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Cal Boys Lacrosse Summer Camp

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Learn from the best at Cal Lacrosse Camp! Directed by Cal Men's Head Lacrosse Coach, Ned Webster, the summer camp is designed for beginners to those with aspirations of playing for the Golden Bears (ages 5-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, an overall intense level of competition. Discussions on what it takes to become a Golden Bear as well as a campus tour are included.

Instruction takes place each day at Maxwell Field, on the beautiful campus of UC-Berkeley.

All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development. Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.

Highlights Include

Ages 5-18, for beginners to those with aspirations to play collegiate lacrosse
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Cal Lacrosse T-Shirt
Instruction by Cal Men's Lacrosse Coaching Staff and current players

Camp Coaches

Ned Webster

Camp Director

Ned Webster enters his ninth year as head coach of the Cal Men's Lacrosse program. Webster grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, playing three years of varsity lacrosse at the Boys’ Latin School before heading to South Bend, Indiana to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish where he started at attack, earning four titles in the now-defunct Great Western Lacrosse League and four NCAA tournament appearances, before graduating in 1999.

Ned Webster

Camp Director

The promising 2022 season finished with a solid record of 12-4, but it was ultimately defined by three one-goal losses which were the deciding factor for the Golden Bears being left out of the MCLA tournament field for the first time since 2015. The Bears led the WCLL in goals scored and goal differential and earned a #1 seed heading into the WCLL Tournament. Eleven Bears earned WCLL All-League honors, with all eleven earning MCLA Scholar Athlete honors (by carrying a GPA of 3.2 or higher) and five being recognized as MCLA All-American. The Bears averaged 14.25 goals per game while allowing an average of 8.5.

The 2021 season was cancelled due to Covid-19. The promising roster of the 2020 Golden Bears had their season cut short after starting 7-1 and finishing the season ranked #3 in the MCLA. Despite the inability to "three-peat" as WCLL Champions and earn another shot at an MCLA National Championship, the Bears had much to be proud of. The Bear offense averaged 15.5 goals per game and our injury-plagued defense was getting healthy for a strong finish. We placed 10 players on the All-WCLL teams, all of which were also Academic All-WCLL, while senior captains Nick Beattie and Jake Pistotnik earned WCLL Defensive and Offensive Player of the Year, respectively.

The 2019 Golden Bears enjoyed a successful season ending the regular season undefeated and ranked #1 in the MCLA for 8 consecutive weeks. The Bears earned their second consecutive WCLL title before heading to Salt Lake City for the MCLA National Tournament, their fourth consecutive appearance. In their first three games, the Bears outscored their opponents 51-31 and defeated #4-seed Georgia Tech in a classic overtime thriller, 13-12. The Bears then faced #3-seed South Carolina in the MCLA Championship. After being tied 4-4 at halftime, the Gamecocks controlled the faceoff game in the second half and turned away several shot opportunities by their MVP goalie to win the championship 13-8. An historic 17-1 season for the Bears resulted in a final ranking of #2 in the MCLA.

In 2018, the Golden Bears won the WCLL Championship for the first time since 2000, a sign of good things to come. The Bears earned an automatic bid to the MCLA Tournament in Salt Lake City where they were matched up in the first round with the #6-seed Colorado Buffaloes and came out on top, 15-11. Despite a quarterfinal loss, the Bears finished the year ranked No. 10 in the final MCLA poll.

In 2017, the Golden Bears saw a #1 ranking in April and their second consecutive at-large bid to the MCLA National Tournament where they battled their way to the Final Four before falling to eventual champion Grand Canyon, 13-10. With a record of 16-3, the Bears finished the season averaging a robust 14 goals per game while allowing just 6.7. In the final MCLA Coaches Poll, the Bears were ranked No. 3, their best season since 2000. Webster- and staff- were named the WCLL and MCLA Coaches of the Year.

In 2016, the Golden Bears ended the regular season on a seven-game winning streak and returned to the MCLA Tournament for the first time since 2012, finishing the year ranked #13 in the final poll.

Prior to Cal, Webster spent nine seasons as head coach at Dominican University, transforming a winless club team into a nationally ranked NCAA DII program, leading his teams to back-to-back Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (WILA) Championships in 2013 and 2014, the same two seasons he was named WILA Coach of the Year.

Webster also led his team to two NCAA DII Statistical Titles for Man-Up Offense in 2012 and 2013 and three times finished in the top 5 for scoring offense.

Webster spent two years as an assistant coach for the San Francisco Dragons, the Bay Area’s former professional Major League Lacrosse franchise, coaching the offense and working with the goalies.

Webster comes from a lacrosse family: father Mickey is a US Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee and won two National Championships with Johns Hopkins, while his brothers, Jim and John, played lacrosse at University of Virginia and the University of North Carolina, respectively.

Coach Webster lives in Marin with his lovely wife Megan and two daughters, Ella (7) and Milly (2).
Current Players

Staff

Current players from Brown, Bryant, Cal, Denver & Harvard will be working the camp as well.

Current Players

Staff

Current players from Brown, Bryant, Cal, Denver & Harvard will be working the camp as well.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

*Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location*. You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. Directed by Head Coach at Cal, Ned Webster, this camp is for beginners to those with aspirations of playing at the collegiate level! This summer, Cal is offering one session of day camp (9:00am-3:00pm) for ages 5-13 and 14-18.

2025 OVERVIEW

Dates: This camp has concluded. Join the priority list to stay updated on future availability.
Age Group: 5-13
Gender: Boys
Camp Type: Day Camp
Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Thursday
Check-In: 8:30-9:00am at Maxwell Field
Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Program: The Youth Skills program is designed for beginners, youth and middle school players (ages 5-13), looking to sharpen their skills. All facets of the game will be covered ranging from stick skills, position play and team concepts. Campers will also be able to incorporate these skills into the daily game play.
Program: The High School Skills program is designed for high school players (ages 13-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, an overall intense level of competition. Discussions on what it takes to become a Golden Bear as well as a campus tour are included.

CAMP ADDRESS

Maxwell Field
2205 Piedmont Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

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CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Monday, July 21st to Thursday, July 24th

Check-in: 8:30-9:00am at Maxwell Field
Check out: 3:00pm each day

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.
Equipment Needed: Please bring your cleats, helmet, gloves , pads, mouthpiece, lacrosse stick(s), helmet and pads (Goalies)
Facility: Witter 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
Helmet, Gloves and Pads
Mouthpiece
Lacrosse Stick(s)
Healthy Lunch and Snacks Each 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.

HIGH SCHOOL CAMP

This camp is designed for high school players (ages 14-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, an overall intense level of competition. Discussions on what it takes to become a Golden Bear as well as a campus tour are included.

YOUTH CAMP

This camp is designed for beginners, youth and middle school players (ages 8-13), looking to sharpen their skills. All facets of the game will be covered ranging from stick skills, position play and team concepts. Campers will also be able to incorporate these skills into the daily game play.

DAY CAMP AMENITIES

• Dates: July 22-24
• Ages: 5-18
• Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm

CAMP INFO

SESSION WILL INCLUDE:

Stickwork, individual attacking and defensive skills (shooting, dodging, footwork, etc).
Team attack and defensive concepts (double teams, draw and dumps, etc).
For high school players, footwork and agility session with Cal Lacrosse Conditioning Coach.
Drills and games for players to take with them after camp so they can continue to improve.

WHAT TO BRING:

Cleats or Turf Shoes
Helmet and Mouthpiece
Lacrosse Stick, Gloves, Pads
Sunscreen (Just in case)
Water Bottle
Campers must bring their own lunch and drink each day

CAMP LODGING - NO HOUSING PROVIDED

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Maxwell Field

Campers will train each day at Maxwell Field. The field is located east of the main UC Berkeley campus on Gayley Road, just north of Memorial Stadium.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Cal Boys Lacrosse Summer Camp

27 Reviews

Cal Lacrosse Coach Ned Webster is a tremendous teacher of the game! I enjoyed attending his camps and clinics at Dominican University and look forward to attending his January clinic.
Awesome! My son loved the experience and made some new friends. The instruction, accommodations and facilities were all fabulous.
Staff was good, knowledgeable, engaged, and friendly. They taught us many different drills that help to improve skill. Having so many coaches there with the goal to make you a better player was very motivational. I really enjoyed this camp and hope to attend next summer!
My son was new to the sport and the coaches embraced him as if he was a top player. He can't stop talking about the experience and has already requested to come back. Thanks to all who helped make it happen.
The coaches at Cal explained the drills very well. If something did not make sense, they would break it down and go over it with you until you were able to understand. They really put a lot of effort into teaching us because they want us to succeed. The coaches made this camp special and I cannot wait to come back next summer and work with then again.
Meeting new people from around the world and making new friends. One other amazing highlight of the camp was how nice and supportive the coaches were and the advice they gave me to improve my games. Overall it was a great experience and I would love to continue. Thank you
My son came home every day very tired and with a smile on his face. He would talk about all the new techniques he was learning and how great it was that the coaches would be willing to work on each player's individuals needs.
The Cal camp was a great experience for our son. The staff is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and able to adjust the instruction for a wide range of skill levels. We will definitely be back!
I would definitely recommend the camp to my teammates. I learned so many new things in such a short amount of time. The ratio between coach to player was great and allowed for a lot of one on one time. The feeling at this camp was so positive, the coaches and the players all really enjoyed being there and learning from one another!
My son came home from camp having had such a positive experience he can't stop talking about how much he loves lacrosse and wants to go back to camp. He has discovered a love for the game that he hasn't found in three years of playing with his team. thank you!
Staff was good, knowledgeable, engaged, and friendly. They taught us many different drills that help to improve skill. Having so many coaches there with the goal to make you a better player was very motivational. I really enjoyed this camp and hope to attend next summer!
Cal Lacrosse Coach Ned Webster is a tremendous teacher of the game! I enjoyed attending his camps and clinics at Dominican University and look forward to attending his January clinic.
Awesome! My son loved the experience and made some new friends. The instruction, accommodations and facilities were all fabulous.
My son was new to the sport and the coaches embraced him as if he was a top player. He can't stop talking about the experience and has already requested to come back. Thanks to all who helped make it happen.
The coaches at Cal explained the drills very well. If something did not make sense, they would break it down and go over it with you until you were able to understand. They really put a lot of effort into teaching us because they want us to succeed. The coaches made this camp special and I cannot wait to come back next summer and work with then again.
Meeting new people from around the world and making new friends. One other amazing highlight of the camp was how nice and supportive the coaches were and the advice they gave me to improve my games. Overall it was a great experience and I would love to continue. Thank you
My son came home every day very tired and with a smile on his face. He would talk about all the new techniques he was learning and how great it was that the coaches would be willing to work on each player's individuals needs.
The Cal camp was a great experience for our son. The staff is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and able to adjust the instruction for a wide range of skill levels. We will definitely be back!
I would definitely recommend the camp to my teammates. I learned so many new things in such a short amount of time. The ratio between coach to player was great and allowed for a lot of one on one time. The feeling at this camp was so positive, the coaches and the players all really enjoyed being there and learning from one another!
My son came home from camp having had such a positive experience he can't stop talking about how much he loves lacrosse and wants to go back to camp. He has discovered a love for the game that he hasn't found in three years of playing with his team. thank you!
The extensive skill-building and wonderful environment my son received at the Cal Lacrosse summer camp were without a doubt the highlights. He was able to greatly enhance his lacrosse abilities as a result of the expert instruction given by the camp personnel. He valued their emphasis on honing his methods and techniques.
My son really enjoyed the time at the camp
My son liked it. He liked the councelors and felt confident coming out. Positive feedback
my son getting to interact with college players/coaches and the scrimmages at the end of each camp day
My son had a great experience and really enjoyed working with the coaching staff. He worked hard and was challenged. He left the camp wanting to do another camp. There was a very positive environment.
My son had a great experience and really enjoyed working with the coaching staff. He worked hard and was challenged. He left the camp wanting to do another camp. There was a very positive environment.
The camp was great! Everything went smooth and my son had an awesome time. He couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had! Thank you to the staff for a great experience.

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