Evanston, IL Camps

Group instruction from Director Tom Paparounis

Highlights from last year's camp.

Extention Diving

Teaching of proper diving technique.

October 13, 2025

THIS REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Location:

Toca Evanston

2454 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Drop off starts as early as 8:30 am.

Pickup up between 12:00-1:00 pm

Ages: 8-17 - Training groups will be organized by age & skill level.

Price: $125

THIS REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Tentative Schedule:

8:30-9:00 Drop Off/ Check-in

9:00 - 9:10 am Daily Camp Introductions and Warm-Up

9:10-10:00 am Technical Training

Footwork & Handling
Diving Form
Crosses
1v1s
Distribution

10:00-10:10 Break

10:10 - 11:20 Functional Training

Decision Making with Distribution
Positional Play
Communication to Teammates/ Leadership

11:20-11:25 Break

11:30-11:50 GK Competitions - GK Wars!

11:50-12:00 Cool Down and Recap

12:00-1:00 Pick-up

December 27 & 28, 2025 Evanston Camp

Location:

Toca Evanston

2454 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Check-in starts at 8:30 am.

Ages: 8-17 - Training groups will be organized by age & skill level.

Price: $275 (price increase October 20th.

Tentative Schedule:

8:30 Check In

9:00 - 9:10 am Daily Camp Introductions and Warm-Up

9:10-10:00 am Technical Training (Daily Topic)

10:00-10:10 Break

10:10-10:45 Technical & Functional Training Topic (Daily Topic)

10:45-10:55 Break and College Staff Talk

10:55-11:30 Functional Training/ Competition (Daily Topic)

11:30-11:50 GK Competitions

11:50-12:00 Cool Down and Recap

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