Mission Statement
The Charleston Battery Youth Soccer Programs are designed to provide a wide range of soccer training for children of all abilities ages 4 and older. The training will improve a player’s ability in all areas of the game including technical, tactical, fitness, and mental, and will be provided in a challenging and safe atmosphere. Our mission is to take every step possible to stimulate your child’s love for the sport in a positive and healthy environment. Each participant returns home with experiences that enrich both the quality of their play and their life through a better understanding and appreciation for the sport, more refined and developed techniques and a heightened level of self-confidence.

Download 2008 Camp brochure and application

Mike Anhaeuser played six seasons with the Battery before switching to a coaching role in 1999. Anhaeuser was a key member of the Battery coaching staff that won the USL First Division Championship in 2003. In 2006 Mike Anhaeuser was voted USL First Division Coach of the Year; he lives in Mount Pleasant, SC with his wife Kim and their two children, Lauren and Derek.

Temoc Suarez returns for a second year as Charleston Battery Camp Director in 2008. An Alumnus of Bishop England High School and UNC at Chapel Hill, Suarez has represented the United States at every level of the youth national team and has played professionally in both Major League Soccer and the USL First Division, including the Charleston Battery in 2000.

All Charleston Battery Youth Soccer Programs are held at the Charleston Battery Soccer Complex on Daniel Island, SC. The heart of this complex is Blackbaud Stadium, twice voted by US Soccer as one of the best soccer stadiums in the United States.

The Charleston Battery Junior 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 – 11:00 Campers arrive at fields / group warm-up Moves Games – 1v1 Finishing
12:00 Half-day campers dismissed
12:00 – 2:00 Lunch & Videos 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 in the Three Lions Club. Camp is held daily rain or shine. All day camps have a maximum enrollment of 100 campers and provide a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:12

Summer Junior Day Camp (Daniel Island): June 9 - 13 / June 16 - 20 / June 23 - 27 / July 7 - 11 / July 14 – 18 / July 21 – 25 / July 28 – August 1 / August 4 – 8 Boys and girls ages 5 – 13
Cost: $250 full day (9 AM -4 PM) / $150 half day (9 AM -12 PM)
Includes: ORGANIC COTTON Camp T-shirt, lunch (full day only), Charleston Battery game ticket, ball person opportunity. Please note on your application if you require goalkeeper training. Holiday Camp:Dec 29-31 Boys and girls ages 5 – 13
Cost: $175 full day (9 AM -4 PM) / $125 half day (9 AM -12 PM) Includes: ORGANIC COTTON Camp T-shirt, lunch (full day only)

In 2008 the Charleston Battery is once again offering half-day Junior Day Camp in James Island at James Island Youth Soccer Club and NEW this year will offer a week of camp at Kings Grant in Summerville. The camps will be run by the same staff using the template of camp at Blackbaud Stadium. Space in these satellite camps is limited so please apply as early as possible.

Charleston Batery James Island Camp
June 16 – 20 / July 14 – 18
Boys and girls ages 5 – 13 (9 AM -12 PM)
Cost $150

All camps at additional locations include: ORGANIC COTTON Camp T-shirt, Charleston Battery game ticket and ball person opportunity. Please note on your application if you require goalkeeper training.

Camp Graduation Party – In 2008, everyone who participates in one of the Charleston Battery Youth Soccer Programs will be invited to a graduation party at the end of the Charleston Battery summer camp season. All attendees will receive a free ticket to the Charleston Battery vs Puerto Rico Islanders game on August 29 (LIVE on FOX SOCCER CHANNEL plus post-game FIREWORKS!!!), plus a catered party under the tents at Blackbaud Stadium attended by the Battery coaches and members of the team. The fun includes mini-soccer and Coaches Dunk Tank! Mark your calendars for this special Charleston Battery Youth Soccer Programs event! Note: A camp representative will be in touch with you to confirm your attendance.

Now entering its ninth year, the Charleston Battery Academy is aimed toward dedicated soccer players ages 7-14 looking for an extended summer program that will allow them to develop and hone tactical and fundamental technical skills. Academy students will be challenged at the highest levels by an elite staff comprised entirely of current Charleston Battery players and coaches. Please note on your application if you want goalkeeper training. All Charleston Battery Academy sessions are held at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island. Summer: June 2 – August 4
Fall: September 1 – November 3 Monday’s, 6 PM – 8 PM
Cost: $250
Includes: Professional Charleston Battery training uniform (jersey & shorts), Charleston Battery game ticket and ball person opportunity. Please note on your application if you require goalkeeper training.

The Charleston Tiny Tots is a weekly hour-long session for children ages 4 – 6. Children play soccer at Blackbaud Stadium in a fun, instructive environment and are welcome on a drop-in basis

Dates:
Spring Session: February 13 – April 16
Fall Session: September 3 – November 5
Time: Wednesday’s 4pm–5pm
Cost: $100 (ten weeks) or $12/session

The Charleston Battery coaching staff is available on a selective basis to do satellite camps for elite regional teams. We will come to your site and conduct an intensive three-day camp based upon your specific needs. This is ideally suited to varsity high-school teams and challenge level club teams looking to increase their competitive edge Call (843) 971-4625 x 217 or email camps@charlestonbattery.com for more details.

All training sessions will be conducted by the Charleston Battery coaching staff: Mike Anhaeuser and current Charleston Battery players.

Number of Players	60 Min	90 Min
1	$75
2	$90	$100
3,4	$100	$125
5-8	$125	$150
10 or more	$150	$200

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.