Sessions/Dates:
I:
2025 Dates Coming Soon!
II:
Gender/Age:
BOYS 8-15 yrs old
GIRLS 8-15 yrs old
Place/Location:
The Hotchkiss School
11 Interlaken Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039
**CELL PHONES & ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED**
Overview:
Please Note: Session 2 is sold out for the overnight camper option. Day camper option is still available for Session 2.
The North Country Lax Camp (NCLC) is designed to improve players both on and off the field by encouraging athletes to become more passionate about the sport while learning that the game is just one piece of the active lacrosse lifestyle. Hosted at the beautiful Hotchkiss School in the northwest corner of Connecticut, NCLC campers will balance their days playing lacrosse with exciting outdoor adventures. Highlights include:
Lacrosse instruction from the top minds in the game
Adventure sessions (hiking, river swim, other sports games)
Fresh food from The Hotchkiss School's incredible dining hall team
Overnight accommodations in The Hotchkiss School boarding dorms
Grow as a player and a person
Overnight Campers:
SESSION 1 Details (June 25-29, 2024)
Drop-off: TUESDAY (June 25), 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ The Hotchkiss School.
Pick-up: SATURDAY (June 29), 12:00 PM @ the fields (overnight gear will be brought here as well...weather permitting)
Transportation NOT available to/from any airport.
Registration includes: all on and off field instruction, games, extra help, breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon snacks, adventure sessions, pinnies, water bottle, entertainment activities at the dorms.
SESSION 2 Details (Jule 7-11, 2024) **OVERNIGHT CAMP SOLD OUT**
Drop-off: SUNDAY (July 7), 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ The Hotchkiss School.
Pick-up: THURSDAY (July 11), 12:00 PM @ the fields (overnight gear will be brought here as well...weather permitting)
Transportation NOT available to/from any airport.
Registration includes: all on and off field instruction, games, extra help, breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon snacks, adventure sessions, pinnies, water bottle, entertainment activities at the dorms.
Day Campers:
SESSION 1 Details (June 26-29, 2024)
FIELD LOCATION: 48 Interlaken Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039
Drop-off/Check in: Wednesday, June 26 to Saturday, June 29 @ 9:00 AM from the Fields.
Pick-Up/Check out: Wednesday, June 26 to Friday, June 28 @ 5:00 PM from the Fields.
Check Out from Camp Day: Saturday, June 29 @ 12:00 PM from the Fields.
Registration includes: all on and off field instruction, games, extra help, lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, adventure sessions, pinnies.
SESSION 2 (July 7-11, 2024)
FIELD LOCATION: 48 Interlaken Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039
Drop-off/Check in: Monday, July 8 to Thursday, July 11 @ 9:00 AM from the Fields.
Pick-Up/Check out: Monday, July 8 to Wednesday, June 10 @ 5:00 PM from the Fields.
Check Out from Camp Day: Thursday, July 11 @ 12:00 PM from the Fields.
Registration includes: all on and off field instruction, games, extra help, lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, adventure sessions, pinnies.
Supervison:
SESSION 1
Girl Coaches
Shea Baker - Boston College
Abbey Herod - Boston College
Lila Trussell - Boston College
Sarah Irish - Sienna College
Grace Murphy - Stonehill College
Boy Coaches
Billy Bitter - University of North Carolina
JR Mastro - University of Richmond
Zach Davis - Union College
Joey Papa - Saint Joseph's University
Liam McGovern - Union College
SESSION 2
Girl Coaches
McKenna Davis - Boston College
Abbey Herod - Boston College
Rachel Clark - Boston College
Kayla Martello - Boston College
Ali Bishop - University of Louisville
Grace Murphy - Stonehill College
Abby Hawkes - University of New Hampshire
Boy Coaches
Billy Bitter - University of North Carolina
JR Mastro - University of Richmond
Brian Powers - Tufts University
Connor Lasch - Ohio Wesleyan University
Jimmy McCool - Syracuse University
GENERAL
Background checks for all staff members
Camper to Coach ratio of 8:1
All coaches on-site at dorm facility
On-site Athletic Trainer
Emergency Medical Plan & Evacuation Plan
Group Placement:
Players are initially grouped by age, then moved according to size and ability
Cancelation Policy:
60+ days: 90% / 30+ days: 50% / 14+ days: 25%
On or After Camp Check-In Date: No Refund Will Be Given (0% refund)
Housing:
Overnight Camper Housing: The Hotchkiss School dorms
Most campers will be in a SINGLE room. A few campers will be assinged to the limited double rooms they have available for session 1. Session 2 all campers will be in singles.
Bathrooms are shared by floor. Every floor will have 1 bathroom that will have 4 shower stalls and 4 stalls. We recommend campers pack a shower caddy.
Not all dorm rooms will have Air Conditioning. We recommend packing a fan.
Amenities: outdoor pool, beach volleyball, mini lacrosse and lawn games.
The dorms will be twin size beds. Please bring your own twin xl bed sheets, pillow and blanket.
Each room will be assigned as a single or double depending on how many twin beds are in that specific room.
Campers may request roommates when they register. Please note that there is no guarantee that your son or daughter will be assigned to a room with their requested roommates.
Please submit up to 1 to 2 roommate requests when you register.
Coaches will do room checks before lights out each night.
Food:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in The Hotchkiss School dining hall facility.
Snacks will be served at the fields.
Please specify food allergies or preferences when registering.
Allergy sensitive food options available for every meal.
GENERAL FOOD SCHEDULE
7:45 AM - 8:15 AM // BREAKFAST @ Dining Hall
10:30 AM // MORNING SNACK @ Fields
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM // LUNCH @ Dining Hall
2:45 PM // AFTERNOON SNACK @ Fields
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM // DINNER @ Dining Hall
