SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. — Approximately 50 children participated in Social Circle’s soccer youth camp from June 5-8.
Even with the second day of the camp being rained out and canceled, kids were taught a lot of the fundamentals of the game.
They worked on dribbling, passing, shooting and even did some scrimmages throughout the week to put their skills to the test.
Twenty-two high school varsity boys and girls soccer players --- including numerous coaches --- assisted with teaching the children each skill.
But, all campers received a special treat by participating in the camp, too.
Players from the East Dutch Lions in Conyers paid a visit to the camp. They scrimmaged with the campers, too, on their visit.
Before they left, though, they gave a suprise to each child.
East Dutch Lions, which is a team in the United Soccer League Two in Deep South division, gave every camper a free ticket to the club’s match against North Alabama Soccer Coalition.
The Lions won 5-1, too.
Social Circle’s soccer camp was open to kids in kindergarten to rising sixth graders.