Who Should Attend
Penn State's
Nittany Lion Elite Camp is open to students entering
grades 9-12 next fall.
Penn State's Nittany Competitive Camp is open to students entering grades 7-12 next fall.
Penn State's Nittany Lion Day Camp is open to students entering grades 1-6 next fall.
Penn State's Nittany Lion Junior High Camp is open to students entering grades 6-9 next fall.
Penn State's Nittany Lion Team Camps are open to students entering grades 7-12 next fall.
About the Camps
Nittany Lion Elite Camp
Penn State's
Nittany Lion Elite Camp is designed for the best high school players. Top collegiate coaches and players will provide special sessions on academic counseling, strength training, nutrition, conditioning and sport psychology. All playing venues are artificial turf fields.
Who: Grades 9 - 12
When: July 7-10, 2013
Fees:
• $520 resident fee (includes instruction, housing, meals, camp shirt)
• $455 commuter fee (includes instruction, all meals, camp shirt)
• Coaches Special: $500 per resident for 6 or more players
Meals: Dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
Nittany Lion Competitive Camp
Penn State's
Nittany Lion Competitive Camp is designed for competitive players. The daily schedule for this camp includes games, stick work practices and tactical sessions for offensive and defensive strategies. Individual help sessions and goalkeeping practices also are held. Throughout the camp's instructional programs -- held at outdoor facilities -- the campers receive supervision, encouragement and instruction.
Because individual instruction is emphasized, campers are grouped according to age, ability, experience, maturity and competitive spirit. Each camper plays an equal amount of time in games and staff members are available to give individual attention. Campers from the same school may attend this camp and will practice together throughout the week if their high school coach prefers that arrangement.
Who: Grades 7 - 12
When: July 7-10, 2013
Fees:
• $520 resident fee (includes instruction, housing, meals, camp shirt)
• $455 commuter fee (includes instruction, all meals, camp shirt)
• Coaches Special: $500 per resident for 6 or more players
Meals: Dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
Nittany Lion Day Camp
Penn State's
Nittany Lion Day Camp is designed to provide girls with the opportunity to focus on fundamental technical instruction in a relaxed learning environment. Because individual instruction is emphasized, campers are grouped according to age, ability, experience, maturity and competitive spirit. Also, because this camp features an excellent coach-to-camper ratio, campers receive supervision, encouragement and excellent instruction. Campers receive a camp shirt. The day camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Who: Grades 1 - 6
When: July 9-12, 2013
Fee: $150 commuter fee (includes instruction and a camp shirt)
Nittany Lion Junior High Camp
Penn State's
Nittany Lion Junior High Camp is designed to help individuals improve their skills, enhance techniques and improve their understanding of the game. Campers are grouped according to age, ability, experience, maturity and competitive spirit.
Who: Grades 6-9
When: July 10-12, 2013
Fees:
• $425 resident fee (includes instruction, housing, meals, camp shirt)
• $385 commuter fee (includes instruction, all meals, camp shirt)
• Coaches Special: $400 per resident for 6 or more players
Meals: Dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
Nittany Lion Team Camps
Penn State's
Nittany Lion Team Camps cover all aspects of the game, including position development and game strategies. Evenings consist of game competitions.
Teams must send no fewer than 12 players and no more than 18 players to the camp. A team will not be officially accepted until 12 players are registered.
Who: Grades 7 - 12
When: July 21-24 or July 24-27, 2013
Fees:
• $520 per person resident fee (includes instruction, housing, meals, camp shirt)
• $455 per person commuter fee (includes instruction, all meals, camp shirt)
Meals:Dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
Physical Conditioning -- To benefit as much as possible from this camp, participants should arrive in top physical condition. Particular attention should be paid to the feet. To avoid blisters, do not bring new shoes to camp. Jogging and sprinting are encouraged before the camp starts.
Equipment -- Campers should bring their own hockey sticks. Shin guards are mandatory. Mouth guards are recommended. Cross trainers or turf shoes are recommended. Grass cleats are not recommended. Goalies must bring their own equipment (goalie pads). Rain gear is recommended, depending on the weather.
Recreation -- During camp, participants may spend their free time enjoying Penn State's many recreational facilities, including the outdoor swimming pool.
