Welcome to Vava's 2011 Summer Camps Program

Summer 2011 Camps at Cubberley Community Center and Jane Lanthrop Stanford Middle School in Palo Alto, Boys/Girls, ages 6-16 years, sponsored by World United FC. This program is open to all player with all skill levels welcome. For a quick overview, here is the Summer Camps Flyer.

The morning Soccer Camp is both a skills based and game oriented environment developed to emphasize the creative Brazilian form of soccer. Small sided games encourage individual players to gain confidence through anticipation rather than reaction. Young players enjoy sport activities that are fun and cooperative.

Complementing the morning soccer program is the afternoon NEW Sports Media Camp! Campers create, produce and publish their own personal sports action. This offers a unique opportunity to combine the fun of sport with skills that transcend the sport.

July 5 - 8 , Tuesday - Friday, Cubberley Community Soccer Field

Soccer: Boys/Girls    Ages 6 - 11     9:30AM - 12:30PM      (9:00AM Early Camper Dropoff )

Media:   Boys/Girls    Ages 8 -     (UPDATE: integrated with morning program)

July 11 - 15 , Monday - Friday JLS Middle School Soccer Field

Soccer: Boys/Girls    Ages 10 - 15   9:30AM - 12:30PM  (cancelled)

Media:   Boys/Girls    Ages 8 -      (cancelled)

Individual Registration & Fee*:

$165 July 5 - 8 , Soccer Camp, Mornings, Tuesday - Friday, 4 Days, Walks-on Welcome

$155 July 5 - 8 , Sports Media Camp, Afternoons, Tuesday - Friday, 4 Days

$195 July 11 -15, Soccer Camp, Mornings, Monday - Friday, 5 Days

$185 July 11 -15, Sports Media Camp, Afternoons, Monday - Friday, 5 Days

* Take a 10% discounted fee for registering more than one camper (i.e., all summitted in same envelope).

To Register:, Click here to download the Application Form

Use mail : fill-in the required information in the application and along with fee (check payble to 'Vava Marques'), mail to address shown below.

MAILING ADDRESS:
Vava Marques
426 Escuela Ave, #2
Mountain View, CA 94040

phone: 650-544-9853

Questions and inquires may be sent to (email) vava@vavamarques.com . An acknowledgment of the application should be sent within a couple days of reception.

Soccer Camp Description

Campers are grouped according to age. The program is both a skills based camp and game oriented environment developed to emphasize the creative techniques used by Brazilian players at an early age. Small sided games encourage individual players to gain confidence through anticipation rather than reaction. Young players enjoy sport activities that are fun, flexible and cooperative.

And since this is summer, fun rules. Learn soccer tricks, juggling insights, and fake moves to impress your friends. New and different games every day to encourage personal improvisation and add a little Brazilian touch to your game.

What to bring and wear: Players should wear normal soccer clothes, shin guards, and soccer shoes. Any color T-shirt/shorts/socks is acceptable. Bring a large water bottle.

Attendence Requirements: This is a camp, it is fun, nobody needs to take attendance:). We require registration which includes a parent consent and fee. We hope the players enjoy a fantastic experience.

Session Overview: Small games (e.g., 3v3, 4v4, 6v6) and variations thereof provide players with many "touches" (i.e. ball handling opportunities) and different conditions to emphasize a particular objective. Demonstrations introduce techniques, tricks and sometimes simple fun, integrated with games that allow players to develop their own creativity.

Equipment: Small goals are provided. Ball size depends on the age group and will be provided. Playing field size depends on the activity with plenty of room available.

Even More About the Sessions.....Expect the players to start playing immediately upon arrival. Unlike adults they do not need much warmup. An important component of the program is a player finding his/her own creativity. To do this they want to be encouraged to take chances and self correct.

Camp Observations: Summer camp should encourage participation without any pressure. This is a good time to enjoy the sport without anxiety or expectation. Skills will improve through experience and touches; the coaches help to guide, demonstrate and encourage, mostly in a quiet manner.

Coaches: Vava Marques will direct the effort personally. He will normally have multiple other experienced coaches assisting.

Sports Media Camp Description

Campers are grouped and guided according to age. For example, younger campers will capture photos using 'point and shoot' cameras while older campers will be introduced to SLR cameras. Younger campers will have the instructors place their photos and videos on the camp website while older campers can use Photoshop and Final Cut to edit captured media and Dreamweaver to publish on a website. All campers are expected to frame and capture their own shots, participate as actors (i.e. soccer action figures), and publish content everyday on the camp website.

This camp emphasizes sports content as a priority and emphasizes the simple effective tools to enlighten individual curiosity. Like sport itself, the campers will learn by "trial and error". Working in a group, they will experience humor, teamwork, and develop personal pride in their craftmanship. A soccer coach will prepare for "posed" photos and videos like headers and power shots. College students, who also play soccer and have digital media project experience, will technically assist the campers on the field and in the classroom during production.

Each camper will use a tripod, see the effect of shadows and lighting, capture emotion, and learn how to quickly get a photo to a website or video to YouTube. It may not be perfect at first, but neither was their first kick or somersault. Laughing at their mistakes, learning from each other goofs and successes, is a great way to pursue a skill that transcends the sport itself.

 What to bring and wear: Players should wear normal soccer clothes, and soccer shoes. Any color T-shirt/shorts/socks is acceptable. The instructors will provide additional uniforms and equipment for the photography sessions.

Equipment: Camera, camcorders and computers needed for media capture and production will be provided. Campers may bring their own camera if it is clearly labeled with name and contact information.