Catholic soccer camps to debut at Franciscan University

Published: 2008-05-06

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (CNS) -- A summer soccer camp that is described as uniquely Catholic in structure and design will debut this summer at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Catholic Soccer Camps is said to be the first of its kind that combines high-level instruction with Catholic ministry. Camps will run the weeks of July 6-11 and July 13-18 for boys and girls 8 to 17 years old. In addition to soccer instruction the camp will include daily Mass, worship and praise, and confession. Top professional players and coaches from Italy, Brazil and the U.S. will join students from the university in teaching soccer skills, camp organizers said. The camp is being operated in a university collaboration with Catholic Soccer Camps, the World Youth Soccer Academy and the Soccer Academy television show. More information is available online at: www.CatholicSoccerCamps.com, or by calling: (818) 324-0344 or (740) 266-7050.

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