| What is the difference between all of the Warrior camps and the PCX camps? |
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A lot of camps out there are sponsored by Warrior and run by outside groups. The PCX is Warrior and just like everything else we do, the PCX is committed to providing you with quality products to make you a better lacrosse player. |
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| What freebies do I get? |
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All participants will receive a PCX reversible jersey and be eligible for tons of free giveaways, prizes, and awards. Day campers will receive a Warrior t-shirt and overnight campers will receive the new custom Warrior PCX bag.
For off-season
clinics, see each individual event description
for a full list of freebies. |
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| How come there is not a PCX camp in my area? |
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The PCX runs a few select camps throughout the summer and off-season. Think of us kind of like the Mac Daddy Super Pimp Limited Edition Glove of summer camps. Our standards of quality are extremely high, which prevents us from running a ton of camps all over the country all summer long. |
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| Will there be any college coaches at a PCX camp if I want to get recruited? |
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While there may be a few college coaches here and there at PCX camps, these are not recruiting camps. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality instruction within a competitive yet fun environment where you get to meet, work hard, learn from and hang out with some of the top players in the world today. |
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| What is the difference between the CHALLENGE camps and the regular ones? |
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If you see CHALLENGE in the name of a camp, it simply means that this is a camp that will be run by one of our Players Club Men or Women. The overall camp philosophy does not change from one of our other programs, however you will find more unique insights into the camp directors game. At the Michael Watson Challenge, you will learn more details on Michael Watson’s playing style than at a camp like the Stanford II overnight camp. |
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| I play defense. All they taught at my last camp were offensive things like shooting and stick tricks. What do you teach at a PCX camp? |
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We teach players to see the game as a series of situations and show how to make the best play (both offensively and defensively) in various situations - 3 vs. 2, 3 vs. 3, 6 vs. 4 etc. While we think it is important for players to learn specialized positional skills, it is equally important to learn the game as a whole while at camp. Some of the best players in the world played their whole lives at one position and then switched to another while in college. In the mornings, we do more specialized skill training like shooting, inside off-ball play, and 1 vs. 1. The afternoon instruction features more team oriented drills and full field games. We place equal importance on teaching both offense and defense in every situation and drill. |
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| How are the campers divided once we get to camp? |
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Campers are grouped into divisions based on age and skill level. Teams within each division compete each day in full field real games for the division championship. We have a flexible approach to divisions, allowing each camper to move up or down if need be to find the right competition level where he can feel challenged and have fun at the same time. |
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| My son is a goalie. Will a PCX camp be good for him? |
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We know it can be tough to stand in the goal sometimes, especially at some other camps where all you do is get pelted during shooting drills. At PCX camps, goalies get more attention than any other position. We always have one goalie coach who works with all the goalies during the whole week. He helps you improve on technique, works on your trouble areas and helps you better quarterback the entire game from between the pipes. PCX camps are a great choice for goalies of all ages and all experience levels. |
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| Your camp description says a camp is for players ages 10 to 17. My son is 9 and wants to go. Can he participate? |
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We think that playing up with older players can be a good thing, so long as it is understood that you may be the youngest and smallest camper. If you want that challenge, then by all means come to camp! Most of the overnight camps tend to have more older campers, while the day camps have a pretty even distribution of ages. |
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| Where do campers live and eat at overnight camps? |
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At overnight camps, campers live in the same dorms in which students live during the school year. They are served three meals per day in the residence cafeteria. Additional snacks can be purchased from the camp store, and pizzas are available for purchase each night. |
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| What is the supervision like in the dorms? |
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Camper to coach ratio is no greater than 8:1. Coaches live in the same dorms as the campers at overnight camps providing 24-hour supervision. A mutually respectful attitude is expected from both campers and staff. There are strict no hazing and no drug/alcohol policies. Campers found to be hazing others or in possession of drugs or alcohol will be sent home immediately with no refund or future camp credit. |
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| I am a parent and might need to reach my son/daughter during camp. Will I be able to? |
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Cell phones are allowed and there is a 24-hour staff number at each location provided as we get closer to camp. |
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| What happens in case of injury or emergency? |
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All injuries will be initially treated by our athletic training staff. In extreme cases, we contact parents or guardians using the emergency phone number supplied during registration. |
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| Will there be a camp store? |
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A local retailer of Warrior equipment and apparel will be present for at least one day at each overnight venue. These vendors only accept cash, and are not set up for checks or credit cards. |
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| What is the typical daily schedule like? |
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Each day is made up of on-field sessions, meals and some free time at overnight camps which can be used for visiting the camp store, talking with coaches, learning how to string a stick and resting those tired legs! At some locations, we take trips to the beach or a dip in the pool - see individual camp descriptions.
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Day |
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| 8:45 am |
Campers arrive at field |
| 9:00 am |
Day begins with full camp stretch and stickwork |
| 9:45-12:00 pm |
Morning instruction (individual and team drills, small games) |
| 12:00-1:00 pm |
Lunch (not provided by PCX) |
| 1:00-3:00 pm |
Afternoon instruction (half field team practices, full field games) |
| 3:00 pm |
Wrap up, camper of the day awards in each division |
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Overnight |
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| 7:45 am |
Wake Up |
| 8:00 am |
Breakfast |
| 9:00-11:30 am |
Morning on-field instruction (individual and small team drills, station work) |
| 12:30 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:00-2:00 pm |
Free time (camp store, hang with coaches, rest) |
| 2:30-5:00 pm |
Afternoon on-field instruction (larger team drills, games) |
| 5:30 pm |
Dinner |
| 7:00-8:45 pm |
Evening divisional full field games |
| 9:00 pm |
Full camp wrap up, camper of the day awards for each division |
| 9:30-10:30 pm |
Free time (camp store, stick stringing instruction, pizzas) |
| 10:45 pm |
Back to rooms |
| 11:00 pm |
Lights out |
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| What do I bring to camp? |
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Day Campers (boys): Full equipment (helmet w/ mouth guard, stick, gloves, arm pads, shoulder pads, athletic supporter with protective cup) cleats for grass fields and turf shoes or basketball shoes for artificial turf fields, filled water bottle and a brown bag lunch.
Day Campers (girls): Full equipment (eye protection, mouth guard, stick, cleats), and filled water bottle. Lunch is provided at PCX Irvine.
Overnight (boys): Full equipment (helmet w/ mouth guard, stick, gloves, arm pads, shoulder pads, athletic supporter with protective cup), cleats for grass fields and turf shoes or basketball shoes for artificial turf fields, water bottle, alternate clothes and shoes/sandals for off-field times, towels, sleeping bag and pillow (except at U of O - bedding is provided and sleeping bags are not allowed), extra spending money if desired for pizza at night or camp store.
Overnight (girls): Full equipment (eye protection, mouth guard, stick, cleats for grass fields and turf shoes or basketball shoes for artificial turf fields) water bottle, alternate clothes and shoes/sandals for off-field times, towels, sleeping bag and pillow, extra spending money if desired for pizza at night or camp store. |
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| Why do different camps cost different amounts? |
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The price of any given camp is determined by the cost of facilities at which the camp takes place. We try to give you the most value in terms of on-field coaching, supervision, housing and dining facilities, extra activities like swim breaks in some locations and overall camp experience. |
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| What is your refund policy? |
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$150 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration. Final payment due no later than 30 days prior to event. All payments final within 30 days of event, unless cancellation is due to a health related emergency, in which case a 50% refund is available. Prior to 30 days, a full refund is available less the deposit amount of $150. Once the event has begun, no refunds are available for any reason.
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| When did you start doing girls' camps? |
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After many requests, we are beginning our PCX girls division in summer 2006 with a day camp in Irvine CA and an overnight at Sonoma State University. Our girls camp directors, Merri Adamicki and Michele DeJulius are both incredible lacrosse players, but more importantly are great people who have been involved with coaching lacrosse for a long time. We welcome them to the PCX family and look forward to building out the girls camp division in the next few years
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| I am on the waitlist, what are my chances of getting into camp? |
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Unfortunately, more than half of our camps sold out last year and a lot of people were left on the wait list. If you find yourself on a wait list, we cannot guarantee you will get in to camp. If we have cancellations, we will pull someone off of the wait list who can help the camp be better for those already in camp. Ex, if we need a 15 yr old goalie but he is last on the wait list, we will take him first if there are any openings. So, even if you are last on the wait list you still have as good a shot as anyone else on that list to get into camp.
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| Drug/Alcohol/Misconduct Policy: |
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Drugs, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are strictly forbidden and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for immediate dismissal from camp without refund or credit. |
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| Required Supplies: |
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Campers should bring all lacrosse equipment as well as cleats, shoes for artificial turf, mouthpiece, athletic supporter, socks, gym shorts, sleeping bag for overnight camps (except at U of Oregon where linens are provided), toiletries and towels. Campers should also bring clothes to wear during evenings and off field times. |
