • Lead his team win the first OUA championship in 2017, their first in program history 
  • 2018 OUA West Coach of the Year
  • Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) National A License
  • USSF National B license
  • CSCS from the NSCA
  • During his time as a student-athlete for the Guelph Gryphons men's soccer team (1992-1994), he was team captain, earned three OUA All-Star nominations and was the recipient of the Department of Athletics' Don Cameron award in 1994.

→ Read Coach Campbell's full bio.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Gryphon Soccer Complex (GSC)

116 Arboretum Road, Guelph ON, N1G 2W2