At Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps, we bring out the best in every player. Our coaching philosophy centers on confidence, creativity, and fun. Using innovative drills, small-sided games, position-specific training, and team competition, players sharpen their skills and elevate their understanding of the game. By week’s end, campers head home with improved fundamentals, a higher lacrosse IQ, new friendships, and a lasting love of the sport.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2026 OVERVIEW

• Dates: June 29-July 2
• 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 TBA. Extended Day Campers: Check-in Monday between 2:00-2:30pm at TBA.
• Check-out: Check-out Thursday between 11:00am-12:00pm at TBA.
• 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.

CAMP ADDRESS

Purdue University
610 Purdue Mall
West Lafayette, IN 47907

• Click Here for Directions

CHECK-IN

Monday, June 29th

• Overnight Campers: Check-in between 1:00-2:30pm at TBA.
• Extended Day Campers: Check-in between 2:00-2:30pm at TBA.
• Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.

CHECK-OUT

Thursday, July 2nd
Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at TBA.

2026 HOUSING

• Dorm: TBA
• 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: Yes

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)
• No Fan needed - dorms are 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 TBA. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal. First Day pick up time and location 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.

XCELERATE-NIKE LACROSSE CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our lacrosse camps please see our FAQ page.

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, agility training, and rec time.

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 2026-2027 academic year:

• High School Division - Entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2026
• Middle School Division - Entering grades 7-8 in the Fall of 2026
  
• Youth Division - Entering grades 5-6 in the Fall of 2026

* 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. Please note: Once the early bird discount date has passed, the full price will be listed**

Early Bird Discount: $50 EARLY BIRD discount available until February 28th. The early bird discount cannot be combined with any other discount.

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 at 800-645-3226 to receive a $25 refund per camper.

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 AM Breakfast (Overnight Campers)

8:45 AM Extended Day Campers Arrive

9:00 AM Station Work, Drills, Position Work

Noon Lunch

12:30 PM Rest Hour / Camp Store

2:00 PM Demonstrations, Position Work

3:00 PM Small Group Scrimmages, Team Play

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!

Purdue University

Purdue's campus is situated in West Lafayette, near the western bank of the Wabash River, across which sits the larger city of Lafayette. Mitch Daniels Boulevard (formerly State Street) divides the northern and southern portions of campus. Academic buildings are mostly concentrated on the eastern and southern parts of campus, with residence halls and intramural fields to the west, and athletic facilities to the north.