Lacrosse Camp Questions & Answers
- Why Nike Lacrosse Camps?
- I finished registration, What's next?
- When will I get my confirmation email?
- Am I required to bring my own equipment to camp?
- In order to attend one of the elite camps, must I be a member of my Varsity team?
- I have never played lacrosse before, is camp a good place for me to be introduced to the sport?
- I am a goalie; will I get specific goalie instruction?
- What are the differences between overnight, extended day, and day camps?
- Do you offer discounts if our entire team wants to come to camp?
- Do you offer scholarships?
- Can my team come to camp and train together?
- What should I bring to a Day or Extended day camp?
- Is transportation available?
- What is Cancellation Protection?
1 Why Nike Lacrosse Camps?
Nike Lacrosse Camps provide players of all positions and ability levels the opportunity to improve and refine every facet of their game in a positive, progressive and challenging environment. Our high performance lacrosse camp directors and coaches are involved in every step of the process, from teaching fundamental skills to promoting championship habits. Campers determined to get better this summer walk away from any of our Nike Lacrosse Camps with improved stick skills, a higher lacrosse IQ, better overall athleticism, and hours of lacrosse enjoyment!
Unlike tournaments, our lacrosse camp opportunities balance between traditional and progressive drills which provide tangible results to youth and high school lacrosse players. Instead of just playing this summer, challenge yourself and your skills at a Nike Lacrosse Camp!
We also proudly offer Xcelerate Nike Lacrosse Camps and Bill Pilat’s The Goalie School throughout the US for boys and girls ages 10-18. These high performance camps provide elite coaching to student athletes across the country by immersing you in the sport and giving you the kind of focused, intensive training essential for your improvement.
2 I finished registration, What's next?
- Fill out your Health & Release Forms: Use your confirmation number (in your confirmation email to complete your health & release forms ahead of camp! Please visit https://www.ussportscamps.com/health-and-release-faq/ and review your packet for any camp specifics forms * If your camper is attending a camp in Massachusetts or Connecticut, please follow the Health & Release Form instructions listed in your Information Packet.
- Read your Info Packet: which will be sent out close to the camp start date which includes the following important information and more: Onsite Camp Director contact information, Mandatory Health and Release forms and waivers, Peace of Mind & Cancellation Policy, and Covid-19 safety information.
3 When will I get my confirmation email?
A confirmation email will be sent 24-48 hours after submitting your registration.
4 Am I required to bring my own equipment to camp?
All campers must provide their own lacrosse stick and necessary protective equipment. A detailed registration packet with all additional items will be sent out to all registered campers prior to camp.
5 In order to attend one of the elite camps, must I be a member of my Varsity team?
Our elite lacrosse camps are recommended and geared for players that have Varsity experience and meet the stated age requirements. These camps will focus more on advanced skills, position play, team concepts and an overall intense level of competition.
6 I have never played lacrosse before, is camp a good place for me to be introduced to the sport?
Our complete skills camps are geared for campers of all ability levels. At camp, campers will be evaluated and will then be grouped according to age and ability. If you are a first time lacrosse player, camp could be a good way to start to learn the game of lacrosse and gain some experience before trying out for your local lacrosse team. As a reminder, all campers must provide their own equipment.
7 I am a goalie; will I get specific goalie instruction?
Yes, in addition to participating in all drills and scrimmages, specific goalie instruction will be provided by our defensive staff.
8 What are the differences between overnight, extended day, and day camps?
Overnight Camps: Experience everything Nike Soccer Camps has to offer! Our overnight camps include soccer instruction, fun evening activities, all meals, and on-campus housing.
Extended Day Camps: Ideal for commuter campers looking for the full camp experience. Includes 7+ hours of daily soccer instruction, lunch, dinner, and evening activities. Extended Day camps typically run from 9am-8pm or 9pm daily.
Day Camps: Day Camps offer the same great instruction and games as our Overnight Camps, but allows campers to return home after a hard day’s work. Day camps typically run from 9am-3pm or 4pm daily.
9 Do you offer discounts if our entire team wants to come to camp?
Yes! 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.
10 Do you offer scholarships?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.
11 Can my team come to camp and train together?
Yes! We encourage teams to register and train together. Teams can be placed together on the field for all training sessions and games. Please add a note at check-out and mention it to the camp director on day 1.
12 What should I bring to a Day or Extended day camp?
Below is a suggested generic list of clothes, equipment, and personal. Items to bring with your to camp. This list varies per camp. It is recommended to look directly in your info pack for specific items to bring
- Cleats or Turf Shoes
- Protective Goggles (girls)
- Helmet, Gloves, Pads (boys)
- Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle
13 Is transportation available?
We do not provide transportation to or from camp. If you are flying, we recommend using an airport shuttle service. Please schedule flights as close as you can to the check-in times on the first day and check-out times on the last day.
14 What is Cancellation Protection?
US Sports Camps offers our camp families Cancellation Protection for $50 per session, due at the time of registration. Cancellation Protection entitles you to a full refund of your camp tuition fees paid to date if you cancel for any reason before your final payment date (the first day of the month prior to the month of your camp start date. i.e. final pay date is May 1st if your camp date begins in the month of June). Please note: $50 Cancellation Protection and the Registration Fee are non-refundable.
With Cancellation Protection, if you cancel after your final payment due date and at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a VOUCHER for all tuition fees paid, valid through the following calendar year. Participants who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows for any reason) or who do not contact US Sports Camps to cancel at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will not receive a voucher or refund. Your VOUCHER is transferable to an immediate family member and may be used in the sport in which you initially registered.