2024 Dates & Prices Now Available!
Learn from the best at Cal Lacrosse Camp! Directed by Cal Men's Head Lacrosse Coach, Ned Webster, the summer camp is designed for beginners to those with aspirations of playing for the Golden Bears (ages 5-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, an overall intense level of competition. Discussions on what it takes to become a Golden Bear as well as a campus tour are included.
Instruction takes place each day at Witter Field, on the beautiful campus of UC-Berkeley.
All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development. All events are subject to change based on NCAA and Covid-19 restrictions. Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.
Highlights Include
- Ages 5-18, for beginners to those with aspirations to play collegiate lacrosse
- 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Cal Lacrosse T-Shirt
- Instruction by Cal Men's Lacrosse Coaching Staff and current players
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Ned Webster
Ned Webster enters his ninth year as head coach of the Cal Men's Lacrosse program. Webster grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, playing three years of varsity lacrosse at the Boys’ Latin School before heading to South Bend, Indiana to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish where he started at attack, earning four titles in the now-defunct Great Western Lacrosse League and four NCAA tournament appearances, before graduating in 1999.
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Staff Current Players
Current players from Brown, Bryant, Cal, Denver & Harvard will be working the camp as well.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Please note: Camp sessions SOLD OUT in 2023. You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. Directed by Head Coach at Cal, Ned Webster, this camp is for beginners to those with aspirations of playing at the collegiate level! This summer, Cal is offering two sessions of day camp (9:00am-3:00pm) for ages 5-13 and 14-18.
2024 OVERVIEW 3 DAY YOUTH CAMP
- Dates: July 29-31
- Age Group: 5-13
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Wednesday
- Check-In: 8:30-9:00am at Witter Field
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Program: The Youth Skills program is designed for beginners, youth and middle school players (ages 5-13), looking to sharpen their skills. All facets of the game will be covered ranging from stick skills, position play and team concepts. Campers will also be able to incorporate these skills into the daily game play.
2024 OVERVIEW 2 DAY HIGH SCHOOL CAMP
- Dates: August 1-2
- Age Group: 14-18
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm, Thursday-Friday
- Check-In: 8:30-9:00am at Witter Field
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Program: The High School Skills program is designed for high school players (ages 14-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, an overall intense level of competition. Discussions on what it takes to become a Golden Bear as well as a campus tour are included.
CAMP ADDRESS
Witter Field
210 Stadium Rim Way
Berkeley, CA 94720
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CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT YOUTH CAMP
Monday, July 29th to Wednesday, July 31st
- Check-in: 8:30-9:00am at Witter Field
- Check out: 3:00pm each day
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT HIGH SCHOOL CAMP
Thursday, August 1st to Friday, August 2nd
- Check-in: 8:30-9:00am at Witter Field
- Check out: 3:00pm each day
MEALS
Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring healthy snacks each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers will receive a Cal Camp t-shirt 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, helmet, gloves , pads, mouthpiece, lacrosse stick(s), helmet and pads (Goalies)
- Facility: Witter Field
- 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!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Items:
- Cleats
- Helmet, Gloves and Pads
- Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s)
- Healthy Lunch and Snacks Each Day
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
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.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP
This camp is designed for high school players (ages 14-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, an overall intense level of competition. Discussions on what it takes to become a Golden Bear as well as a campus tour are included.
YOUTH CAMP
This camp is designed for beginners, youth and middle school players (ages 8-13), looking to sharpen their skills. All facets of the game will be covered ranging from stick skills, position play and team concepts. Campers will also be able to incorporate these skills into the daily game play.
DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Dates: July 29-August 2nd
• Ages: 8-18
• Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
CAMP INFO
SESSION WILL INCLUDE:
- Stickwork, individual attacking and defensive skills (shooting, dodging, footwork, etc).
- Team attack and defensive concepts (double teams, draw and dumps, etc).
- For high school players, footwork and agility session with Cal Lacrosse Conditioning Coach.
- Drills and games for players to take with them after camp so they can continue to improve.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Cleats or Turf Shoes
- Helmet and Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick, Gloves, Pads
- Sunscreen (Just in case)
- Water Bottle
- Campers must bring their own lunch and drink each day
CAMP LODGING - NO HOUSING PROVIDED
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Witter Field
Campers will train each day at Witter Rugby Field. Home of Cal Rugby, Witter is located in the picturesque Strawberry Canyon. Built in 1995, Witter Rugby Field is a dedicated rugby facility that includes large towering goalposts, permanent kicking nets, and electronic scoreboards at either end of the field. In the Fall of 2019, a state of the art synthetic playing surface was installed, making Witter Rugby Field the premier athletic surface on Cal's campus.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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July 27, 2023: Coaches were awesome. Location was awesome.
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July 27, 2023: Positive atmosphere.
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July 27, 2023: Winning player of the day
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July 27, 2023: Improving skills, competition
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July 27, 2023: Good coaching and good drills
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July 29, 2023: Learning new moves and drills
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July 27, 2023: Trading with the goalie coach from Cal
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July 28, 2023: Kids having fun and touring the campus
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July 27, 2023: Playing at Cal and getting fastest shot
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July 30, 2023: My son really enjoyed the time at the camp
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August 17, 2023: Meeting new local and kids from all over the country.
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August 7, 2023: Great camp, my son had a blast and learned a lot. He also enjoyed the campus tour.
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July 27, 2023: My son liked it. He liked the councelors and felt confident coming out. Positive feedback
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August 1, 2023: Matthew really enjoyed his interaction with Coach Ty and being chosen as player of the day
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July 29, 2023: The competitiveness, well organized drills and serious attention given by the head Coach of Cal
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July 27, 2023: Interactions with Coach Wheeler, supported practice with peers and feedback from college players
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August 3, 2023: my son getting to interact with college players/coaches and the scrimmages at the end of each camp day
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July 27, 2023: The extensive skill-building and wonderful environment my son received at the Cal Lacrosse summer camp were without a doubt the highlights. He was able to greatly enhance his lacrosse abilities as a result of the expert instruction given by the camp personnel. He valued their emphasis on honing his methods and techniques.
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Jack loved the camp
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Cal Boys Lacrosse Summer Camp
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Berkeley, California 94720
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.