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All Reviews about Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at The Pennington School

20 Reviews

  • Amazing Instruction!

    My son had a great time at camp. The activities were great and he played a lot of lacrosse with amazing instruction!
  • Can't Wait to Come Back Next Year!

    My son loved the entire week. He especially liked the group building activities and competitions. He cannot wait to come back next year and wants to stay overnight.
  • We will be back next year

    This is my son's third time at your camp and second time at the sleep-away. He loves it! He always makes new friends and comes out feeling like he learned new skills and improved as a player. We will be back next year.
  • Everything from registration to finish was perfect!

    Everything from registration to finish was perfect! This was a great first sleep away experience and an awesome week of lax! My son enjoyed time with friends, but also improving his skills in a fun and challenging environment. The highlight was definitely winning “most improved” for his group. He can’t wait to go back next summer!
  • Thank You!

    My son loved the camp experience and he can't wait to come back. He had a great time and he learned a lot. He spoke very highly of the all of the coaches, staff and even the food. He also enjoyed how they made it fun while challenging him to learn new skills. Thank you!
  • Challenging and Rewarding!

    My son had a great time especially for being away from home for the first time! The camp was challenging and rewarding. He learned a lot and even practiced at home the day he got back. Thank you and he hopes to be back next year!
  • Everything from registration to finish was perfect! This was a great first sleep away experience and an awesome week of lax! My son enjoyed time with friends, but also improving his skills in a fun and challenging environment. The highlight was definitely winning “most improved” for his group. He can’t wait to go back next summer!
  • My son had a great time at camp. The activities were great and he played a lot of lacrosse with amazing instruction!
  • My son loved the entire week. He especially liked the group building activities and competitions. He cannot wait to come back next year and wants to stay overnight.
  • This is my son's third time at your camp and second time at the sleep-away. He loves it! He always makes new friends and comes out feeling like he learned new skills and improved as a player. We will be back next year.
  • My son loved the camp experience and he can't wait to come back. He had a great time and he learned a lot. He spoke very highly of the all of the coaches, staff and even the food. He also enjoyed how they made it fun while challenging him to learn new skills. Thank you!
  • My son had a great time especially for being away from home for the first time! The camp was challenging and rewarding. He learned a lot and even practiced at home the day he got back. Thank you and he hopes to be back next year!
  • The coaches were nurturing. I witnessed how the coach handled some of the arguments that the boys had during the last day and I am extremely pleased with what I saw. I wish those coaches will be my sons forever coaches!!!
  • Our son enjoyed the entire camp but especially enjoyed being with friends and the overnight experience.
  • This camp focuses on the total athlete, both on and off the field and it was an extremely positive experience for my son.
  • Loved the way Rich and his staff talked about character and kindness and how it is ultimately more important than Lacrosse
  • My son enjoyed the overnight experience and being with so many of his teammates as well as other lacrosse players from all over the country.
  • My son had a great experience. He said it was hard and hot but lot of fun. He also really liked the food which was a bonus because he is a very picky eater.
  • My son had an amazing time. He truly enjoyed the lax experience, but the personal freedom and learning how to navigate on his own with the help of the coaches and counselors.
  • My son had a great experience and I as a parent felt extremely safe sending him. The direct of sports and facility where bith amazing. Have already recommended it to many team mates for next year.

Camp Overview

2026 DATES ARE NOW LIVE!

At the Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at The Pennington School, our goal is to bring out the very best in every player we coach. To achieve this, Pennington lacrosse Head Coach, Shane Taggert, and his staff will focus on providing a better understanding of the game of lacrosse in a fun and exciting manner.

All skills and drills will be age appropriate and will help foster the fundamentals and demands of the sport in a positive way. Skills emphasized will include: stick work, shooting fundamentals, agility and fitness training, communication activities, multiple player concepts, game situations and team building.

The Pennington School is located midway between New York City and Philadelphia in Mercer County, New Jersey.

Highlights Include

  • TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
  • High School & Youth Camp for Boys Ages 9-18
  • Superior instruction from College Coaches
  • 10:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
  • Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
  • Special goalie instruction
  • Every camper receives a reversible Nike practice jersey
  • Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement

Camp Coaches

  • Shane taggert pennington lacrosse

    Shane Taggert

    Camp Director

    Directing camp is the head coach of its varsity boys’ lacrosse team, Shane Taggert.

    Shane taggert pennington lacrosse

    Shane Taggert

    Camp Director

    Taggert is a former Division I Men’s Lacrosse student-athlete who attended Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia earning his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary health services with a minor in business. During his senior season at Saint Joseph’s, Taggert was a National Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Nominee for Character, Community, Competition, and the Classroom as part of the Men’s program.

    Taggert currently serves as the director or operations and the 2028 and 2032 lacrosse coach at HHH Lacrosse. Taggert also assists at his alma mater in the sports media department as a broadcaster for the St. Joseph’s Men’s Lacrosse program.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

*Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location*. You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early! This summer, The Pennington School is offering one week of overnight and extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) for ages 9-18. At Nike Lacrosse Camps we are committed to helping each camper become a better lacrosse player, and we hope all our participants leave camp having established new friendships and more passion for the game. Over the course of the camp, your enthusiasm and self-confidence will grow along with your skills.

2026 OVERVIEW

  • Dates: July 13-16
  • Age Group: 9-18
  • Gender: Boys
  • Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
  • Check-In: Check-in takes place between 1:00-2:00pm at Buck Hall. If you come in the main entrance, off Delaware Avenue, it is straight ahead. Parking is to the right. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 2:00pm. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
  • Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field Thursday at 11:30am. Extended-day campers depart from the field and overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following our last field session on Thursday.
  • Extended Day Schedule: MON 2PM-9PM, TUE 9AM-9PM, WED 9AM-9PM, THUR 9AM-12 **Times subject to change
  • Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
  • Program: The Advanced Skills/Complete Skills Camp is designed for high school/youth players (ages 9-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, and an overall intense level of competition.

CAMP ADDRESS

The Pennington School
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534

Click Here for Directions and Click for Google Maps. Park in the lower lot and enter through the entrance on Burd Street. You can then walk your bags up to Campus Plaza and Buck Hall for check-in.

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.
CAMP CHECK-IN

Monday, July 13th

  • ALL CAMPERS: Check-in takes place between 1:00-2:00pm on Monday at Buck Hall. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 2:00pm and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
CAMP CHECK-OUT

Thursday, July 16th

  • There will be a closing ceremony at the field on Thursday at 11:30am. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.

2026 HOUSING

  • Dorm: Buck Hall
  • Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
  • Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and 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!
  • Bathrooms: Shared
  • Linens: Not included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, a pillow, a pillowcase, and a towel.
  • Air Conditioning: YES - Dorm has A/C

SUPERVISION
The staff reside in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all activities. Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are strictly prohibited and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
  • Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
  • Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are provided.
  • Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
  • Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Lacrosse Camps Reversible Jersey 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 helmet, mouthpiece, cleats, lacrosse stick, gloves, and pads.
  • Facility: Athletic Fields
  • 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!

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

Checklist of things to bring:

  • T-shirts
  • Shorts
  • Cleats
  • Turf Shoes, Running Shoes or Tennis shoes are mandatory
  • Athletic Socks
  • Helmet & Mouthpiece
  • Lacrosse Stick(s), Gloves, Pads
  • Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
  • Comfortable Off-Field Clothes
  • Toiletries & Personal Items
  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Alarm Clock
  • Extra Towels
  • Non-Perishable Snack Foods
  • Spending money (approx. $50)
  • Pillow & Pillowcase
  • Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
  • No Fan Needed – Dorms Are Air Conditioned
  • Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS

Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Extended Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items: Along with your lacrosse equipment, we recommend that you bring a day pack with the following items: water bottle, weather-appropriate clothing, cleats, and walking shoes.

Camp Schedule & Meals:

  • Monday: Extended Day Campers should arrive dressed and ready to play. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week. Day Campers stay until 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
  • Tuesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
  • Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
  • Thursday: Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes at 12:00pm. Departure time may change depending on the event.

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.

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 am Breakfast (Overnighters)

9:00 am Stretching and Conditioning

9:30 am Line Drills and Stations

10:30 am Position Work

Noon Lunch and rest

1:30 pm 1v1, 2v2, and fastbreaks

3:00 pm Drill stations and scrimmaging

5:00 pm Dinner and supervised free time

6:30 pm Back to field for games

9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart

10:00 pm Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights out!

Nike Lacrosse Camp Facility Pennington School Nj

The Pennington School

Located just 40 miles from Philadelphia and 60 from NYC, Pennington is centrally located with easy access for our campers coming from across the Northeast. Campers will train each day at the Tom Liwosz Turf Field.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at The Pennington School

20 Reviews

  • Amazing Instruction!

    My son had a great time at camp. The activities were great and he played a lot of lacrosse with amazing instruction!
  • Can't Wait to Come Back Next Year!

    My son loved the entire week. He especially liked the group building activities and competitions. He cannot wait to come back next year and wants to stay overnight.
  • We will be back next year

    This is my son's third time at your camp and second time at the sleep-away. He loves it! He always makes new friends and comes out feeling like he learned new skills and improved as a player. We will be back next year.
  • Everything from registration to finish was perfect!

    Everything from registration to finish was perfect! This was a great first sleep away experience and an awesome week of lax! My son enjoyed time with friends, but also improving his skills in a fun and challenging environment. The highlight was definitely winning “most improved” for his group. He can’t wait to go back next summer!
  • Thank You!

    My son loved the camp experience and he can't wait to come back. He had a great time and he learned a lot. He spoke very highly of the all of the coaches, staff and even the food. He also enjoyed how they made it fun while challenging him to learn new skills. Thank you!
  • Challenging and Rewarding!

    My son had a great time especially for being away from home for the first time! The camp was challenging and rewarding. He learned a lot and even practiced at home the day he got back. Thank you and he hopes to be back next year!
  • Everything from registration to finish was perfect! This was a great first sleep away experience and an awesome week of lax! My son enjoyed time with friends, but also improving his skills in a fun and challenging environment. The highlight was definitely winning “most improved” for his group. He can’t wait to go back next summer!
  • My son had a great time at camp. The activities were great and he played a lot of lacrosse with amazing instruction!
  • My son loved the entire week. He especially liked the group building activities and competitions. He cannot wait to come back next year and wants to stay overnight.
  • This is my son's third time at your camp and second time at the sleep-away. He loves it! He always makes new friends and comes out feeling like he learned new skills and improved as a player. We will be back next year.
  • My son loved the camp experience and he can't wait to come back. He had a great time and he learned a lot. He spoke very highly of the all of the coaches, staff and even the food. He also enjoyed how they made it fun while challenging him to learn new skills. Thank you!
  • My son had a great time especially for being away from home for the first time! The camp was challenging and rewarding. He learned a lot and even practiced at home the day he got back. Thank you and he hopes to be back next year!
  • The coaches were nurturing. I witnessed how the coach handled some of the arguments that the boys had during the last day and I am extremely pleased with what I saw. I wish those coaches will be my sons forever coaches!!!
  • Our son enjoyed the entire camp but especially enjoyed being with friends and the overnight experience.
  • This camp focuses on the total athlete, both on and off the field and it was an extremely positive experience for my son.
  • Loved the way Rich and his staff talked about character and kindness and how it is ultimately more important than Lacrosse
  • My son enjoyed the overnight experience and being with so many of his teammates as well as other lacrosse players from all over the country.
  • My son had a great experience. He said it was hard and hot but lot of fun. He also really liked the food which was a bonus because he is a very picky eater.
  • My son had an amazing time. He truly enjoyed the lax experience, but the personal freedom and learning how to navigate on his own with the help of the coaches and counselors.
  • My son had a great experience and I as a parent felt extremely safe sending him. The direct of sports and facility where bith amazing. Have already recommended it to many team mates for next year.

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