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8 Reviews

  • My daughter said that she learned things from this coaching staff that she wouldn't have learned at her level from her school coaches. She has a great deal of respect for the coaching staff, and their teaching ability. They motivated her to learn advanced plays that she is eager to improve on at home. The facility was clean, coaches were friendly, the head coach Alison Valerio was very organized and easy to communicate with. Great program, and we plan to do it again next year.
  • Molly loved everything. She felt the counselors really cared to help the girls improve their game. She enjoys the dorm life and fun games and activities that the staff included in their lessons.
  • Well organized events and meeting new friends in an overnight camp setting. Great coaches.
  • Having a specific goalie coach
  • Learning new lacrosse skills
  • Drills, workouts, food
  • The small-sided games

  • The best camp of the summer!

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Xcelerate Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Washington & Jefferson College
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Camp Overview

2026 REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

OUR 7TH YEAR IN PITTSBURGH!

Spend three days at Washington & Jefferson College where lacrosse and summer fun come together. Our camp gives players the chance to improve their skills, boost confidence, and enjoy the game they love in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Led by W&J Women's Head Lacrosse Coach Alison Valerio, our experienced staff of 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 Washington & Jefferson Summer Lacrosse Camp!

🎁 Bonus: Be one of the first 10 campers to register and receive a FREE NIKE LACROSSE HEADon Day 1 of camp!

Highlights Include

  • TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
  • High School and Middle School Youth Skills Camp for Girls Ages 11-18
  • 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

  • Alison valerio washington jefferson womens lacrosse

    Alison Valerio

    Camp Director

    A five-time conference Coach of the Year, Alison Valerio (Niagara '10) will enter her 13th season as the head women's lacrosse coach at Washington & Jefferson College in 2026.

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    Alison Valerio

    Camp Director

    W&J finished with a 10-5 overall record in 2025. The 10 wins gave the Presidents double-digit victories for a ninth time under Valerio's leadership. Seven Presidents earned All-PAC honors following the season.

    In 2024, The Presidents finished with 11 wins, concluded the regular season with a perfect 9-0 record in PAC play and advanced to the PAC Championship match for a fifth-straight time. Under Valerio's guidance, senior attack Sofia Jenkins earned PAC Offensive Player of the Year honors. Jenkins put together another record-breaking season and finished with 95 points, which matched the single-season school record total. Valerio earned career win No. 100 when W&J beat Bethany on April 3.

    W&J claimed its third-straight PAC Tournament championship with a 14-10 win over Allegheny on May 6. The conference crown was the fifth in program history, all of which have come under Valerio's direction. Valerio was named Coach of the Year honors for a fourth time. Three W&J student-athletes claimed major awards at the conclusion of the season - Sarah Labovitz (Midfielder of the Year), Amanda Effland (Offensive Player of the Year) and Caleigh Bogats (Newcomer of the Year). The season was highlighted by a fourth appearance in the NCAA Tournament and a signature non-conference at NCAA qualifier Mount Union on April 7. The senior class of 2023 concluded their collegiate careers with a 31-0 record against PAC competition. Valerio was honored as W&J's 2022-23 Jack Rea Athletics Staff Member of the Year.

    The Presidents claimed their second-straight PAC title by defeating Grove City 13-5 on May 7. The conference title was the fourth in program history. W&J also made its third appearance in the NCAA Tournament. W&J won nine of its 10 matches versus PAC opponents by eight or more goals. Valerio earned her third conference coach of the year honor after guiding W&J to a 12-5 overall mark. Amanda Effland earned Second Team All-Boardwalk Region honors from the IWLCA. Nine Presidents were named All-PAC, which included First Team honorees, Effland, Sarah Labovitz, Sam Casile and Ella Phillips.

    Valerio guided the Presidents to an impressive 10-1 record during the 2021 season. W&J rolled to an 18-3 victory over Thiel in the PAC Championship match on May 1 to earn the league's automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. The Presidents advanced to the Sweet 16 round for the first time in school history before being eliminated by eventual National Champion Salisbury. Seven Presidents garnered All-PAC honors following the season. Sarah Labovitz (Offensive Player of the Year) and Kaitlyn Brown (Newcomer of the Year) joined Valerio (Coach of the Year) as PAC award winners. Both Labovitz and Amanda Effland received All-West Region status from the IWLCA.

    The Presidents recorded a 9-8 overall mark with a 6-1 conference record in 2019. W&J advanced to the PAC Tournament Championship game, which marked the fourth straight season that the Red and Black have reached the conference tournament championship contest. A total of seven Presidents were named All-PAC at the conclusion of the season, which included five First Team selections. Rae LaRochelle was named All-PAC First Team and All-ECAC Second Team following a record breaking junior season. LaRochelle recorded program records for goals (71) and points (95) in 2019.

    Valerio led the Presidents to a 13-4 overall record and an 8-1 mark in Ohio River Lacrosse Conference games. The season was highlighted by a seven-game winning streak that helped W&J advance to the conference championship game for a third straight season. Under her direction, the Presidents amassed seven All-ORLC selections, two All-ECAC honorees and two IWLCA All-West Region performers.

    In 2018, Caroline Kallos wrapped up her decorated collegiate career by earning ORLC Defensive Player of the Year honors for a third straight season. Kallos also earned First Team honors from the ORLC, the ECAC and was named Second Team All-West Region. Allison Onslow joined Kallos on the All-ECAC team, while goalkeeper Sara Maute was named a First Team All-West Region by the IWLCA.

    After starting the 2017 season at 1-4, the Presidents rattled off 12 wins in a row, including nine ORLC games, en route to back-to-back ORLC titles and an automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Championship. After getting a bye into the second round of the tournament, the Presidents fell to No. 13 Catholic to cap a 13-5 season.

    The 2017 team was led by freshman and ORLC Newcomer of the Year Rae LaRochelle and junior and ORLC Defensive Player of the Year Caroline Kallos, the second straight year Kallos received the honor. LaRochelle led the Presidents in scoring with 80 points on the season and tied the single-season goals record (63) while Kallos tallied 77 points (56 goals, 21 assists).

    In 2016, Valerio coached the Presidents to a 13-4 record and the first ORLC championship in program history. As a result, Valerio took home her first Coach of the Year award and saw seven Presidents players earn all-conference honors, including the Defensive Player of the Year, Caroline Kallos.

    The 2015 Presidents posted a nine-win season, including 7-2 record in the newly-formed Ohio River Lacrosse Conference. W&J made it to the conference semifinals for the second-straight year under Valerio's guidance and had five players named All-ORLC, including Newcomer of the Year, Caroline Kallos.

    In 2014, Valerio led the Presidents to a semifinal finish in the Presidents' Athletic Conference tournament.

    Valerio was the Presidents’ assistant coach during the 2013 season. A 2010 graduate of Niagara University, Valerio also earned a master’s degree in education at the same school in 2012. Prior to her arrival in Washington, Valerio spent one season as the assistant women’s lacrosse coach at Niagara.

    Since arriving in western Pennsylvania, Valerio has also worked as an associate club coach with the Pittsburgh Premier Lacrosse Club.

    Valerio was a four-time Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honoree as a player at Niagara. A four-year letter winner, Valerio was an important part of the Purple Eagles' offense after playing in 54 of a possible 56 career games. Academically, she was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta and Pi Lambda Theta International honor societies.
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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 for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2026 OVERVIEW
  • Dates: July 19-21
  • Age Group: 11-18
  • Gender: Girls
  • Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
  • Check-In: Overnight Campers: Check-in Monday between 12:00-1:00pm outside Kappa Kappa Gama House. Extended Day Campers: Check-in Monday between 12:30-1:00pm at outside Kappa Kappa Gama House.
  • Check-out: Check-out between 3:00pm-4:00pm outside Kappa Kappa Gama House.
  • Extended Day Schedule: SUN 1:00PM-8:45PM, MON 9:00AM-8:45PM, TUE 9:00AM-3:00PM **Times subject to change
  • Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers. NO lunch on Day 1.
CAMP ADDRESS

Washington & Jefferson College
Kappa Kappa Gamma House
315 E Chestnut St.
Washington, PA 15301

  • Click Here for Directions - You can park in the Lincoln lot which is next to house 315. Please do not park on the street.
CAMP CHECK-IN

Sunday, July 19th

  • Overnight Campers: Check-in between 12:00-1:00pm outside Kappa Kappa Gama House.
  • Extended Day Campers: Check-in between 12:30-1:00pm outside Kappa Kappa Gama House.
  • Camp will begin with an orientation at 1:15pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.
CHECK-OUT

Tuesday, July 21st

  • Check-out between 3:00pm-4:00pm at outside Kappa Kappa Gama House.
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 protective goggles, mouthpiece, cleats, and lacrosse stick.
  • 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
  • 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:

  • Sunday: Check-in between 12:30pm-1:00pm at outside Kappa Kappa Gama House. Camp will begin with an orientation at 1:15pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal. First Day pick up time and location will be provided at check-in.
  • Monday: Drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp. Lunch and dinner provided.
  • Tuesday: 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: SUN 12:30PM-8:45PM, MON 9:00AM-8:45PM, TUE 9:00AM-3:00PM **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

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 2 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 6-8 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

10:30 PM Lights Out!

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Washington & Jefferson College

Nestled in a residential neighborhood in the center of Washington, Pennsylvania, the Washington & Jefferson College has a blend of historic and modern facilities, with more than 55 buildings on a 65-acre campus. All facilities are within easy walking distance of each other.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Xcelerate Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Washington & Jefferson College

8 Reviews

  • My daughter said that she learned things from this coaching staff that she wouldn't have learned at her level from her school coaches. She has a great deal of respect for the coaching staff, and their teaching ability. They motivated her to learn advanced plays that she is eager to improve on at home. The facility was clean, coaches were friendly, the head coach Alison Valerio was very organized and easy to communicate with. Great program, and we plan to do it again next year.
  • Molly loved everything. She felt the counselors really cared to help the girls improve their game. She enjoys the dorm life and fun games and activities that the staff included in their lessons.
  • Well organized events and meeting new friends in an overnight camp setting. Great coaches.
  • Having a specific goalie coach
  • Learning new lacrosse skills
  • Drills, workouts, food
  • The small-sided games

  • The best camp of the summer!

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