Final Third Foundation Summer Camp
June 8–26 • July 6–24 • For Children Going Into 1st–6th Grade • Columbus, OH
Soccer. Wellness. Education.
D A T E S
Session 1: June 8–26 (3 weeks)
Session 2: July 6–24 (3 weeks)
L O C A T I O N
Columbus Global Academy
4077 Karl Rd,
Columbus, OH 43224
T I M E
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- 8:00–8:30 AM — Drop-off
- 3:00–3:30 PM — Pickup
C O S T
$1,200 for Session 1 or 2 (3-weeks total)
Scholarships and payment plans provided.
Email taylor@finalthirdfoundation.org
Healthy lunch and snacks are provided every day.
More Than Soccer - It’s a Place to Grow
At the F3 Summer Soccer, Wellness & Education Camp, every player matters. Each 3-week session guides children through a fun, structured curriculum that helps them steadily build their skills. Our blend of top-level soccer training, wellness activities, environmental awareness, and educational enrichment helps campers grow as players, students, and leaders.
Age Groups
Soccer: Skill, Fun & Teamwork
Daily skill sessions build dribbling, passing, and finishing. Small-sided games and mini-tournaments foster teamwork and decision-making. Expect theme days like World Cup Wednesdays and Trick Shot Fridays—balanced with sportsmanship, leadership, and confidence.
- Progressive skill-of-the-day + game application
- Small-sided scrimmages and team play
- Leadership & sportsmanship focus
Wellness & Nutrition: Fuel for Play
Fun, hands-on learning that builds lifelong healthy habits.
- Nutrition Education: How fruits and vegetables fuel active bodies; building balanced plates.
- Tasting the Rainbow: Try new foods and describe color, texture, and aroma with confidence.
- Recipe Creation: Blend science and creativity to invent healthy snacks safely.
- Mind–Body Practices: Yoga, breathing, and mindfulness for focus and recovery.
Environmental Awareness: Connecting with Nature
Weekly hands-on projects with F3’s Environmental Education team help campers understand ecosystems and care for our park and community.
- Gardening & Planting: Care for soil, seeds, and pollinator-friendly plants in F3 garden spaces.
- Pollinators & Habitats: Explore butterflies, bees, and the homes living things need to thrive.
- Nature Walks & Eco-Games: Observe local ecosystems through guided hikes, scavenger hunts, and play.
- Sustainability Challenges: Team activities that build stewardship, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Education: Growing Minds Through Reading & Reflection
Our education blocks connect literacy with life skills through engaging stories, activities, and reflection.
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Identify thoughts and feelings; practice breathing, movement, and rest to self‑regulate.
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Explore relationships with peers and with nature’s elements - water, sun, earth, and air.
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Build confidence, grit, and healthy self‑talk while working toward personal goals.
A Day at Camp
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Children going into 1st through 6th grade. Groups will be separated out into 1st-2nd grade, 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade.
Players of all experience levels are welcome. -
No. A healthy, nutritious lunch will be provided to our campers.
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What should my child wear/bring?
Athletic clothes, soccer shoes or sneakers, soccer ball, shin guards, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle.
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Yes. Cost is $500/week or $1200 for the full 3‑week session.
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Columbus Global Academy, 4077 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224.
FAQ
Meet the Team
Dr. Leiah Groom-Thomas
Director of Education
Dr. Jessica Bennett
Director of Soccer & Literacy
Max Rosenthal, M.A.
Director of Environmental Awareness
Callie Fragoulis, M.A.
Assistant Director of Environmental Awareness
Rafael de Oliveira
Assistant Director of Soccer & Literacy
Mwaliko “Captain Malik” Ahmed
Program Director
Ready to Join the F3 Summer Experience?
Spaces are limited - secure your spot today.
Questions? taylor@finalthirdfoundation.org