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Camp dates & prices

Secure your spot at the current rates with a deposit.
Flexible cancellation options available.

*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.

  • July 6–8, 2026

    • Ages 8-9
    • Co-ed
    • Football Skills Camp

    • Half Day (3-day camp)

      • Daily hours: 9:00am-1:00pm

      $225

    • Ages 10-11
    • Co-ed
    • Football Skills Camp

    • Half Day (3-day camp)

      • Daily hours: 9:00am-1:00pm

      $225

    • Ages 12-14
    • Co-ed
    • Football Skills Camp

    • Half Day (3-day camp)

      • Daily hours: 9:00am-1:00pm

      $225

  • Limited

    July 6–8, 2026

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 8-9
    • Football Skills Camp

    • Half Day

      3-day camp

      $225

  • Limited

    July 6–8, 2026

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 10-11
    • Football Skills Camp

    • Half Day

      3-day camp

      $225

  • Limited

    July 6–8, 2026

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 12-14
    • Football Skills Camp

    • Half Day

      3-day camp

      $225

  • Limited

    July 6–8, 2026

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 8-9
    • Football Skills Camp

    • Half Day

      3-day camp

      • Daily hours: 9:00am-1:00pm

      $225

  • Limited

    July 6–8, 2026

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 10-11
    • Football Skills Camp

    • Half Day

      3-day camp

      • Daily hours: 9:00am-1:00pm

      $225

  • Limited

    July 6–8, 2026

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 12-14
    • Football Skills Camp

    • Half Day

      3-day camp

      • Daily hours: 9:00am-1:00pm

      $225

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Nike Football Skills Development Camp at Dwight Merkel Sports Complex

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Camp Overview

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Football Skills Camps

2026 Nike Football Skills Development Camp at Dwight Merkel Sports Complex – Elevate Your Game This Summer!

Get ready for an exciting summer of football at the Nike Football Skills Camp, designed for athletes ages 8-14. Join us at Dwight Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane, Washington, for a week of expert instruction, skill development, and intense competition, all while having fun with the game you love! Limited spaces are available, so don’t wait to reserve your spot for this action-packed football camp.

Highlights Include

  • Nike Football Camp T-Shirt and potentially other prizes!
  • Professional Instruction from Coaching Staff
  • Daily Training to Develop Speed, Strength and Agility
  • Players Grouped by Age and Ability
  • Discussions on Proper Technique and Concussion Safety 
  • Position-Specific Drills
  • Low Camper to Coach Ratios
  • Excellent Training Facilities

Camp Coaches

  • Torey Hunter

    Torey Hunter

    Camp DIrector

    Coach Torey Hunter comes with 12 years of Division I/II College Coaching Experience.

    Torey Hunter

    Torey Hunter

    Camp DIrector

    From Tacoma, WA Torey played his prep football at Curtis High School. After winning a State Championship Torey chose to play his college Football at Washington State University. After receiving All Pac 10 honors and an invitation to play in the Senior bowl Torey was drafted in the 3rd round by the now-defunct Houston Oilers. He would also venture north and play in the CFL for both Montreal and Edmonton.

    After playing Torey got into College Coaching and would have a successful coaching run which included a DII final four and a FCS National Championship(2010 EWU). After Coaching Torey turned his attention to the personnel side of football returning to Edmonton, Alberta as a Scout where he helped build a Championship Roster in 2015. Torey has spent the past 3 Falls helping out at his Alma Mater and just recently join the Rise Football Academy as their Programs Director.

    EXPERIENCE:
    BC Lions Football Club 2018-2020| Director of Player Personnel/ Player Development (Canadian Football League)
    Edmonton Eskimos Football Club 2014-2017|Regional Scout/Director of US Scouting CFL Grey Cup Champion 2015 (Canadian Football League)
    University of Idaho 2011-2013| Secondary Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
    Eastern Washington University 2008-2011| Secondary Coach/Co-Special Teams Coordinator
    National Champion(2010) Central Washington University | Receivers Coach 2007
    Idaho State University | 2003-07 |Secondary Coach/Camp Coordinator
    Western Washington University 2002| Secondary Coach
  • Jay Dumas

    Jay Dumas

    Camp Director

    Jay Dumas is the current Head Football Coach at AC Davis High School in Yakima, WA.

    Jay Dumas

    Jay Dumas

    Camp Director

    Coaching Experience

    • 1996 Washington State University Student Assistant (WR)
    • 1999-2003 Western Washington Univ. Running Backs/Returners/Tight Ends
    • 2003-2007 Montana State Univ. Running Backs/Return Spec.
    • 2007-2014 AC Davis HS (Yakima, WA) Offensive coordinator/QB/WR
    • 2014-2016 Central Washington Univ. Wide receivers/Return Spec.
    • 2016-2019 Eastern Washington Univ. Wide Receivers
    • 2019- present AC Davis HS (Yakima, WA) Head Coach

    Playing Experience

    • Back to back state Champion AAA (1990 & 1991) Curtis High School
    • 2 bowl game wins as a player (1992 Copper Bowl & 1994 Alamo Bowl) Washington State University
    • All Pac-10 as Punt Returner HM (1994) Washington State University
    • NCAA Div 2 Playoff Appearance (1999) Western Washington University
    • Big sky champion (2003 & 2005) Montana State University , Bozeman
    • FCS Playoff appearances (2003,2005, 2006)
    • Set numerous school records on offense as offensive coordinator AC DAVIS HS
    • First back to back winning seasons since 1969 (2011-2012) AC Davis HS
    • 2018 Big Sky champion Eastern Washington University
    • 2019 FCS National Championship game

    Notable Players Coached

    • 1999 Girorgio Usai 1st team all GNAC (RB) WWU
    • 2000 Nile Chambers 1st team all GNAC (RB) WWU
    • 2003 Corey Smith 1st team All big Sky MSU
    • 2012 Cooper Kupp 1st team AP all-state DAVIS HS/EWU/LA RAMS
    • 2016 Jesse Zalk All-American DIV 2 CWU
    • 2017 Dom Sblendorio 2nd team All Big Sky EWU
    • 2018 Nsimba Webster 1st team all Big Sky EWU/EWU/CHICAGO BEARS
    • 2018 Andrew Boston FCS Fresh. All American EWU
    • 2019 Nsimba Webster 3rd team All-America EWU/EWU/CHICAGO BEARS
  • Rise Football

    Rise Football Academy

    Camp Coaches

    At Rise Football, we teach our athletes the fundamentals of the game and help them build good habits in an uplifting environment.

    Rise Football

    Rise Football Academy

    Camp Coaches

    The Rise Football coaching staff focuses on progress achieved through a curriculum that includes skill development, off-field instruction, speed training, strength training and academic support. We emphasize using football as a tool to teach young athletes skills applicable to life outside of sports. Our experienced staff draws on its vast playing and coaching experience to improve the skills and attitude of each player.
  • Next Level Athletes LOGO

    Next Level Athletes

    Camp Coaches

    Next level exists for the driven — the ones who refuse to settle, who train with purpose, and who see greatness not as a goal, but as a standard. Built to elevate athletes at every stage, NLA is more than a brand. It’s a blueprint for progress, a culture of commitment, and a legacy built one rep at a time.

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Camp Details

Instruction will develop fundamentals and advanced skills, focusing on footwork, specific positions, team play, and game situations.

CAMP INFORMATION

  • Dates: July 6-8, 2026
  • Age Group: 8-14
  • Gender: Coed
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 9:00am-1:00pm
  • Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Daily Football Instruction
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
  • Nike Football Camp T-Shirt and potentially other prizes!

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

  • Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio

  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion.

  • Facility: Outdoor Fields. Indoor facilities are available during inclement weather conditions.

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. Please note that US Sports Camps does NOT provide equipment and is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

This camp is NON-CONTACT

  • Small gym bag/backpack

  • Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts

  • Warm-up jacket

  • Cleats (NO metal-tip cleats) & sneakers

  • Gloves

  • Sunscreen

  • Water bottle

  • Packed lunch and snacks

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.

TRAVEL

Nike Football Camps does not provide transportation from airports, train stations or bus depots. If you have a child flying to camp, please arrange a shuttle or taxi service.

TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNT

If you have a team or group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper may be eligible for a discount. To receive the group discount, please have someone email US Sports Camps at [email protected] with the following information: Camp name, list of camper names, and the number of campers. We will respond with a unique discount code for everyone in the group to use during online registration. *Note: Discount amounts vary by program, so please reach out for more details.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

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