2026 Rural Kids Initiative
Minekill Soccer Camp
WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO PROVE?
We all want to prove we’re enough — enough to make the team, lead well, earn respect, and be accepted. So we strive, perform, and chase approval. But real character isn’t built by proving your worth — it’s built by knowing it.
You don’t have to earn your value. God has already declared it through His Son, Jesus Christ. Your identity isn’t defined by performance, but by what Jesus has done for you.
Discover a love and hope that shape who you are — on and off the field.
Coaches Artem and Julia Makarenko
Artem is the CEO and head coach of SkillsU FC. Initially playing as a central midfielder in the Ukraine at the highest level in the country. Artem launched his professional coaching career eight years ago. As a licensed youth coach, he had trained kids in Brooklyn's well-known soccer clubs: Brooklyn Italians, FA Euro, BridgeView, and Chernomorets. Artem answered few questions, so you have a chance to know him a little closer.Come and train in an Inflatable Soccer Field with a former Ukrainian soccer pro.
Julia, the co-founder, COO, and coach at Skills. Julia is a fantastic role model for our players. She supports kids' cross- disciplinary development and gives them space to nurture their unique talents. She's the first to ensure all the kids have their smiles on as they practice.
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Minekill Soccer Camp
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When: July 20th - July 24th
Where: Minekill State Park, 161 Mine Kill Rd, North Blenheim, NY 12131
Who: Boys and Girls going into grades 7th-12th
Time: 9am-4pm
