Outdoor Soccer Camps 2026
This outdoor season, we’re excited to offer a variety of soccer camps for U9–U15 players in Saskatoon and surrounding areas!
Camp Dates:
Week #1: August 10th-11th, August 12th-13th - Registration Deadline August 6th
Week #2: August 17th-18th, August 19th-20th - Registration Deadline August 13th
All sessions are open to players of all skill levels—you do not need to be an ASTRA member to join!
August 10th-11th Camps
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2015-2018
When: Monday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 11th
Time: U9/U11 - 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
This camp is open to any player wanting to learn more about developing Midfielder specific skills.
The focus of this camp will be:
Learning the different ways to receive a pass (with pressure & with no pressure)
Midfield movement to help lose your marker and receive the ball
Effective passing techniques
Gain a better understanding of the different spaces you can receive a pass
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
Questions regarding on field content, please contact Jeff Freyling, Camp Director, at grassroots@astrasoccer.ca
Questions regarding payment or registration, please contact Alison Zoller, Program Coordinator, at pc@astrasoccer.ca
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2011-2014
When: Monday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 11th
Time: U13/U15 - 10:30am-11:45am
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
This camp is open to any player wanting to learn more about developing Midfielder specific skills.
The focus of this camp will be:
Learning the different ways to receive a pass (with pressure & with no pressure)
Midfield movement to help lose your marker and receive the ball
Effective passing techniques
Gain a better understanding of the different spaces you can receive a pass
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2015-2018
When: Monday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 11th
Time: U9/U11 - 1:00pm-2:15pm
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
This camp is open to any player wanting to learn more about developing Defender specific skills.
The focus of this camp will be:
Main emphasis will be on Improving 1v1 defending
Learn the different ways to win the ball (interception or tackle)
Introduction to defender specific movements
Learning how to deal with aerial balls
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2011-2014
When: Monday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 11th
Time: U13/U15 - 2:30pm-3:45pm
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
This camp is open to any player wanting to learn more about developing Defender specific skills.
The focus of this camp will be:
Main emphasis will be on Improving 1v1 defending
Learn the different ways to win the ball (interception or tackle)
Introduction to defender specific movements
Learning how to deal with aerial balls
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
August 12th-13th camps
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2015-2018
When: Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th
Time: U9/U11 - 9:00am-10:15am
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview: This camp is open to any player wanting to learn more about developing Striker specific skills. The focus of this camp will be:
Learning the different ways to strike a ball
Striker movement - Different ways to receive the ball
Shooting technique to increase power
Effective 1v1 skills for strikers to master
Scoring from aerial passes
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2011-2014
When: Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th
Time: U13/U15 10:30am-11:45am
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview: This camp is open to any player wanting to learn more about developing Striker specific skills. The focus of this camp will be:
Learning the different ways to strike a ball
Striker movement - Different ways to receive the ball
Shooting technique to increase power
Effective 1v1 skills for strikers to master
Scoring from aerial passes
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2015-2018
When: Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th
Time: U9/U11 - 1:00pm-2:15pm
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
These Goalkeeper sessions are intended to introduce players to the basics of playing as a goalkeeper with an emphasis on learning safe technique and gaining confidence. Training is open to players of all levels and experience. This training is also open to players outside of regular ASTRA programming.
Program Content:
Learning to fall without getting hurt
Basic catching techniques
Basic diving techniques
Footwork and body positioning
Basics of distribution (rolling a ball, punting a ball)
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2011-2014
When: Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th
Time: U13/U15 - 2:30pm-3:45pm
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
These Goalkeeper sessions are intended to target the core components of playing as a GK. Training is open to players of all levels and experience as the training can be adjusted and modified. This training is also open to players outside of regular ASTRA programming.
Program Content:
Proper handling technique
Communication
Walls (how to set up)
Corners (what is the GK's role?)
Basic back line shape (communication with defenders)
Diving
Attacking the ball
Hand shape
Footwork
Getting across net
Prep step
Body positioning
Chest follows ball
Open vs angles
Corners
Distribution
Pace & accuracy
Baseball vs distance throws
Goal kicks
Driven balls
Instincts/Reactions
Reflex training
One vs one situations
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
August 17th-18th Camps
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2015-2018
When: Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th
Time: U9/U11 - 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
This camp is a great way to learn some new skills while also getting hundreds of touches on the ball. The ball mastery exercises are all easily adaptable for training at home on your own and will give the players plenty of useful ways to maximize their time on the ball and continue to improve every day.
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
Questions regarding on field content, please contact Jeff Freyling, Camp Director, at grassroots@astrasoccer.ca
Questions regarding payment or registration, please contact Alison Zoller, Program Coordinator, at pc@astrasoccer.ca
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2011-2014
When: Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th
Time: U13/U15 - 10:30am-11:45am
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
This camp is a great way to learn some new skills while also getting hundreds of touches on the ball. The ball mastery exercises are all easily adaptable for training at home on your own and will give the players plenty of useful ways to maximize their time on the ball and continue to improve every day.
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2015-2018
When: Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th
Time: U9/U11 - 1:00pm-2:15pm
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
This camp is open to any player wanting to learn more about ball striking specific skills. The focus of this camp will be:
Learning the fundamentals of striking the ball with different parts of the foot such as laces, inside and
outside. Focus on mechanics and body positioning before and after shooting/ passing/receiving.
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2011-2014
When: Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th
Time: U13/U15 - 2:30pm-3:45pm
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
Overview: This camp is open to any player wanting to learn more about ball striking specific skills.
The focus of this camp will be:
Learning the fundamentals of striking the ball with different parts of the foot such as laces, inside and
outside.
Focus on mechanics and body positioning before and after shooting/ passing/receiving.
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
August 19th-20th camps
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2015-2018
When: Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th
Time: U9/U11 - 9:00am-10:15am
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
Brave, confident and creative players are the ones who get noticed on the soccer pitch. Why? They have the ability to win the 1v1 battles. Develop the ability, confidence and skills needed to win any 1v1 situation on the pitch and become the player who gets noticed.
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2011-2014
When: Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th
Time: U13/U15 10:30am-11:45am
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
Brave, confident and creative players are the ones who get noticed on the soccer pitch. Why? They have the ability to win the 1v1 battles. Develop the ability, confidence and skills needed to win any 1v1 situation on the pitch and become the player who gets noticed.
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2015-2018
When: Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th
Time: U9/U11 - 1:00pm-2:15pm
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
Participants in the U9/U11 camp will take part in a unique Jamboree format referred to as a "Dutch Tournament". Each player is assigned a number on the first day of the camp and will play a series of short 4v4/5v5 games throughout the course of the session. After each game, points are allocated for wins, ties, shutouts, and individual goals. These points are recorded after each game and carry over to the next day. This format allows all players the opportunity to play with and against different opponents in each round as the teams are randomized based on the player’s assigned number. The constant changing of teams ensures all players are earning points for individual or team-based accomplishments.
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.
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Who: Boys and girls born between 2011-2014
When: Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th
Time: U13/U15 - 2:30pm-3:45pm
Where: UMEA #5 (Behind Henk Ruys Soccer Centre - 219 Primrose Drive)
Overview:
Participants in the U9/U11 camp will take part in a unique Jamboree format referred to as a "Dutch Tournament". Each player is assigned a number on the first day of the camp and will play a series of short 4v4/5v5 games throughout the course of the session. After each game, points are allocated for wins, ties, shutouts, and individual goals. These points are recorded after each game and carry over to the next day. This format allows all players the opportunity to play with and against different opponents in each round as the teams are randomized based on the player’s assigned number. The constant changing of teams ensures all players are earning points for individual or team-based accomplishments.
Cost: $55.00 - camp fee must be paid within 24 hours of registration to hold your player's spoteither online with credit card through your RAMP account or by e-transfer to chris@astrasoccer.ca or by cheque (payable to ASTRA Sports Inc.) or cash by contacting Chris Zoller at chris@astrasoccer.ca.
NOTE - Please be aware of our ASTRA Refunds, Collections, and Registration Policiesbefore registering your player.
* A minimum of 8 players are required for this camp to go ahead. Note that we may combine boys and girls if needed.