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Camp dates & prices

Secure your spot at the current rates with a deposit.
Flexible cancellation options available.

*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.

  • High School

      • Ages 14-18
      • Boys
      • High School Division

      Registration for all Positions: Attack, Midfield, Defense, Goalie. There is a $15 registration fee added at checkout as part of the final total.

      • June 15 - 17, 2026

        Half Day

        • Daily hours: 1:00pm-4:00pm

        $225

  • Middle School

      • Ages 12-13
      • Boys
      • Middle School Division

      Registration for all Positions: Attack, Midfield, Defense, Goalie. There is a $15 registration fee added at checkout as part of the final total.

      • June 15 - 17, 2026

        Half Day

        • Daily hours: 9:00am-12:00pm

        $225

  • Youth

      • Ages 10-11
      • Boys
      • Youth Division

      Registration for all Positions: Attack, Midfield, Defense, Goalie. There is a $15 registration fee added at checkout as part of the final total.

      • June 15 - 17, 2026

        Half Day

        • Daily hours: 9:00am-12:00pm

        $225

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Xcelerate Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at John Carroll University

Begins Jun. 15, 2026 +2 more sessions

From $225

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Camp Overview

2026 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT CAMP PRICES ARE LIVE!

OUR 1ST YEAR AT JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY!

Spend three exciting half-days at John Carroll University, where lacrosse and summer fun come together—then head home each day energized and motivated. Our 3-day camp gives players the opportunity to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game they love in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Led by John Carroll Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach Joe Rautenstrauch, our experienced coaches and college players run dynamic drills, small-sided games, and team challenges focused on skill development, game strategy, and creative play. Each session is designed around high-quality instruction, purposeful repetitions, and competitive play that help campers improve quickly.

Campers take a short break halfway through the session to recharge before getting back on the field, ready to compete and learn more. Every minute on campus is centered on lacrosse and player development.

From learning new skills to competing alongside new teammates, each day is about getting better, playing hard, and having fun on the field.

Register today and join us at our John Carroll University Summer Lacrosse Day 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

  • Joe Rautenstrauch

    Joe Rautenstrauch

    Camp Director

    Directing camp will John Carroll Head Men's Coach Joe Rautenstrauch!

    Joe Rautenstrauch

    Joe Rautenstrauch

    Camp Director

    Joe Rautenstrauch enters his sixth season as the head coach of the John Carroll Men's Lacrosse program in the 2021-2022 school year.

    Career Accomplishments

    • 4 NCAA tournament appearances
    • 3 IMLCA All-Great Lakes Region selections
    • 1 IMLCA All-West Region honoree
    • 4 OAC Tournament Championships
    • 2 OAC Regular Season Championships
    • 3 OAC Defensive Players of the Year
    • 2 OAC Offensive Players of the Year
    • 36 All-OAC selections

    In his first five seasons as head coach, Rautenstrauch led the Blue Streaks to a combined 56-20 (29-5 OAC) record, earning four OAC Tournament Championships and four automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament.

    Rautenstrauch in the only coach in program history to earn a win during the NCAA Tournament. The first victory came when the Blue Streaks defeated Albion College 14-9 in 2017, while the other was in 2019 when John Carroll won in overtime against Hope College (7-6).

    Rautenstrauch came to John Carroll from his alma mater, Canisius College. A four-year letter winner for the Griff's ,he helped lead Canisius to the MAAC championship during his junior campaign. Post graduation, he was promoted to an assistant coaching role, where he focused on working with the faceoff units and the goaltenders. He also served as the defensive coordinator in 2016. In addition to coaching, Rautenstrauch spent one academic year as an adjunct professor at Canisius.

    At the middle school and high school level, Rautenstrauch was a head coach at the Buffalo Lacrosse Academy in 2015 and 2016. He also worked multiple summer lacrosse camps throughout the northeast and midwestern states. Camps included the Southern Ohio Shootout and the Ohio State Buckeye Battle.

    Outside of lacrosse, Rautenstrauch has been involved in multiple service organizations such as Team Impact!, Habitat for Humanity, and HEADstrong.

    Rautenstrauch earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Canisius in 2013. He then went on to obtain a masters degree in Sports Administration at his alma mater the following year, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors.

    d a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Canisius in 2013. He then went on to obtain a masters degree in Sports Administration at his alma mater the following year, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors.
  • Tim Edwards1

    Tim Edwards

    Coach

    Coaching this summer will be John Carroll Assistant Coach and Pro Player Tim Edwards!

    Tim Edwards1

    Tim Edwards

    Coach

    Tim Edwards enters his sixth season as an assistant coach with John Carroll Men's Lacrosse for the 2025-26 school year.

    The Blue Streaks have won OAC Tournament Championships in four of his five seasons in University Heights. In his first season in 2021, Edwards helped to lead the Blue Streaks to a 14-2 record, along with the OAC Tournament Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. In his second campaign, the Blue Streaks won another OAC Tournament Championship and earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, defeating North Central in the opening round. In his third go-around, the Blue Streaks won the 2023 OAC Tournament title on the road and punched a ticket to the NCAA Tournament. In his fourth season, the Blue & Gold clinched a share of the OAC regular season crown before rolling to the OAC Tournament Championship and another NCAA Tournament. In his fifth campaign, the Blue Streaks notched a 9-8 overall record and made the OAC Semifinal.

    Edwards also plays professionally. He helped the Colorado Mammoth win the 2022 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Championship and steered the Mammoth to the 2023 NLL Finals. In the Professional Lacrosse League (PLL), Edwards played for the Cannons.

    Edwards was hired in December of 2020 to be an assistant for the men's lacrosse team. Edwards' lacrosse career has taken him around the country, as he was a member of the US Indoor National team, played in the MLL, and NLL. Edwards was also formerly an assistant coach at the Division I level of men's lacrosse.

    Edwards, a New Yorker, played college lacrosse at Canisius and was member of the Griffins squad that qualified for the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Edwards earned conference "Rookie of the Year" honors, and made his name commonplace on the MAAC's First-Team- an honor he recieved three times. Edwards was drafted to both the MLL and NLL and made his debuts for the Florida Launch and Buffalo Bandits in 2017.

    Since making his first appearance for the US Indoor National team in 2018, Edwards has participated in a number of major events such as the 2019 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships. Edwards scored a goal for the Americans in their bronze medal game against England.

    Having played multiple positions, Edwards brings a unique aspect of being able to relate and coach multiple positions. Edwards last coached at Canisius before moving over to Carroll.
  • 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-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2026 OVERVIEW
  • Dates: June 15-17
  • Age Group: 10-18
  • Gender: Boys
  • Camp Type: Half Day Camp
  • Schedule: 9:00am-12:00pm (ages 10-13), 1:00pm-4:00pm (ages 14-18); Monday-Wednesday
  • Check-In: 8:30am at Don Shula Sports Center
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
CAMP ADDRESS

John Carroll University
Don Shula Sports Center
222 Fairbanks Ave
University Heights, OH 44118

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CAMP CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT

Monday, June 15th to Wednesday, June 17th

  • Check in Day 1: 8:30am for Youth/Middle School players, 12:30pm for High School Players at the Don Shula Sports Center
  • Check in Day 2 & 3: 9:00am for Youth/Middle School players, 1:00pm for High School Players at the Don Shula Sports Center
  • Check out Each Day: 12:00pm for Youth/Middle School players, 4:00pm for High School Players at the Don Shula Sports Center
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
  • Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
  • Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers will receive a Xcelerate Nike Lacrosse 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: Don Shula Sports Center
  • 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!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

Items:

  • Health & Release Forms (Online)
  • Cleats or Turf Shoes
  • Helmet and Mouthpiece
  • Lacrosse Stick, Gloves & Pads
  • Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
  • Sunscreen
  • Water Bottle
  • Please Bring a Healthy Lunch and Snack Each Day
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.

DAY CAMPERS

  • Monday: Ages 10-13 (Youth/Middle School) - Check-in between 8:30am-9:00am. Pick up time is 12:00pm. Ages 14-18 (High School) - Check-in between 12:30pm-1:00pm. Pick up time is 4:00pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday: Ages 10-13 (Youth/Middle School) - Check-in at 9:00am. Pick up time is 12:00pm. Ages 14-18 (High School) - Check-in at 1:00pm. Pick up time is 4:00pm
  • Daily Schedule: Youth/Middle School (9:00am to 12:00pm); High School (1:00pm-4:00pm)
  • Please Note: Bring Lunch and a filled Water Bottle to Camp each day - Lunch is NOT provided.

DAILY SCHEDULE

In both sessions, a great deal of instruction takes place in the early part of the session, demonstrations and instruction mid-session, and games to end the session. We also like to throw in a number of ‘fun’ activities throughout the week including our fastest shot contest and freestyle/skills competition.

PLAYER DIVISIONS

We have 3 Divisions in our Day 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

8:45am OR 12:45pm Campers Arrive

9:00am OR 1:00pm Station Work, Drills, Position Work

10:00am OR 2:00pm Small Group Scrimmages, Team Play

11:00am OR 3:00pm Team Instruction, Games

12:00pm OR 4:00pm Campers depart

John Carroll University

Campers train each day on the John Carroll University Campus at the Don Shula Sports Center. John Carroll University’s campus is located in the vibrant suburb of University Heights, offering a welcoming, tree-lined community just minutes from downtown Cleveland.

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