If birds have anything to teach humankind, it's that chirping summons worms, small twigs build excellent homes, and 10-man "V" formations are the only guaranteed way to make a soccer goal. Learn from these fine-feathered team players with today's Groupon: for $25, you get admittance to Soccermania, a weeklong youth soccer camp sponsored by the Alaska Rush Soccer Club (a $50 value). Soccermania welcomes both boys and girls age 5–12, and it runs July 11–15 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Jade Park.

A nonprofit venture representing more than 1,000 young soccer players in Alaska, the Alaska Rush Soccer Club promotes the physical, mental, and social well-being of children through its fun-fueled youth soccer programs. During the weeklong camp, head Soccermania coach Jason Leonardis and other members of the Rush staff teach campers fundamental soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and using interpretive dance to distract the goalie. With an estimated player to coach ratio of no more than 10:1, mini kickers receive individualized coaching attention while boosting both self-esteem and self-confidence. All camp participants will also receive a Nike camp T-shirt.

Representing more than 34,000 young players nationwide, Rush Soccer strives to develop a national-level club-cooperation system that creates sponsorship opportunities and serves as a centralized pool of talent for consideration by national, international, and interplanetary soccer programs. Customers are welcome to redeem up to two Groupons for players in the same household, promoting friendly competition between siblings and uniting families in their common love of cleats.