KIDS ACADEMY
(AGES 4-8)
Check out how DC Way makes the most out of each soccer class!
READY TO HAVE A BLAST THIS SPRING? REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Welcome to our Kids Academy program – a captivating journey into the world of soccer, specially designed for children aged 4-8 years old. Our classes introduce children to physical activities with and without a ball, emphasizing having a fun-filled exposure to the sport while learning the game's basic skills. Our goal is to provide each child with a fun, positive, non-competitive, and safe environment where they can grow, develop new skills, socialize, and stay active while having fun.
At Kids Academy, we go beyond the ball to enhance your child's overall development. In addition to soccer skills, our experienced coaches incorporate exercises without a ball to focus on key aspects of their growth. Our sessions improve agility, speed, balance, and teamwork; as well as promote cooperation, problem-solving, and learning at their own pace.
Our age-appropriate curriculum guarantees the best experience for your child while prioritizing safety and individual attention. If you want to register for a program that has already started, please send us an email at contact@dcway.com and we will help you with the registration. Don’t worry about registering midway — you can join our program any week!
Spring Schedule
Today's (04/27) Kids Academy session will be held at Eliot-Hine Middle School.
1st Spring Cycle: March 16 – April 27 (5 weeks)
No practice on March 23 and April 20
Make-up day on March 30
2nd Spring Cycle: May 4 – June 8 (5 weeks)
No practice on May 25
Ages: 4-8 years old
Time: Saturdays @9:00-9:45 am
Location: The Fields at RFK Campus - Field 1A
Price: 5 Sessions $135 | One Day $30
What to Bring: Water bottle and shin guards
DC WAY TEAM is LOOKing FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND YOUR CHILD at our program!
We aim to cover all aspects of children’s development including physical, social-emotional, cognition, and communication. Our qualified coaches use a distinctive, fun, and high-energy approach to teaching all children the fundamentals of soccer! With a focus on cooperation and team-building, we aim to encourage each child to learn, socialize, and mature at their own pace.
At DC Way, we focus on teaching life skills one can learn from sports, such as emotional intelligence, responsibility, healthy habits, honesty, caring, and self-confidence. In addition to these essential motor and life skills, we put our main focus into initially developing soccer skills. Within these skills, we aim to improve players’ decision-making, vision, anticipation, and basic technical moves. By teaching these critical skills, we are building a foundation for our players to continually progress as both soccer players and people.
All of the DC Way coaches are certified soccer coaches with extensive experience working with children. Our coaches have all passed mandatory background checks, have at least two years of experience working with children, and have received First Aid training.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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We offer soccer classes for children aged 4-8. Our experienced coaches teach fundamental soccer skills in a fun, positive, non-competitive, and safe environment where children can grow, develop new skills, and stay active while having fun.
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Our classes are open to boys and girls 4-8 years old.
Our focus is on enjoyment for every child who participates with us. As a result, our classes are designed to teach the full range of skills necessary for each age group.
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The DC Way coaches are a group of amazing men and women who have obtained a professional license to coach. We are truly proud to say that every member of our staff has exceptional personality traits and coaching skills such as a positive approach to coaching, honesty and fairness with players, a love for the game, a passion for teaching and instructing, and extensive knowledge of games, activities, and skills to develop players.
All of the DC Way coaches are certified soccer coaches with extensive experience working with children. Our coaches have all passed mandatory background checks, have at least two years of experience working with children, and have received First Aid training.
To see staff details, please refer to our Meet the Team page.
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We aim to cover all aspects of children’s development including physical, social-emotional, cognition, and communication. Our qualified coaches use a distinctive, fun, and high-energy approach to teaching all children the fundamentals of soccer!
With a focus on cooperation and team-building, we encourage each child to learn, socialize, and mature at their own pace.
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The Fields at RFK Campus
Address: 401 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
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The cost of our 5-week classes is $135.
The cost of a class for one day is $30.
If you wish to purchase a DC Way t-shirt, we have an option at the registration (+$25).
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All players should bring a water bottle and shin guards. Players younger than 6 years should wear tennis / athletic shoes (cleats are not needed).
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The first spring cycle starts on March 16th, and ends on April 27th.
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We welcome new participants at any time throughout the year. Please use this link to register online: https://dcway.com/kids-academy-registration
If you want to register for a program that has already started, please send us an email at contact@dcway.com and we will help you with the registration. Don’t worry about registering midway; you can join our Kids Academy any week.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
DC Way follows DCPS mask policies. To learn more about DCPS policies, please click here.
Each player is expected to bring their own water bottle and shin guards (optional). Players younger than 6 years should wear tennis / athletic shoes (cleats are not needed).
If a session is canceled due to weather conditions, we will always schedule a makeup session.
In case of bad weather conditions, please click here to follow our updates on program cancellations.
Our team is looking forward to providing you and your children with the best soccer experience in all of Capitol Hill! If you have specific questions not addressed here or on our website, please feel free to reach out to us at contact@dcway.com.
