Recommended Ages 8–14 Dates Tuition July 30–August 3 $430 Hours 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse

The Boys Lacrosse Camp is designed for boys ages 8–14, grades 3–9, who are looking to learn the game of lacrosse in a competitive and fun atmosphere.

Our camp consists of three groups. Our beginner section will learn to catch and throw, as well as learn stick skills and offensive and defensive strategies. Helmet, gloves, and mouthpieces are required. Hockey helmets are acceptable.

For the intermediate and advanced groups (where full equipment is required), campers will learn the finer points of the game through drills and full-field competition. We have created these three groups to allow each camper to be taught at a level that is appropriate for his ability and physical stature.

During the week, beginner players who are ready and want to try full-field, competitive lacrosse will have a chance to make the transition into the full-field game in the afternoon.

Program Objectives

• Learn the game of lacrosse
• Learn one-on-one and team concepts of the game
• Demonstrate and practice drills and self-practice techniques
• Learn concepts of the game in small, understandable pieces (fast break, ground balls, faceoffs, and defense)
• Play daily games at the end of each day to incorporate the skills learned in the morning sessions
• Ensure that every camper leaves with a better knowledge and enjoyment of the game

Specialized Goalkeeping Instruction

Don Berube will teach specialized goalkeeping instruction in the morning sessions. This will be Coach Berube’s fourth year directing this very popular section of the camp. The developing goalkeeper will be working specifically on body positioning, clear passing, stick positioning, and save mechanics. Goalie chest protectors are available on a limited basis. Please indicate if you are a goalie in the application.

Equipment

Beginner: Campers must bring their own mouth guard, helmet, cleats, and sneakers for potential indoor and/or turf play. A stick will be provided if needed. Hockey helmets are acceptable.

Intermediate/Advanced: Campers must bring their own stick, gloves, helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, arm pads, and cleats.

Rick McCarthy, Camp Director

Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Wesleyan University

Rick McCarthy will lead the Boys Lacrosse Camp in 2012, for his sixth season as director. He has an extensive lacrosse background spanning the last 30 years. He started his lacrosse career at Babson College in 1979, when he guided the Beavers to their only NCAA berth in the program’s history. He has worked in several high school and collegiate programs where success and a winning record have followed. Most recently, McCarthy was elected into the Eastern Connecticut State University Hall of Fame and the U.S. Lacrosse Connecticut Chapter Hall of Fame.