Nike Field Hockey Camp at Mount Holyoke College

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2024 OVERVIEW

• Dates: August 1-4
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Girls
• Camp Types: Overnight & Extended Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: Overnight campers arrive at 1:00pm-2:00pm on Thursday, Extended Day campers arrive at 2:15pm on Thursday
• Check-out: Graduation takes place at 12:30pm on Sunday. Parents are invited to attend. Check out will take place immediately after.
• Extended Day (Commuter) Schedule: Day 1: 2:30pm-8:30pm, Day 2-3: 9:00am-8:30pm, Day 4: 9:00am-12:30pm
• Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers. Vegetarian entrees will be available at each meal. In addition, the College will accommodate requests for special diets for students with food allergies. Any special dietary needs at least 21 days prior to the start of camp.
• Program: This All Skills program is geared towards players of all abilities. The camp program includes stick work instruction & skills, technical & tactical training, offensive & defensive skills, and positioning work. Goalie-specific training is offered as well. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff and placed into groups based on age and ability level.

Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.

HOUSING (2024)

The information below is subject to change each year.

• Dorms: Torrey Hall
• Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
• Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. 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!
• Bathrooms: Shared
• Linens: Not provided. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase and a towel
• Air Conditioning: No.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
• Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
• Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are provided.
• Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
• Camp Gear: All campers receive a Nike Field Hockey Camp package (reversible jersey, ball, lanyard) and other fun prizes.
• Additional Activities: Mini-Olympics, pool, and weight room access.

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

• Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
• Groupings: Players are grouped by ability, age, and experience.
• Equipment Needed: Hockey stick, water bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, court and turf shoes (goalies must bring full goalie protective equipment)
• Inclement Weather Plan: We will use an indoor facility.
• Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

Director's Note to Campers

"We are so excited to be hosting Nike Field Hockey Camp again this summer at Mount Holyoke College. This year will be particularly special as those campers will be the first to compete on our brand-new turf field. We have a wonderful staff who are eager to get the dust off their sticks, whistles ready, while getting back to hockey fundamentals and scrimmaging. Camp should be the best part of the summer as we will hone your skills but also provide balance and encourage fun and excitement with friends new and old. Night scrimmages under the lights and Mini-Olympics tend to be the favorites of camp and that will be a highlight for the coaching staff as well. We look forward to hosting you and coaching you to be the best player you can be!" - Andy Whitcomb

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

ALL CAMPERS (OVERNIGHT & COMMUTERS):

• Athletic, on-field clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
• Turf shoes or sneakers
• Reversible jersey
• Socks
• Hockey Stick(s)
• Mouth guard
• Shin guards
• Goggles (not required, but recommended)
• Court shoes for indoor play in case of rain
• Goalies must bring their own full protective equipment
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Snacks
• Small gym bag/backpack
• Packed lunch (if required for commuters)
• Spending money
• COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
• Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

• Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
• Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, 1 pair/day)
• Undergarments (1-2 pair/day)
• Pajamas
• Bathrobe
• Flip flops
• Laundry bag
• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, facewash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
• Personal items & medications
• Eye mask, ear plugs (optional)
• Washcloth and bath towel
• Alarm clock
• Fan (optional)
• Bed sheets (if linens not provided)
• Comforter or sleeping bag (if linens not provided)
• Pillow and pillowcase (if linens not provided)

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE FIELD HOCKEY CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our field hockey camps please see our FAQ page.

TEAM DISCOUNT

If you have a group of eight or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during check out. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.

Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender. This camp is in compliance with the MA BOH laws.

*This camp must comply with regulations of the MDPH & be licensed by the LBOH. Parents/guardians have the right to review background check, health care, discipline policies and grievance procedures upon request.