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All Reviews about Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Otterbein University

28 Reviews

  • My son had lost a lot of confidence during his past lacrosse season and had even expressed that he did not want to play lacrosse after the spring season. This camp definitely boosted his confidence and reminded him how much fun the game is and that he has enough skill to play.
  • Coaches interacted with players a ton. A lot of lacrosse prizes were awarded through out the camp, which was fun! The coach to player ratio was great.
  • My son had an overall wonderful experience at camp! The coach did a great job from the very beginning, laying the ground rules for respecting others, having fun, and building skills. He had a blast, learned a lot, and had fun making some new friends. I was very impressed with the caliber of all the coaches and how everything ran so smoothly. Each day, he walked away with stories of specific new, high-level skills & tips he learned from the coaches. We definitely plan to return next year as an overnight camper. This time he was a day camper, because he was hesitant to do overnight when we registered for the 1st time. But within 10 minutes upon arrival, he wanted to be an overnight camper, having already made some friends.
  • We’ve been coming to this camp for years and I haven’t ran into one thing that has needed improvement. The staff is welcoming, organized, friendly and knowledgeable to the game! A+.
  • When I picked up my son each night from camp he was so excited about what he had learned. He made new friends and an absolute fun time at camp, and became a stronger athlete and lacrosse player.
  • The small group instruction was good- my son learned a lot in that format. The Nike Lacrosse Camps have excellent instruction and coaching. They really know how to run a camp correctly. We will be back next summer!
  • My son is a kid, that at times, you have to bring him along (make him work versus being lazy). This kid loved this camp so much that he found that working hard is also having fun. He has really started to thoroughly love lacrosse and cannot wait to attend next year. I am in the customer service business, so it can be very hard to surprise me. The devotion, dedication and overall attention this coaching staff dedicated to those kids and the program as a whole EXCEEDED my expectations over and over again. Well worth the investment any day.
  • Blink and the day was over - always moving, always having fun, worked hard, played hard. Thx!
  • The coaches were excellent with the kids and he really enjoyed all of the drills. My son was worried about the camp lasting so long, but he said the days flew by and he was disappointed it wasn’t offered on Friday! It was an excellent camp!
  • Thanks so much for running a great youth lacrosse camp! My son had lots of fun and gained more knowledge of the game and skills, to take with him as he starts high school lacrosse as a freshman next month. He couldn’t stop talking about camp on our drive home. It was very well organized, safe, great food-very kind staff in the dining hall-older lady, my son said she was like a grandmother to the boys, liked staying in the clean dorms, and the competitions-he won two prizes. Good Stuff! Thanks again!
  • I loved the drills and the coaches were awesome! I made a lot of new friends, learned how to improve my shots on goal and got great feedback.
  • My son had lost a lot of confidence during his past lacrosse season and had even expressed that he did not want to play lacrosse after the spring season. This camp definitely boosted his confidence and reminded him how much fun the game is and that he has enough skill to play.
  • Coaches interacted with players a ton. A lot of lacrosse prizes were awarded through out the camp, which was fun! The coach to player ratio was great.
  • My son had an overall wonderful experience at camp! The coach did a great job from the very beginning, laying the ground rules for respecting others, having fun, and building skills. He had a blast, learned a lot, and had fun making some new friends. I was very impressed with the caliber of all the coaches and how everything ran so smoothly. Each day, he walked away with stories of specific new, high-level skills & tips he learned from the coaches. We definitely plan to return next year as an overnight camper. This time he was a day camper, because he was hesitant to do overnight when we registered for the 1st time. But within 10 minutes upon arrival, he wanted to be an overnight camper, having already made some friends.
  • We’ve been coming to this camp for years and I haven’t ran into one thing that has needed improvement. The staff is welcoming, organized, friendly and knowledgeable to the game! A+.
  • When I picked up my son each night from camp he was so excited about what he had learned. He made new friends and an absolute fun time at camp, and became a stronger athlete and lacrosse player.
  • The small group instruction was good- my son learned a lot in that format. The Nike Lacrosse Camps have excellent instruction and coaching. They really know how to run a camp correctly. We will be back next summer!
  • My son is a kid, that at times, you have to bring him along (make him work versus being lazy). This kid loved this camp so much that he found that working hard is also having fun. He has really started to thoroughly love lacrosse and cannot wait to attend next year. I am in the customer service business, so it can be very hard to surprise me. The devotion, dedication and overall attention this coaching staff dedicated to those kids and the program as a whole EXCEEDED my expectations over and over again. Well worth the investment any day.
  • Blink and the day was over - always moving, always having fun, worked hard, played hard. Thx!
  • The coaches were excellent with the kids and he really enjoyed all of the drills. My son was worried about the camp lasting so long, but he said the days flew by and he was disappointed it wasn’t offered on Friday! It was an excellent camp!
  • Thanks so much for running a great youth lacrosse camp! My son had lots of fun and gained more knowledge of the game and skills, to take with him as he starts high school lacrosse as a freshman next month. He couldn’t stop talking about camp on our drive home. It was very well organized, safe, great food-very kind staff in the dining hall-older lady, my son said she was like a grandmother to the boys, liked staying in the clean dorms, and the competitions-he won two prizes. Good Stuff! Thanks again!
  • My son absolutely had a great time! He loved the coaches and learned alot; he also had alot of fun too!!! Couldnt be happier with how it worked.
  • Good balance of teaching skills but having a good amount of scrimmage time to actually practice those skills in a game setting
  • July 28, 2023: My son really enjoyed playing the game and learning with his peers!

  • July 28, 2023: Everything was good. Dorms were cool. But the prize challenges were the most fun.

  • Otterbein did a great job with their lacrosse camp. They taught the boys teamwork and best of all the kids had a blast.
  • This was our sons first Nike camp and he had a great experience. Definitely would recommend this for next year!
  • Otterbein did a great job with their lacrosse camp. They taught the boys teamwork and best of all the kids had a blast.

Camp Overview

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Come join Head Coach, Colin Hartnett, and his staff this summer 2026 at the Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Otterbein University. This is a complete skills camp designed for youth lacrosse players ages 9-14. 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.

Otterbein University is a private, liberal arts college located 16 miles north of downtown Columbus in Westerville, OH. As a NCAA Division III member of the Ohio Athletic Conference, the Otterbein Men’s Lacrosse Team is beginning its 15th season of varsity competition in the spring of 2024.

Highlights Include

  • Complete Skills Camp for Boys Ages 9-14
  • Superior instruction from College Coaches
  • TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
  • 8:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
  • Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
  • Special goalie instruction
  • Reversible mesh Nike practice jersey
  • Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement

Camp Coaches

  • Colin Hartnett Lax Otterbein

    Colin Hartnett

    Camp Director

    Colin Hartnett began his 14th season as head men's lacrosse coach at Otterbein in 2022-23.

    Colin Hartnett Lax Otterbein

    Colin Hartnett

    Camp Director

    The Cardinals have gone 111-80 under Hartnett since the school's first season in 2010, including three-straight trips to the NCAA Division III Championships (2013-15) and back-to-back Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament titles in 2014 and 2015. His squad also earned the 2014 OAC regular-season championship, and made the title game in 2016.

    Hartnett earned his 100th coaching win in thrilling fashion before the 2020 campaign was abruptly stopped due to COVID. The Cardinals won 9-8 at Oberlin in (what ended up being) the final game of that spring, netting two goals in the last 1:50 of regulation to escape victorious.

    Hartnett has nine winning seasons under his belt, capturing the inaugural OAC Tournament crown in 2014 with a 13-8 win over John Carroll. Otterbein has had 44 all-conference players under his guidance, including standouts Marcus Willis and Robbie Guiliano going on to sign professionally with the Ohio Machine. Mikey O'Neal (2014) and Joe Sanfillipo (2019) received OAC Clyde Lamb Awards, presented annually to the top male and female student-athletes at each of the 10 league schools.

    Hartnett came to Otterbein from St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, N.Y. where he had been the assistant coach for the men’s lacrosse team since graduating from the College of Wooster in 2003. In his five years at St. John Fisher, Hartnett helped build a team from the ground up and take it to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) playoffs three years in a row and to a school best 11-3 record in 2008.

    He served as the offensive coordinator in 2004 and 2005 at St. John Fisher, and as the defensive coordinator since 2006. While offensive coordinator, the team finished the 2005 season averaging 10.8 goals a game, an increase over the 8.3 average in 2004. As defensive coordinator, the unit improved to 28th of 130 teams in the country, allowing just 7.3 goals an outing in 2008, a sharp drop from the 13.4 average in 2004.

    A native of Canandaigua, N.Y, Hartnett received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Wooster in 2003. He earned four varsity letters in lacrosse, finishing as the school’s fourth all-time leading scorer. As a freshman, Hartnett scored 52 points and was runner-up for the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Newcomer of the Year award. He was a 2x member of the All-NCAC team and served as captain his junior season.

    Harnett and his wife, Hilary, reside in Westerville.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Otterbein University is offering one week of overnight with an extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) option for ages 9-14.

2026 OVERVIEW

  • Dates: July 13-16
  • Age Group: 9-14
  • Gender: Boys
  • Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
  • Check-In: Check-in takes place on Monday between 1:30pm-2:30pm at Campus Center.
  • Check-out: Check-out takes place from 12:00pm at Campus Center.
  • Extended Day Schedule: MON 2PM-9PM, TUE 9AM-8:45PM, WED 9AM-8:45PM, THUR 9AM-12 NOON **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 10-16), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, and an overall intense level of competition.

CAMP ADDRESS

Otterbein University-Campus Center
100 W. Home St
Westerville, Ohio 43081

Directions & Parking: Google Maps

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.

2026 HOUSING

  • Dorm: Garst 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

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.
  • 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 items to bring:

  • T-shirts
  • Shorts
  • Cleats
  • 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
  • Turf Shoes or Running Shoes for
  • 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-8:45pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
  • Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-8:45pm. 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)

8:50 AM Campers Arrive

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 fields for games

9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart

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

Otterbein University Field Facility Nike Lacrosse Camp

Otterbein University

Otterbein University, located in Westerville, Ohio, is a four-year private institution founded in 1847. Less than 30 minutes from Columbus, Otterbein has a warm and friendly small-town atmosphere while remaining conveniently located to a large metropolitan city. With 140 acres of beautiful and historic campus along with top notch facilities, Otterbein provides a great environment for a lacrosse camp.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Otterbein University

28 Reviews

  • My son had lost a lot of confidence during his past lacrosse season and had even expressed that he did not want to play lacrosse after the spring season. This camp definitely boosted his confidence and reminded him how much fun the game is and that he has enough skill to play.
  • Coaches interacted with players a ton. A lot of lacrosse prizes were awarded through out the camp, which was fun! The coach to player ratio was great.
  • My son had an overall wonderful experience at camp! The coach did a great job from the very beginning, laying the ground rules for respecting others, having fun, and building skills. He had a blast, learned a lot, and had fun making some new friends. I was very impressed with the caliber of all the coaches and how everything ran so smoothly. Each day, he walked away with stories of specific new, high-level skills & tips he learned from the coaches. We definitely plan to return next year as an overnight camper. This time he was a day camper, because he was hesitant to do overnight when we registered for the 1st time. But within 10 minutes upon arrival, he wanted to be an overnight camper, having already made some friends.
  • We’ve been coming to this camp for years and I haven’t ran into one thing that has needed improvement. The staff is welcoming, organized, friendly and knowledgeable to the game! A+.
  • When I picked up my son each night from camp he was so excited about what he had learned. He made new friends and an absolute fun time at camp, and became a stronger athlete and lacrosse player.
  • The small group instruction was good- my son learned a lot in that format. The Nike Lacrosse Camps have excellent instruction and coaching. They really know how to run a camp correctly. We will be back next summer!
  • My son is a kid, that at times, you have to bring him along (make him work versus being lazy). This kid loved this camp so much that he found that working hard is also having fun. He has really started to thoroughly love lacrosse and cannot wait to attend next year. I am in the customer service business, so it can be very hard to surprise me. The devotion, dedication and overall attention this coaching staff dedicated to those kids and the program as a whole EXCEEDED my expectations over and over again. Well worth the investment any day.
  • Blink and the day was over - always moving, always having fun, worked hard, played hard. Thx!
  • The coaches were excellent with the kids and he really enjoyed all of the drills. My son was worried about the camp lasting so long, but he said the days flew by and he was disappointed it wasn’t offered on Friday! It was an excellent camp!
  • Thanks so much for running a great youth lacrosse camp! My son had lots of fun and gained more knowledge of the game and skills, to take with him as he starts high school lacrosse as a freshman next month. He couldn’t stop talking about camp on our drive home. It was very well organized, safe, great food-very kind staff in the dining hall-older lady, my son said she was like a grandmother to the boys, liked staying in the clean dorms, and the competitions-he won two prizes. Good Stuff! Thanks again!
  • I loved the drills and the coaches were awesome! I made a lot of new friends, learned how to improve my shots on goal and got great feedback.
  • My son had lost a lot of confidence during his past lacrosse season and had even expressed that he did not want to play lacrosse after the spring season. This camp definitely boosted his confidence and reminded him how much fun the game is and that he has enough skill to play.
  • Coaches interacted with players a ton. A lot of lacrosse prizes were awarded through out the camp, which was fun! The coach to player ratio was great.
  • My son had an overall wonderful experience at camp! The coach did a great job from the very beginning, laying the ground rules for respecting others, having fun, and building skills. He had a blast, learned a lot, and had fun making some new friends. I was very impressed with the caliber of all the coaches and how everything ran so smoothly. Each day, he walked away with stories of specific new, high-level skills & tips he learned from the coaches. We definitely plan to return next year as an overnight camper. This time he was a day camper, because he was hesitant to do overnight when we registered for the 1st time. But within 10 minutes upon arrival, he wanted to be an overnight camper, having already made some friends.
  • We’ve been coming to this camp for years and I haven’t ran into one thing that has needed improvement. The staff is welcoming, organized, friendly and knowledgeable to the game! A+.
  • When I picked up my son each night from camp he was so excited about what he had learned. He made new friends and an absolute fun time at camp, and became a stronger athlete and lacrosse player.
  • The small group instruction was good- my son learned a lot in that format. The Nike Lacrosse Camps have excellent instruction and coaching. They really know how to run a camp correctly. We will be back next summer!
  • My son is a kid, that at times, you have to bring him along (make him work versus being lazy). This kid loved this camp so much that he found that working hard is also having fun. He has really started to thoroughly love lacrosse and cannot wait to attend next year. I am in the customer service business, so it can be very hard to surprise me. The devotion, dedication and overall attention this coaching staff dedicated to those kids and the program as a whole EXCEEDED my expectations over and over again. Well worth the investment any day.
  • Blink and the day was over - always moving, always having fun, worked hard, played hard. Thx!
  • The coaches were excellent with the kids and he really enjoyed all of the drills. My son was worried about the camp lasting so long, but he said the days flew by and he was disappointed it wasn’t offered on Friday! It was an excellent camp!
  • Thanks so much for running a great youth lacrosse camp! My son had lots of fun and gained more knowledge of the game and skills, to take with him as he starts high school lacrosse as a freshman next month. He couldn’t stop talking about camp on our drive home. It was very well organized, safe, great food-very kind staff in the dining hall-older lady, my son said she was like a grandmother to the boys, liked staying in the clean dorms, and the competitions-he won two prizes. Good Stuff! Thanks again!
  • My son absolutely had a great time! He loved the coaches and learned alot; he also had alot of fun too!!! Couldnt be happier with how it worked.
  • Good balance of teaching skills but having a good amount of scrimmage time to actually practice those skills in a game setting
  • July 28, 2023: My son really enjoyed playing the game and learning with his peers!

  • July 28, 2023: Everything was good. Dorms were cool. But the prize challenges were the most fun.

  • Otterbein did a great job with their lacrosse camp. They taught the boys teamwork and best of all the kids had a blast.
  • This was our sons first Nike camp and he had a great experience. Definitely would recommend this for next year!
  • Otterbein did a great job with their lacrosse camp. They taught the boys teamwork and best of all the kids had a blast.

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