Xcelerate Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Elmhurst University
- Extended
- Overnight
- Female
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
2026 dates are coming soon.
JOIN THE PRIORITY LISTING BELOW FOR UPDATES WHEN FUTURE SESSIONS ARE ADDED.
2026 CAMP DATES ARE LIVE!
OUR 3RD YEAR AT ELMHURST!
Spend a week at Elmhurst University where lacrosse and summer fun come together. Our camp gives players of all levels the chance to improve their skills, boost confidence, and enjoy the game they love in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Led by Elmhurst Head Coach Sloane Baumgartner, our experienced coaches and college players guide campers through engaging drills, small-sided games, and team challenges that help them develop technique, practice strategy, and play creatively on the field. Off the field, campers connect with friends, take part in fun activities, and enjoy a safe, welcoming environment.
From learning new plays to making new friends, every day is about playing lacrosse, growing as a player, and making memories that last beyond camp.
Register today and join us at our Elmhurst University Summer Lacrosse Camp!
🎁 Bonus: Be one of the first 10 campers to register and receive a FREE NIKE LACROSSE HEAD on Day 1 of camp.
Highlights Include
- TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- High School, Middle School, and Youth Skills Camp for Girls 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
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Sloane Baumgartner
Sloane Baumgartner enters her first season as head coach for Elmhurst University women's lacrosse in 2024.
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Coaches Xcelerate Girls Coaching Staff
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 is built on confidence, creativity, and fun. Through innovative drills, small-sided games, position-specific training, and team-based competition, players sharpen their skills and elevate their understanding of the game. By week’s end, campers leave with a higher lacrosse IQ, improved fundamentals, new friends and mentors, and a renewed passion for 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 15-18
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-In: Overnight Campers: Check-in Monday between 1:00-2:30pm at Cureton Hall. Extended Day Campers: Check-in Monday between 2:00-2:30pm at Cureton Hall.
- Check-out: Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at Cureton 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.
CAMP ADDRESS
Elmhurst University
Cureton Hall
190 S Prospect Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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CHECK-IN
Monday, June 15th
- Overnight Campers: Check-in between 1:00-2:30pm at Cureton Hall.
- Extended Day Campers: Check-in between 2:00-2:30pm at Cureton Hall.
- Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.
CHECK-OUT
Thursday, June 18th
- Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at Cureton Hall.
2026 HOUSING
- Dorm: Cureton 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: 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 an 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 protective goggles, mouthpiece, cleats, and lacrosse stick.
- Facility: Athletic Field
- 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
- Protective Goggles
- Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick
- 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 Cureton 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 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.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsDAILY 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 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 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
- 6:15 PM Team Instruction / Games
- 8:45 PM Extended Day Campers Depart
- 9:00 PM Free Time / Camp Store / Pizza
- 10:30 PM Lights Out!
Elmhurst University
Just minutes from Chicago and a few blocks from downtown Elmhurst, the campus provides all the classic amenities of college life, from the wide-open green space of the University Mall to a cozy student lounge. The 48-acre grounds are an arboretum, with more than 800 trees and woody plants; our traditional red-brick buildings boast smart classrooms and up-to-date computer technology.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
2026 dates are coming soon.
JOIN THE PRIORITY LISTING BELOW FOR UPDATES WHEN FUTURE SESSIONS ARE ADDED.