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All Reviews about Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Howard University

2 Reviews

  • Highlight of the camp was seeing my daughter get to play lacrosse with a majority of young black women and be coached by black women. The quality of insturction and mentorship of the young women was first class. Getting to tour the campus, watch game film and break it down during weather delays was very well done.
  • The highlight of camp was definitely its intensity and collaboration with the coaches and players .

Camp Overview

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Come join us at the Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Howard University and take your game to the next level! Head Coach, Karen Healy-Silcott, has created a curriculum that will develop your skills and understanding of the game using both drills and game play scenarios. Each session will involve skill work, concept work and competition play.

Howard University's 256 acre campus provides the perfect setting for a lacrosse camp with it's beautiful and historic campus along with top notch facilities. Campers train each day at Greene Stadium home of the women's lacrosse team.

Highlights Include

  • High School & Youth Camp for Girls Ages 10-18
  • 10:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
  • Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
  • Every camper receives a reversible Nike practice jersey
  • Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement

Camp Coaches

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    Karen Healy-Silcott

    Camp Director

    In July 2021, Howard University announced Karen Healy-Silcott as the Bison's new women's lacrosse head coach.

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    Karen Healy-Silcott

    Camp Director

    Healy-Silcott arrives at Howard with over 20 years of coaching experience at various levels of competition. She is returning to Division I after spending the last four years in California as the Girls Director for the Firehawks Youth Lacrosse Club. Healy-Silcott also served on the Executive Board for the Oakland Lacrosse Club and is currently a member of the Jamaica National Women's Lacrosse team, most recently representing Jamaica in the last World cup qualifying event as a team captain.

    Prior to California, Healy-Silcott was the Head Coach at Bryant University. She led the team's successful transition from Division II to Division I and recruited many athletes who garnered academic and post-season accolades. Before taking the reins at Bryant, Healy-Silcott served as an assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts and an Assistant Program Director for Metro Lacrosse in Boston, MA.

    A 2002 graduate of Syracuse University, Healy-Silcott was a starter on the Inaugural Team. She earned 2nd team Regional All-American honors as a midfielder in both her freshman and sophomore years. Two ACL surgeries were an initial blow to her career, but Healy-Silcott fought back and, after a brief stint as a goalie, moved back onto the field, earning 2nd Team All-Big East Honors as a defender her senior season. She graduated with a degree in African American Studies.

    Originally from Freeport, N.Y., Healy-Silcott was a multi-sport high school athlete, earning Lacrosse, basketball, soccer, and cross country honors. In Lacrosse, she was a 2X US Lacrosse All American, Empire State Games MVP, 3X All-County, and 3X Team MVP.

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    Abby Hampson

    Assistant Coach

    In July 2025, Abby Hampson joined the Howard University women's lacrosse program as an assistant coach.

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    Abby Hampson

    Assistant Coach

    During her time as a graduate student, she served as team captain and led the Bald Eagles to their first playoff appearance since 2018. As an attacker and draw specialist, Hampson appeared in 42 games over three seasons.

    In addition to her athletic achievements, Hampson completed a two-year graduate assistantship in athletic operations for all varsity sports at Lock Haven (2023-25), as well as serving as president of the Sport Management club during the 2023-24 academic year.

    Hampson earned both her Bachelor's (2024) and Master's (2025) of Science in Sport Management from Lock Haven University.

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    Alexis Joseph

    Assistant Coach

    In 2022, Alexis Joseph joined the Howard University women's lacrosse team as a volunteer assistant coach.

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    Alexis Joseph

    Assistant Coach

    She graduated from Duke University May '22 with a B.A in Visual Arts on track for Architecture and was a defender on the women's lacrosse team. During her time at Duke, she earned the Top 6 ACC Service Award and the Samuel DuBois Cook Undergraduate Student Award for service and leadership. She also spearheaded a free lacrosse clinic for Black and Brown girls in Durham. Alexis was the president of UBA (United Black Athletes) her junior and senior year where she led diversity training with administration and staff.

    Prior to Howard, she coached with HHH Girls Philly, Eyekonz Philly, and Ultimate Girls NC at various age groups.

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    Leila Kouakou

    Assistant Coach

Camp Details

At the Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp, 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.

2026 OVERVIEW SUMMER CAMP
  • Dates: July 13-15
  • Age Group: 10-18
  • Gender: Girls
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Schedule: 9:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Wednesday
  • Check-In: 8:30am at Greene Stadium
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
  • 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.
CAMP ADDRESS

Howard University
Greene Stadium
2400 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059

Click Here for Directions - Stadium located on 6th and Girard St NW

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

TEAM DISCOUNT: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
  • Instruction: Morning training session
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
  • Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers will receive a Nike Lacrosse Reversible Jersey 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, protective goggles & mouthpiece and lacrosse stick(s)
  • Facility: Greene Stadium
  • 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)
  • Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
  • Healthy Lunch and Snacks
  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Signed Heath & 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.

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Howard University

The 256-acre campus, often referred to as "The Mecca", is in northwest Washington, DC. Campers train each day at Greene Stadium the home of the women's lacrosse team.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Howard University

2 Reviews

  • Highlight of the camp was seeing my daughter get to play lacrosse with a majority of young black women and be coached by black women. The quality of insturction and mentorship of the young women was first class. Getting to tour the campus, watch game film and break it down during weather delays was very well done.
  • The highlight of camp was definitely its intensity and collaboration with the coaches and players .

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