Camp Overview

Our small-group, drill-intensive camps have a proven track record—sold out 8 years in a row and 12 of the last 16 years.

  • Location

    705 North Jefferson

    Litchfield, IL 62056

    Just 45 minutes from St. Louis

  • Elite Training Facility

    17,000 sq. ft. training center designed to keep wrestlers on the mat, engaged, and improving every session.

  • Overnight & Commuter Options

    100 overnight spots in bunkhouses with female coaches monitoring the bunkhouses, plus 20 additional commuter spots per session.

  • Focused Mat Time

    Roughly 50 wrestlers are on the mat at a time, creating a focused environment with no wasted time.

  • Parent-Friendly Experience

    Parents are invited to watch the famous Final Drill and see the progress their wrestler made during camp.

Camp Deals & Discounts

Early Bird Registration

Register by May 1st to use the payment installment plan with a 33% deposit up front and the remaining balance split into three payments.

Back-to-Back Campers

Campers attending back-to-back camps receive free room and board between camps, with supervision included. Laundry service is also available for $15 per load.

28 Day Challenge Promotion

28 Day Challenge participants receive added value, including a waived Online Academy initiation fee, access to Nick’s Foundation Wrestling system, a custom gear package, and Nick’s book.

Commuter Discount

Commuter campers receive a $100 discount on 5-day camps and 14-day camps. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided.

Online Academy Discount

All camp registrants receive a 50% discount on the Purler Online Wrestling Academy.

Prorated Camp for Fargo

Campers attending Fargo who miss part of camp will be prorated for the missed camp days.

Girls Only Wrestling Camps

These camps feature our team of female coaches on-site throughout the entire camp, providing instruction, supervision, and support to ensure a great experience for all participants.

  • 28 Day Challenge Drill Camp

    July 10 – August 6, 2026

    • Females ages 11–18 (Grades 5th–12th)
    • Overnight: $3584
    • Just $5.33 per hour

    Deep-dive into advanced wrestling development, mindset, drilling, and system mastery.  
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  • Dream Season 14 Day Drill Camp

    July 22 – August 4, 2026

    • Females ages 10–18 (Grades 4th–12th)
    • Commuter: $1692 | Overnight: $1792
    • Just $5.33 per hour

    Focused on mastering 78 mandatory techniques and preparing wrestlers for high-level competition.  
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  • Takedown Machine 5 Day Drill Camp

    July 10 – July 14, 2026

    • Females ages 8–18 (Grades 2nd–12th)
    • Commuter: $540 | Overnight: $640
    • Just $5.33 per hour

    Built around Purler’s offensive system: primary offense, secondary offense, and counter-attack offense. 
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  • 3 Position 5 Day Drill Camp

    July 16 – July 20, 2026

    • Females ages 8–18 (Grades 2nd–12th)
    • Commuter: $540 | Overnight: $640
    • Just $5.33 per hour

    Teaches wrestlers how to score from wrestling’s most common positions: top, bottom, and neutral.  
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Girls Registration

About Our Summer Camps

Ages

  • Three Position and Takedown Machine camps are for ages 8–18
  • Dream Season is ages 10–18; high school seniors are welcome; campers need at least one season of wrestling experience.
  • 28 Day Camp are for ages 11 - 18; high school seniors are welcome; campers need at least one season of wrestling experience.

Training With Camp Staff

It is common for staff to drill, spar, or go live with wrestlers during camp. Coaches are there to help, not to win or go hard. Parents may opt out by email and must include the wrestler’s name and camp session.

Commuter Campers

The commuter option is available for all camps. Commuters do not stay overnight and must be dropped off and picked up each day. They are welcome to join for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Training Partners

Wrestlers are asked to partner up at all training sessions. It is the child’s responsibility to choose partners close to their age and weight. Staff monitors to ensure safe and productive pairings.

Cancellation / Refund Policy

Families can purchase an optional Camp Insurance plan through Active Network. It allows cancellation for any reason up to 48 hours before camp for a full refund. It must be purchased at checkout and refunds are processed through Active Network.

Special Offer

Camp sign-ups receive a discount code to waive the initiation fee for the Purler Online Academy and get early access to coaching systems, training advice, and practice plans.

Fiber Optic High-Speed Wireless Internet

Fiber optic wireless internet is available for all summer campers.

Newer Wrestlers

Beginner wrestlers are welcome and encouraged to join. Staff will take great care of them.

Security Cameras

Security cameras are throughout the facility, including wrestling rooms, bunkhouses, pavilion, kitchen, and outdoor common areas. Bathrooms and shower houses are the only private areas without cameras. Wrestlers should only change in designated private areas.

More Info

Everything families need to know before arriving at camp.