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2024 Dates & Prices Now Available!

OUR 12th YEAR IN ST. LOUIS!

We Love Camp! Summer is the time to have SOME FUN!

Register for camp today and you’ll be a part of something truly special. It’s a chance to improve all aspects of your lacrosse game in a fun-filled summer camp environment.

Join the 1,000s of lacrosse players who have come before you and see and feel what it’s like to learn from some of the best ‘teaching’ coaches in the game today.

Led by former NCAA D1 player, MCLA National Champion, and MLCA Coach of the Year, JD Harkey, Xcelerate’s coaching staff will provide a positive and rewarding environment, giving campers the tools to reach their full potential. Confidence-building drills, skill-driven reps, and competitive games await every camper.

It’s time to GET BETTER! It’s time to have SOME FUN!

Register for our St. Louis University Camp Today!

We Love Giveaways! Be one of the FIRST 10 to register for camp and receive a FREE NIKE LACROSSE HEAD on the first day of camp!

Highlights Include
  • Free NIKE Lacrosse Head given to the FIRST 10 registered campers!
  • The BEST Topnotch Lacrosse Instruction; 10 to 1 Camper to Staff ratio
  • 3 Divisions - Players Divided by Grade
  • All Positions - All Levels of Play
  • Position Specific Training
  • Air Conditioned Dorm Rooms
  • SLU Swimming Pool
  • Xcelerate Reversible Jersey & Lanyard
  • Special Goalie instruction
  • Competition Prizes and Raffle on the last day of camp!
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Camp Coaches

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    Camp Director James Harkey

    James "JD" Harkey is the Director & Head Coach of Lacrosse at Spire Academy. A Virginia native, Harkey played midfield for the UMBC Retrievers from 2007 to 2011 under the tutelage of Hall of Fame coach Don Zimmerman.

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    Coaches Xcelerate Boys Coaching Staff

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

Camp Details

At Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps, our goal is to bring out the very best in every player we coach. In doing so, we focus our energies on building confidence and improving skills through innovative drills, small-sided games, position-specific training, and team-driven competition. We encourage our campers to play hard, be creative, and have fun! At the end of the week, our campers leave with a higher lacrosse IQ, an enhanced skill set, new role models, new friends, and a true love of the game!

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

CAMP DATES: Monday, July 15th to Thursday, July 18th
Overnight and Extended Day Camp options available.

OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 3 nights lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey

EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & Dinner
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
• Camp hours: MON 2:00PM-8:45PM, TUE-WED 9:00AM-8:45PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change

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A detailed camper registration packet containing check-in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers prior to camp. Our health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

Check-in Monday, July 15th
Check-in between 1:00-2:30pm at TBA. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and dinner.

Checkout Thursday, July 18th
Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at TBA.

HOUSING & ROOMMATES
2 campers per room. If you have a roommate request and have not already given it to us, please do so as soon as possible. Roommate requests are not guaranteed. 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!

Dorm: TBA
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: Yes ♦ No fan needed - dorms air-conditioned
Suggested spending money: $40
Medical facility: a certified trainer will be on staff during field sessions

SUPERVISION
Campers are supervised 24 hours a day. The staff live in the dormitories with the campers and participate in evening activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.

EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS

Monday
Check-in between 2:00-2:30pm at TBA. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and dinner. First Day pick up time and place will be provided at check-in.

Tuesday & Wednesday
Precise drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp. Lunch & Dinner included.

Thursday
Last Day drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp. Please note: No meals provided on the last day of camp.

Daily Schedule: MON 2:00PM-8:45PM, TUE-WED 9:00AM-8:45PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:30AM

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, lax golf, rec time, and camper vs. coach game.

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 2024-2025 academic year:

  • High School A & B Division - Entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2024
  • Junior High Division - Entering grades 7-8 in the Fall of 2024
  • Rising Stars Division - Entering grades 5-6 in the Fall of 2024

* 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 1, 2024. 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. Both the Individual and Goalie discounts are included in the current registration price. Once the discount dates have passed, the full price will be listed**

Early Bird Discount: $50 Early Bird discount available until February 28th. The price will
increase on March 1st and then again on April 1st. The individual discount cannot be combined with any other discount.

Goalie Discount: $50. Each of our camps has a position-specific coach, however, to ensure each session has enough goalies for drills and scrimmages, all goalies automatically qualify for a special price. The goalie discount cannot be combined with any other discount.

Team Discount: Please reach out directly to the USSC office at 800-645-3226 for available discounts involving 10 or more teammates. The team discount cannot be combined with any other discount.

Note: If qualified, you may choose ONLY ONE discount

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, Swimming
  • 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!

Saint Louis University Facility Xcelerate Lacrosse Camp

Saint Louis University

Founded in 1818, SLU was the first university in St. Louis, Missouri. SLU and the city have been shaping each other ever since. With its beautiful landscapes and lovingly cared-for historic buildings, Saint Louis University is a treat to visit.

Camp Reviews

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Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars
    • 5/5.
    Rejuvenated his love of lacrosse!

    July 26, 2019: Rejuvenated his love of lacrosse. Perfect time of year in summer when conditioning is needed. Great experience living away for the week. Made friends and hung with repeat attendees. Loved the app this year and all the updates, pics, and videos. Thanks!

    — Parent of Saint Louis Overnight Camper '19

    • 5/5.
    Great Camp!

    July 25, 2019: My son had a great time at camp! As a parent it was great to hear him come home and tell us all the skills he was learning and the skills he was improving on. He would of stayed another week if he could! He enjoyed all the coaches and said they were “cool and fun”. Definitely a camp we will return to next year!

    — Parent of Saint Louis Overnight Camper '19

    • 5/5.
    Enthusiastic!

    July 30, 2018: My son came home from camp eager to show us his improved skills. He was enthusiastic about the coaches and the quality of instruction. He also had a great time meeting other lacrosse players from all over the region.

    — Parent of Saint Louis Overnight Camper '18

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    • 5/5.
    Very fun!

    July 25, 2017: My son felt like he learned a lot, the coaches did a really great job integrating the kids at different levels. Very fun!!

    — Parent of Saint Louis Overnight Camper '17

    • 5/5.
    Great experience!

    August 1, 2016: I sent my two sons to your St Louis camp this summer and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Knowing that your staff took good care of them (especially William who at 10 yrs was one of the youngest) made the camp a winner for my wife and I. Thanks for bringing you camp to St. Louis and giving my boys the chance to attend an outstanding program.

    — Parent of Saint Louis Overnight Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    See you next summer!

    July 27, 2016: Just wanted to let you know that my son had a great camp this year with you guys. The instruction and on-field time was outstanding! We are definitely going to do it again next year.

    — Parent of Saint Louis Overnight Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    Excellent instruction

    July 30, 2015: My son raved about the excellent instruction and how impressed he was with all the coaches and instructors. He really felt that his game greatly improved and he feels a lot better about his face offs. Thanks and we hope to see you again next summer!

    — Parent of Saint Louis Camper '15

    • 5/5.
    Fantastic!

    July 23, 2015: Your camp was fantastic! He wants to go back again next year. He was very impressed (as we were too) with the level of expertise. Thanks again for such a well-run camp!

    — Parent of Saint Louis Camper '15

Saint Louis University - Boys Lacrosse Overnight & Day Camp

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James Harkey, Camp Director
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226

Camp Dates & Prices

Programs: High School Division
Age Group: 14 - 18
Gender: Boys
Entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2024
Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $570.00
Availability: Yes

Overnight $670.00
Availability: Yes

* Please note, times may vary on the first and last day of camp.
Programs: Junior High Division
Age Group: 12 - 13
Gender: Boys
Entering grades 7-8 in the Fall of 2024
Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $570.00
Availability: Yes

Overnight $670.00
Availability: Yes

* Please note, times may vary on the first and last day of camp.
Programs: Rising Stars Division
Age Group: 10 - 11
Gender: Boys
Entering grades 5-6 in the Fall of 2024
Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $570.00
Availability: Yes

Overnight $670.00
Availability: Yes

* Please note, times may vary on the first and last day of camp.
Programs: Goalie
Age Group: 10 - 18
Gender: Boys
Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $545.00
Availability: Yes

Overnight $645.00
Availability: Yes

* Please note, times may vary on the first and last day of camp.
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