FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS

APPLICABLE TO ALL CAMPS

What are your Covid-19 Protocols and how are you keeping players safe?

All of our staff members are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Please find our complete Covid-19 protocols here.

What should I bring to camp, and what should I wear?

Players are strongly recommended to wear shin-guards and cleats, although it is not mandatory for our half-day camps. Players should wear shorts and a T-shirt, but should pack something warm to wear in case of cooler weather or rain. Day campers should also bring a snack or lunch. The Georgia sun is very hot and we highly recommend the use of sunblock. Please be sure to bring enough clothes and socks for the entire camp. Campers will not have access to laundry facilities. Overnight campers should bring sheets and blankets or a sleeping bag, plus a pillow and towel and any toiletries they may need. A camper information packet will be emailed to you approximately 2 weeks prior to camp which contains a detailed listing of what you will need to bring to camp.

Does my child need to bring his or her own water?
Water and Gatorade stations will be placed on the field and water will always be available for the campers. However, we strongly encourage all our campers to bring their own water bottle to help reduce the environmental impact of throwing away paper cups after each trip to the water jugs.

What happens if my child is injured or sick during camp?
Qualified trainers will be on duty for the duration of all camps to care for minor injuries and illness. Parents or guardians will be contacted immediately if there is a serious injury or a child needs to leave camp early for a medical reason. Please make a notation on the medical portion of your registration if there is any medical condition we should be aware of in advance of the camper’s attendance to our soccer academies. Our athletic trainer will be available for questions on the first day of each camp and throughout the week.

If it rains, will camp be cancelled?
No, the camps will not be cancelled.

What if my child is sick or injured and cannot attend camp? Do I get a cash refund?
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be requested in writing in order to receive a camp voucher applicable for Jon Akin Soccer events. Your email request must be submitted to us at info@jonakinsoccer.com. Registration fees from Active will not be credited. If we are not notified of cancellation prior to the start of camp, full tuition will be forfeited.

If your child becomes sick or injured during the camp, you will be entitled to a prorated voucher from the time you check-out of camp less any non-refundable camp charges (i.e., housing charges, dining charges, etc.) incurred by the camp. All camp expenses will be closed 30 days following camp.

Where do the camps take place?
All camps in 2024 will take place on the beautiful campus of Oglethorpe University located inside the I-285 perimeter near the heart of Atlanta. Jon Akin Soccer ID campers will primarily use the Turf Soccer Field. This is the same field that the Oglethorpe Men’s and Women’s soccer teams use. There are also a number of other excellent grass fields used during each camp located on the other side of the Oglethorpe campus.

What does each camper receive?
Each Jon Akin Soccer camper receives a camp T-shirt. Applies to Future Stars Soccer Academy and Elite Residential ID camps.

My child is a goalkeeper. Will you have goalkeeper coaches for his or her specialized training?
Yes, specialized goalkeeper training will be conducted during each camp week by our excellent goalkeeping staff. For the first two sessions of each day, the field players are trained together and the goalkeepers are taken aside and trained as a group.

Are campers required to wear the apparel they are given?
Each camper can wear any soccer equipment they wish. There will be some instances where each camper will have to wear their camp T-shirt.

FUTURE STARS SOCCER ACADEMY

When is the balance for camp due?
All registrations received before June 1, 2024, must be paid in full before June 1, 2024. A late fee in the amount of $25 will automatically be added to your balance if the entire balance is not received by the due date. Jon Akin Soccer is proud to be one of the only camps that offers a payment plan option. We will work with you to ensure your camper balance is paid in full by the deadline.

How do I pay my balance and where do I send it?
To pay your balance, sign on to your Active.com account here: Future Stars Registration on Active.

Or, you can mail a check directly to the Jon Akin Camps Office. Our administrative office address is:

ATTN: Jon Akin Soccer / Future Stars
4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319

If you would like to make monthly payments, you can request to be emailed a payment plan along with instructions. Payments should also be made to the above address.

Do half-day campers need to bring a snack and/or lunch?
All half-day campers should bring a snack for our break time. The full-day campers will have lunch daily in Oglethorpe University’s beautiful Turner Lynch Campus Center or in the outdoor areas on the campuses of St. Martin’s Episcopal School or Atlanta International School, as applicable to the specific camp.

COLLEGE ID CAMPS

Are there any group discounts?
Yes. If you have a team of ten or more, you will receive a $30 discount for one-day College ID Camps and a $95 discount for our Elite Residential ID Camp. Please email us at info@jonakinsoccer.com to receive instructions for registering a team.

What airport is best to fly into?
Fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is located approximately 25-30 minutes from campus.

Do you offer a shuttle service to take campers to and from the airport?
We will be coordinating a shuttle service to and from the campus for the College ID Camp only. This is NOT included in the fees. If you plan on using the shuttle service, we recommend booking a flight that arrives between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on the first day of camp, and a flight that departs any time after 3:00 pm on the last day of camp. You will be sent a transportation request form after registering.

Do the campers receive a written evaluation?
Yes, those campers participating in our College ID Camps will receive a written evaluation form from their head camp counselor on the final day of camp.

Can I request a roommate? Can friends have a room near each other?
Yes, we try to honor roommate requests in nearly every case. Both campers must request each other. We will also try to locate friends near each other if possible.

What is the Key Deposit?
A $155.00 Key Deposit will be required from each residential camper. Your payment for the Key Deposit will need to be brought to check-in on the first day of camp. We will collect the Key Deposit at the time of registration. You will not be able to check-in without having this Key Deposit on file.

Will I receive notification that I’ve been accepted into the camp?
Yes, a confirmation email will be sent to you immediately following registration, or within 7 days of receipt if mailed in. If you haven’t received a confirmation email, please email us at info@jonakinsoccer.com so we can begin investigating the problem.