Nike Field Hockey Camp at The Pennington School

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please note: Last year this camp SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2023 OVERVIEW

For 2023, this camp will be held at The Lawrenceville School, just 6 miles away. Camp will still be directed by Pennington Head Coach, Wendy Morris. To get all camp details and register, please visit Nike Field Hockey Camp at The Lawrenceville School.

2022 OVERVIEW

• Dates: July 12-15
• Age Group: Ages 12-18
  
• Gender: Girls
• Camp Types: Overnight & Extended Day (Commuter) Camp
• Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
• Program: The 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 offered as well. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff and placed into groups based on age and ability level.

CAMP SCHEDULE

• Check-in: 1:00pm-2:00pm on Tuesday
• Check-in Location: Enter from the West Delaware entrance, NOT Burd Street entrance. Check-in will take place at the Plaza in the center of campus between the Campus Center and the Gym.
• Check-out: Graduation takes place at 12:00pm on Friday. Parents are invited to attend. Check-out will take place after from 12:00-12:30 pm.
• Extended Day (Commuter) Schedule: Tuesday: 2:00pm-9:00pm, Wednesday-Thursday: 9:00am-9:00pm, Friday: 9:00am-12:30pm

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

HOUSING (2022)

The information below is subject to change each year. Please note, to stay overnight campers must be 12 or older.

• Dorms: Buck Hall & Old Main Dorms (Grace Hall, Goorley Hall and Green Hall)
• Number of Campers Per Room: 2-3 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 in suite or shared on hall
• Linens: Not provided. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase and a towel
• Air Conditioning: Yes!
• Room key/Meal card Deposit: Not required.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: All training sessions
• Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
• Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are provided.
• Extra Activities: Swimming and yoga
• Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
• 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.
• Equipment Needed: Hockey stick, water bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, court and turf shoes (goalies must bring full goalie protective equipment)
• 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.

ALL CAMPERS (OVERNIGHT & COMMUTERS):

• Athletic, on-field clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
• Turf shoes or sneakers
• Reversible jersey
• Socks
• Hockey Stick(s)
• Mouth guard
• Shin guards
• Goggles (not required, but recommended)
• Court shoes for indoor play in case of rain
• Goalies must bring their own full protective equipment
• Water bottle*
• Sunscreen**
• Snacks
• Small gym bag/backpack
• Packed lunch (if required for commuters)
• Spending money
• COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
• Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

• Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
• Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, 1 pair/day)
• Undergarments (1-2 pair/day)
• Pajamas
• Bathrobe
• Flip flops
• Laundry bag
• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, facewash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
• Personal items & medications
• Eye mask, ear plugs (optional)
• Washcloth and bath towel
• Alarm clock
• Fan (optional)
• Bed sheets (if linens not provided)
• Comforter or sleeping bag (if linens not provided)
• Pillow and pillowcase (if linens not provided)

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.

TEAM DISCOUNT

If you have a group of eight or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during check out. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.

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

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