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Xcelerate Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Wake Forest University

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Camp Overview

2026 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT CAMP PRICES ARE LIVE!

OUR 1ST YEAR AT WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY!

Spend a week at Wake Forest University where lacrosse and summer fun come together. Our camp gives players the chance to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game they love in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Led by camper favorite and NCAA coach Tyler Yelken, our staff of experienced coaches and college players lead dynamic drills, small-sided games, and team challenges that help campers develop technique, practice strategy, and play creatively on the field. Off the field, campers relax in dorms, hang out with teammates, and take part in fun activities that make each day unforgettable.

From running new plays to making new friends, every day is about playing lacrosse, improving as a player, and having a blast both on and off the field.

Register today and join us at our Wake Forest Summer Lacrosse Camp!

🎁 Bonus: The first 10 campers to register receive a FREE NIKE LACROSSE HEAD on Day 1!

Highlights Include

  • TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
  • High School, Middle School, and Youth Skills Camp for Boys Ages 10-18
  • Superior instruction
  • 10:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
  • Daily emphasis on fundamentals, skill-development, and scrimmages
  • Position Training - Attack, Midfield, Defense, Goalie
  • Every camper receives a reversible Xcelerate Nike practice jersey
  • Nike Prizes awarded for outstanding play, sportsmanship, and improvement

Camp Coaches

  • Tyler yelken reinhardt mens lacrosse

    Tyler Yelken

    Camp Director

    Directing camp will be Tyler Yelken!

    Tyler yelken reinhardt mens lacrosse

    Tyler Yelken

    Camp Director

    Yelken was the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Reinhardt University (four years), where he boasted an impressive 43-5 overall record, including a NAIA National Championship Title in 2022, and a Runner-Up finish in 2024.

    While at Reinhardt, Yelken coached 25 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes, eight NAIA All-Americans, two NAIA Players of the Year, 14 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) All-Conference honorees, nine AAC All-Tournament Team members, two AAC Players of the Year, and one AAC Offensive Player of the Year.

    Yelken began his collegiate coaching career at Kennesaw State University as the Offensive Coordinator and then Head Coach for the DII Southeastern Lacrosse Conference (SELC) Club Men’s Lacrosse Team. While at Kennesaw State, Yelken established a winning culture, improving from a 13-16 record to a 50-17 record after taking over as Head Coach. Yelken was named the SELC Coach of the Year twice and coached Goalie Connor Hanson, who was drafted to the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) in 2017 by the Atlanta Blaze.

    In 2026, Yelken switched gears and took on the challenge of becoming the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

    Yelken has gained experience on multiple committees throughout his years as a coach, serving as the AAC Lacrosse Sport Chair, the Vice President & Division II Director of the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference, as well as an Executive Committee Board Member with Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association.

    Yelken graduated from Kennesaw State University with a B.S. in Integrative Studies with a concentration in American History and a minor in World History in 2019. He also holds an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts – Humanities and Social Sciences from SUNY Cayuga.

  • Coach Lalley

    Xcelerate Boys Coaching Staff

    Coaches

    College Coaches, High School Coaches, and College Lacrosse Players.

Camp Details

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: July 13-16
  • 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 TBD. Extended Day Campers: Check-in Monday between 2:00-2:30pm at TBD.
  • Camp Check-out: Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at TBD.
  • 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

Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27109

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CAMP CHECK-IN

Monday, July 13th

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

Thursday, July 16th

  • Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at TBD.
2026 HOUSING
  • Dorm: TBD
  • 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 | No fan needed - dorms air-conditioned

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 TBD. 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: Day Camper Drop-Off/Pick-Up will be at Alexandre field all times except Camp Check-In. Lunch and dinner provided.
  • Thursday: Day Camper Drop-Off/Pick-Up will be at Alexandre field all times except Camp Check-In. 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. Below is a template and 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 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

11:30 AM Lunch

1:00 PM Demonstrations, Position Work

2:00 PM Small Group Scrimmages, Team Play

3:15 PM Rest Hour, Camp Store

5:00 PM Dinner

6:00 PM Team Instruction, Games

8:45 PM Extended Day Campers depart

9:00 PM Free Time, Camp Store, Pizza

10:30 PM Lights Out!

WFU

Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known for blending small liberal arts college intimacy with major research opportunities, emphasizing Pro Humanitate (For Humanity), strong academics (45+ majors, 60+ minors), significant study abroad (over 80% of undergrads), a vibrant social scene with Greek life, and competitive NCAA Division I athletics in the ACC, all on a beautiful campus.

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