Nike Field Hockey Camp at Lake Forest Academy
- Day
- Female
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
2026 dates are coming soon.
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Nike Field Hockey Camps
Get ready to elevate your game at our summer field hockey camp in Lake Forest! Designed for girls ages 10-18, this camp focuses on building skills and boosting confidence. Led by Nike Field Hockey Director Meredith and her outstanding coaching team, campers will enhance their fundamentals while playing alongside fellow passionate athletes.
This 2026 camp offers the perfect mix of skill development, teamwork, and fun, allowing players to share their love for the game and have an unforgettable experience on the field!
Highlights Include
- Excellent training facilities
- Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Low staff to camper ratio
- Partner Camp of USA Field Hockey; sanctioned to make referrals to USAFH Nexus program
- All attendees receive a Nike Field Hockey Camps package (reversible jersey, ball, lanyard) and other fun prizes.
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Meredith Norman
Meredith is the Head Field Hockey Coach at Lake Forest Academy.
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Camp Coach Franca Hekster
Franca Hekster currently coaches Windy City Field Hockey and Wilmette Junior HS.
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staff Camp Staff
Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include their assistant coach(es).
Camp Details
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 Registration Coming Soon!
- Ages: 10-18
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Type: Overnight Camp
- Check-in: TBD
- Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field at 10:30am. Overnight Campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.
- Lunch: 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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and Afternoon training session
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
- 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.
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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.