Elmhurst University - Girls Lacrosse Camp
IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN AT XCELERATE NIKE LACROSSE CAMPS!
Train, compete, and have fun this summer at the Elmhurst University Summer Lacrosse Camp. Designed for players of all skill levels, this camp is built to help athletes improve their game, grow their confidence, and enjoy an unforgettable week of lacrosse in a positive, high-energy environment.
Led by Sloane Baumgartner and a talented staff of college coaches and players, campers will receive high-level instruction through skill development sessions, position-specific training, competitive drills, and game play designed to challenge and inspire. Players will sharpen their fundamentals, build lacrosse IQ, and compete in a fun atmosphere that encourages creativity, teamwork, and confidence.
Beyond the field, campers will build friendships, enjoy team activities, and experience the excitement of being part of a true camp community.
Whether you're looking to elevate your game, prepare for the next level, or simply have an amazing week of lacrosse, the Elmhurst University Summer Lacrosse Camp is the place to be this summer.
Register today and join us in Elmhurst for an incredible week of lacrosse and summer fun!
🎁 Bonus: Be one of the first 10 campers to register and receive a FREE NIKE LACROSSE HEAD on Day 1 of camp!
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 Girls 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 Sloane Baumgartner
Sloane Baumgartner enters her first season as head coach for Elmhurst University women's lacrosse in 2024.
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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: Monday, August 3rd to Thursday, August 6th
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-9:00PM, TUE-WED 9:00AM-9:00PM, 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
Monday, August 3rd
Check-in between 1:00pm-2:30pm at Cureton Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.
Check-out Thursday, August 6th
Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at Cureton 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: Cureton 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 Cureton 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-9:00PM, TUE-WED 9:00AM-9:00PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:30AM. **Times subject to change
CAMP ADDRESS
Elmhurst University
Cureton Hall
190 S Prospect Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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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.
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 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!
ELMHURST UNIVERSITY
Just minutes from Chicago and a few blocks from downtown Elmhurst, the campus provides all the classic amenities of college life, from the wide-open green space of the University Mall to a cozy student lounge. The 48-acre grounds are an arboretum, with more than 800 trees and woody plants; our traditional red-brick buildings boast smart classrooms and up-to-date computer technology.
Elmhurst University - Girls Lacrosse Camp
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