Santa Barbara Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp
- Extended
- Overnight
- Male
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 26 - Jul. 29, 2026
Jul. 26 - Jul. 29, 2026
Jul. 26 - Jul. 29, 2026
2026 DATES ARE NOW LIVE!
The Santa Barbara Lacrosse Camp will be held on the beautiful campus of the Cate School in 2026, located in Carpinteria, CA. The campus sits 11 miles from Santa Barbara and is just an hour and a half north of Los Angeles and a five-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Great weather, experienced staff, and top-notch facilities make this an ideal camp location to improve your game next summer!
Our Skill & Lacrosse IQ development camps are for beginner, intermediate and advanced groups. The emphasis of camp are for developing skills and an understanding of strategies with small games and full field scrimmages. Campers are separated by age and experience level so all abilities are accommodated. These camps fill up fast so register early!
Highlights Include
- TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- High School and Youth Skills Camp for Boys Ages 10-18
- Superior instruction
- 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
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Mike Allan
Mike Allan is the Head Coach at UC Santa Barbara. Coach Allan returned to UCSB after spending three years as an assistant coach at Towson University.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
*Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location*. You can expect a high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, the Santa Barbara Nike Lacrosse Camp is offering one session overnight with an extended day (9:00 AM to 8:00 PM) camp option available.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 26-29
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-In: Check-in takes place at the field by the parking lot. Overnight Campers check-in between 11:00-12:30pm. Once you are checked in it will be a short (5 minute) walk to the dorm. Extended Day Campers: Check-in between 12:00-12:30pm. Late check-ins can be accommodated on that first day. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 1:15pm for campers and parents. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time. Dinner will be the first meal at camp.
- Check-out: Check-out at 11:30am on Wednesday at the field. Parents are invited to watch the final games of the camp tournament, 9:30am to 11:00am on the last day.
- Extended Day Schedule: SUN 1PM-8PM, MON-TUE 9AM-8PM, WED 9AM-11:30AM **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 10-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, and an overall intense level of competition.
CAMP ADDRESS
Cate School
1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Click Here for Directions - **No vehicles are allowed to park anywhere on campus other than the parking area by the fields.
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/CHECK-OUT
Check-in: Sunday, July 26th
- Check-in takes place at the field by the parking lot. Overnight Campers check-in between 11:00-12:30pm. Once you are checked in it will be a short (5 minute) walk to the dorm. Extended Day Campers: Check-in between 12:00-12:30pm. Late check-ins can be accommodated on that first day. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 1:15pm for campers and parents. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time. Dinner will be the first meal at camp.
Check-out: Wednesday, July 29th
- Check-out at 11:30am at the field. Parents are invited to watch the final games of the camp tournament, 9:30am to 11:00am on the last day.
2026 HOUSING
- Dorm: Long House, Cook House West & Cook House East Dorms
- 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: There is no A/C in dorms. Campers can bring a 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: 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: Cate School 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
- Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s)
- Helmet and Pads
- Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
- Comfortable Off-Field Clothes
- Toiletries & Personal Items
- Water Bottle
- Extra Towels
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Fan - dorms do not have A/C
- Pillow & Pillowcase
- Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
- 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:
- Sunday: 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 8:00pm. Dinner is provided.
- Monday-Tuesday: Hours - 9:00am-8:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
- Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-11:30am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes at 11:30am.
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.
Transportation
This camp does not offer any transportation to and from camps. Southwest Airlines has non-stop flights into Santa Barbara from Denver, Las Vegas and Oakland Airports.
Cate School
Founded in 1910 and located in Carpentaria, the Cate School offers a 150 acre campus, complete with great fields, dorms and recreational facilities. Just 15 minutes from Santa Barbara and 90 minutes from LA, the Academy is easily accessible for all. Campers eat in Raymond Commons and stay in the dorms on campus.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 26 - Jul. 29, 2026
Jul. 26 - Jul. 29, 2026
Jul. 26 - Jul. 29, 2026
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Reviews & Testimonials
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My son has been playing goalie for 10 seasons and learned more to keep improving!
July 27, 2023 -
The coaches and the director were fantastic. The weather was amazing and the kids had a fantastic time.
July 23, 2023 -
That the coaches would pull aside a player to have a 1:1 to encourage and give specifics on how to improve.
July 23, 2023
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The many opportunities for live scrimmages to work on skills in a game setting were the highlights of the week.
July 23, 2023 -
My favorite part of camp was the opportunity to grow my skills through play, which I felt drastically improved my game sense and abilities as a lacrosse player in general.
August 24, 2022 -
Great environemnt!
My son enjoyed a challenging environment. He loved that the drills focused on the different skills development.
July 29, 2019 -
Great time!
My son really loved the other kids and the coaches and liked being able to play different positions too. He enjoyed playing in the scrimmages as well as getting a chance to stay in the dorms and get a taste of what college would be like. He couldn't stop talking about it on the way home!!
July 25, 2019 -
My son really loved the other kids and the coaches and liked being able to play different positions too. He enjoyed playing in the scrimmages as well as getting a chance to stay in the dorms and get a taste of what college would be like. He couldn't stop talking about it on the way home!!
July 25, 2019 -
Loved Camp!
My son loved the camp overall. He enjoyed the drills and practice sessions. The staff was friendly and encouraging and he made friends and was able to switch bunks. He loved winning beast of the week and some Nike gloves. He had never really scored in a game and now has the confidence that he can score more effectively and more often.
July 24, 2019 -
My son loved the camp overall. He enjoyed the drills and practice sessions. The staff was friendly and encouraging and he made friends and was able to switch bunks. He loved winning beast of the week and some Nike gloves. He had never really scored in a game and now has the confidence that he can score more effectively and more often.
July 24, 2019