Nike Field Hockey Camp at Lake Forest Academy

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2026 OVERVIEW

• Dates: August 2-5
• Ages: 10-18
• Gender: Girls
• Camp Type: Overnight Camp & Extended Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: 1:00pm-2:00pm on Day 1
• Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field at 10:30am. Overnight Campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.
• Extended Day (Commuter) Schedule: Day 1: 2:00pm-7:00pm, Days 2-3: 9:00am-7:00pm, Day 4: 9:00am-12:00pm *Extended Day campers are invited to stay and participate in the dorm activity until 9pm on Days 1-3.
• Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
• Program: This All Skills program is geared towards players of all abilities. The camp program includes stick work instruction & skills, technical & tactical training, offensive & defensive skills, and positioning work. Goalie-specific training is available as well. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff and placed into groups based on age and ability level.

Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.

2026 HOUSING

The information below is subject to change each year.

• Dorm Name: Ferry Hall
• Number of Campers Per Room: TBA (Standard is 2 per room)
• Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age and/or 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! Assignments will be announced on the first day at check in.
• Bathrooms: TBA
• Linens: Not included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
• Air Conditioning: TBA

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Daily Field Hockey Instruction
• Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
• Camp Gear: All campers receive a Nike Field Hockey Camps package (reversible jersey, ball, lanyard) and other fun prizes.

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

• Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
• Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director’s discretion.
• Equipment Needed: Hockey stick, water bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, turf shoes (goalies must bring full goalie protective equipment)
• Inclement Weather Plan: TBA
• 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.

• Athletic, on-field clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
• Turf shoes or sneakers
• Reversible jersey
• Socks
• Hockey Stick(s)
• Mouth guard
• Shin guards
• Court shoes for indoor play in case of rain
• Goalies must bring their own full protective equipment
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Personal hygiene products
• Small gym bag/backpack
• Packed snacks
• Spending money
• Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNTS

If you have a group of 4 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. If you have a group of 8 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $45 discount. Discounts are not available for camps priced at $250 or less. Please fill out the Team Discount - Field Hockey form and we will create a unique discount code for your group.

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 FIELD HOCKEY CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our field hockey camps please see our FAQ page.

Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

SAMPLE CAMP SCHEDULE

9:00am Campers arrive, warm up

9:15am-10:45am Turf Skills Session 1

10:45am-11:30am Games/Conditioning

11:45am-12:15pm Lunch

12:30pm- 2:00pm Turf Skills Session 2

2:00pm-2:45pm Games/Scrimmage

3:00pm Campers Depart

Players will train at Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois.