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All Reviews about Nike Contact Football Camp at Lake Forest College - Uppers Only

6 Reviews

  • My son really seemed to love the flexibility to try a new position. He also said the drills and overall experience was challenging, in a good way.
  • Son had the opportunity to learn some new techniques, but more importantly meet new kids that play in his league
  • My son had a great experience and left feeling confident and excited for the upcoming football season
  • I saw my child learn fundamentals of the game and compete in fun games that improved his play
  • The coaches were amazing! They truly love the sport and helping the kids grow and learn
  • My son was just having fun and learning new skills!!​

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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 13–16, 2026

    • Ages 8-14
    • Boys
    • General Skills

    Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location

    • Full Day (4-day camp)

      • Daily hours: 9:00am-4:30pm

      $599

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Nike Contact Football Camp at Lake Forest College - Uppers Only

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Camp Overview

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

The Nike Contact Football Camp at Lake Forest College is a camper favorite. With top-notch instruction, premier competition, and contact drills, campers leave camp ready to compete at the next level!

Coach Luke Butts has been leading instruction for the Contact Football Camps for the past several summers. Along with a reputable coaching career, Coach Butts demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm, passion, and energy.

Note: There is no rental equipment available. Each camper will need to bring their own equipment.

Highlights Include

  • Nike Football Camp T-Shirt and potentially other prizes!
  • Professional Instruction from Coach Luke Butts and Staff
  • Daily Training to Develop Speed, Strength and Agility
  • Contact Drills and Scrimmages
  • Discussions on Proper Technique and Concussion Safety 
  • Low Camper to Coach Ratios
  • Excellent Training Facilities

Camp Coaches

  • Luke Butts

    Luke Butts

    Camp Director

    "The best part about Lake Forest College is the small town, family feel of the campus community. As a former student-athlete at the college, I know the benefits of growing in this setting. As a coach, Lake Forest offers opportunities to develop players athletically, personally, and academically. With an emphasis on excellence on the field as well as in the classroom, our players mature into well-rounded individuals.."

    Luke Butts

    Luke Butts

    Camp Director

    The 2022 season will be the 10th for Associate Head Coach Luke Butts on the staff at his alma mater and 11th at the collegiate level. It will also be his sixth year as the Foresters' defensive coordinator and fifth as linebackers coach after directing the cornerbacks for the previous five seasons. In addition, Butts was Lake Forest's special teams coordinator for five years and continues to serve as the Foresters' recruting coordinator.

    Under the direction of Butts, Lake Forest surrendered just 11.5 points and 233.7 yards per game in 2021, the program's best marks in more than 35 years. His defense ranked among the top 25 in the nation in scoring, rushing yards allowed, passing yards allowed, total yards allowed, pass efficiency, fumble recoveries, interceptions, turnovers, sacks, 3rd down conversion percentage, red zone defense, and defensive touchdowns. Cornerback Dante Esposito, who tied for third in the country and matched the program record with eight interceptions, was named Midwest Conference Defensive Skill MVP and earned Second Team All-American honors from D3football.com.

    The Foresters have boasted the top scoring defense in the conference each of the last two full seasons and allowed just 8.3 points per league game in 2021. Four players on the team earned All-MWC honors and the unit had at least one First Team selection at all three levels for the fourth year in a row. Defensive players at the College have now been listed among the league's best 19 times since Butts took over as coordinator.

    Lake Forest excelled on special teams when Butts coordinated that unit. Returner Alex Pasiewicz was named First Team All-American in 2016 after tying for the national lead with three kickoff return touchdowns and two scores bringing back punts. He was also in the top 20 in the country in combined kick return yards, yards per kickoff return, and yards per punt return. Lake Forest blocked eight punts, eight field goals, and a pair of extra points from 2016-18, twice ranking among the top 30 in the nation in total blocks.

    Before returning to Lake Forest, Butts spent the fall of 2012 as the outside linebackers coach at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky. The Raiders’ outside linebackers combined for 135 tackles on the season, including 22 tackles for loss and four sacks. They also had an interception and forced and recovered three fumbles.

    A 2012 graduate of Lake Forest College, Butts started every game at safety each of his four years and finished his career with 329 tackles, the fourth-highest total in program history. His 10 career interceptions also rank seventh in team annals. Butts earned All-MWC honors three times, including first team accolades as a senior. He also served as a team captain and was named Third Team All-West Region by D3football.com his final season.

    Butts was also successful in the classroom, earning Academic All-MWC honors each year he was eligible for the distinction, and was selected by Lake Forest’s head coaches as the recipient of the Nick Wasylik Senior Athletic Award.

    He and his wife Danielle, a 2012 graduate of the College, reside in nearby Gurnee with their daughters Sydney and Lainey.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper sports, so please be sure to register early. Join our priority list to be notified when this program is available for registration.

Nike Contact Football Camps feature contact drills and scrimmages with a staff of major college coaches and players. At camp, "contact" is introduced in a slow, gradual progression before any actual "contact" is initiated. Campers are divided according to age, weight, and ability.

Please note: The following information may be subject to change.

Note: There is no rental equipment available. Each camper will need to bring their own equipment.

2026 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

  • Dates: July 13-16, 2026
  • Age Group: 8-14 (incoming 3rd grade – incoming 9th grade)
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Schedule: 9:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Thursday
  • Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to the camp start time.
  • Meals: Lunch is 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.

  • Small gym bag/backpack

  • Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts, pants

  • Warm-up jacket

  • Two jerseys (one light/one dark)

  • Helmet

  • Shoulder pads

  • Football Cleats (NO metal-tip cleats) & sneakers

  • Athletic supporter

  • Cup

  • Mouth guard

  • Sunscreen

  • Water bottle

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.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

For out-of-town campers, we recommend that you reserve family lodging with a flexible cancellation policy. Below is a list of some local hotel options you can consider.

  • Residence Inn
    • Address: 26325 N Riverwoods Boulevard Mettawa, Illinois 60045
    • Phone: Contact Haley Moffat (847) 457-2962
    • Cancellation Policy: Please inquire directly with the hotel to ensure a flexible cancellation policy.
  • Hilton Garden Inn
    • Address: 26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
    • Phone: Contact Haley Moffat (847) 457-2962
    • Cancellation Policy: Please inquire directly with the hotel to ensure a flexible cancellation policy.

*Please be sure to carefully review all cancellation policies before booking. US Sports Camps is not liable for any costs incurred due to late cancellations.


Sample Daily Schedule

Day 1

8:30am Clinic Campers Check In

9:00am All Skills Camp Check In/Rules/Orientation

9:30am Practice #1

11:30am Lunch/Free Time

2:00pm Practice #2

4:30pm Campers Depart

Farwell Field

Farwell Field

Thanks to a land donation from Senator Charles B. Farwell, who also funded the College’s gymnasium 13 years earlier, Farwell Field was opened in 1903 for Lake Forest’s football and baseball teams. It has been home to Forester football ever since and was renovated prior to the 2004 season. New bleachers and a state-of-the-art press box were constructed and artificial grass was installed on the field itself. It also became the permanent home of the College’s soccer teams at that time.

Features:

  • Artificial turf installed in 2004 and resurfaced in summer 2017
  • Regulation football and soccer field
  • Press box with phone and data line accessibility
  • Bleacher seating and standing room (total capacity 2000)
  • Adjacent to Halas Hall, which includes locker rooms and meeting rooms

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Contact Football Camp at Lake Forest College - Uppers Only

6 Reviews

  • My son really seemed to love the flexibility to try a new position. He also said the drills and overall experience was challenging, in a good way.
  • Son had the opportunity to learn some new techniques, but more importantly meet new kids that play in his league
  • My son had a great experience and left feeling confident and excited for the upcoming football season
  • I saw my child learn fundamentals of the game and compete in fun games that improved his play
  • The coaches were amazing! They truly love the sport and helping the kids grow and learn
  • My son was just having fun and learning new skills!!​

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