Our dedicated staff concentrates on fun, unique games incorporating a soccer ball, allowing each player to flourish at their own pace. With a focus on one-player/one-ball, our curriculum is designed to build players dribbling and passing skills to prepare them for the next phase in our Pre-Travel Academy Program.
The Tots Program is led by DC Soccer Club's Professional Coaching Staff and uses DC Soccer Club's age-specific curriculum. All activities are designed specifically for players ages 3 to 5.
Ages: 3 - 5 years old
Session Duration: 45 minutes
Program Length: 6 weeks, once per week
What to Bring: Water, Size 3 Soccer Ball, Appropriate footwear
Cost: $165/player + processing fee
DCSC has an exciting new location for some of our Late Spring Tots sessions! We are working with NoMa BID and District Sports to bring this program to you! From May 5th through June 17th we will have Tots sessions at Athelia Tanner Park! Make sure your 3 - 5-year-old has a spot and sign up today!
Monday-Friday
9:00am - 11:00am
$140/week + processing fees
Session Dates
Week 1: June 26-29
9am - 11am @ Palisades (4 Day Camp - $100)
Week 2: July 10-14
9am - 11am @ Palisades
Week 3: July 17-21
9am - 11am @ Palisades
Week 4: July 24-28
9am - 11am @ Palisades
Week 5: July 31-August 4
9am - 11am @ Palisades
Location
Palisades Rec Center - 5200 Sherier Pl NW, Washington, DC 20016
All sessions will be limited to 10 players.
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Tots I (3 - 4 years old) |
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Start Date |
End Date |
Day |
Time |
Location |
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5/9 |
6/20 |
Tuesdays |
4:15-5:00 |
Turkey Thicket |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/10 |
6/12 |
Wednesdays |
4:00-4:45 |
Montrose Park |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/11 |
6/13 |
Thursdays |
4:15-5:00 |
Palisades |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
9:00-9:45 |
Hardy Rec Center |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
9:00-9:45 |
Harry Thomas Rec Center |
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
9:30-10:15 |
Hearst Rec Center |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
10:00-10:45 |
Shepherd Park |
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
9:00-9:45 |
Jelleff Rec Center |
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5/14 |
6/18 |
Sundays |
9:00-9:45 |
Friendship Park |
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5/14 |
6/18 |
Sundays |
9:30-10:15 |
Montrose Park |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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Tots II (4 - 5 years old) |
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Start Date |
End Date |
Day |
Time |
Location |
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5/9 |
6/20 |
Tuesdays |
4:15-5:00 |
Turkey Thicket |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/10 |
6/12 |
Wednesdays |
4:00-4:45 |
Montrose Park |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/11 |
6/13 |
Thursdays |
4:15-5:00 |
Palisades |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
10:00-10:45 |
Hardy Rec Center |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
10:00-10:45 |
Harry Thomas Rec Center |
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
9:30-10:15 |
Hearst Rec Center |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
10:00-10:45 |
Shepherd Park |
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5/13 |
6/17 |
Saturdays |
10:00-10:45 |
Jelleff Rec Center |
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5/14 |
6/18 |
Sundays |
10:00-10:45 |
Friendship Park |
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5/14 |
6/18 |
Sundays |
9:30-10:15 |
Montrose Park |
COMBINED (Tots I & II) | ||||
You can start a private session at one of the listed times/location above OR if you don't see a location or time that fits with your schedule contact Joe Iraola to organize a private session! All you need is a group of 8 players and we will do the rest. The parent organizer gets 6 sessions free!
Map of fields can be found below.
*Locations subject to change based on field permits
What is the Tots Program?
Our Tots program is for players who are just beginning their soccer journey. Our dedicated staff will focus on unique games that incorporate, fun, movement, and interaction, all while the players become comfortable with the soccer ball. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and entertaining experience for our youngest players. Tots will prepare them for the next phase in our Pre-Travel Academy Program.
Where, when, and how long is the program?
The Tots program is for kids ages 3-5 years old. We offer various different locations throughout D.C. on weekdays and weekends. You can find the schedule HERE. You will be able to select which location and time within the Tots registration. Each session meets once a week for 45 minutes over the course of 6 weeks.
My child does not like being a part of big groups, nor plays well with other kids, can we still sign up?
Yes. This is perfectly normal for kids this age. This program is age and developmentally-appropriate for children in this age group.
I am not ready to put my child in competitive sports at this age, what is the structure?
Our focus is for players to have fun, and engage with other kids while also playing games that incorporate soccer without them even realizing it. We have players participate season after season before moving to our Recreation Program.
My child will turn 4 during or right after the session dates. Should I put him/her in Tots I or Tots II?
Tots I is for 3-4-year-olds and Tots II is for 4-5-year-olds. If your child is turning 4 during or right after the session dates, you can choose either program based on your child's development.
What do we need to bring?
A soccer ball (size 3), water, and comfortable footwear.
What sets you apart from other organizations?
We have an experienced professional staff that understands the importance of coaching kids with a developmentally appropriate lesson plan. We are enthusiastic and passionate, and understand we understand that providing a safe place to play is an important aspect of youth soccer. Our coaches have infectious personalities because they have a true love for the game and teaching kids. The DC Soccer Club has been providing incredible programs for 48 years!
Are coaches Volunteers?
No, all of our coaches are paid, professional coaches.
Contact our Youth Program Director, Joe Iraola, for more information.