Nike Football Skills Development Camp at Sacred Heart University

Instruction will develop fundamentals and advanced skills, focusing on footwork, offensive and defensive skills, team play, and game situations. You can expect high demand for these first come first serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. Please note that this camp is an individual skill development camp and players attending camp from the same team may not be placed in the same on-field group as their teammates. Players are grouped based on age, size and ability to ensure a fun, competitive and safe environment.

Please note: The following information, including the schedule and check-in/check-out location, is subject to change.

2026 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

• Dates: June 28-July 1, 2026
• Age Group: 8-14 (Incoming 4^th graders through Incoming 8^th graders). Due to NCAA recruiting policies, high school students are not permitted at this camp.
• Gender: Boys
• Camp Type: Day Camp | Overnight
• Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday
• Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to camp start time
• Meals:
• Day Campers will receive dinner on Sunday and Lunch on Monday and Tuesday. Lunch is not provided on Wednesday.
• Overnight Campers will receive dinner on Sunday, all three meals on Monday and Tuesday and Breakfast on Wednesday.

Please note: It’s recommended that campers bring money to put in the camp bank to purchase items at the camp store throughout the week.

CAMP TIMES

• Check-in: 12pm – 2pm on June 28 (location TBD). Day Campers should consider checking in toward the back half of the check in time
• Day Camper Schedule: Sunday 12pm – 9pm, Monday & Tuesday 9am – 3pm, Wednesday, 9am – 12pm
• Overnight Camper Schedule: Check in 12-2pm on Sunday. Check out Wednesday at 12pm

HOUSING

• Dorm: TBD
• Campers Per Room: TBD
• Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be 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!
• Linens: Not included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
• Air Conditioning: TBD

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

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

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

• Camper Ability Level(s) (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced): Beginner and Intermediate
• Offensive Skills: Specific Position Skill Work, Hand-Eye Coordination, Ball Handling and Position, Passing, Drills, Catching Drills, Proper Grip and Throwing, Running Routes
• Defensive Skills: Specific Position Skill Work, Explanation of Defenses (Zone/Man-to-Man), Footwork, Teamwork, Concussion Safety, Nutrition

• 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.

NIKE FOOTBALL CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our football camps please see our FAQ page.