Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Berry College
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2024 Dates & Prices Now Available!
USSC is excited to be back at Berry College in summer 2024 and offer a Nike Lacrosse Camp in Georgia. Berry College is located next to Rome in northwest Georgia, 72 miles northwest of Atlanta and 75 miles south of Chattanooga. As the sport strengthens in Georgia, this camp presents an incredible opportunity for youth players to improve their skills, and for high school players to get a taste of playing for Berry College.
At the Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Berry College, our goal is to bring out the very best in every player we coach. To achieve this goal Curtis Gilbert and his staff will focus on building campers skills, knowledge of the game and overall self-confidence essential to taking your game to next level. We can't wait to get started!
Highlights Include
- High School & Youth Camp for Boys Ages 9-18
- 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
- Every camper receives a reversible 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 Curtis Gilbert
Curtis Gilbert was hired as Berry's head men's lacrosse coach in September 2013. Over his tenure, Gilbert has compiled a record of 64-39 (121-87 career record) and an SAA record of 29-11.
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Assistant Coach Ken Byers
Coach Byers was with the Berry College program during its initial seasons and has helped take a young start-up program into one that has played in the Conference Championship in two of its last four years. Byers has spent time with both coaching staffs and continues to strengthen the foundation of the program, while also taking it to new heights.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Berry College is offering one week of overnight with an extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) option for ages 9-18.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 8-11
- Age Group: 9-18
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-In: Check-in takes place on Monday between 12:30-2:00pm at the outdoor quad between West Mary and East Mary Hall (located near the Ford Buildings).
- Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field at 11:30am. Overnight Campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.
- Extended Day Schedule: MON 2PM-9PM, TUE 9AM-9PM, WED 9AM-9PM, THUR 9AM-12PM **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 Advanced Skills/Complete Skills Camp is designed for high school/youth players (ages 9-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, and an overall intense level of competition.
CAMP ADDRESS
Berry College
2277 Martha Berry Hwy
Mount Berry, GA 30149
Click Here for Directions to Mary Hall & Click Here for directions to campus
CAMP CHECK-IN
Monday, July 8th
- ALL CAMPERS: Check-in takes place on Monday between 12:30pm-2:00pm at the outdoor quad between West Mary and East Mary Hall (located near the Ford Buildings).
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Thursday, July 11th
- Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field at 11:30am. Overnight Campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.
2023 HOUSING
- Dorm: West & East Mary 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 a sleeping bag, a pillow, a pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: There is A/C in dorms. Campers do not need to bring a 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 are provided.
- Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
- Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Lacrosse Camps 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 helmet, mouthpiece, cleats, lacrosse stick, gloves, and pads.
- Facility: Berry College 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
- Helmet & Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s), Gloves, Pads
- Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
- Comfortable Off-Field Clothes
- Toiletries & Personal Items
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Turf Shoes or Running Shoes for
- Alarm Clock
- Extra Towels
- Non-Perishable Snack Foods
- Spending money (approx. $50)
- Pillow & Pillowcase
- Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
- No Fan Needed – Dorms Are Air Conditioned
- 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: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
- Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided
- Thursday: Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes at 12:00pm. Departure time may change depending on the event.
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.
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
- 7:30 am Breakfast (Overnighters)
- 9:00 am Stretching and Conditioning
- 9:30 am Line Drills and Stations
- 10:30 am Position Work
- Noon Lunch and rest
- 1:30 pm 1v1, 2v2, and fastbreaks
- 3:00 pm Drill stations and scrimmaging
- 5:00 pm Dinner and supervised free time
- 6:30 pm Back to field for games
- 9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 pm Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights out!
Berry College
Berry offers an unusually beautiful environment for camp. Fields, forests, lakes and mountains provide scenic beauty in a protected natural setting. Campers train each day at Ford Field, the Berry men's lacrosse teams home, on the Berry College campus. Along with a top-notch game facility, the Vikings enjoy full-size practice fields located between Ford Field and William R. Bowdoin Field and behind Ford Field. The practice fields are also quality venues, and have hosted regulation soccer matches and lacrosse games, as well.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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July 15, 2022: Specific guidance from my son's coach and the friendships he made in the short time he was there. My son said the said was "awesome" and he could tell how much they loved the sport. He also made some great friends from other states and simply had a blast. When I picked him up, the "closing ceremony" with the awards and speeches was a great way for parents to see the interaction among peers and coaches. My son left camp extremely happy and very sore! I loved seeing him this way:)
— Anonymous
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July 18, 2022: How the camp staff fostered a love of lacrosse and emphasizes hard work and the kids made some great new friends
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July 15, 2022: Getting the opportunity to work with older boys who helped him advance some of his goalie skills.
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July 15, 2022: Meeting people. Hanging with friends. Playing up with good competition.
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July 14, 2023: The boys were able to play Lacrosse constantly with less conditioning.
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July 14, 2023: Building friendships and skills
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July 14, 2023: Over all they had a great time
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July 15, 2023: The skills my son learned
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perfect mix of strict and fun
— Anonymous
Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Berry College
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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.