If a coach emails or mails you an invitation to camp, that's a positive indication; it implies they've heard something about you as a potential player and want to learn more about you. Be sure to check with other coaches to make sure no one else has already invited you before you accept or decline the offer. At most camps, there are also group activities like scrimmages where players can show what they can do on the field. Coaches usually pick a few kids from each team in the older youth categories (13-15) to participate in these activities. The kids who are not chosen may still get to go if there are spaces left after the selected players have been drafted. The opportunity to play in a camp environment with coaches watching your every move is a great way for young players to improve their skills and make new friends. There are two types of camps: regional camps that only cover shipping costs and national camps that will also cover accommodation costs. Regional camps are held throughout the year in different cities across Canada and the United States. National camps are usually held once per season in either June or July. It is very important for young players to be properly identified at camps to avoid being picked up by teams that aren't interested in them.