Boys Rugby Camp
June 15-18, 2026
Boys Ages 12-18
Camp Price: $470
With Housing: $670
Registration opens on Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m. MT.
Coach Steve St. Pierre and his staff are excited to host this year's High School Rugby Camp. Come experience an exciting week of rugby under the direction of a coaching staff that was won 5 national championships!
Whether you are a beginning, intermediate, advanced or elite player, you will learn sound fundamentals through demonstrations, practice drills and competitions.
This camp will focus primarily on skill development. Intrasquad games provide opportunities to practice team strategies and individual rugby skills as you showcase your skills in front of the BYU coaching staff.
If you have dreamed of becoming a star player, BYU's Rugby Camp is the place to help you achieve that dream!
Benefits
- Receive instruction from BYU head coach Steve St. Pierre and his excellent staff
- Increase performance through training with professional guest coaches
- Receive training on fundamentals from current players
- Develop team strategy through tournament play
Special Features
- Scrum machine for scrum skill building
- Video analysis
- Performance awards
- Great campus recreation for housing participants
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided for housing participants; lunch provided for non-housing participants
- All participants are required to supply their own boots, socks, rugby shorts, and mouthpiece.
A general agenda for the week, except Monday and Thursday, is as follows:
6:30 a.m. Breakfast and preparation (campus housing participants)
9:00 a.m. Morning workouts
11:30 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Afternoon workouts/scrimmage/instruction
4:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Counselor Time
7:30 p.m. End of day for non-housing participants* (4:00 p.m. on Tuesday)
8:00 p.m. Evening recreation (campus housing participants)**
10:00 p.m. Head count (athletes– remember to be on time for head count)
10:15 p.m. Counselor devotional
10:30 p.m. Lights out!
*Non-housing participants should be picked up at 7:30 p.m. each day, with the exception of 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. On Wednesday there is an evening activity at Splash Summit water park that non-housing participants are invited to attend. If non-housing participants do NOT attend the Splash Summit activity, they should be picked up at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday but if they do attend the Splash Summit activity, they should be picked up at 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot on the West side of the Helaman Halls dorms.
Evening activities for housing participants
**Monday, 8:00 p.m. Field Games and Ice Cream
**Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Talent Show/Dance
**Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. Splash Summit Water Park – Housing participants will be going to Splash Summit. Bring a towel and swimsuit for this activity. Non-housing participants are not required, but are welcome to attend at no extra cost. Dinner will be provided. Non-housing participants can be picked up at 7:30 at the parking lot West of Helaman Halls.
Monday, June 15 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Southeast Corner of Lavell Edwards Stadium
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Camp agendas, meal cards, and room assignments will be given out during check-in.
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Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m. at the BYUW West Campus Main Field
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Participants staying in campus housing should check in to the residence hall before orientation.
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After 1:00 p.m. participants should go to the Helaman Halls Cannon Center front desk to check in.
Camp ends at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Campus housing participants should check out with a counselor Thursday between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. Non-housing participants can be picked up at the BYUW West Campus Main Field at 12:00 p.m.
Parents: After check-out time, participants will not be required to have special permission to leave campus. Please make arrangements to pick up your young athletes on time.
To cancel a registration, you may self-cancel by logging into your Active account. You may also email our office at sportscamps@byu.edu. Your registration is not cancelled until you receive an email confirmation. If a program is cancelled, a full refund will be given. Brigham Young University cannot be held responsible for any change or cancellation charges required by airlines, travel agencies, or other institutions.
Only a participant and his or her parents have authority to request a refund. Full refunds, minus the 10% nonrefundable portion ($20 minimum) of camp tuition, will be given on all cancellations requested by 5 p.m. 14 days before the camp begins. No refunds will be given after this deadline. For example, if you are attending a Basketball Camp beginning Monday, June 15th, refunds will not be given after 5 p.m. Monday, June 1st.
❒ Rugby ball, mouthpiece, scrum cap, etc... any other equipment needed for contact practice
❒ Clothing for workouts, including t-shirts, shorts, cleats, and athletic socks
❒ Clothing for free time and in the cafeteria - knee-length shorts, sweats, etc.... Clothing for Casual Dance
❒ Towel and swimsuit for Seven Peaks Water Park (boys – no speedos or bikini briefs)
❒ Toiletries—toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.
❒ Sunscreen
❒ Emergency phone numbers
❒ Information on past injuries for trainers
❒ Alarm clock (campus housing participants)
❒ Padlock for valuables drawer (campus housing participants)
❒ Spending money (optional) for snacks, souvenirs, prescriptions, etc.
❒ Water bottle
*Note: Write your name clearly on all items you will be bringing to camp.
Items to leave at home include in-line skates, skateboards, hover boards, water guns, water balloons, fireworks, other explosive/flammable materials, incense, candles, any type of open flame, firearms, pellet guns, BB and paint guns, wrist rockets, slingshots, bows and arrows, knives, swords (including decorative weapons), and pets and animals of any kind. These items are inappropriate to bring to camp and will be confiscated. We also discourage you from bringing media devices, laptops, expensive items, and excessive cash. Cell phones and smart watches are acceptable.
Participants attending BYU Sports Camps must maintain the standards of Brigham Young University (i.e., high standards of honor, integrity, language, and morality; abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and harmful drugs; and modesty in dress). A clean and well-groomed appearance should be maintained (e.g. men are encouraged to shave). Sport-appropriate performance attire is acceptable during training and practice sessions; tanks/shirts must be worn at all times. Dress standards such as knee-length shorts and shirts with sleeves are enforced in other areas of campus and camp participants should be prepared to change into the appropriate attire as required.
The following are the responsibilities of each participant: Maintain respectful attitudes toward coaches, counselors, and all other individuals; demonstrate proper use of university equipment and facilities; attend camp sessions and activities; follow instructions; respect curfews; dress modestly; refrain from vulgar and profane language; and come prepared to observe the BYU Honor Code.
While cell phones are permitted at camp, participants are required to be respectful in their use of cell phones. Phones should not be used during practice or other inappropriate times. Participants must respect the privacy of others, including being courteous while taking photos and recording videos. Capturing photos and videos in restrooms, locker rooms, or other changing areas is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with these policies and to be respectful of the privacy of others will result in dismissal from the camp.
Due to safety and liability concerns, any participant found in or entering campus construction areas will be subject to immediate dismissal.
Participants should be aware of the following rules and precautions:
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Do not bring a large sum of money or expensive items to camp.
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Do not leave equipment unattended, except in designated secure locations.
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Do not walk alone on campus or leave campus unattended (without a counselor, coach, or other camp staff member).
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Write your name clearly on all items you will be bringing to camp.
Brigham Young University is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Brigham Young University does not provide medical insurance for sports camps participants. Medical expenses incurred as a result of participating in a BYU sports camp are the responsibility of the family of each camp participant. Participants must carry primary insurance during camp or be self-insured. Expenses for treatment paid by BYU must be reimbursed to the university no later than August 31, 2026.
For minor illnesses, participants may choose to remain at home. Counselors or coaches must be notified in such cases. If medical treatment for a participant is deemed necessary, Brigham Young University will attempt to contact the parent or guardian. In the event the parent/guardian cannot be timely reached, the participant may be transported off-site to receive medical treatment.
Experienced athletic trainers will be on hand to treat injuries that may occur during workouts. For serious injuries, participants may be taken to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Athletes are encouraged to begin strength, flexibility, and nutritional training prior to camp to minimize the risk of injury during camp. It is the camp participant’s responsibility to follow the trainers’ instructions.
