Nike Field Hockey Camp at Sacred Heart University
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Join our overnight field hockey camp at Sacred Heart University to boost your skills! Girls, ages 10-18, will train with DI Head Coach Sydney Van Der Mer, who led his team to win the 2023 Northeast Conference Championship.
Campers of all abilities will improve through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. Come to our Fairfield field hockey camp for an unforgettable experience! Don't miss out on the chance to take your game to the next level.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from 2023 Northeast Conference Champions: SHU, Division I coaches & players!
- Fun social activities: Karaoke, Scavenger Hunt, and Water Balloon Games!
- Excellent training and residential facilities
- 1:10 staff to camper ratio
- Partner Camp of USA Field Hockey; sanctioned to make referrals to USAFH Nexus program
- All multi day campers 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 Sydney Van Der Merwe
Sydney Van Der Merwe is the DI Head Field Hockey Coach at Sacred Heart University.
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Co-Director Kourtney Kennedy
Kourtney Kennedy is the Field Hockey Assistant Coach at Sacred Heart University.
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staff Camp Staff
Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include current and former collegiate coaches and players, club coaches, and high school coaches.
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 28-31
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Types: Overnight (ages 11+*) & Extended Day (Commuter)
- Check-in: 5:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday
- Check-out: 1:00pm on Wednesday
- Extended Day (Commuter) Schedule: 6:00pm-8:30pm on Sunday, 8:30am-7:30pm on Monday-Tuesday, 8:30am-1:00pm on Wednesday
- Meals: All meals will be provided for Overnight campers. Lunch & Dinner will be provided for Extended Day campers. No Dinner on Day 1.
- Program: This exciting All Skills program offers morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, so you will have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills. Camp will include stick work instruction & skills, technical & tactical training, offensive & defensive skills, and positioning. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff and placed into groups based on age and ability level.
*Overnight campers must be entering 6th grade or above in the Fall per Sacred Heart University policies.
Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.
2024 HOUSING
The information below is subject to change each year.
- Dorm Name: TBA
- Dorm Style: Traditional Resident 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: Depends on specific dorm assignment
- Linens: Not provided. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase and a towel
- Air Conditioning: Depends on specific dorm assignment
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning, afternoon and evening training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided. No Dinner on Day 1.
- Extended Day (Commuter) campers: Lunch and dinner are provided. No Dinner on Day 1.
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp Gear: The All Skills Camp participants will receive a Nike Field Hockey Camps package (reversible jersey, ball, lanyard) and other fun prizes. *Excludes 1-Day clinic participants.
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, sneaks for indoor courts, and turf shoes (goalies must bring full goalie protective equipment)
- Inclement Weather Plan: TBA for 2024
- 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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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.
Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
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ALL SKILLS CAMP SAMPLE SCHEDULE
- 7:30am-8:30am Wake-up Call, Breakfast
- 8:30am-8:45am Extended Day campers arrive. Stretching & Warm-up
- 8:45am-12:00pm Training Session I
- 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch, rest
- 1;00pm-2:15pm Training Session II
- 2:15pm-2:30pm Rest
- 2:30pm-4:00pm Training Session III
- 4:00pm-6:00pm Dinner, Rest
- 6:00pm-7:30pm Training/Nighttime Activities
- 7:30pm Extended Day Campers Depart, Overnight Campers to dorms for group activities or free time
- 10:00pm Lights ouy
Campers will train on the outdoor turf fields at Sacred Heart University!
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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July 28, 2022: She loved her roommates and the dorm experience. SHU offers great facilities we didn't know were there. She liked the skills competition, and is excited to see if her coach notices a difference in her on-field skills. After hours activities were fun too. She can't wait to go back next year.
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July 28, 2022: Making new friends with the people on my team and being able to participate in 7v7s with them as it was a good learning experience and helped prepare for the upcoming fall season.
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July 28, 2022: The camp was well organized and the campus was beautiful. I was glad to see how close together the dorms, field and dining facility was.
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July 28, 2022: The dorm was a hit! She had a great time, overall, and wants to attend next year. She's 14, so that's all I really got.
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July 31, 2023: She had an overall great time with all the activities and was a great experience for her to be in a dorm setting.
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July 27, 2023: My child enjoyed the coaches (some even recognized her from last year) and the 7v7 games that mixed up players.
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he wished he had one more day
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