UNC Charlotte - Boys Lacrosse Camp
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IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN AT XCELERATE NIKE LACROSSE CAMPS!
OUR 21ST YEAR IN NORTH CAROLINA!
Spend a week at the UNC Charlotte where lacrosse and summer fun come together. Our camp gives players the chance to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game they love in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Led by former professional player and DI coach Chris Panos, our experienced coaches and college players run dynamic drills, small-sided games, and team challenges that help campers develop technique, practice strategy, and play creatively on the field. Off the field, campers relax in dorms, hang out with teammates, and take part in fun activities that make each day unforgettable.
From running new plays to making new friends, every day is about playing lacrosse, improving as a player, and having a blast both on and off the field.
Register today and join us at our UNC Charlotte Summer Lacrosse Camp!
🎁 Bonus: The first 10 campers to register receive a FREE NIKE LACROSSE HEAD on Day 1!
CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER CAMP VIDEO featuring many of our camps across the country! It's time to have some FUN!
Highlights Include
- TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- High School, Middle School, and Youth Skills Camp for Boys Ages 10-18
- Superior instruction
- 10:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
- Daily emphasis on fundamentals, skill-development, and scrimmages
- Position Training - Attack, Midfield, Defense, Goalie
- Every camper receives a reversible Xcelerate Nike practice jersey
- Nike Prizes awarded for outstanding play, sportsmanship, and improvement
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Chris Panos
Directing camp this summer is Chris Panos, former head coach of the Queens University of Charlotte men’s lacrosse team.
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Coaches Xcelerate Boys Coaching Staff
College Coaches, High School Coaches, and College Lacrosse Players.
Camp Details
Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location.
At Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps, we bring out the best in every player. Our coaching philosophy centers on confidence, creativity, and fun. Using innovative drills, small-sided games, position-specific training, and team competition, players sharpen their skills and elevate their understanding of the game. By week’s end, campers head home with improved fundamentals, a higher lacrosse IQ, new friendships, and a lasting love of the sport.
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 20th to Thursday, July 23rd
• 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
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 20th
Check-in between 1:00pm-2:30pm at Wilson Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.
Check-Out Thursday, July 23rd
Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at Wilson 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: Wilson Hall
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: Yes ♦ No fan needed - dorms air-conditioned
Suggested spending money: $50
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 Wilson 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.
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**Times subject to change
CAMP ADDRESS
UNC Charlotte - Wilson Hall
9021 Johnson Alumni Way
Charlotte, NC 28223
- Click Here for Directions to Campus Dorm.
- Click Here for Parking (Lot 8A and Lot on Alumni Way). 5 minute walk to Wilson Dorm.
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, agility training, and rec time.
- Transportation: We are pleased to inform you that our summer lacrosse camp at UNC-Charlotte will utilize the university bus system to transport campers to and from field sessions. This efficient arrangement will minimize walk time and ensure timely arrival at all activities. Should you have any questions or require further details, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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 2026-2027 academic year:
- High School Division - Entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2026
- Middle School Division - Entering grades 7-8 in the Fall of 2026
- Youth Division - Entering grades 5-6 in the Fall of 2026
* 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
Bring your teammates and save!
- Groups of 4 or more: Each camper gets a $30 discount.
- Groups of 8 or more: Each camper enjoys a $50 discount.
To claim your discount, simply fill out the Team Discount - Lacrosse Form with your group’s name and the names of all campers registering. We’ll create a unique discount code just for your team!
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!

UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte's campus is located in the piedmont of North Carolina, just two hours from the mountains and three hours from the Atlantic Ocean. A large public university with a small college feel, more than 27,200 students consider UNC Charlotte’s 1,000-acre campus their home away from home. The Charlotte region has blossomed into a major metropolitan area. UNC Charlotte’s location less than 10 miles from Uptown allows easy access to the city.
Camp Reviews
Submit a reviewOverall Average Rating Stars
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Had the time of my life!
The coaches were positive and uplifting. They provided an atmosphere with knowledge and passion that grew the love of the game. In the words of my son, “I had the time of my life at this camp!”
— Parent of UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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Had a blast!
My son had a blast at camp. He went with 8 other boys from his school. Of course he loved the fact that he got to stay in dorms. However, he loved the daily sessions more. He said he learned a lot and had a great time!
— Parent of UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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BEST LACROSSE CAMP!
This was by far my son's best Lacrosse camp. All my son could talk about was how he was able to improve his skills.
— Parent of UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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LOVED IT!
For my son's first LAX overnight camp experience, he loved it! He was very impressed with the skills of the camp instructors.
— Parent of UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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GREAT TIME!
My son had a great time at camp. He can't stop talking about the staff and how much they helped him improve his skill. The Championship game was the highlight for him. Fun game, everyone got to participate.
— Parent of UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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LOTS OF ONE-ON-ONE TIME!
The group was relatively small compared to another camp I have attended. This made the coaches more available and more opportunities for one-on-one time and personal conversation with coaches. I loved the pre-camp clinic on shooting and dodging and was able to refine some of my skills even in that short amount of time. I look forward to next year!
— UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE LACROSSE!
Though it might not be as "high-profile" as other camps, but it was instructive, personal, and informative. This camp is exactly what it's meant to be, an enjoyable learning experience for people who love lacrosse.
— UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
We were extremely happy with your camp. Our son Jordan was very happy with the coaching and finished the camp with a new enthusiasm for the sport. We will be back next year!
— Parent of UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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OUTSTANDING!
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 giving my boys the chance to attend an outstanding program.
— Parent of UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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AWESOME!!
My son truly enjoyed working with the coaches and being in an environment that was all about lacrosse. As a fairly new player this was just what he needed to get excited about the game. Our only complaint is that the campus is spread out and the walk from the dorms to the field can be a bit long. Overall this camp was awesome!!
— Parent of UNC Charlotte Overnight Camper
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GREAT PROGRAM!
Connor couldn't stop talking about how awesome the coaches were and how he can't wait to come back next year! Kudos to you and all your guys. What a great program!
— Parent of UNC Charlotte Camper