Montana Surf

Brings the Fun and Excitement of Qatar and Australia to the Gallatin Valley with First-Ever World Cup Camp!

The Men’s World Cup brought soccer into the limelight in 2022, and the sport is poised to gain even more popularity as we ramp up for the Women’s World Cup this July. Soccer stars like Killian Mbappe, Megan Rapinoe and Naomi Girma are inspiring kids of all ages and backgrounds to pick up a ball and hit the pitch. Is your kid one of them?

What if they could compete in the World Cup right here in the Gallatin Valley? Montana Surf Soccer Club is bringing the excitement of the tournament to the Bozeman area with the inaugural Montana Surf World Cup Camp.

Players ages 4-14 will have the opportunity to train with Surf’s “best of the best” coaching staff during a weeklong camp session that will culminate with the Montana Surf World Cup tournament. Campers will begin the week with skill progressive sessions and small-sided games focused on individual player development. Midweek, campers will be placed on a team representing one of the countries that competed in the World Cup. Coaches will turn the focus to team play and game strategy in preparation for Friday’s tournament.

Sports and culture will mix as each team learns about the country they represent, including its most famous soccer stars and greatest soccer moments. During planned breaks for younger players to rest and recharge, coaches will lead art projects, creating items to be used during the Opening Ceremony.

On Friday, parents will be invited to join campers for the Opening Ceremony, Parade of Nations and the Montana Surf World Cup.

Montana Surf camps are designed to provide players with a soccer environment that is fun, educational and developmental. Each day, campers will receive quality coaching that follows the Surf Nation coaching curriculum and that emphasizes Montana Surf core values: mastery, teamwork, sportsmanship and skill, unity and integrity, resilience and responsibility and fun. Players will work on dribbling and running with the ball, passing and shooting, defending and tackling, and receiving and ball control.

All players will receive a ball, jersey and a Montana Surf World Cup medal.

About Montana Surf: Montana Surf is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offering positive soccer programming designed to develop each player’s individual physical well-being and full human potential. Montana Surf programs build character, growth mindset, resiliency and key life skills, developing motivated citizens who make a positive impact on the Gallatin Valley community. Montana Surf believes in respect for the game, ourselves, teammates, opponents and referees.

Camp Info

Ages: 4-14

Session 1: June 19 to 23, 2023

Session 2: June 26 to 30, 2023

Registration closes June 1

Ages: 4-7

Half Day: 9-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $250

Ages: 8-14

Full Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ç Cost: $325 (or opt for half