Xcelerate Nike Michigan Boys Lacrosse Overnight & Day Camp at Albion College
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2023 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
OUR 6TH YEAR AT ALBION!
We're adding an EXTRA FIELD SESSION in 2023! This year camp check-in will take place two hours earlier on the first day of camp, enabling everyone to receive more instruction and game time experience. Get ready to LEARN FROM THE BEST!
Register for camp today and you’ll be a part of something truly special. It’s a chance to improve all aspects of your lacrosse game in a fun-filled summer camp environment.
Join the 1,000s of lacrosse players that have come before you and see and feel what it’s like to learn from some of the best ‘teaching’ coaches in the game today.
Led by Albion Head Coach Jake DeCola, Xcelerate’s coaching staff will provide a positive and rewarding environment, giving campers the tools to reach their full potential. Confidence-building drills, skill-driven reps, and competitive games await every camper.
The Albion dormitories provide safe, comfortable housing for campers after a long day on the lacrosse fields. When not on the field, campers will enjoy the swimming pool, student center, and all-you-can-eat meals!
It’s time to GET BETTER! It’s time to have SOME FUN!
Register for our Albion College Camp Today!
We Love Giveaways! Be one of the FIRST 20 to register for camp and receive a FREE NIKE LACROSSE HEAD on the first day of camp!
Highlights Include
- Free NIKE Lacrosse Head given to the FIRST 20 registered campers!
- The BEST Topnotch Lacrosse Instruction; 10 to 1 Camper to Staff ratio
- Boys ages 10-18: All Positions - All Levels of Play
- Specific Position Training
- Clean & Comfortable Dorm Rooms
- Xcelerate Nike Reversible Jersey & Lanyard
- Special Goalie instruction
- Xcelerate Nike Competition Prizes and Raffle on the last day of camp!
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Jacob DeCola
Directing camp this summer at Albion College is Jacob DeCola. Coach DeCola came to Albion College in 2009 to begin the varsity lacrosse program. Under his leadership, the Britons have won Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament championships and achieved berths in the NCAA Division III Championship in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022. The Britons were the MIAA regular season champions under DeCola in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2021. DeCola currently has an overall record of 125-83.
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Camp Details
At Xcelerate Nike Lacrosse Camps, our goal is to bring out the very best in every player we coach. In doing so, we focus our energies on building confidence and improving skills through innovative drills, small-sided games, position-specific training, and team driven competition. We encourage our campers to play hard, be creative, and have fun! At the end of the week, our campers leave with a higher lacrosse IQ, an enhanced skill set, new role models, new friends, and a true love of the game!
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 26-29
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-In: Overnight Campers: Check-in Monday between 1:00-2:30pm at Seaton Hall. Extended Day Campers: Check-in Monday between 2:00-2:30pm at Seaton Hall.
- Check-out: Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at Seaton Hall.
- Extended Day Schedule: MON 2:00PM-8:45PM, TUE-WED 9:00AM-8:45PM, THURS 9:00AM-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: At Xcelerate Nike Lacrosse Camps top level instruction will once again be offered to our campers from the best coaches and pros in lacrosse. From the beginner to the elite lacrosse player, our camps provide a challenge to every camper. The Skills program will provide campers with the fundamental skills, position-specific training, and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance their skills.
CAMP ADDRESS
Albion College
Seaton Hall
1004 E Cass St
Albion MI, 49224
Click Here for Directions
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Check-in Monday, June 26th
Overnight Campers: Check-in between 1:00-2:30pm at Seaton Hall. Extended Day Campers: Check-in between 2:00-2:30pm at Seaton Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.
Check-out Thursday, June 29th
Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at Seaton Hall.
2023 HOUSING
- Dorm: Seaton 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: There is NO A/C in dorms. Campers need to 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 Xcelerate 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 things to bring:
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Cleats
- Athletic Socks
- Personal Items
- Helmet and Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick, Gloves, Pads
- Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Extra Towels
- Pillow & Pillowcase
- Off-field clothes
- Spending money (we recommend $50 or so)
- Fan needed - dorms are not air conditioned
- 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:
- Monday: Check-in between 2:00pm-2:30pm at Seaton Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal. First Day pick up time and place will be provided at check-in.
- Tuesday & Wednesday: Drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp. Lunch and dinner provided.
- Thursday: Last day drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp. No meals provided.
- Daily Schedule: MON 2:00PM-8:45PM, TUE-WED 9:00AM-8:45PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:30AM. **Times subject to change
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.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsCAMP DATES: Monday, June 26th to Thursday, June 29th
Overnight and Extended Day Camp options available.
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 3 nights lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & Dinner
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
• Camp hours: MON 2:00PM-8:45PM, TUE-WED 9:00AM-8:45PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change
DAILY SCHEDULE
We have three sessions per day. A great deal of instruction takes place in the early part of the day, demonstrations and instruction mid-day, and games during the evening session. We also like to throw in a number of ‘fun’ activities like our fastest shot contest, freestyle/skills competition, swim time, rec time, and camper vs. coach game. Below is a template and is subject to change.
PLAYER DIVISIONS
We have 3 Divisions in our Overnight Camps. Each division will have coaches providing instruction to campers that correlates with that particular grade and level of play.
Grade based on 2023-2024 academic year:
- High School A & B Division - Entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2023
- Junior High Division - Entering grades 7-8 in the Fall of 2023
- Rising Stars Division - Entering grades 5-6 in the Fall of 2023
* At times we may have camps that are either smaller or larger in number which may lead us to adjust our divisions accordingly.
CAMP APPAREL
Campers have the opportunity to pre-order an Xcelerate Nike t-shirt in the camp registration process through May 1st. You will receive items purchased on the first day at camp check-in.
- Xcelerate Nike T-Shirt - Price: $35
- T-Shirt Sizes Available in Adult Small, Medium, Large and X-Large
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
**Campers are eligible for ONE Discount ONLY. Both the Individual and Goalie discounts are included in the current registration price. Once the discount dates have passed, the full price will be listed**
Individual Discount: $50 Early Bird discount available until February 28th. The price will increase on March 1st and then again on April 1st. The individual discount cannot be combined with any other discount.
Goalie Discount: $50. Each of our camps has a position-specific coach, however, to ensure each session has enough goalies for drills and scrimmages, all goalies automatically qualify for a special price. The goalie discount cannot be combined with any other discount.
Team Discount: Please reach out directly to the USSC office at 800-645-3226 for available discounts involving 10 or more teammates. The team discount cannot be combined with any other discount.
Note: If qualified, you may choose ONLY ONE discount
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 AM Breakfast (Overnight Campers)
- 8:45 AM Extended Day & Day Campers Arrive
- 9:00 AM Station Work, Drills, Position Work
- Noon Lunch
- 12:30 PM Rest Hour / Camp Store / Swimming
- 2:00 PM Demonstrations, Position Work
- 3:00 PM Small Group Scrimmages, Team Play
- 4:00 PM Day Campers depart
- 5:00 PM Dinner
- 6:15 PM Team Instruction / Games
- 8:45 PM Extended Day Campers depart
- 9:00 PM Free Time / Camp Store / Pizza
- 10:45 PM Lights Out!
Albion College
The Albion College campus is 90 miles west of Detroit and 175 miles east of Chicago. It is just a quick bus ride (they have a Greyhound station), train trip (Amtrak stop, too), plane flight (airports in Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Detroit) or car trip (we’re right off Interstate 94) from just about anywhere.
Camp Reviews
Submit a reviewOverall Average Rating Stars
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Great Job!
July 25, 2019: My son attended this camp with 5 other players from his team. All had a blast and made new friends! It was what a camp should be, work hard, play hard and repeat! They all took new lacrosse knowledge away with them that will be beneficial to them in future play! Another great job by the Albion Lacrosse program!
— Robert B. Parent
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Great Camp and Staff!
June 29, 2018: The practices gave me a chance to get better at my lacrosse skills outside the performance pressure of a game. The coaching staff was awesome and it was great to connect with other lacrosse players.
— Trevor B., Camper
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Overall a very positive and fun experience!
July 15, 2017: Coaches were very encouraging, inspiring, and helpful. Really enjoyed the experience. Drill work was good. Learned good skills and techniques. Overall a very positive and fun experience.
— Lexi S. Parent
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He had fantastic time!
July 15, 2017: This was our son's first sports camp and we had to pressure him to attend. He did not know what to expect and he felt nervous and apprehensive about going to camp. When we picked him up, he expressed how much he enjoyed the camp and wants to attend next year. He had a fantastic time and cannot wait to attend next year.
— Dylan C. Camper
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We are looking forward to next years camp!
June 30, 2017: The after lessons activities were much better then last years camp at Adrian. Loved how the coaches helped the campers order food from local restaurants. The actual games that they played was much better than just the drills they did last year. We are looking forward to next years camp!
— Charlie O. Camper
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Fantastic experience!
June 30, 2017: My son had a really great time at camp and learned several new skills...I felt that the camp counselors were exceptional in being good role models for my son. The staff here went well beyond our expectations in setting a good example. I can not thank them enough for that. I would suggest enforcing the no cell phone/electronic rule more in the future. We were hoping that our son was going to be able to simply concentrate on the camp, but other campers were using them throughout the camp which became a distraction at times for my son. Overall this was a fantastic experience.
— Lisa C. Parent
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Great experience!
July 19, 2016: Our son really enjoyed talking with the camp counselors. He mostly enjoyed learning new face off skills. The student coaches went well beyond our expectations in setting a good example. Great role models!
— Trevor C. Parent
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Thank you!
July 17, 2016: My son has been to many college campus lacrosse camps and this one was the most organized by far. Eliminating this stress made it all the more enjoyable for my son (& us parents!). Looking forward to returning for quite some time!
— Jimmy J. Parent
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I am very impressed!
July 20, 2015: As a parent of a player who has attended summer camp for the last 4 years of playing, I can tell you that more progress was made at this camp than any other camp before. Coaches ENCOURAGED campers to try new skills - explaining that camp is the place to learn not to worry about stats. I am very impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of this camp's coaching staff and their motivation of players in a kind and constructive manner.
— Stasha O. Parent
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Good instruction!
July 11, 2015: Good instruction and explanations from coaches and I was impressed with the overall organization of the entire camp.. The Albion Head Coach was great!!
— BJ T. Albion
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Great time!
July 10, 2015: I had a great time at camp and I learned so much. I would definitely go back next summer!
— Matt R. Camper
Xcelerate Nike Michigan Boys Lacrosse Overnight & Day Camp at Albion College
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