SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Cal Lacrosse will be offering two sessions of the Cal Bears Skill Development Camp with Advanced High School segments.
2026 OVERVIEW
Skill Development Camp - June Session Now Live
• Dates: June 15-18
• Ages: 12-18
• Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
Program: The Skills program is designed to provide campers the fundamental skills, position specific training and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance your game. Our goal is to provide each camper with focused, intensive, position specific training sessions essential to improvement. We are committed to helping each camper become a better lacrosse player and we hope all participants leave camp having established new friendships and more passion for the game.
Skill Groups: We recommend that all campers have at least one year of competitive lacrosse playing experience. Groups are made based on registration information....Grad Year and Skill Level. Session I of camp will be skill stations and the coaching staff will be doing an evaluation of each group. If there are campers who need to be moved because of group level being too high or too low they will be notified before the next skill based session.
- Competitive Middle School Program for ages 12-13
- Advanced High School Program for ages 14-18
Skill Development Camp - July Session Coming Soon
• Dates: July Dates Coming Soon
• Ages: 7-18
• Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
Program: The Skills program is designed to provide campers the fundamental skills, position specific training and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance your game. Our goal is to provide each camper with focused, intensive, position specific training sessions essential to improvement. We are committed to helping each camper become a better lacrosse player and we hope all participants leave camp having established new friendships and more passion for the game.
Skill Groups: We recommend that all campers have at least one year of competitive lacrosse playing experience. Groups are made based on registration information....Grad Year and Skill Level. Session 3 of camp will be skill stations and the coaching staff will be doing an evaluation of each group. If there are campers who need to be moved because of group level being too high or too low they will be notified before the next skill based session.
- Youth Skills Program for ages 7-11 (Wednesday, July 30th only)
- Competitive Middle School Program for ages 12-13
- Advanced High School Program for ages 14-18
CAMP ADDRESS
Maxwell Field - Click Here for Directions
2205 Piedmont Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. After all team members have successfully registered, contact us to receive a $25 refund per camper.
JUNE SESSION CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Monday, June 15th and Thursday, June 18th
- Check in: 8:30am on Tuesday and Wednesday at Maxwell Field
- Check out: 3:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday at Maxwell Field
JULY SESSION CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
July Dates - TBD
- Check in: 8:30am on Tuesday and Wednesday at Maxwell Field
- Check out: 3:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday at Maxwell Field
- Youth Segment campers will check-in on Wednesday, July 30 at 8:30am, and check-out on Wednesday at 3:00pm.
MEALS
Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring healthy snacks each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers will receive a Cal Camp T-Shirt and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience per the director's discretion.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your cleats, protective goggles & mouthpiece, lacrosse stick(s), helmet and pads (Goalies)
- Facility: Maxwell Field
- 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.
Items:
- Cleats
- Protective Goggles
- Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s)
- Healthy Lunch & Snacks - Full Day/Healthy Snacks - Half-Day
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
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 LACROSSE CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our lacrosse camps please see our FAQ page.
Skill Development Camp
This summer, Cal Lacrosse will be offering the Cal Bears Skill Development Camp. Our goal has always been to engage and inspire each player at camp and to instill positive character traits such as confidence, self-motivation, and a passion for the sport.
TRANSPORTATION
The camp is not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the Berkeley campus is Oakland International Airport; San Francisco International Airport is also within a reasonable distance. Campers are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp.
CAMP LODGING - NO HOUSING PROVIDED
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT BERKELEY
2121 Center St
Berkeley, CA 94704
Website: marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakrr-residence-inn-berkeley/
Main: 510-982-2100
THE CLAREMONT HOTEL
41 Tunnel Rd
Berkeley, CA 94705
Website: claremontresort.com/1-800-257-7544
Main: 510-843-3000
HOTEL DURANT
2600 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Website: hoteldurantberkeley.com/1-800-238-7268
Hotel Main: 510-845-8981
DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON HOTEL BERKELEY MARINA
200 Marina Boulevard
Berkeley, CA 94710
Website: doubletree3.hilton.com/1-855-845-6550
Hotel Main: 510-548-7920
Maxwell Field
Campers will train each day Maxwell Field. The field is located next to Memorial Stadium.