Nike Field Hockey Camp at University of St. Joseph X Sacred Heart University

- Day
- Extended
- Overnight
- Female
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jul. 20 - Jul. 23, 2025
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Nike Field Hockey Camps
Join our overnight field hockey camp at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford! This fun and action-packed camp is led by University of St. Joseph Head Coach Karen Nell and Sacred Heart University Head Coach Sydney Van Der Mer.
Campers of all skill levels are welcome. Each day includes a mix of drills, small games, and scrimmages designed to help players grow and stay engaged. Don’t miss this exciting chance to improve your game, meet new friends, and make lasting memories on and off the field!
Highlights Include
- Instruction from college coaches and players
- 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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Co-Director Karen Nell
Karen Nell is the Head Field Hockey Coach at the University of Saint Joseph.
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Co-Director Sydney Van Der Merwe
Sydney Van Der Merwe is the DI Head Field Hockey 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 their assistant coach(es).
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.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 20-23
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Types: Overnight & Extended Day (Commuter)
- Check-in: 2:00-3:00 PM on Day 1
- Check-out: 12:00pm on Day 4
- Extended Day (Commuter) Schedule: 1:00pm-7:30pm on Day 1, 8:30am-7:30pm on Days 2-3, 8:30am-12:00pm on Day 4. Commuters check out between 7:30pm–9:00pm on Days 1-3, depending on their final activity.
- Meals: All meals will be provided for Overnight campers. Lunch & Dinner will be provided for Extended Day 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.
2025 HOUSING
The information below is subject to change each year.
- Dorm Name: TBA
- Dorm Style: TBA
- 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: TBA
- Linens: Not provided. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase and a towel
- Air Conditioning: TBA
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning, afternoon and evening training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
- Extended Day (Commuter) campers: Lunch and dinner are provided.
- 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, per the Director’s discretion.
- Equipment Needed: Hockey stick, water bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, sneaks for indoor courts, 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
- Personal hygiene products
- Snacks
- Small gym bag/backpack
- Packed lunch (if required for commuters)
- Spending money
- 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)
TEAM DISCOUNT
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.
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 out
Campers will train on the outdoor turf fields at the University of St. Joseph!