Santa Barbara Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp
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- Female
- 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. 30 - Aug. 2, 2026
Jul. 30 - Aug. 2, 2026
Jul. 30 - Aug. 2, 2026
Jul. 30 - Aug. 2, 2026
2026 DATES ARE NOW LIVE!
At the Santa Barbara Lacrosse Camp, our skill & lacrosse IQ development camps are for beginner, intermediate and advanced groups. The emphasis of camp is 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.
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, staff and top notch facilities make this an ideal camp location to improve your game this summer! These camps fill up fast so register early!
Highlights Include
- High School and Youth Skills Camp for Girls Ages 10-18
- Superior instruction
- TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
- 8:1 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 Paul Ramsey
Paul Ramsey, previously the Head Coach at SBCC, UCSB, Pepperdine University, College Of The Holy Cross and Assistant Coach at Hofstra University, Director for Santa Barbara Lacrosse Camp & 805 Lacrosse Project.
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Staff Ava Acuña
On staff is, Ava Acuña, Assistant Coach at Fullerton College.
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Staff Delaney Benson
Delaney Benson is the head women’s lacrosse coach at Chapman University and serves as girls lacrosse director for Next Athletes and Nike Sports Camps.
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Staff Leslie Escobar
Leslie Escobar is the head women’s lacrosse coach at Whittier College and coaches at several Nike Girl’s Lacrosse Camps. Escobar was the assistant coach for Fullerton College since 2019. Leslie is also the head coach for Valencia High School of Orange County. Escobar is also a women's lacrosse official with the Orange County Umpire Board.
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Staff Jessica Gastelum
On staff this summer is Jessica Gastelum, Mission Lacrosse Club Director, True SB Lacrosse Director and San Marcos High School assistant lacrosse coach.
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Staff Mikayla Knudson
Mikayla Knudson is the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach for University of Wisconsin – Stout and serves as a lead coach for Next Athletes and Nike Girls Lacrosse Camps.
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Staff Cayla Liptak
Originally from CT, Cayla is Associate Director of Admissions, Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach, and advisor/dorm parent at The Governor's Academy, a boarding school in Newbury, MA.
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Staff Sofia Martinez-Tomatis
On staff this summer is Sofia Martinez-Tomatis, Attack for Sweet Briar College. Prior to Sweet Briar Sofia attended San Marcos High School and played club for Mission Lacrosse.
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Staff - Goalie Director Andrea Antoni
On staff as the Goalie Director is, Andrea Antoni.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Sold out in 2025! 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 of overnight with extended day (9:00 AM to 8:00 PM) camp option available. A typical morning session consists of skill development and small games. An afternoon session consists of strategies applied to more small games and half field situations. The evening sessions are full field scrimmaging with an emphasis on applying what was learned during the day.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 30-August 2
- Age Group: 9-18
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter) and Youth Day (commuter)
- Check-In: Camp counselors will greet all campers by the field parking lot and then direct campers to the dorms for camp check-in. Overnight Campers check-in between 12:15pm-1:00pm. Once you are checked in it will be a short (5 minute) walk to the dorm. Extended Day and Youth Campers: Check-in between 1:00pm-1:30pm.
- Check-out: 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.
- Extended Day Schedule: THURS 1PM-8PM, FRI-SAT 9AM-8PM, SUN 9AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change
- Youth Day Schedule: THURS 1PM-4PM, FRI-SAT 9AM-4PM, SUN 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. The first meal provided at camp is dinner. Please eat lunch before check-in. The last meal provided on the last day is breakfast.
- 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
Cate School
1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013
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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: Thursday, July 30th
- Camp counselors will greet all campers by the field parking lot and then direct campers to the dorms for camp check-in. Overnight Campers check-in between 12:15pm-1:00pm. Once you are checked in it will be a short (5 minute) walk to the dorm. Extended Day Campers: Check-in between 1:00pm-1:30pm. Dinner is the first meal on the first day of camp.
Check-out: Sunday, August 2nd
- 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. Breakfast is the last meal on the last day of camp.
2026 HOUSING
- Dorm: Long House and 1925 House.
- Number of Campers Per Room: 1 or 2 per room (due to dorm constraints sometimes there are only singles available)
- 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. The first meal provided at camp is dinner. Please eat lunch before check-in. The last meal provided on the last day is breakfast.
- Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are provided. Dinner is the first meal on the first day of camp.
- 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 protective goggles, mouthpiece, cleats, and lacrosse stick.
- 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 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
- 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:
- Thursday: 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 and dinner is provided.
- Friday-Saturday: Hours - 9:00am-8:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
- Sunday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-11:30am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes at 11:30am.
YOUTH DAY CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Youth 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:
- Thursday: Youth 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. Youth Day Campers stay until 4:00 pm.
- Friday-Saturday: Hours - 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch is provided.
- Sunday: Youth 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.
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 3 nights lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & dinner
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
• Camp hours: THURS 1PM-8PM, FRI-SAT 9AM-8PM, SUN 9AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change
YOUTH DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
• Camp hours: THURS 1PM-4PM, FRI-SAT 9AM-4PM, SUN 9AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change
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.
HOTEL OPTIONS FOR COMMUTER CAMPERS
- Best Western Carpinteria
- Holiday Inn Carpinteria
- Hilton Beachfront Santa Barbara
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7 AM Breakfast (Overnighters)
- 9:00 AM Skills & Techniques
- 10:30 AM Position Work
- 11 AM Lunch and rest
- 2:00 PM 1v1, 2v2, and fastbreaks
- 3:00 PM Drill stations and scrimmaging
- 4:30 PM Dinner
- 6:00 PM Back to field for full field games
- 8:00 PM Extended Day Campers depart; Swimming pool and camp store open
- 10:00 pm Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights out!
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 Questions & Answers
How do you separate campers into groups?
We use high school graduation year and experience level to separate field players into groups of about 12 campers for each coach. The group gets their own coach assigned to them and instruction is tailored to experience level. Coaches are given the leeway to increase or decrease the difficulty level of the drills based on what they see in the players.
Do you accept beginners?
Absolutely yes! We love to have beginners and they get their own group with their own coach. Beginners can develop at their own pace. During scrimmages the beginners match up on each other to help alleviate that nervous "first time in a game" feeling.
What about goalies?
Goalies also get their own group and their own coach. Some of the best college goalie coaches are on our staff. We get you someone who coaches goalies for a living. Goalies have their own station and join with the field players when they're ready.
I'm an experienced player. Is this camp going to help?
We think so. Our coaching staff is primarily made up of college coaches who coach lacrosse for a living. Many run their own camps but like to come to "different" lacrosse areas to help develop the game. Even if you think you've heard it all these coaches will find a way to make you a better player.
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. 30 - Aug. 2, 2026
Jul. 30 - Aug. 2, 2026
Jul. 30 - Aug. 2, 2026
Jul. 30 - Aug. 2, 2026
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Reviews & Testimonials
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My daughter loved meeting girls from all over and hanging out in the free time - she did enjoy getting better at defense even though she usually plays mid or attack!
August 9, 2024 -
My daughter said all goalie coaches were great & she felt she received the attention in training given that sometimes goalies get less attention. She was definitely impressed with training.
August 9, 2024 -
My daughter's confidence grew exponentially with the support of the coaches and teammates. She shared the coaches were exceptional at teaching her new skills and breaking down moves that she had questions about. They struck a great balance of challenge with encouragement. She also appreciated the different styles of coaching. As for the athletes, she said they were all so friendly and encouraging. She liked that she was assigned appropriately to her teams where she fell in the middle with experience level. She learned (& was inspired by) her team and her field sense & lax IQ has improved. She really appreciated mixing with the overnight campers and hanging out with them during break periods. Even though she was a day camper, she felt very included. Last but not least - Paul, the Director, was highly informative and always made you feel like you had his full attention. I asked a question during check in and he was very supportive. I also connected with him several times during pick up - he was easy to talk to and shared lots of good info. We'll definitely be back at this location next year. Thank you!
August 9, 2024
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Thank you!
My daughter had a great time and enjoyed every minute of it. Said she learned more in the 3 days at camp than she every learned at school lacrosse in the last 4 years!
July 25, 2019 -
My daughter had a great time and enjoyed every minute of it. Said she learned more in the 3 days at camp than she every learned at school lacrosse in the last 4 years!
July 25, 2019 -
Really helped her confidence!
Even though my daughter has only been playing for 2 years, your team of coaches really helped her confidence. She will be going into her senior year with great technique.
July 24, 2019 -
Amazing Coaches and Fun Camp!
The highlight of my camp was having other goalies to train with and having an amazing coach that got to know each and every one of us. I really enjoyed the games and the coaches. All of the drills were fun and different which I also really liked.
July 24, 2019 -
Loved it!
My daughter enjoyed it! She said the food was good and that camp had good balance of workouts, hangouts and downtime. Loved the glimpse of college feeling she got. Loved the scrimmage games!!
July 24, 2019 -
Even though my daughter has only been playing for 2 years, your team of coaches really helped her confidence. She will be going into her senior year with great technique.
July 24, 2019 -
The highlight of my camp was having other goalies to train with and having an amazing coach that got to know each and every one of us. I really enjoyed the games and the coaches. All of the drills were fun and different which I also really liked.
July 24, 2019 -
My daughter enjoyed it! She said the food was good and that camp had good balance of workouts, hangouts and downtime. Loved the glimpse of college feeling she got. Loved the scrimmage games!!
July 24, 2019