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OUR 7TH YEAR AT ST. OLAF!

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 Ohio State player and D1 Coach, Brian Lalley, 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 St. Olaf dormitories provide safe, comfortable housing for campers after a long day on the lacrosse fields. When not on the field, campers will enjoy the campus movie theater, evening fire pit, student center, and all-you-can-eat meals!

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

Register for our St. Olaf College 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
  • Clean & Comfortable Dormitory Rooms
  • Indoor Athletic Facility
  • Outdoor Fire Pit!
  • Xcelerate Nike Reversible Jersey & Lanyard
  • Special Goalie instruction
  • Competition Prizes and Raffle on the last day of camp!
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Camp Coaches

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, August 4th to Wednesday, August 7th
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: SUN 2:00PM-8:45PM, MON-TUE 9:00AM-8:45PM, WED 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, August 4th
Check-in between 1:00pm-2:30pm at Mellby Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.

Check-out Wednesday, August 7th
Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at Mellby Hall.

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: Mellby Hall
  • Bathrooms: shared
  • Linens: Not provided
  • Air Conditioning: No ♦ No air-conditioning - please BRING A FAN
  • 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 Mellby Hall. 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
Precise drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp. Lunch & Dinner included.

Wednesday
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: SUN 2:00PM-8:45PM, MON-TUE 9:00AM-8:45PM, WED 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 and rec time. 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 2023-2024 academic year:

  • High School A & B Division - Entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2023
  • Junior High Division - Entering grades 7-8 in the Fall of 2023
  • Rising Stars Division - Entering grades 5-6 in the Fall of 2023

* 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. 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 & 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
  • 4:00 PM Day Campers depart
  • 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!

Xcelerate Nike Lacrosse Camp St Olaf College Facility

St. Olaf College

St. Olaf College is located in Northfield, a historic river town of 20,000 in the southeast part of Minnesota. St. Olaf College’s picturesque 300-acre campus is home to 10 athletic facilities. Adjacent to campus are 325 acres of restored wetlands, woodlands, and native tall grass prairie owned and maintained by St. Olaf.

Camp Reviews

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Overall Average Rating 4.89 / 5 Stars
    • 5/5.
    Looking forward to next year!

    August 8, 2019: My son enjoyed every aspect of the camp; from practices and skill training to rooming with his friends. The coaches were knowledgeable and engaged with training the campers. Communication with parents was excellent. Looking forward to next year's camp for sure!

    — Parent of St. Olaf Camper '19

    • 5/5.
    Can't stop talking about how great camp was!

    August 9, 2018: My son can't stop talking about how great camp was. He was nervous his skills might not be up to those of the other campers but felt confident when he left. He also felt strongly that his skill set had improved.

    — Parent of St. Olaf Camper '18

    • 4/5.
    Improve your game right away!

    July 20, 2017: I really enjoyed the coaching staff as well as the activities. The food was very good and I felt like in just four days I developed or learned skills that can improve my game right away (roll backs, clearing, etc).

    — St. Olaf Overnight Lacrosse Camper '17

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    • 5/5.
    Really learned a lot!

    July 19, 2017: Tyler really enjoyed himself. He said that he learned a lot and enjoyed his time on the field.

    — St. Olaf Overnight Lacrosse Parent '17

    • 5/5.
    Can't wait to go back next year!

    July 27, 2016: This camp was great for my confidence! After camp, my summer coaches noticed the difference. Can't wait to go back next year!

    — St. Olaf Overnight Lacrosse Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    Cannot wait to come back next summer!

    July 28, 2016: The coaches were great and helped me improve in the short time there. I really enjoyed working with everyone and cannot wait to come back next summer.

    — St. Olaf Overnight Lacrosse Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    Great location!

    July 28, 2016: Excellent individualized coaching and St.Olaf College was a great location! Nice dorms and food was great!

    — St. Olaf Overnight Lacrosse Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    Enthusiasm for the sport!

    July 29, 2015: My son returned from camp with a new level of enthusiasm for the sport! He was more focused on getting better in is local practices.

    — Parent of St. Olaf Overnight Lacrosse Parent '15

    • 5/5.
    I highly recommend this camp!

    July 30, 2015: I had a great time!!!! A lot of fun. I learned a lot of skills and the coaches were great. I highly recommend this camp. Thank you very much for a great experience!

    — St. Olaf Overnight Lacrosse Camper '15

St. Olaf College - Boys Lacrosse Overnight & Day Camp

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Brian Lalley, Camp Director
St. Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota 55057
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 $670.00
Availability: Yes

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $570.00
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 $670.00
Availability: Yes

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $570.00
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 $670.00
Availability: Yes

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $570.00
Availability: Yes

* Please note, times may vary on the first and last day of camp.
Programs: Goalie
Age Group: 10 - 18
Gender: Boys
Overnight $645.00
Availability: Less than 10 spaces

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $545.00
Availability: Less than 10 spaces

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