- What is the age requirement for the Skills Challenge and Skills Development Camps?
- Are there special arrangements for teams?
- What is the supervision like?
- What is the difference between the one-day camp and the four-day camp?
- How are teams set up if my son is not coming with a team?
- Is there a 24 hour nurse?
- Is there any financial assistance available?
- Should my son bring his own pads and helmet?
- How do I get a message to my son if I have to reach him?
- What are the meals like?
- Can I come watch my son play?
- What is the Cancellation Policy?
- Is there a phone in the dormitory?
- Should my son bring spending money?
- Is there air conditioning in the dorms?
- Where will my son be living while he attends camp?
- Will my son have a roommate?
These camps are for boys entering the 9th grade through 12th grade only.
If a team comes to camp together they will be put on teams together. They will be broken up into smaller groups for special teams, but they will be working together and will play together. If a team is missing a few players, other campers will be added to round out that particular team roster.
Counselors will be on duty around-the-clock to supervise campers in dorms, athletic fields, dining room and all other areas. There is an approximate 10-1 camper to staff ratio at our camp.
The two camps are VERY DIFFERENT. The one-day camps are structured as a skills challenge camp where Coach Edsall and his staff put your talents and abilities to the test. The Skills Challenge Camp is designed to evaluate your game and help you understand what you need to improve. They are designed to test your abilities to let you see where you stand in comparison to other boys your age. At each of my four-day skill development varsity camps, we use great position coaches, video tools and outstanding facilities to help you fully develop your talents. We focus on technique, strength and speed. Both camps utilize Connecticut's superior training facilities. Both camps utilize Connecticut's superior training facilities.
The University of Connecticut Football staff will assign teams. The campers are separated by skill position (offensive line and defensive line). They do their best to make sure the teams are even. The teams are sometimes adjusted during the session once skill level is assessed by counselors.
Yes. Our medical staff is available to the campers 24 hours a day.
No. The NCAA requires all campers to pay in full for their attendance in accordance to NCAA rules.
All Offensive and Defensive linemen should bring shoulder pads and helmets if you have them. All Skill players should bring helmets.
On the first day a camp, at registration all parents will receive a list of emergency phone numbers.
We eat all of our meals in a University of Connecticut cafeteria. All of the food is served buffet style. It is an all-you-can-eat environment at each meal. There is a wide selection at meals; even picky eaters should be able to find something to eat! There is also a vegetarian selection at each meal. They usually have a pasta bar at dinner, a salad bar at all meals, lots of fruit and drinks, ice cream, the regular hot food service, a sandwich bar, etc. There are many options and everyone should be able to find something that they like.
IMPORTANT:Please notify the camp administrators at 860.674.1500 or by email at Info@RandyEdsall.com of any food allergies your son might have.
Parents are welcome to watch at all sessions of camp. You will be given a list of numbers at registration which will include information on how to find out the schedule for any given day.
No refunds will be granted for any reason after June 1, 2010. Prior to June 1st, PARTIAL refunds will be granted for medical reasons only and you must have a signed physicians excuse. A $200 administrative fee will be deducted before any refund is made. No refunds will be given once camp begins. All cancellations must be in writing, e-mail or fax. Cancellations will not be accepted over the phone.
There are no phones in the dorm. Campers are also allowed to bring cell phones but they are only permitted to use them in their rooms. They are not to bring them with them to the field for any reason. Emergency situations will be handled by camp staff.
We have a camp store and we recommend that parents put money into the store when they register their son the first day. During the week, your son will be able to buy things at that store and the amount spent each time will be deducted from their account. All money not spent will be given back at the end of the camp session. We do not encourage campers to carry cash with them.
There is no air conditioning in these dorms. We recommend that each overnight camper bring a fan with them.
All boys will be staying in the University of Connecticut dorms. They will be grouped based on age and also team requests. There are bathrooms on each floor and a wall separates each shower. The dorms are not air-conditioned, so it is suggested each camper bring a fan. Air conditioning units are not allowed.
Every camper will be given a roommate so even if your son is not attending with a friend or a team, he will be placed with another boy his age. We try to accommodate ALL requests.
Single-Day Youth
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