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All Reviews about Santa Barbara Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp

11 Reviews

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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: 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 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!

  • 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!!
  • 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!!

Camp Overview

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

Camp Coaches

  • Paul Ramsey Santa Barbara Nike Lacrosse Camp

    Paul Ramsey

    Camp Director

    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.

    Paul Ramsey Santa Barbara Nike Lacrosse Camp

    Paul Ramsey

    Camp Director

    Ramsey's UCSB teams won the WWLL Championship five times and were runners-up or successful in the league tournament third place game another six times. The Gauchos qualified for the WCLA National Tournament in nine of ten seasons and were national runners-up in 2013. Following his first stint at UCSB Ramsey moved east to coach at the NCAA Division I level at College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts. The Crusaders made the Patriot League Tournament three times out of five under Ramsey and garnered upsets of Boston College, Bucknell, Colgate, Duquesne, Hofstra, Lehigh and UConn during regular season play. From there he assisted at nationally ranked Hofstra University on Long Island for two seasons. The Pride were eventually ranked 15th in the country while he was assisting in Hempstead.

    A move to become head coach at Pepperdine University in Malibu pulled Ramsey back to California. Under Ramsey, the Waves went from unranked to 19th ranked in the WDIA, now called the WCLA. When the UCSB position opened up after three years at Pepperdine Ramsey again became a Gaucho. His 2008, 2009 & 2012 UCSB teams won WWLL championships while the 2010 were runners-up and the 2011 team won the 3rd place. In 2013 the Gauchos marched all the way to the national championship game before losing to four-time champion Colorado State.

    Ramsey switched gears in Fall 2016 and took on the role of Director for 805 Lacrosse Program. The program coordinates youth lacrosse, travel teams and tournaments in the Santa Barbara area.

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    Ava Acuña

    Staff

    On staff is, Ava Acuña, Assistant Coach at Fullerton College.

  • Delaney benson chapman university womens lacrosse

    Delaney Benson

    Staff

    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.

    Delaney benson chapman university womens lacrosse

    Delaney Benson

    Staff

    Delaney Benson was originally hired as the Interim Head Coach for the women's lacrosse program prior to the 2024 season. After a successful season, the interim tag was dropped and Benson was hired into the permanent position.

    Benson is the third head coach in the history of Chapman NCAA Division III program and the first woman to lead the varsity program. In her first season, she led the Panthers to a 9-6 overall record and a third place finish in the SCIAC.

    A native of southern California, Benson returned to the area after her lacrosse career took her from Colorado to Israel. As a student-athlete, Benson played collegiately for four years at NCAA Division II Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. After graduating in 2020, Benson joined the Israel National Team and competed at the Women's World Championships in 2022. She earned the Spirit of Lacrosse Award at the world championships.

    While in Israel, Benson committed to the Israel Lacrosse Association and became a Program Director for youth programs. She spent the next year and a half recruiting and introducing lacrosse to girls in Israel. She returned to the United States and coached for one year as an assistant at the College of Wooster, helping the Fighting Scots to an 11-5 overall record in 2023.

    Since moving back to southern California, Benson has coached with the SoCal Express and Alliance Club in Orange County.

    She earned her degree in Exercise Physiology in 2020 from Fort Lewis College.

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    Leslie Escobar

    Staff

    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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    Jessica Gastelum

    Staff

    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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    Mikayla Knudson

    Staff

    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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    Mikayla Knudson

    Staff

    Mikayla Knudson was named the second University of Wisconsin-Stout women’s lacrosse head coach in July 2024.

    UW-STOUT (2024-Present)

    BEFORE UW-STOUT

    • Augsburg University (2021-24) Knudson served as head coach of the Auggies from October 2023 to July 2024 after serving as an assistant during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. She assisted the program in all aspects, including recruiting, scouting, scheduling, practice- and game-planning, travel accommodations, managing the team’s budget.
    • Elk River High School (2019-23) Knudson spent five seasons as an assistant coach.
    • Knudson has also spent time as the head coach for eight seasons with the Elk River Youth Lacrosse Association.

    PLAYING CAREER

    • Augsburg University (2017-21) A five-year player for the Auggies, Knudson played in 65 games and tallied 90 goals and 17 assists for a total of 107 points throughout her career and earned Honorable Mention All-MWLC in 2019 and All-MWLC Second-Team honors in 2021. Knudson tied the Augsburg single-game records with nine points and seven goals against Monmouth College on March 31, 2019.

    PERSONAL

    • A Zimmerman, Minn. native, Knudson earned a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in psychology from Augsburg University in 2020 and Master’s Certificate of Leadership from Augsburg in 2021.
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    Cayla Liptak

    Staff

    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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    Cayla Liptak

    Staff

    Cayla played attack at Bowdoin College and Wesleyan University and has co-directed youth and club lacrosse programs in Fairfield County for the past eight years. Prior to The Governor's Academy Cayla was Assistant Athletic Director at Holderness School, taught at the Bishop's School in San Diego and Greenwich Academy in Connecticut, and led outdoor programming at a camp on Lake Winnipesaukee.

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    Sofia Martinez-Tomatis

    Staff

    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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    Andrea Antoni

    Staff - Goalie Director

    On staff as the Goalie Director is, Andrea Antoni.

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    Andrea Antoni

    Staff - Goalie Director

    • Goalie School Director
    • Andrea Antoni
    • Sacred Heart Academy & John Jay College

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. High School - Grad Years

CAMP ADDRESS

Cate School
1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013

Click Here for Directions

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 field

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.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Santa Barbara Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp

11 Reviews

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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: 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 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!

  • 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!!
  • 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!!

FAQ

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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