
Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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Stars2023 Dates & Prices Now Available!
US Sports Camps and Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, Melissa Rausch, are excited to team up to offer an outstanding Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Designed for the high school elite and high performing lacrosse player (Ages 13-18) our Elite Camp is ideal for the lacrosse player who aspires to play at the collegiate level. You will have the opportunity to showcase your skillset and enhance your lacrosse IQ by learning, offensive and defensive concepts, stickwork, shooting, and footwork.
Perfect for regional players, UCCS is located on 550 acres in northeast Colorado Springs at the foot of Austin Bluffs, a rugged natural cliff formation. The university's great location, outstanding facilities and talented coaching staff make CU, Colorado Springs a popular destination for young athletes to improve their lacrosse skills each summer.
Highlights Include
- Elite Camp for Girls Ages 13-18
- Superior instruction from College Coaches
- 8:1 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
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Melissa Rausch
Melissa Rausch begins her fourth year with the UCCS Mountain Lions women's lacrosse program, and her second season as the head coach in 2023. As an assistant coach the past two years, she served as the recruiting coordinator, handling the recruiting efforts, hosting clinics and working with the scholarship budget.
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Assistant Coach Claire Kallio
Claire Kallio joined the UCCS women’s lacrosse coaching staff in January 2020 as the goalkeepers’ coach. She is in her fourth season with the Mountain Lions in 2023.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. Get ready for a week of focused, intensive training sessions lead by the UCCS coaching staff. Overnight and Commuter options available.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 10-12
- Age Group: 13-18
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-in: Overnight Campers check-in between 2:00-3:00pm at San Juan House. Extended Day campers check-in at 4:00pm at Mountain Lion Field. There will be a camper orientation meeting at 4:00pm with the first field session at 4:00pm. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
- Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field at 12:00pm (noon) on Wednesday. The camp director will confirm the exact location. Extended Day Campers will leave directly from the field. Overnight Campers check-out from the dorms immediately following the closing ceremony.
- Day Schedule: MON 4PM-6PM, TUE 10AM-8:30PM, WED 10AM-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 program is designed to provide campers the fundamental skills, position specific training and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance your game.
CAMP ADDRESS
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
San Juan House - Village at Alpine Valley
4725 Clyde Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Mountain Lion Stadium
Eagle Rock Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
2023 HOUSING
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
- Dorm: San Juan House
- 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 sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: NO A/C - Please bring a portable fan
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: Dinner provided on Monday; Lunch and dinner is Tuesday.
- 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 protective goggles, mouthpiece, cleats, and lacrosse stick.
- Facility: Mountain Lion 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!
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
- Athletic Socks
- Protective Goggles
- Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s)
- Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
- Comfortable Off-Field Clothes
- Toiletries & Personal Items
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Turf Shoes or Running Shoes for indoor activity
- Alarm Clock
- Extra Towels
- Non-Perishable Snack Foods
- Spending money (approx. $50)
- Pillow & Pillowcase
- Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
- Fan - dorms do not have AC
- COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
- Signed Heath & 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. Extended Day Campers stay until 6:00pm.
- Tuesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 10:00am-8:30pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 10:00am-12:00pm. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes at noon. 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.
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 2 nights lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & dinner on Day 2
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
• Camp hours: MON 4:00PM-6:00PM, TUE 10:00AM-8:30PM, WED 10:00AM-NOON
*SPECIAL GOALIE TRAINING*: During all sessions, goalies are given training involving development of their individual technique as well as instruction in game like situations. In addition to focusing on individual instruction, each goalie will participate in shooting drills as well as drills designed to include the goalies as an integral part of a team defense.
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Subject to Change
Monday July 10th
- 2:00-3:00pm: Check in
- 4:00-6:00pm: On Field Session at Mountain Lion Stadium
- 6:30pm: Dinner
- 8:00pm: Camp Games at dorms
Tuesday July 11th
- 8:30-9:30am: Breakfast
- 10:00-11:30am: On field session at Mountain Lion Stadium
- 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
- 2:30-4:30pm: On field session at Mountain Lion Stadium
- 5:00-6:00pm: Dinner
- 7:00-8:30pm: On field session at Mountain Lion Stadium
Wednesday July 12th
- 8:30-9:30am: Breakfast
- 10:00-11:30am: On field session at Mountain Lion Stadium (open to public)
- 11:30-12:30pm: On field Awards, All Star Game
- 1:00-2:00pm: Check Out
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.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 AM Breakfast (Overnighters)
- 9:00 AM Stretching and Conditioning
- 9:30 AM Skill Work and Stations
- 10:30 AM Position Work
- Noon Lunch
- 2:00 PM Small Games (1v1, 2v2, 4v3, etc.) with emphasis on supporting play
- 3:00 PM Drill stations and scrimmaging
- 4:30 PM Dinner and supervised free time
- 6:00 PM Back to field for games
- 9:00 PM Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 PM Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights out!
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
UCCS is located on 550 acres in northeast Colorado Springs at the foot of Austin Bluffs, a rugged natural cliff formation. From the campus, you have a spectacular view of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, including Pikes Peak, the 14,115-foot mountain that inspired the song "America the Beautiful."
Camp Reviews
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Positive, Constructive, and empowering!
August 3, 2019: Incredible feedback. Positive, constructive and empowering. Coaches were honest and gave the girls 100%. Great experience to play with high school aged team.
— Barbara F. Parent
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Exposure and improvement!
August 1, 2019: I had a lot of chances to speak with college coaches and improve my skills. There were many opportunities to meet new people from teams that played in my city and out of town. The coaches were very supportive and helpful with the group and one on one. The also helped us see the flow of the game.
— Mya V. Parent
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Loved the Coaches!
July 30, 2019: She loved the coaching and mentoring staff at the camp. She said it was a great experience and she is very interested in learning more about the schools represented at the camp for her college education and hopefully further lacrosse play.
— Amber H. Parent
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Great Experience!
July 30, 2018: My daughter had a great experience! The coaches were encouraging and inspiring. Overall, she loved the camp and can't wait to go back!
— Eva B. Parent
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Can't Wait For Next Year!
July 28, 2018: My daughter had a great time - can't wait to attend again next year! She had nothing but positive things to say about the experience. I thought the facilities were great - nice campus.
— Janet M. Parent
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.