CAMP REACT - Residential - July 12 to July 18th, 2026
Location 📍 @ Northern Illinois University
1245 Stadium Dr S, DeKalb, IL 60115
Directed by: NEIL THOMPSON
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During the camp, there will be time allocated for viewing demonstrations and participating in question and answer sessions. The camp also emphasizes goalkeeping-specific functional performance training to prepare all goalkeepers for the upcoming season.
2026 is Camp React's 15th year of operation - LET’S SMASH IYlT!!
Event Details:
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Date: July 12-17, 2025
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Location: NIU
Join 100 goalkeepers for 1 week. If you are ready to get to the next level sign up NOW!!
**Coaches' Experience:**
- U.S. Youth National Team
- MLS Academies
- Professional European Clubs
- NCAA Division 1
- MLS Next
- Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)
**Big Cat Attendee & Alumni Success:**
- Major League Soccer (MLS)
- English Football League
- LaLiga
- Superliga
- Scottish Premier League
- Women's Super League
- Serie A
- National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
- USL W League
- 200+ NCAA Programs
- U.S. / Canada / Mexico Youth & Full National
Let's smash it!!!
Package Information:
RESIDENTIAL CAMPER (2007-2015):
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Check-in: July 13, at 12-2pm
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*On Sunday July 13th, check-in will take place at NIU, where room assignments and directions to the residence will be provided.
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Check-out: 5.00pm
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Package Includes:
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Room and board
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
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Early morning and late-night body recovery session
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Nutrition seminar
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Q&A with Staff
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Pro analysis seminar (Video session)
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College recruitment seminar
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Personal development meeting
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Training shirt
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BIG CAT GOALKEEPING gloves
**Residential campers should bring their own bedding and toiletries. All beds are Single beds. It's recommended to bring a box fan, bottled water, Gatorade, and snacks for the week.
DAY CAMPERS (2007-2016):
*Day campers do NOT have a residential stay.
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Check-in: Monday- Friday @ 9.00 am
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Monday check-in will be at 9.00am, and subsequent days will be at the designated dorm on campus.
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Check-out:
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Monday @ 5pm
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Friday (FINAL DAY) @ 5pm
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Package Includes:
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Morning and afternoon training sessions
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Lunch
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Personal development meeting
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Pro Analysis Seminar (Video Session)
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College Recruitment Seminar
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Training shirt
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BIG CAT GOALKEEPING gloves
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to email info@bigcatgoalkeeping.com.
Also, please review our Refund Policy if you need to cancel your attendance, booking, reservation.