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OUR 16TH YEAR IN WASHINGTON!

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.

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 PLU dormitories provide safe, comfortable housing for campers after a long day on the lacrosse fields. When not on the field, campers will enjoy the outdoor rec area and all-you-can-eat meals!

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

Register for our Pacific Lutheran 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 Dorm Rooms
  • 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: Monday, July 29th to Friday, August 2nd
Overnight and 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: MON 2:00PM-8:45PM, TUE-THURS 9:00AM-8:45PM, FRI 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 29th
Check-in between 1:00pm-2:30pm at Pflueger Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.

Check-out Friday, August 2nd
Check-out is between 11:00am-12:00pm at Pflueger 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: Pflueger Hall
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: No ♦ No A/C - 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

Monday
Check-in between 2:00pm-2:30pm at Pflueger Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal. First day pick up is 9:00pm at Pflueger Hall.

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

Friday
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-THURS 9:00AM-8:45PM, FRI 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 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
  • 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!

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Pacific Lutheran University

Located in the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, PLU is set in a region that offers vast opportunities for outdoor recreation, culture and sports.

Camp Reviews

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Overall Average Rating 4.90 / 5 Stars
    • 5/5.
    Pleased with the experience and learning!

    August 6, 2019: Dylan loved the camp and was really impressed with how patient and encouraging the coaches were. He came home everyday describing a new drill or game he could play. We are very pleased with his experience and learning!

    — Parent of Pacific Lutheran Lacrosse Camper '19

    • 5/5.
    New found confidence and friends!

    August 6, 2019: As a parent, the highlight was picking him up and seeing him so excited about new things he has learned, new friendships, and a new confidence that is emerging. For him- the chance to be immersed in all things lacrosse and get such great feedback and coaching.

    — Parent of Pacific Lutheran Lacrosse Camper '19

    • 5/5.
    So much fun!

    July 25, 2018: This was my son's second year at this camp. He had so much fun he is already talking about coming back next year!

    — Parent of Pacific Lutheran Lacrosse Camper '18

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    • 5/5.
    Great coaches!

    July 22, 2018: The camp had great coaches and coaching, very well organized!

    — Pacific Lutheran Lacrosse Camper '18

    • 5/5.
    Great camp!

    July 26, 2017: Great camp! Extremely well organized and excellent pre-camp communication. PLU facilities were also excellent. Our son had a blast and has asked to come back again next year -- and wants to bring more teammates with him!

    — Parent of Pacific Lutheran Lacrosse Camper '17

    • 5/5.
    Look forward do this camp every year!

    July 24, 2017: My son looks forward to this camp every year. Building the lacrosse community and sharing skills from a lot of different teaching/coaching perspectives is what it's all about.

    — Parent of Pacific Lutheran Lacrosse Camper '17

    • 5/5.
    Thank you!

    August 1, 2016: I want to thank you again for all that Xcelerate has done this summer. Our son has really thrived in the atmosphere of professional coaching and play that you have offered. His quality of play and skill level has increased and he now feels more confident and qualified on the playing field.

    — Parent of Pacific Lutheran Lacrosse Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    Great experience!

    July 29, 2016: I want to thank you and the coaches for doing such a great job. John has really enjoyed Xcelerate. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of coaches for John; they were positive and very motivating and helped John improve his lacrosse skills. He now loves going to practices and spending more time playing lacrosse. Thanks for everything.

    — Parent of Pacific Lutheran Lacrosse Camper '16

    • 5/5.
    Your camp was fantastic!

    July 25, 2015: Your camp was fantastic! The skill level of the coaches and personal attention was very helpful. The days were full and intense!

    — Pacific Lutheran Lacrosse Camper '15

    • 5/5.
    See you next summer!

    July 21, 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 see you again next summer!

    — Parent of Pacific Lutheran Overnight Lacrosse Camper '15

Pacific Lutheran University - Boys Lacrosse Overnight & Day Camp

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Brian Lalley, Camp Director
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington 98447
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 $845.00
Availability: Yes

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $745.00
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 $845.00
Availability: Yes

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $745.00
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 $845.00
Availability: Yes

Extended Day 9:00AM-9:00PM $745.00
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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