Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at The Pennington School
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2024 Dates & Prices Now Available!
At the Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at The Pennington School, our goal is to bring out the very best in every player we coach. To achieve this Pennington lacrosse Head Coach, Shane Taggert, and his staff will focus on providing a better understanding of the game of lacrosse in a fun and exciting manner.
All skills and drills will be age appropriate and will help foster the fundamentals and demands of the sport in a positive way. Skills emphasized will include: stick work, shooting fundamentals, agility and fitness training, communication activities, multiple player concepts, game situations and team building.
The Pennington School is located midway between New York City and Philadelphia in Mercer County, New Jersey.
Highlights Include
- High School & Youth Camp for Boys Ages 9-18
- Superior instruction from College Coaches
- 8:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
- Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
- Team 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
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Shane Taggert
Directing camp is the head coach of its varsity boys’ lacrosse team, Shane Taggert.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Please Note: This camp SOLD OUT in 2023. You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early! This summer, The Pennington School is offering one week of overnight and extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) for ages 9-18. At Nike Lacrosse Camps we are committed to helping each camper become a better lacrosse player, and we hope all our participants leave camp having established new friendships and more passion for the game. Over the course of the camp, your enthusiasm and self-confidence will grow along with your skills.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 15-18
- Age Group: 9-18
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-In: Check-in takes place between 1:00-2:00pm at Buck Hall. If you come in the main entrance, off Delaware Avenue, it is straight ahead. Parking is to the right. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 2:00pm. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
- Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field on Thursday at 11:30am. Extended-day campers depart from the field and overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following our last field session on Thursday.
- Extended Day Schedule: MON 2PM-9PM, TUE 9AM-9PM, WED 9AM-9PM, THUR 9AM-12 **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
- Program: The Advanced Skills/Complete Skills Camp is designed for high school/youth players (ages 9-18), and focuses on stick skills, position play, team concepts, and an overall intense level of competition.
CAMP ADDRESS
The Pennington School
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
Click Here for Directions and Click for Google Maps. Park in the lower lot and enter through the entrance on Burd Street. You can then walk your bags up to Campus Plaza and Buck Hall for check-in.
CAMP CHECK-IN
Monday, July 15th
- ALL CAMPERS: Check-in takes place between 1:00-2:00pm on Monday at Buck Hall. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 2:00pm and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Thursday, July 18th
- There will be a closing ceremony at the field on Thursday at 11:30am. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.
2024 HOUSING
- Dorm: Buck 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 included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, a pillow, a pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: YES - Dorm has A/C
SUPERVISION
The staff reside in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all activities. Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are strictly prohibited and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
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.
- Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Lacrosse Camps 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: Athletic Fields
- 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!
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
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
- Toiletries & Personal Items
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Turf Shoes or Running Shoes for
- Alarm Clock
- Extra Towels
- Non-Perishable Snack Foods
- Spending money (approx. $50)
- Pillow & Pillowcase
- Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
- No Fan Needed – Dorms Are Air Conditioned
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Extended Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items: Along with your lacrosse equipment, we recommend that you bring a day pack with the following items: water bottle, weather-appropriate clothing, cleats, and walking shoes.
Camp Schedule & Meals:
- Monday: Extended Day Campers should arrive dressed and ready to play. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week. Day Campers stay until 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
- Tuesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
- Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
- Thursday: Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes at 12:00pm. Departure time may change depending on the event.
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.
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.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am Breakfast (Overnighters)
- 9:00 am Stretching and Conditioning
- 9:30 am Line Drills and Stations
- 10:30 am Position Work
- Noon Lunch and rest
- 1:30 pm 1v1, 2v2, and fastbreaks
- 3:00 pm Drill stations and scrimmaging
- 5:00 pm Dinner and supervised free time
- 6:30 pm Back to field for games
- 9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 pm Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights out!
The Pennington School
Located just 40 miles from Philadelphia and 60 from NYC, Pennington is centrally located with easy access for our campers coming from across the Northeast. Campers will train each day at the Tom Liwosz Turf Field.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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July 25, 2023: The overnight experience was exciting for my son. He also really enjoyed the trick shot contest!!
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July 22, 2023: Being with friends
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July 22, 2023: Sportsmanship and friendship
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July 22, 2023: The scrimmages, making new friends.
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July 22, 2023: The positive staff towards all the campers.
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July 31, 2023: Making new friends and playing LAX with them
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July 22, 2023: The coach speech about manners and friendship
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July 22, 2023: My son left the camp happy and made new friends
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July 22, 2023: When he was recognized by his coach for his efforts.
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July 23, 2023: The boys blew off at practice and went to Vito’s pizza.
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August 14, 2023: Learning from college coaches & other players out of the area
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July 22, 2022: My son enjoyed sleeping there and learned a lot of new skills
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July 22, 2023: Working with great counselors who focused on lacrosse skills and the importance of being a good person
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July 22, 2022: Our son enjoyed the entire camp but especially enjoyed being with friends and the overnight experience.
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July 24, 2023: The director was organized and more lacrosse was played this year than past 2 years that my child attended.
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July 22, 2023: This camp focuses on the total athlete, both on and off the field and it was an extremely positive experience for my son.
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July 22, 2023: Loved the way Rich and his staff talked about character and kindness and how it is ultimately more important than Lacrosse
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July 25, 2023: My son enjoyed the overnight experience and being with so many of his teammates as well as other lacrosse players from all over the country.
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July 22, 2022: My son had a great experience. He said it was hard and hot but lot of fun. He also really liked the food which was a bonus because he is a very picky eater.
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July 23, 2023: My son had an amazing time. He truly enjoyed the lax experience, but the personal freedom and learning how to navigate on his own with the help of the coaches and counselors.
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July 22, 2023: My son had a great experience and I as a parent felt extremely safe sending him. The direct of sports and facility where bith amazing. Have already recommended it to many team mates for next year.
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July 22, 2023: The coaches were nurturing. I witnessed how the coach handled some of the arguments that the boys had during the last day and I am extremely pleased with what I saw. I wish those coaches will be my sons forever coaches!!!
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Great coaches
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Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at The Pennington School
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Pennington, New Jersey 08534
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.