2026 Christmas Soccer Camp in Irvine by TNT Futbol and Elmer Chacon
Looking for a Christmas soccer camp in Irvine or anywhere in Orange County? TNT Futbol’s 2026 Christmas Soccer Camp runs Monday, December 21 through Thursday, December 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Oak Creek Community Park, 15616 Valley Oak Dr, Irvine, CA 92618. It’s for players ages 9-17, it’s capped at 20 players per day, and Coach Elmer Chacon runs it. You can book all three days or pick a 3-day or 2-day pass to fit around family holiday plans.
At a glance
- Dates: December 21-23, 2026 (Monday to Thursday)
- Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, drop-off at 8:50 AM
- Where: Oak Creek Community Park, Irvine, CA
- Ages: 9-17, boys and girls, beginners through club and high school players
- Size: 20 players per day, with a waitlist once a day fills
- Options: Full 3-day camp, 3-Day Pass or 2-Day Pass
What, when, where and who this holiday soccer camp is for
This is a morning camp held over the school holiday break, so players get three focused hours on the ball and still have the afternoon free for family. It’s at Oak Creek Community Park in Irvine, the same field where TNT runs its weekly group trainings, so it’s easy to reach from most of Orange County.
The camp is open to ages 9-17. On the field, players are grouped the way TNT always groups them: Youngers (8-11), Olders (12-16) and High School/Elite. That way a first-year player and a club varsity player both get work pitched at their level. You can see every date we have coming up on our upcoming youth soccer camps in Irvine page.
TNT Futbol’s 2026 Christmas Soccer Camp runs December 21-23, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Oak Creek Community Park in Irvine, and it’s capped at 20 players per day.
You don’t have to commit to all three days
A lot of parents skip holiday camps because they assume it’s all or nothing, and holiday weeks are full of travel and relatives. This camp is sold by the day as well as by the week. The Full package covers all three days. The 3-Day Pass and 2-Day Pass let you choose the days that work for you. Each day has its own 20-player limit, so a popular day can fill up before the others do.
Full camp
All three days, December 21-23. This gives the most continuity: skills introduced on Monday get built on all week.
3-Day Pass
Choose any three days. A good fit if one morning clashes with a holiday plan.
2-Day Pass
Choose any two days. Useful for families traveling part of the week, or for younger players trying a camp for the first time.
How pricing works
The price depends on how many days you book. Families who register before the early-bird deadline of November 20, 2026 get a lower rate. Registering two or more players together, such as siblings or teammates, takes 10% off. If you’d like to hold a spot now and pay the rest later, you can pay a deposit. Registration is cancellable, and once a day is full you can join its waitlist. Current rates for each package are listed on the camp registration page, which you can reach from the TNT Futbol home page.
What players work on, and who’s coaching
Elmer Chacon coaches the camp himself. He holds a USSF B License, has coached in the MLS Next 2 Academy Division (U17 and U19) at Strikers FC Irvine since 2022, and was the 2025-26 Western Athletic Conference Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year as head coach at Fairmont Preparatory Academy. Over nearly 20 years he has trained more than 800 youth, club and high school players.
The focus is development: ball control, positioning and decision-making under pressure, taught so the game starts to feel natural. A camp can’t promise a team spot or a set result. What it does give your player is a few concentrated mornings of coaching and a clear idea of what to keep working on in January. Coachability and effort count here as much as talent does.
Coach’s noteNick Joca’s parents, Marco and Lisa, wrote that Nick trained with Elmer “through private and small-group training as well as camps,” building “technical skills and tactical understanding to confidence, discipline, and the mental side of competing.” Camps are one piece of a player’s year, not the whole of it.
What to bring and drop-off
- Arrive at 8:50 AM so training can start at 9:00
- Shin guards and cleats
- Water
- Clothes for the weather that morning
- Effort and energy
Is a holiday camp the right choice?
If you’re comparing options around Orange County, our guide on how to choose a youth soccer camp in Orange County walks you through the one question to ask first. If your family can’t make December, the same format runs again in summer.
FAQ
Is there a Christmas soccer camp near me in Orange County?
Yes. TNT Futbol runs one in Irvine at Oak Creek Community Park, December 21-23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for players ages 9-17.
Can my child attend only some days of the holiday soccer camp?
Yes. Along with the Full 3-day option, there are a 3-Day Pass and a 2-Day Pass where you choose the days.
Is there a sibling discount for the Christmas soccer camp?
Yes. Registering two or more players together takes 10% off. There’s also early-bird pricing until November 20, 2026.
What happens if the camp is full?
Each day is capped at 20 players. When a day fills, you can join its waitlist, and registration stays open during the camp if spots open up.
Is the camp only for competitive club players?
No. It’s open to beginners through club and high school players, and players are grouped by age and level.
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