Welcome to the Shippensburg Camps and Clinics page. By using the links below, you will be able to browse the various camps and clinics offered by Shippensburg University, learn details of each, and register your son or daughter for their favorite Shippensburg camps and clinics, including Ship Athletics!
2026 Shippensburg University Women's Summer Lacrosse Prospect Clinic
Aug. 9, 2026
This clinic is designed to give Prospect Student-Athletes an opportunity to train and learn from current Shippensburg Women’s Lacrosse Players and Coaching Staff. Our clinic will include a skills session, live play/scrimmage, an optional Q&A and campus tour. Players will learn various offensive and defensive concepts during our skills and scrimmage session. Our Q&A and campus tour will give prospective student-athletes potentially interested in playing at the next level an opportunity to get a sense of what it would be like to participate in intercollegiate athletics.
Camps
Volleyball
Girls Volleyball All Skills Overnight Camp II
July 23-26, 2026
For girls aged 12-18
All skills in the game of volleyball will be instructed during the camp by a professional staff. Players will participate in drills designed for practicing individual skills. Some team offensive and defensive concepts will also be taught. Two sessions will be dedicated to Quads and 6v6 tournaments.
Field Hockey
Field Hockey Overnight Camp
July 19-20, 2026
For girls grades 5-8
The 2026 5th-8th grade camp (NEW THIS YEAR!) is designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced level teams and individuals. This camp will improve your technical skill and tactical knowledge of the game, while having fun! This is an overnight camp. Campers stay in suite-style dorms and eat their meals in the dining hall.
Field Hockey Team and Individual Overnight Camp
July 23-25, 2026
For girls grades 7-12
The 2026 Field Hockey Team and Individual camp is open to teams and individuals. This overnight camp is packed with three sessions per day including skill sessions, small game sessions, 7v7 game play, goalkeeping specific training, and 11v11 play. Competition between teams is encouraged with games on and off the field. Leadership and teamwork are taught during off field seminars and team bonding occurs naturally in our amazing suite style lodging facilities.
Softball
Softball Advanced Skill Overnight Camp
For girls grades 8-12
This camp is designed to focus on all areas of instruction. Each day offensive and defensive skills and drills will be reviewed. Team defense as well as offensive hitting strategies will be covered. Evening sessions will include a scrimmage style format where pitchers will receive instruction. Individual pitching sessions will not occur during this camp. Position specific instruction for infield, outfield, and catchers will be included. Baserunning and sliding will also be addressed during camp.
Track
Jumps Overnight Camp
For boys and girls grades 9-12
The primary goal of the SU Jumps Camp is to assist each athlete in learning how to develop his/her athletic potential as it pertains to high jump, long jump, triple jump, and pole vault. We will accomplish this with a staff of outstanding coaches teaching the most up-to-date techniques involving each jump. There are two pole vault landing areas, three high jump aprons, two long jump runways and pits, and two triple jump runways and pits. Shippensburg University has hosted the PIAA State Championships for over twenty-five years.
Throws Overnight Camp
For boys and girls grades 9-12
This camp is a hands-on throwing camp. The SU Throws Camp is designed to be a throws-specific camp, which meets or exceeds the quality of all throws camps in the region. All aspects of the throwing events will be covered by using proper throwing techniques, including plyometrics, weight training, mental training, proper diet, and other aspects of throws-specific training. The SU Throws Camp provides throwers with high-level instruction, but on a more personal scale and a more reasonable cost. We have an excellent staff to student-athlete ratio that allows for an abundance of one-on-one interaction with the clinicians and staff.
Girls Cross Country Overnight Camp
For girls grades 9-12
Train smart. Run strong. Start the season ready. Shippensburg University High School XC Camp is the perfect place to get ready for the upcoming season while having fun and meeting runners from all over. Whether you're brand new to XC or you've been doing this a while, you belong here. This camp is about finding your place, learning more about the sport, and feeling supported while you do it. You'll pick up real tips you can actually use about training, racing and recovery. Plus, you'll have tons of chances to connect with counselors and other campers who care about how you're doing and want to see you succeed. If you have training plans from your coach, this camp staff totally supports the work and the miles that the plan requires.
Boys Cross Country Overnight Camp
For boys grades 9-12
Train smart. Run strong. Start the season ready. Shippensburg University High School XC Camp is the perfect place to get ready for the upcoming season while having fun and meeting runners from all over. Whether you're brand new to XC or you've been doing this a while, you belong here. This camp is about finding your place, learning more about the sport, and feeling supported while you do it. You'll pick up real tips you can actually use about training, racing and recovery. Plus, you'll have tons of chances to connect with counselors and other campers who care about how you're doing and want to see you succeed. If you have training plans from your coach, this camp staff totally supports the work and the miles that the plan requires.
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Housing
Dining
Campers dine in our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, Reisner Dining Hall. This location serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Residential campers have access to all three mealtimes. Commuter campers can enjoy lunch as part of their camp fee, but are welcome to enjoy breakfast or dinner at an additional cost. Reisner provides for special dietary requirements, including allergies, vegetarian/vegan and gluten free options.
The Shippensburg University Police Department is responsible for campus security and police services. The department is comprised of full-time officers trained and certified under PA Act 120 (Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission). Every residence hall is equipped with an automatic smoke and heat detection system and fire sprinkler systems.