Washington & Jefferson College - Girls Lacrosse Camp
IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN AT XCELERATE NIKE LACROSSE CAMPS!
OUR 7TH YEAR IN PITTSBURGH!
Spend three days at Washington & Jefferson College where lacrosse and summer fun come together. Our camp gives players the chance to improve their skills, boost confidence, and enjoy the game they love in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Led by W&J Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Alison Valerio, our experienced staff of coaches and college players guide campers through engaging drills, small-sided games, and team challenges that help them develop technique, practice strategy, and play creatively on the field. Off the field, campers connect with friends, take part in fun activities, and enjoy a safe, welcoming environment.
From learning new plays to making new friends, every day is about playing lacrosse, growing as a player, and making memories that last beyond camp.
Register today and join us at our Washington & Jefferson Summer Lacrosse Camp!
🎁 Bonus: Be one of the first 10 campers to register and receive a FREE NIKE LACROSSE HEADon Day 1 of camp!
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Highlights Include
- TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- High School and Middle School Skills Camp for Girls Ages 11-18
- 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 Alison Valerio
A five-time conference Coach of the Year, Alison Valerio (Niagara '10) will enter her 13th season as the head women's lacrosse coach at Washington & Jefferson College in 2026.
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Coaches Xcelerate Girls Coaching Staff
College Coaches, High School Coaches, and College Lacrosse Players.
Camp Details
At Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps, we bring out the best in every player. Our coaching philosophy is built on confidence, creativity, and fun. Through innovative drills, small-sided games, position-specific training, and team-based competition, players sharpen their skills and elevate their understanding of the game. By week’s end, campers leave with a higher lacrosse IQ, improved fundamentals, new friends and mentors, and a renewed passion for 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: Sunday, July 19th to Tuesday, July 21st
Overnight and Extended Day Camp options available.
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 2 nights lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & Dinner
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
• Camp hours: SUN 12:30PM-8:45PM, MON 9:00AM-8:45PM, TUE 9:00AM-3:00PM. **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 Sunday, July 19th
Check-in between 12:00pm-1:00pm outside of the Kappa Kappa Gamma House. Camp will begin with an orientation at 1:15pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal. Please note: No lunch on Day 1 of camp.
Check out Tuesday, July 21st
Check-out between 3:00pm-4:00pm outside of the Kappa Kappa Gamma House.
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: $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
Sunday
Check-in between 12:30pm-1:00pm outside of the Kappa Kappa Gamma House. Camp will begin with an orientation at 1:15pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal. First Day pick up time and place will be provided at check-in. Please note: No lunch on Day 1 of camp.
Monday
Precise drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp. Lunch & Dinner included.
Tuesday
Last Day drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp.
Daily Schedule: SUN 12:30PM-8:45PM, MON 9:00AM-8:45PM, TUE 9:00AM-3:00PM. **Times subject to change
CAMP ADDRESS
Washington & Jefferson College
315 E Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
- Click Here for Directions - You can park in the Lincoln lot which is next to house 315. Please do not park on the street.
DAILY SCHEDULE
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. Below is a template and is subject to change.
PLAYER DIVISIONS
We have 2 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 6-8 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
- 6:00 PM Team Instruction, Games
- 8:45 PM Extended Day Campers depart
- 9:00 PM Free Time, Camp Store
- 10:30 PM Lights Out!
Washington & Jefferson College
Nestled in a residential neighborhood in the center of Washington, Pennsylvania, the Washington & Jefferson College has a blend of historic and modern facilities, with more than 55 buildings on a 65-acre campus. All facilities are within easy walking distance of each other.
Washington & Jefferson College - Girls Lacrosse Camp
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