"Our US soccer policy is to say what is the correct amount of time or the safe amount of time where the kids are able to be outside? Maybe they come out for 20 minutes, but then A/C break for another 20 minutes and then they come out again," said Ben Miles, a site coordinator for NCFC Youth Soccer camps.
About 2,000 campers are participating in three different camps -- traditional, advanced, and goalkeeper -- this summer. Camp includes half-day and full-day sessions. On Wednesday, fields were buzzing with action.
"I've been learning how to shoot and how to dribble," said camper Peyton Myers.
"We did shooting, we did ball handling, and we did passing," added camper Luca Basil.
Tents are set up, where campers can cool off and rehydrate.
"I'm trying to hang out in the shade and drink lots of water," camper Powell Heath said.
The camp has embraced the excitement surrounding the World Cup, incorporating the tournament into activities throughout the summer.
"We want them to develop, have fun outside, but also have fun watching the World Cup," said Ben Miles, a site coordinator.
Many campers arrived wearing jerseys of their favorite players and teams.
"I like how he plays. It's cool to watch. He scores a lot," Basil said of Argentinian star Lionel Messi.
"We actually went to the Australia vs. US game," added Myers, which the United States won 2-0.
Back in Raleigh, the high temperatures are exacerbated while on the pitch.
"I believe it's the pellets in the turf that add probably an additional 10 degrees, because the sun's reflecting off and that on the turf is coming back up," said Miles.
As temperatures near triple digits, Miles said staffers are mindful of using all of their resources.
"We also have an indoor facility that is turfed," Miles said. "The kids have been able to dribble the ball around so that they're not just coming inside and not having a good time."
The heat is also affecting drivers. Matt Cranford, shop foreman at Autohaus, said high temperatures can accelerate wear on vehicle batteries.
"Just like humans need electrolytes to make it through the day and function, car batteries have electrolytes, too. It's just a mixture of water and acid. As a battery heats up, that water will boil off, and that can cause corrosion inside the battery," said Cranford.
He said battery life can vary depending on factors including battery type, where the battery is located in the vehicle, and even the vehicle's color.
Before going on a summer trip, Cranford suggests drivers get their batteries tested.
"If your battery's 3 to 5 years old, (and) you're going on a trip, might just be cheaper just to buy yourself a new battery than a tow truck," Cranford said.
Automotive experts note that while battery failures often occur during colder months, summer heat can contribute significantly to the long-term deterioration that causes those failures.
"The cold weather will make the engine work harder to start up, and that puts that strain on that battery that you may not have noticed back when it initially got damaged in July," Cranford said.
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