Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Otterbein University
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2024 Dates & Prices Now Available!
Come join Otterbein’s new Head Coach, Brooke Delara, for an intensive and fun filled week of training. Otterbein is located in Westerville, Ohio about 20 minutes north of downtown Columbus. As a NCAA Division III member of the Ohio Athletic Conference, the Otterbein Women's Lacrosse Team will begin it's 13th season in the spring of 2024.
A perfect setting with 140 acres of beautiful and historic campus along with top notch facilities, Otterbein provides a great environment for a lacrosse camp. Easy walks to the fields, rec center and campus cafeteria, campers will get a true sense of what college life is all about.
Highlights Include
- High School and Youth Skills Camp for Girls Ages 10-18
- Superior instruction from College Coaches
- 8:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
- Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
- Team discounts available
- Special goalie instruction and discounts available
- Reversible mesh Nike practice jersey
- Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Brooke Delara
Local product Brooke Delara enters her first season as the head coach of Otterbein Women's Lacrosse in 2024, after being hired in December of 2023.
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Camp Details
At the Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Otterbein University, our goal is to provide campers the fundamental skills, position specific training and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance your game. Over the course of camp, your enthusiasm and self-confidence will grow along with your skills. This year Otterbein is offering one session of Overnight Camp with a commuter option (9:00 AM to 9:00 PM).
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 22-25
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-in: Check-in takes place between 1:00-2:00pm on Monday at Mayne Hall. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 2:00pm and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting.
- Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field on Thursday at 11:00am. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.
- Day Schedule: MON 2PM-9PM, TUE-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
- Program: The Skills program is designed to provide campers the fundamental skills, position specific training and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance your game.
CAMP ADDRESS
Otterbein University
Mayne Hall
65 N Grove St
Westerville, OH 43081
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2024 HOUSING
- Dorm: Mayne Hall
- Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Bathrooms: Shared
- Linens: Not included. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: No A/C - Please bring a portable fan
SUPERVISION
The staff reside in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
- Extended Day campers: Lunch and Dinner is provided.
- Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
- Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers will receive a Nike Lacrosse Reversible Jersey and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your cleats, protective goggles & mouthpiece, lacrosse stick(s), helmet and pads (Goalies)
- Facility: Otterbein Athletic Fields
- Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Checklist of things to bring:
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Cleats
- Athletic Socks
- Protective Goggles
- Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s)
- Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
- Comfortable Off-Field Clothes
- Toiletries & Personal Items
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Turf Shoes or Running Shoes for indoor activity
- Alarm Clock
- Extra Towels
- Bathing Suit
- Non-Perishable Snack Foods
- Spending money (approx. $50)
- Pillow & Pillowcase
- Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
- Dorm DOES NOT have AC – Please Bring a Fan
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Extended Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items: Along with your lacrosse equipment, we recommend that you bring a day pack with the following items: water bottle, weather appropriate clothing, cleats, and walking shoes.
Camp Schedule & Meals:
- Monday: Extended Day Campers should arrive dressed and ready to play. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week. Day Campers stay until 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
- Tuesday-Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00-11:00am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE LACROSSE CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our lacrosse camps please see our FAQ page.
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• Lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & dinner
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
• Camp Hours: MON 2PM-9PM, TUE-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-12 NOON
Discounts Available
TEAM DISCOUNT: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.
GOALIE DISCOUNT: To ensure each session has enough goalies for drills and scrimmages, all goalies automatically qualify for a special $50 discount. You can call 1-800-645-3226 to receive the goalie discount over the phone or you can indicate that you are eligible for the goalie discount in the “comments” field when registering via our secure website. Goalie discount cannot be combined with any other discount.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00 AM Session I
- 11:45 AM Lunch
- 2:00 PM Session II
- 5:45 pm Dinner and supervised free time
- 7:00 pm Session III
- 9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 pm Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights out!
Otterbein University
Otterbein University, located in Westerville, Ohio, is a four-year private institution founded in 1847. Less than 30 minutes from Columbus, Otterbein has a warm and friendly small-town atmosphere while remaining conveniently located to a large metropolitan city. With 140 acres of beautiful and historic campus along with top notch facilities, Otterbein provides a great environment for a lacrosse camp.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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July 5, 2023: Rachel the head coach was OUTSTANDING! She seemed to know every girl by name. My daughter's confidence shot up when she was announced MVP for the youth goalies! She had a blast and will be back next year.
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June 27, 2023: Learning new LAX skills to continue practicing over the summer months... and the awesome and friendly camp staff!
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June 23, 2023: Being able to learn from College coaches and getting to have fun with new people.
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June 24, 2022: The actual defense skills taught instead of just running conditioning drills.
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June 23, 2023: Meeting other girls and creating those new friendships and contacts.
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June 24, 2022: My daughter was asked to play with the older girls by the Head Coach
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June 28, 2023: My daughter looking comfortable playing in games for the first time
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June 23, 2023: Emma was learning new skills and gaining confidence on the field.
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June 23, 2023: Cristina came home exhausted but with a huge smile every night.
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June 25, 2022: Nothing specific, my daughter seemed to enjoy the entire camp
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July 25, 2023: The learning experiences and connections.
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Had A lot of Fun!
— Anonymous
Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Otterbein University
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