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OUR 17TH YEAR IN TEXAS!

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 that 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.

The dormitories provide safe, comfortable housing for campers after a long day on the lacrosse fields. When not on the field, campers will enjoy the swimming pool, student center, and all-you-can-eat meals!

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

Register for our Southwestern 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
  • FIRST 10 registered campers will receive a free NIKE Lacrosse Head!
  • 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
  • Southwestern Swimming Pool
  • The 'Cove' Student Center
  • Xcelerate Nike 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 Nike 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: Sunday, June 9th to Thursday, June 13th
Overnight & Extended Day Camp options available.

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

EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & Dinner
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
• Camp hours: SUN 2:00PM-8:45PM, MON-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 Sunday, June 9th
Check-in between 1:00pm-2:30pm at McCombs Campus Center. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.

Check-out Thursday, June 13th
Check-out is between 11:00am-12:00pm at McCombs Campus Center.

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: TBD
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

Sunday
Check-in between 2:00pm-2:30pm at McCombs Campus Center. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal. First Day pick up time and place will be provided at check-in.

Monday, 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 are provided on the last day of camp.

Daily Schedule: SUN 2:00PM-8:45PM, MON-WED 9:00AM-8:45PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change

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, pool time, 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 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. 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**

Individual 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!

Southwestern University Campus Facility Xcelerate Lacrosse Camp

Southwestern University

Southwestern University is located in the heart of Central Texas, in historic Georgetown. The campus sits in close proximity to Austin with its vibrant, innovative and creative culture. Soccer/Lacrosse Fields, on the east side of the campus, serves as outdoor playing fields for men's and women's soccer and men's lacrosse.

Camp Reviews

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Overall Average Rating 4.91 / 5 Stars
    • 5/5.
    Best week ever!

    July 2, 2019: He said it was the best week ever! He learned new skills and tweaked previous ones. He was thrilled to be moved up to an older age group and receive more of a challenge. He thought the coaches were amazing. He already asked to go back next year!

    — Parent of Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '19

    • 5/5.
    Incredible Experience!

    June 25, 2019: My son walked into camp with low motivation and somewhat of a burned out attitude regarding lacrosse. He came out of camp with renewed confidence in himself and his skills and a renewed love for the sport. Not only were the camp coaches amazing and encouraging - his fellow campers were as well. What an incredible experience - he is already talking about going back next summer!

    — Parent of Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '19

    • 5/5.
    Three years in a row!

    July 26, 2018: My son has attended three years in a row now and loves the setting, instruction, coaches, and the relative freedom the boys are given. This year, he loved the coaching staff!

    — Parent of Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '18

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    • 5/5.
    Skills clinic was fantastic!

    July 25, 2018: It was really great and we hope to be back next year! The skills clinic was fantastic!

    — Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '18

    • 5/5.
    Had a lot of fun!

    July 30, 2017: This was my sons first experience at a sleepover camp. He had a lot of fun with the lacrosse drills, games, going swimming, the cove and making friends. He definitely wants to go again!!

    — Parent of Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '17

    • 5/5.
    We will be back next year for sure!

    July 23, 2017: My son loved being part of this camp. He enjoyed the dorm life, the food and all of his new friends. He had plenty of opportunities to work on his skills and gain game experience. We will be back next year for sure!

    — Parent of Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '17

    • 5/5.
    It's a great time!

    July 23, 2017: It's a great time to be away from home with your lax brothers! I really liked being in the dorms and meeting some cool people. I already asked my mom if I can go next year, and she said yes! Until then Xcelerate!

    — Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '17

    • 5/5.
    See you next year!

    July 29, 2016: Just wanted you all to know that Austin had a great time! He was really impressed with the coaches and learned a lot. Thanks for taking the time to spend with these kids. See you next year!

    — Parent of Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    Best camp yet!

    July 24, 2016: Tyler told us it was the best camp yet for Lacrosse and to my delight he actually admitted that he got a lot out of it, not bad for a kid that is already a competent Lacrosse player and a senior starting attack. We will see you next year!

    — Parent of Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    Great investment

    July 23, 2016: Your staff truly inspired an abiding love of the sport. My son is a soccer player and a golfer but even though it's not lax season he gets his stick out and throws at least twice a week. Xcelerate really lit the fire. A great investment!

    — Parent of Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    Thank you!

    July 29, 2015: Jack said he had the "best time I’ve ever had in my whole life" at your camp----so thank you!!! We’ll definitely have him attend a couple of sessions next year. It was awesome for him in so many ways!!!

    — Parent of Southwestern Lacrosse Overnight Camper '15

Southwestern University - Boys Lacrosse Overnight & Day Camp

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James Harkey, Camp Director
Southwestern University
Austin, Texas 78626
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
Overnight $870.00
Availability: Yes

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $770.00
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
Overnight $870.00
Availability: Yes

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $770.00
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
Overnight $870.00
Availability: Yes

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $770.00
Availability: Yes

* Please note, times may vary on the first and last day of camp.
Programs: Goalie
Age Group: 10 - 18
Gender: Boys
Overnight $820.00
Availability: Less than 10 spaces

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $720.00
Availability: Less than 10 spaces

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