RT
Renee T.
✓ Verified Purchase
So much more confident
Amazing camp. My daughter came home so much more confident and the coaches were incredible with her. Highly recommend.
IMPROVE, LEARN AND ENJOY THE GAME WITH MOTIVE SOCCER
Join us for the Motive Calgary Girls Soccer Camp! Train with professional and collegiate coaches who live for the game and know how to bring the best out of every athlete. Our goal at this camp is simple: improve skills, gain confidence, and develop a lasting love for the sport!
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
- Professional and collegiate coaches
- 8:1 athlete-to-coach ratio, high reps and real attention
- Grouped by age and skill level
- Coaches trained to ensure the participants' safety
- Team discounts for groups of four or more, request your code through the form below.
Will She Actually Get Better, And Enjoy It?
You're not just booking two days of training. You're hoping she comes home more confident, with sharper technique, and excited about soccer.
She trains in her own age group, pushed alongside girls at her stage. Her coaches have lived the game: Julia Makoloski, Kathryn Harvey, Nyema Ingleton, Anna Hauer, plus guest college and pro players. Apart from the training, there is a Q&A with elite players, autographs, and photos you will both get afterward.
Camp details
Our Coaches
Name: Julia Makoloski
USPORTS Soccer Player (Mount Royal University Cougars)
Julia Makoloski
USPORTS Soccer Player (Mount Royal University Cougars)
Julia Makoloski is a forward for the Mount Royal University Cougars women's soccer team in USPORTS, hailing from Camrose, Alberta. Alongside her university career, she has also played semi-professionally as a forward for Edmonton BTB. Campers train with an attacker who competes at both the Canadian university and semi-pro levels.
Name: Kathryn Harvey
Professional Soccer Player (Northern Super League)
Kathryn Harvey
Professional Soccer Player (Northern Super League)
Kathryn Harvey is a professional forward for Calgary Wild FC in Canada's Northern Super League. A Trinity Western University standout — twice a Canada West All-Star and USPORTS Championship All-Star — she has enjoyed a global pro career, topping the scoring charts in Denmark, playing in the Turkish Women's Super League, and scoring on debut for Melbourne City in Australia's A-League Women. Campers train with a striker who has proven herself at the highest levels around the world.
Name: Nyema Ingleton
NCAA Division I Defender & Jamaica Women's National Team
Nyema Ingleton
NCAA Division I Defender & Jamaica Women's National Team
Nyema Ingleton is a defender for West Virginia University and a member of the Jamaica women's national soccer team. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, she developed through MSB United and Southwest United before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite Super REX program on her way to an NCAA Division I scholarship. In her sophomore season she started 12 of 14 matches while also earning Fall Academic All-Big 12 honours. Campers train with a defender who has represented her country on the international stage.
Name: Anna Hauer
NCAA Division I Midfielder (West Virginia University) & Canada U-17 National Team
Anna Hauer
NCAA Division I Midfielder (West Virginia University) & Canada U-17 National Team
Anna Hauer is a senior midfielder for West Virginia University in NCAA Division I, earning All-Big 12 Second Team and Academic All-Big 12 First Team honours after transferring from Memphis. A Calgary, Alberta native, she came up through the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite REX program and represented Canada's U-17 National Team, helping the squad finish third at the 2022 CONCACAF Championship and qualify for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Campers train with a hometown NCAA Division I player with international experience.
Quick note: our pro & collegiate coaches occasionally have game or travel commitments, so the exact coach shown isn't 100% guaranteed for every single session. On the rare occasion that happens, your child is coached by another vetted pro or collegiate coach of the same caliber.
8:1 Athlete-to-Coach Ratio
Our camps have an average of 8 players per coach. This means your daughter gets high reps, consistent feedback, and eyes on her all camp.
What To Expect? ›
- Technical, tactical, and physical training built by our coaching staff to challenge every player, ran at an energy that keeps her focused and smiling. Straight guidance on college and pro pathways: the habits, skills, and steps that get players where they want to go.
- Time with people who've done it: a Q&A with elite players and coaches, career advice, day-to-day habits, fun moments, and autographs to take home.
- New teammates, big moments, and a photographer catching all the memories. Every family gets the link to the photo album afterward.
What To Bring ›
Soccer Cleats, Running Shoes, Training Shorts & Shirt, Water Bottle & Snack.
Grouped By Skill Level
To make sure every camper gets the most out of the camp, we group participants by skill level — beginners with beginners, advanced with advanced.
Dates and Timings:
Dates: January 2nd - 3rd
*If you are unable to attend any of the days within the camp please contact us and we will send you a pro-rated price based on how many days you can attend!
Age Group Timings: Born 2010-2020: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (age groups will be separated within the camp)
*If your age group is sold out, please email us to be added to the waitlist incase a spot opens up!
Location: Villains Dome - 830 59 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
Group Discount
We offer 15% discount if you and 5 or more teammates and/or friends register together! To get your discount, simply complete the Team Discount, Soccer form with your group's name and the names of all participating campers.
Safety
Weather Issues ›
We always have a plan in place for rain, extreme heat, or any other conditions and safety always comes first. If we ever have to cancel or reschedule a session due to weather, you'll get a full refund or credit, whichever works best for you. For our indoor camps, weather will never be an issue!
If Something Happens, We've Got her ›
Your daughter is watched closely the entire camp. Our staff is trained to handle the unexpected, if anything comes up, we reach you right away. Drop her off knowing she's in safe hands.
Changed Plans? We Get It
Life happens, and we've kept our refund policy simple and fair:
- 7+ days before the camp: full refund or credit toward a future one.
- 1 to 6 days before: 50% refund, or full credit toward a future camp. If we ever cancel (weather, facility, low enrollment) you get a full refund or a transfer, no hassle.
- To cancel, just email team@motiveathletics.ca with your name and camp details, and we'll sort it within 5 business days.
Read the full cancellation policy here: Cancellation Policy
*IMPORTANT: We only send emails from @motiveathletics.ca. We never ask for payments through SMS, DM or external links.
Verified Reviews · Calgary Girls Soccer Camp
What Parents Say About Motive Soccer Camps
Real stories from families who trained with us. Every review comes from a verified registration.
4.8/5
★★★★★
29 Reviews
DM
Denise M.
✓ Verified Purchase
Ended too soon
The camp was only two days and my daughter was upset when it ended. Wish it ran longer, you should do week long camps.
BA
Bilal A.
✓ Verified Purchase
Real role models
Coach Priya and the university players she brought in jumped right into drills with the girls. Great role models, my daughter loved it.
MF
Megan F.
✓ Verified Purchase
Actually on the ball
Small groups had her on the ball the whole time, not standing in a line waiting her turn.
CL
Corinne L.
✓ Verified Purchase
She actually improved
Her passing and first touch got noticeably better in just three days. Really impressed.
WP
Warren P.
✓ Verified Purchase
Pack a lunch
Great camp and coaching. Only heads up, it runs through lunch and food isn't included, so pack something.
TS
Tanya S.
✓ Verified Purchase
Felt really safe
My daughter rolled her ankle and staff had her iced and checked within minutes. Felt really safe with them watching her.
EK
Elena K.
✓ Verified Purchase
Perfect for a beginner
She'd never played before and I was worried she'd be lost, but they grouped everyone by level so she wasn't overwhelmed. Hoping to come to the next one.
PG
Preet G.
✓ Verified Purchase
Challenged my club player
My daughter plays high level and I thought she'd coast through this. Nope haha, they pushed her hard. She came home exhausted and happy.
HM
Hannah M.
✓ Verified Purchase
Super organized
Super organized. Clear emails before camp and drop off and pick up ran on time all three days.
RC
Roberto C.
✓ Verified Purchase
Refund done right
My daughter could only attend two of the three days and they refunded the difference with one email, no back and forth.
AO
Adaeze O.
✓ Verified Purchase
The Q and A meant a lot
She got to ask the college players questions and get autographs after. Made a real impression on her.
KB
Kristen B.
✓ Verified Purchase
Checkout was easy
Checkout was quick and the confirmation email came right away from their own address.
VN
Vikram N.
✓ Verified Purchase
Honest, no overselling
They were honest with us about the college pathway instead of overselling it. Really appreciated the straight talk.
LD
Laurie D.
✓ Verified Purchase
Loved the photo album
They had a photographer there and sent us a full album after, no extra charge. Such a nice touch, the pictures were great.
CM
Chantal M.
✓ Verified Purchase
Group discount was easy
Signed up with five of her friends and got the group discount with one quick email.
GW
Gary W.
✓ Verified Purchase
She's a coach now
Good camp, she learned a lot. Fair warning, she now corrects me on offside calls constantly.
MR
Meena R.
✓ Verified Purchase
My shy girl opened up
She's shy and was nervous going in but came out with new friends and a lot more confidence. The coaches were so encouraging with her.
SH
Sean H.
✓ Verified Purchase
Fun without pressure
Competitive but really fun, never felt any pressure. I usually have to drag her to practice but she begged to go back every day.
BC
Bethany C.
✓ Verified Purchase
Real personal coaching
The coach knew her name, strengths and weaknesses by day one. Really helped her training even after the camp.
CL
Carmen L.
✓ Verified Purchase
Staff I trusted
I asked a lot of questions about supervision before signing up and they answered everything. Go Motive!
DM
Derek M.
✓ Verified Purchase
Easy to sign up
Signed up in about two minutes on my phone. Easy payment, confirmation and reminder before camp. No hassle at all.
FN
Fatou N.
✓ Verified Purchase
Affordable and great
Way more affordable than private sessions and honestly just as good. Great value.
LB
Lorne B.
✓ Verified Purchase
A bit of a drive
Coaching was fantastic. Only reason for four stars is the field is a bit of a drive for us.
JP
Jasmine P.
✓ Verified Purchase
They answered everything
I emailed a bunch of questions before booking and got answers super fast. The camp lived up to it.
AF
Andre F.
✓ Verified Purchase
Confidence and her first goal
She came back so much more confident and scored a great goal in the final scrimmage. Hasn't stopped smiling since.
KS
Katarina S.
✓ Verified Purchase
Honest about specializing
Asked the coach if she should drop her other sports to focus on soccer and he said keep her multi sport for now. Honest considering they don't run programs in her other sports.
WT
Wesley T.
✓ Verified Purchase
Book early
I'm glad I bought this quick before it sold out. Great coaching and a fair price. Already signed her up for the next one.
NA
Noor A.
✓ Verified Purchase
Perfect weekend format
Loved that it was just a weekend instead of a whole week to plan around. Great camp, we'll be back next year.
FAQ
Who's coaching my daughter? ›
Professional and collegiate coaches who've lived the game, including Julia Makoloski, Kathryn Harvey, Nyema Ingleton, Anna Hauer, plus guest college and pro players. Our staff is focused on every athlete's safety.
My daughter is a beginner or already advanced, will she be at the right level? ›
Yes. Players are grouped by age and skill, so she trains alongside girls at her stage.
How much attention will she actually get? ›
We cap it at an average of 1:8 coach-to-player ratio. That means more reps, real feedback, and eyes on her the whole camp.
What are the dates and times? ›
January 2nd - 3rd. Age group timings: Born 2010-2020: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (age groups will be separated within the camp).
Where is it held? ›
Villains Dome - 830 59 Ave SE, Calgary, AB. .
What should she bring? ›
Soccer Cleats, Running Shoes, Training Shorts & Shirt, Water Bottle & Snack.
What if she can't make all two days? ›
Just contact us and we'll send a pro-rated price based on the days she can attend.
My age group is sold out. Now what? ›
Email us to join the waitlist and we'll reach out the moment a spot opens up.
Is there a group discount? ›
Yes, 15% off when you register with five or more teammates or friends. Simply complete the Team Discount, Soccer form with your group's name and the names of all participating campers. We will then create a unique discount code exclusively for your team.
What happens if there's an injury or emergency? ›
She's watched closely all camp. Our staff is trained to handle the unexpected, and we contact you right away if anything comes up.
What's your refund policy? ›
Simple and fair: full refund or credit 7+ days before, 50% (or full credit) within 1–6 days, and a full refund or transfer if we ever have to cancel. Full details on our cancellation policy page.
Will we get photos? ›
Yes — a photographer captures the camp, and every family receives the link to the photo album afterward.
How do I know my payment and messages are legit? ›
We only send emails from @motiveathletics.ca, and we never ask for payment through SMS, DM, or external links. Checkout is handled through our secure, encrypted payment system.
