Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Thayer Sports Center
Average Rating Stars
2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!
Come join us this summer 2024 at the Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Thayer Sports Center and take your game to the next level! Campers will train each day at the Thayer Sports Center turf field.
Our goal is to stimulate a love for the game by immersing you in the sport and giving you the kind of focused, intensive training essential to improvement. Over the course of camp, we want to create a unique training and learning experience that will help your enthusiasm and self-confidence grow along with your skills.
Highlights Include
- High School & Youth Camp for Boys Ages 10-18
- 8:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
- Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
- Team and sibling discounts available
- Special goalie instruction and discounts available
- Every camper receives a reversible Nike practice jersey
- Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement
- View More Details ⟩
Camp Coaches
-
Camp Director Martin Bowes
Directing camp this summer is former Major League Lacrosse (MLL) player and long-time coach, Martin Bowes. Coach Bowes is also in his second season an assistant coach with Saint Michael's men's lacrosse program.
View Martin Bowes's Bio ⟩ -
Coaching Staff ASA Sports
The ASA Sports coaching staff is made up of some of the most talented and seasoned coaches in New England! All of the ASA coaches are trained and registered to ensure all campers receive high-quality instruction in a fun and safe environment.
View ASA Sports's Bio ⟩
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, the Nike Lacrosse Camp at Thayer Sports Center runs 8:30am-2:30pm each day and campers need to bring their own equipment and lunch each day.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 29- August 2nd
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Day
- Schedule: 8:30am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday
- Check-In: Check-in takes place between 8:00am-8:30am at Thayer Sports Center.
- Check-out: Check-out takes place each day at 2:30pm at the field.
- Meals: All campers need to bring their own lunch each day.
- Program: For the Complete/Advanced Skills program at the Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp, our goal is to provide campers with the fundamental skills, position-specific training, and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance their skills.
CAMP ADDRESS
Thayer Sports Center
1535 Washington St
Braintree, Massachusetts 49221
Click Here for Directions
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Monday, July 29th to Friday, August 2nd
- Check in: 8:00-8:30am at the Thayer Sports Center.
- Check out: 2:30pm at the Thayer Sports Center.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers will receive a Nike Lacrosse Reversible Jersey and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your helmet, mouthpiece, cleats, lacrosse stick, gloves, and pads.
- Facility: Thayer Sports Center turf field
- 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.
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!
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Checklist of things to bring:
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Cleats
- Athletic Socks
- Helmet & Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s), Gloves, Pads
- Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
- Comfortable Off-Field Clothes
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Turf Shoes or Running Shoes for
- Spending money (approx. $50)
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp
- Massachusetts Health Forms (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
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 LACROSSE CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our lacrosse camps please see our FAQ page.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsSAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
- 8:00-8:30am: Check In
- 8:30am: Full camp stretch and strengthen - Shoulder, wrist and back exercises to increase fundamental passing, shooting, ground ball and defensive checking abilities
- 8:45-10:00am: Fundamental stick work, ball movement, shooting; instructed to increase lacrosse IQ for game situations
- 10:00-11:00am: Position specific training: Attack, Midfield, Defense, Face-offs, Goalies
- 11:00-11:30am: Lunch
- 11:30am-12:30pm: Scripted and Structured game situations, made to simulate specific aspects of live-game play, created for experience and immediate feedback from coaches
- 12:30-1:30pm: Game
- 1:30-2:30pm: Position specific training: Attack, Midfield, Defense, Face-offs, Goalies- created to lead into the next day’s lacrosse IQ concepts that will be covered.
- 2:30pm: Check out/ Pick Up
Discounts Available
TEAM DISCOUNT: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.
GOALIE DISCOUNT: To ensure each session has enough goalies for drills and scrimmages, all goalies automatically qualify for a special $50 discount. You can call 1-800-645-3226 to receive the goalie discount over the phone or you can indicate that you are eligible for the goalie discount in the “comments” field when registering via our secure website. Goalie discount cannot be combined with any other discount.
SIBLING DISCOUNT: $25 off each player. You can call 1-800-645-3226 to receive the sibling discount over the phone or you can indicate that you are eligible for the sibling discount in the “comments” field when registering via our secure website. Sibling discount cannot be combined with any other discount.
Thayer Sports Center
Campers will train each day at the Thayer Sports Center turf field located at 1535 Washington St, Briantree, MA 02184.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
-
July 17, 2023: Well organized and great camp directors and staff that made a positive impression on my son.
— Anonymous
-
August 13, 2022: My son had such a wonderful camp experience!! He loved every minute of it!
— Anonymous
-
July 15, 2022: Great coaches and great messages about the game and it's origin.
— Anonymous
-
July 24, 2023: Confidence gained in understanding game strategy and skills
— Anonymous
-
July 16, 2023: Trash can ball games, shooting skills
— Anonymous
-
July 16, 2023: Experience with coaches and staff
— Anonymous
-
July 17, 2023: My Son enjoyed the camp!
— Anonymous
-
Enjoyed participating
— Anonymous
Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Thayer Sports Center
/media/images/lacrosse/nike/facilities/thayer-academy-fields-aerial-facility.jpg1535 Washington St
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.