Summer Practice and Camps

NUHS Athletics 2025 Summer Practice Programs - High School Only

To participate in our Summer practices, all new and returning NUHS student athletes must be registered and “Approved” in AriberSports. To be “Approved” in ArbiterSports you need to successfully register and email a scanned copy of a clear Sports Physical from your health care provider to Suzanne Bernadett, ASB/Athletics Technician at sbernadett@njuhsd.com.

For more information, and to see common mistakes some people make during the registration process, please visit our “How to Register for a Sport” page.

Co-Ed Athletic Programs

Cross Country

Dates: June 17 - August 3rd

Time: 6pm

Where: Various Locations - Gracie Ditich, NU Track, Calvary Bible Church, Mammoth Team Camp

Important Information: NU Cross Country is training all Summer in anticipation of the 2025 season! We will be training 3 days week in June and July. The Summer training session ends with our annual Team Camp in Mammoth from July 28th to August 2nd. We welcome all skill levels! The NU Cross Country team is a great place to compete, to be a part of a supportive team culture, and train for Winter and Spring sports.

More Information: Email Head Cross Country Coach Robert Frost at rfrost@njuhsd.com for more information.

Football

Dates: June 17 - July 24

Time:

-June 17th-26th: Tuesday - Thursday: JV - 7-9am; Varsity & Freshman 2pm-6pm

-July 15th-24th: Tuesday - Thursday: 2pm-6pm

Where: Hooper Stadium, NUHS
Important Information: Players should wear shorts, t-shirt, and tennis shoes to practice. They will also be required to bring cleats and their own water bottle that has their name on it.
Incoming Freshmen Families: Please fill out this Google Form so we can add you to our mailing list to receive information when we are able to communicate with incoming Freshmen: Freshman Football Contact Information
More Information: Email Head Varsity Coach Brad Sparks at bsparks@njuhsd.com for more information. Thank you and GO MINERS!!!!!

Girls Athletic Programs

Girls Volleyball

Dates: July 15-17, 22-24, 29-31

Time: Frosh Clinic - 5-6:30pm; Open Gym 7-8:30pm

Where: West & Ali Gym, NUHS

Information: Open Gym/Conditioning will be available for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors; Incoming Freshman Clinics are specifically for incoming Freshmen.

Freshman Tryouts: August 4-7; 12:00pm-2:30pm in Ali Gym

JV/Var Tryouts: August 4-7; 3-5:30pm in Ali Gym

More Information: Email Head Varsity Coach Brad Keethe, bkeethe@njuhsd.com

Boys Athletic Programs

Boys Water Polo

Dates:June 16 - June 27, and July 15 through August 1

Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 6-8pm

Where: NU Pool

Important Information: Boys Water Polo is a Fall sport - the official season starts when school starts. We are looking for new freshmen and sophomore players. Tryouts are in August when we start school - we have Varsity & Frosh/Soph squads. NO experience is necessary to enjoy and excel in Water Polo. If you can throw, swim, or have played team sports, this may be the sport for you. Water Polo is Fun! It is a great cross training sport for Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Snowboarding, Wrestling, Baseball (and more!).

More Information: Email Head Varsity Coach Lotty Hellested at lhellested@njuhsd.com

NUHS Athletics 2025 Summer Youth Camps

To keep our young community active, engaged, and developing their program-specific skills, the NUHS Athletics department is offering the following learning opportunities this summer. These opportunities are open to the public to participate in and directly benefit the young men and women who attend, as well as the programs who execute them. Each camp has specific information and steps for participation.

All camps organized and executed are fundraisers for our NU Athletics programs. Proceeds are used directly on our student-athletes.

*Camps listed below in order of date offered

Boys Basketball - Through Nevada County Gold Basketball

Dates: June 16-June 19

Time: 5-8pm

Where: Ali & West Gyms, NUHS

Cost: $100.00 - Cost includes a camp T-shirt

Information: Camp director and head Nevada Union boys varsity basketball coach Mark Casey invites third to eighth grade boys — their grade entering fall 2025 — to a basketball camp focused on fundamentals, skills and fun. Coach Casey’s varsity, junior varsity and freshman coaches and players will be in attendance to teach kids shooting, ball handling, passing, defense and rebounding in a fun and fast environment. There will be competitions and prizes as well as team events. All participants receive a camp T-shirt. For information on the camp, please contact ncgoldbasketball@gmail.com

How to Register: Register for our camp at the Nevada County Gold website

Girls Volleyball Skills Camp

Dates: June 23-27

Time: 8:30am-12:00pm - Incoming 6th-8th grade; 1:00-4:30 - Incoming Freshman & Sophomores

Where: Ali Gym & West Gym, NUHS

Cost: $125 - Cost includes a Camp T-shirt

Important Information: This 5-day camp is designed to develop the skill set of incoming 6th-10th graders interested in Volleyball. Instruction in proper technique for all basic skills, plus a variety of group and game situation drills and team play. Offensive and defensive systems will be presented. Come learn directly from current and former Nevada Union Volleyball coaches and players! This camp is recommended but not required for those who want to play in high school.

More Information: Email Head Varsity Coach Brad Keethe - bkeethe@njuhsd.com

Registration & Payment Information Download: NU Girls Volleyball 6th - 10th Grade Camp

Boys' Lacrosse Skills Camp - Youth Fundamentals
Dates: June 23-25
Time: 9am-12pm
Where: Hooper Stadium, NUHS

Ages: current 3rd thru 8th graders (new and returning welcome!)

Cost: $90
Information: This 3-day developmental camp will introduce and reinforce the fundamentals of lacrosse, coached by current Nevada Union Boys' Lacrosse players (with support from coaching staff). Players will be grouped by age and skill level.
-Never picked up a stick before? Perfect! We will cover all of the fundamentals and get you started on your lacrosse journey.
-Played for a season, or a few, and ready for a new challenge? Awesome! Brush up on your skills and learn new ones to prepare for next season.

-Please note that this camp is geared toward boys' lacrosse; noting that girls are welcome, but all skills and drills will be for the boys' (not girls') game.
For more information email NU Lacrosse Boosters at nulaxboosters@gmail.com
Registration & Payment Information: NU Lacrosse Youth Funadamentals Skills Camp

Boys' Lacrosse High School Clinic
Dates: June 26
Time: 9am-2pm
Where: Hooper Stadium, NUHS

Ages: 9th-12th graders in the 2025/2026 school year

Cost: $50
Information: Ready to step up to high school level lacrosse or thinking about joining NU Lacrosse next spring? You'll be ahead of the game come spring by learning high school-level offensive and defensive principles, and get a taste of the pace and intensity of a high school practice. This 1-day clinic will be coached by Richard Flores, former head coach for the mens' lacrosse team at University of Nevada, Reno and ADVNC Lacrosse.

-Please note that this camp is geared toward boys' lacrosse; noting that girls are welcome, but all skills and drills will be for the boys' (not girls') game.

For more information email NU Lacrosse Boosters at nulaxboosters@gmail.com
Registration & Payment Information: NU Lacrosse High School Clinic

NU Kids Co-Ed Water Polo Summer Training - Ages 11 - 14

Dates: July 7 - July 30

Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays; 4pm to 6pm

Where: NUHS Pool

Important Information: The NU Boys Water Polo Head Coach, Lotty Hellested, and staff are hosting a summer training program for boys and girls aged 11-14. Come learn the game of Water Polo, hone your skills, have fun with friends, and try something new! New players are welcome! Try it, it’s fun!

Requirement: you must be able to swim 1 lap of the pool lengthwise without stopping.

Registration Forms: There is a minimum of 20 participants and a maximum of 35. Email Head Varsity Coach Lotty Hellested at lhellested@njuhsd.com to obtain registration forms.

Co-Ed Football - Non-Contact Flag Football Camp

Dates: July 14-19

Time: 7am-11am

Where: Hooper Stadium, NUHS

Age Group:1st through 8th Grade

Cost: $225 per person

Important Information: The Next Level Flag Football Camp teaches sound fundamental offensive and defensive football skills to both experienced and beginner youth athletes. Individual and group drills will be demonstrated to teach basic techniques. Proper warm-up, physical conditioning, skills drills and review are part of each scheduled session!

NU Head Varsity Football Coach Brad Sparks, assisted by local high school athletes, will execute the Next Level Flag Football Camp Programs. Camp focus will be on core skill development (offensive and defensive principles), proper play execution, understanding situational roles, and of course...Next Level Game Action!

More Information & Registration: NextLevel NU Football Camp

Additional Information: Contact Head Varsity Football Coach Brad Sparks @ bsparks@njuhsd.com for more information

Boys Volleyball - Grades 7 - 10

Dates: August 7-8

Time: 9am-12pm

Where: Ali Gym, NUHS

Cost: $50 - Payment and paperwork due 1st day of the Camp

Important Information: This is a chance for boys, entering grades 7-10 to receive instruction on proper technique for all basic and advanced skills, including serving, passing, hitting, footwork, team offense and defense. This will involve group and game situation drills and team play. There will be a high school net for incoming 9th-`10th graders, and a Middle School net for incoming 7th-8th graders. Instructors are current and former NU Volleyball players and coaches. All proceeds go to support the NU Boys Volleyball Program.

Flyer: Download, print, fillout and bring this flyer to the first day of camp - 2025 Boys Volleyball Camp Flyer

Pre-register Form: Please take a couple minutes to fill out this pre-registration Form to sign up in advance - 2025 Boys Volleyball Camp Pre-Registration

More Camp Information Coming Soon!

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