Camps & Clinics

Lees-McRae College has a very active summer camp program that opens the College’s athletic facilities, as well as residential and dining service accommodations, to camp participants during the summer months in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. The region also features several excellent recreational opportunities for campers while staying on the Lees-McRae campus, which has the highest elevation of any college or university in the Eastern United States.

• To register for a camp, either click on the name of the desired camp, follow the link to the registration page at the top of this page, or utilize the contact information provided for that camp.
• You will receive a confirmation email once your registration has been submitted, confirming your spot in that camp program.
• All registration fees must be paid prior to the first day of the camp session.
• Lees-McRae Athletics reserves the right to cancel a camp program with at least two weeks notice, should that program not reach a minimum number of participants.
• If needed, hard copies of registration forms are available. Please mail your request to:

Athletic Summer Camp Registration
Lees-McRae College
P.O. Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604 

Any questions regarding any of the listed summer athletic camps can be answered by using the contact information provided for each camp.

Please find the currently scheduled athletic camps for the summer of 2013 below:

Boys Basketball (June 19-21):

• Day camp offering an emphasis on individual instruction in all facets of the game.
• Open to players ages 7-17.
• Will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
• $100 per camper.

For more information, please contact head men's basketball coach Steve Hardin by phone at (828) 898-8897, or by email at hardins@lmc.edu.

Boys Team Basketball Camp (June 17-18): 

• Open to all high school boys' basketball teams (both varsity and junior varsity).
• Will feature instructional time, as well as games between teams. 
• Players and coaches will stay in Less-McRae residential facilities with all meals provided.

For more information or to register your team, please contact head men's basketball coach Steve Hardin by phone at (828) 898-8897, or by email at hardins@lmc.edu.

Lil' Bobcat Basketball Camp (June 24-25): 

• Day camp offering daily instruction in all facets of the game, as well as station work and 3-on-3 competition. 
• Open to both boys and girls in grades 3-6. 
• Will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
• $50 per player.
• Each camper will receive a free T-Shirt.
• Walk-ins welcome - registration begins at 8 a.m. on first day of camp.

For more information, please contact head women's basketball coach Michele Williams by phone at (828) 898-2482, or assistant coach Ryan Riedel by phone at (828) 898-3431 or by email at riedelr@lmc.edu.

Bobcat Elite Girls Basketball Camp (June 26-27):

• Day camp offering daily instruction in all facets of the game, as well as position development and several different forms of competition.
• Open to players in grades 7-12. 
• Will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost of this camp is $115, including lunch. Each camper will receive a free T-Shirt.
• Walk-ins welcome - registration begins at 8 a.m. on first day of camp.

For more information, please contact head women's basketball coach Michele Williams by phone at (828) 898-2482, or assistant coach Ryan Riedel by phone at (828) 898-3431 or by email at riedelr@lmc.edu. Those interested in staying on campus overnight should contact either Coach Williams or Coach Riedel.

Girls Basketball Team Camp (June 14-15):

• Day or residential camp open to all high school teams, both varsity and junior varsity.
• Paid officials will be present for all varsity games.
• Regulation time will be kept for all games.

• $150 for commuting teams playing three games.
• $250 for commuting teams playing six games.
• Meals are available for commuting teams at a cost of $9.00 per person for lunch, and $10.50 per person for dinner.

• $150 for overnight teams playing three games, plus a boarding fee of $80 per player.
• $250 for overnight teams playing six games, plus a boarding fee of $80 per player.
• Boarding fee includes lodging plus three meals per day in Lees-McRae's Dining Hall.

For more information or to register your team for the team camp, please contact head women's basketball coach Michele Williams at (423) 620-5302, or assistant coach Ryan Riedel at (828) 406-5526.

Cycling Day Camp (June 10-14): Details to be announced.

Cycling (June 23-28): Details to be announced.

Boys Lacrosse Camp (July 7-11): 

• Features individual instruction in all aspects of the game, as well as a chance to enjoy the many recreational facilities around the Lees-McRae campus.
• Campers may stay in Lees-McRae residential facilities, with all meals provided.
• A day camp option is also available.
• $285 for residential campers, $165 for day campers.

For more information, please contact Craig McPhail at mcphail@lmc.edu.

Girls Lacrosse Rising Stars Camp (June 14-16): 

• Open to players currently enrolled in middle school or high school. 
• Beginning, intermediate and advanced campers who want to develop their skill in preparation for their high school team.
• Campers will stay in Lees-McRae’s residential halls with all meals provided; a day camp option is also available.
• $285 for residential campers, $165 for day campers.
• Each camper will receive a Lees-McRae women’s lacrosse reversible jersey to take home.

For more information, please contact head women's lacrosse coach Ray Cameron at (828) 898-2538 or refer to the camp flyer here.

Boys Soccer (Residential I June 22-25; Residential II June 30-July 3, Residential III July 21-25): 

• Three residential sessions.
• Will feature individual instruction on all facets of the game for players interested in attending Lees-McRae College. 
• Registration fee will include room and board on the Lees-McRae campus for the duration of the camp, which is limited to 28 players. 
• Session I will run June 22-25; session II will run June 30-July 3 and session III will run July 21-25.

For information or to register for this camp, please contact head men's soccer coach Lee Squires by phone at (828) 789-9981, or by email at squiresl@lmc.edu.

Girls Soccer Collegiate ID Camp (June 1): 

• One day session will be offered for current high school players.
• This camp will feature a practice session, lunch in Banner Elk, a campus tour, and an NCAA seminar.
• Will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

For more information please contact head women's soccer coach Nick Whiting at (828) 898-8927, or refer to the camp flyer here.

Kids Recreational Soccer Camp (July 15-19): 

• Kids (for both boys and girls) recreational camp for ages 5-14. 
• The camp features soccer drills, activities, trips to Wildcat Lake for lunch, and swimming in the Rhea-Lyons Pool in the afternoon. 
• Lunch is available from Subway. 
• This camp will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. until 12 noon on Friday.

For information or to register for this camp, please contact head men's soccer coach Lee Squires by phone at (828) 789-9981, or by email at squiresl@lmc.edu.

The High Country Softball Day Camp (June 11-13): 

• Open for campers ages 8-14. 
• Offers instruction in all skills in the game, including throwing, hitting, running, pitching, and catching. 
• Will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day.

For more information, please contact head softball coach Merritt Yackey by phone at (828) 898-8904, or by email at yackeym@lmc.edu.

Girls Softball Team Camp (July 8-11): 

• Open to all high school teams, both varsity and junior varsity.
• Will feature instruction time, as well as games between teams. 
• Players and coaches will stay in Less-McRae residential facilities with all meals provided.

For information or to register your team, please contact head softball coach Merritt Yackey by phone at (828) 898-8904, or by email at yackeym@lmc.edu.

Tennis (Dates TBD):  A recreational camp that features individual instruction involving all the facets of the game of tennis.