Manor Vail Lodge - Vail, CO

Our 7th year in Vail! What better place to be than high in the Rocky Mountains during the summer months? Top level instruction will once again be offered to our campers from the best coaches and pros in lacrosse. We’re also giving every camper an opportunity to go whitewater rafting with our coaches' during each camp week with our friends at Nova Guides! Get ready for a fun filled week of high performance lacrosse instruction and adrenaline packed excitement!
Session 1: Monday, July 16 to Thursday, July 19, 2012
(4 Days, 3 Nights) Extended Day Camp Option Available – MEALS INCLUDED!Session 1-FIRST 50 CAMP PROMO! Be one of the first 50 campers to register for camp and receive a FREE Maverik Rize Lacrosse Stick valued at $150!
Session 2: Monday, July 23 to Thursday, July 26, 2012
(4 Days, 3 Nights) Extended Day Camp Option Available – MEALS INCLUDED!
Session 2- First 50 Camper Promo is complete.
Camp Registration is OPEN.
Session 3: Monday, August 6 to Thursday, August 9, 2012
(4 Days, 3 Nights) Extended Day Camp Option Available – MEALS INCLUDED!
Boys ages 10-18: Intermediate, Advanced, Elite – All Positions- High School, Middle School & Youth Divisions.
Tuition
Extended Day Camp: $495
Goalie Tuition: $75 Discount
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
Shooting & Dodging Pre-Camp Clinic: $75 (Optional)
LSM & Defensive Clinic: $75 (Optional)
Whitewater Rafting: $85 (Optional)
- The BEST Topnotch Lacrosse Instruction
- Clean & Comfortable privately owned condos (3 to a room)
- Short walk to playing fields (Rocky Mountain Backdrop!)
- All-You-Can-Eat Meals
- First 50 registrants in each session receive a FREE Lacrosse Stick
- Opportunity to go Whitewater Rafting
- Xcelerate Reversible Jersey & Lanyard
- Special goalie instruction and $75 discount
- End of Camp RAFFLE!
Check-in takes place Monday between 4:00pm-5:00pm at Manor Vail Lodge. Camp will begin with an orientation at 5:00pm, followed by dinner and our first field session. Check-out on the last day is between 11:00am-12:00pm at Manor Vail Lodge.
Check-in takes place Monday between 4:00pm-5:00pm at Manor Vail Lodge. Camp will begin with an orientation at 5:00pm, followed by dinner and our first field session with pick up at 8:30pm. After day one, extended day campers check in daily at 8:45am and are to be picked up at 8:30pm...all at Manor Vail Lodge. Check-out on the last day of camp takes place at 11:00am.
Check-in takes place at 1:00pm on Monday at Manor Vail Lodge. The clinic will run from 1:30pm-4:30pm with camp orientation at 5:00pm, followed by dinner and our evening field session. *Please Note: Pre-Camp clinic campers can officially move into their rooms after the clinic. However, parents may submit the necessary hotel paperwork at 1:00pm and depart. Luggage will be stored and coaches will assist campers to their rooms at 4:30pm.
Payment
A deposit of $250 will reserve your spot on the roster until May 1st at which time full payment is due. All applications submitted after May 1st, must be paid in full. A one time non-refundable Administrative Fee of $15 will apply to ALL applications.
Whitewater Rafting will take place Wednesday morning of each camp week. Nova Guides will pick up campers at 8:15am at Manor Vail Lodge and return campers in time for lunch and the afternoon lacrosse session.
*Please Note: All campers who do not register for whitewater rafting will follow the regular camp 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, lax golf, pool time, rec time, and camper vs. coach game.
Below is a template and is subject to change.

DIRECTIONS to MANOR VAIL LODGE
Google Maps Link Website Directions
Approximate drive times from select Rocky Mountain Locations:
Denver, CO – 1.75 hours xxxxxxxxxxxxxxColorado Springs, CO – 2.75 hours
Fort Collins, CO – 2.5 hours xxxxxxxxxxxxBoulder, CO – 2 hours
Grand Junction, CO – 2.25 hours xxxxxxxAspen, CO – 2 hours
AIRPORT SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION
If flying in for camp, Colorado Mountain Express (CME) www.ridecme.com provides stress free Door-To-Door shuttle service from Denver International Airport to the Manor Vail Lodge. Approximate drive time is 2 ½ hours. Once you have your final reservation, please email us with details info@xceleratelacrosse.com. We ask that you do your very best to arrive in Vail during the scheduled check-in time and depart during check-out time. Please Note: Campers must be 16 years old to ride the CME shuttle by themselves.“Just a quick note to let you know how much Connor enjoyed Xcelerate’s Camp. He attended both sessions in Vail and had a great time. He couldn't stop talking about how awesome the coaches were and how he can't wait to come back next year. The accommodations at Manor Vail Lodge were terrific and make a great venue for all the events. Kudos to you and all your guys. What a great program!” -The McSheas

Featuring MLL Stars & All-Americans BRENDAN CANNON & BRIAN KARALUNAS!
Camp Directors
Session 1 & 2
Brendan Cannon
2011-12 MLL Chesapeake Bayhawks, 2008-2010 MLL Chicago Machine, 2009-10 Georgetown Preparatory School Assistant Coach, 3 X All-American Georgetown University, 2008 Georgetown University Team Co-MVP, 2007 ECAC Offensive Player of the Year, Haverford School (PA) All-American
Session 1
Max Zarchin
2 x All-American Goalie Salisbury University (2006 & 2007), 2 x NCAA D3 National Champion (2005 & 2007), NCAA career: 63 wins - 1 loss (2 undefeated seasons), NCAA record holder for most goalie wins in single season (23), 2 x Conference All-Star & 1 x Conference Goalie of Year, Conference Record for Goals Against Average single season (5.4)
Session 3
Brian Karalunas
Director of Marketing, Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps, 2011-2012 MLL Long Island Lizards, 2011 NCAA Lowe’s Senior Class Award Winner, 2011 Villanova Student-Athlete of the Year, 2011 USILA Scholar All-American, 3 x All-American Villanova University, 2 x All-Big East Defensive Player of the Year, 3 x Team MVP Villanova University, 2 x Captain Villanova University
Session 3
Peter Scott
3 x All-American Johns Hopkins University, 157 Career Points - Johns Hopkins, 1984 NCAA Division One Champion - JHU, 1984 North South Collegiate All-Star, Pennsylvania HS 2 x All-American, Avon Old Farms (CT) All-American, Pennsylvania Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Session 2 & 3
Duffy Birckhead
2009-2011- ACAC All-Star Travel Coach, 2001-2005 Head Coach of 2 x Virginia State Champion, 2001-2005 2 x Virginia High School Coach of Year, 2000 University of Virginia, Goalie