April ID Camp
The April ID Camp is a one-day soccer camp hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale for prospective student-athletes to showcase their skills.
▌ Editor's read The April ID Camp is a one-day soccer identification camp held at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, specifically for prospective student-athletes. The camp is hosted by the SIU Women's Soccer program, with registration handled through the Ryzer platform. The cost is $169, and it is scheduled for April 21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The camp is designed to provide high school-aged players with an opportunity to train and be evaluated by the SIU coaching staff. The website, being a registration portal, offers minimal details regarding staff qualifications beyond the SIU coaching staff, safety procedures, or camper-to-staff ratios. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing, which is common for university-run sports clinics. Google reviews for 'April ID Camp' or 'SIU Women's Soccer Camps' were not readily available. The camp's primary strength lies in its direct connection to a university athletic program, offering a valuable experience for serious soccer players.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 13–21
April ID Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in sports, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 13–21
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 405 Saluki Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about April ID Camp
- What ages does April ID Camp accept?
- April ID Camp is open to children ages 13–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does April ID Camp cost?
- April ID Camp publishes $169/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are April ID Camp's hours?
- April ID Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs April ID Camp?
- April ID Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does April ID Camp provide lunch?
- April ID Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare April ID Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside April ID Camp.
- Young Writers' Conference · Southern Illinois University Carbondale · Ages 14–18 · $500/week