Camp · August 17–21, 2026
Elite SummerPreseason Camp
Prepare for the season. Train like an elite.
Overview
Built for players preparing to perform.
The Football Lab Elite Summer Preseason Camp is designed for committed players looking to prepare for the upcoming club season in a high-performance training environment.
Our focus is on technical development, decision-making, confidence on the ball, speed of play, and match-specific situations to ensure every player enters the season ready to perform.
Camp schedule
Five evenings, by birth year.
Groups train in two evening slots, Monday to Thursday. Friday runs earlier — see the last two rows.
- 1
2017 · 2016/2015
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Monday to Thursday, August 17–20.
- 2
2014/2015 · 2013 · 2012/2011
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Monday to Thursday, August 17–20.
- 3
2017 & 2016/2015
Friday · 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Due to field availability, Friday’s sessions finish at 8:00 PM.
- 4
2014/2015, 2013 & 2012/2011
Friday · 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Due to field availability, Friday’s sessions finish at 8:00 PM.
Training locations
Two venues across the week.
Burnaby, BC
Monday, August 17 — the opening session.
Burnaby, BC
Tuesday to Friday, August 18–21.
High-performance environment
A room that raises the standard.
We are keeping the same limited training groups from our Summer Elite Program to maintain a competitive, high-performance environment.
Level
SPL, Pre-SPL, Academy, D1A
Best suited to players competing at these levels — or players committed to making the push to that level.
Groups
The same limited groups
Carried over from the Summer Elite Program, so the standard of the room is known before the week begins.
Coaching
Quality reps, not queues
Limited group sizes mean quality coaching, maximum repetitions, and an environment that challenges every player.
What players will work on
The whole game, in one week.
Every session is designed to maximise repetitions, intensity and quality coaching in a competitive environment, helping players prepare for the upcoming club season.
Technical development
- First touch & ball mastery
- Passing & combination play
- Finishing & goal scoring
- 1v1 attacking & defending
Physical
- Speed & agility
- Football-specific fitness
Game & mentality
- Speed of play & decision making
- Game awareness
- Confidence & mentality
Camp pricing
Two rates, one standard.
Current Summer Program athletes
$200 for the full week.
New Football Lab athletes
$250 for the full week.
Football Lab uniform — $100
Official jersey, shorts and elite grip socks. Used all year across Football Lab camps and programs.
Questions
Before you register
- Which group is my player in?
- Groups are set by birth year. 2017 and 2016/2015 train 5:00–7:00 PM; 2014/2015, 2013 and 2012/2011 train 7:00–9:00 PM, Monday to Thursday.
- Why is Friday different?
- Field availability. Friday’s sessions finish at 8:00 PM — 2017 and 2016/2015 train 5:00–6:30 PM, and 2014/2015, 2013 and 2012/2011 train 6:30–8:00 PM.
- Where does it run?
- Monday, August 17 is at Burnaby Central Secondary. Tuesday to Friday, August 18–21, is at Burnaby North Secondary.
- What does it cost?
- Current Football Lab Summer Program athletes pay $200. New Football Lab athletes pay $250. New players also need the Football Lab uniform at $100 — jersey, shorts and elite grip socks, used across our camps and programs all year.
- Is this the right level for my player?
- The camp is best suited to players at SPL, Pre-SPL, Academy and Division 1A level, or players committed to making the push to that level. If you are not sure, contact us and we will tell you honestly.
- How do I register?
- Use the Register button on this page. Spaces are limited by design — the groups are kept small so the environment stays competitive.
Success has no limits
Train in the most elite environment for development.
Spaces are limited. Register today and prepare for your best season yet.
August 17–21, 2026 · Burnaby, BC
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