Youngstown, OH Area Boys Lacrosse Camp
Hiram College, 11715 Garfield Rd, Hiram, OH 44234
CAMP DATES
June 23 – 26, 2025
Overnight & Extended Day Only
AGE GROUP
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp is open to campers ages 8 to 16 of all ability levels.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: TBD
Extended Day: TBD
* Team Discounts Available:
Please email [email protected] for any team discounts requests.
OVERVIEW
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps returns to Ohio for an exciting boys’ summer lacrosse camp at Hiram College. This camp offers top-notch facilities, including comfortable dormitories, an all-you-can-eat dining hall, and multiple fields with both grass and/or turf surfaces. Campers will focus on improving individual stick skills and positional techniques, learning team concepts, and participating in daily scrimmages to apply what they’ve learned. Both overnight and extended day camper options are available, making it flexible for participants. With excellent training, great amenities, and an engaging environment, this camp is the perfect opportunity for young athletes to enhance their lacrosse skills and have a memorable summer experience.
Camp Director
Griffith enters his second season as head coach of the Hiram lacrosse program in 2025, having joined the Terriers after serving four seasons as head coach at Kenston High School.
In his first season at the helm in 2024, Griffith led the Terriers to record-setting victories over La Roche (27-1) and Mount St. Joseph (29-3), as well as key home non-conference wins over Bethany and Hilbert. Noah Pilgram earned All-NCAC Third Team honors under the leadership of Griffith.
During Griffith’s time at Kenston (2019-2023), the program won two Western Reserve Conference titles and achieved the No. 3 seed for the region multiple times.
Prior to Kenston, Jason spent four years at the helm of the Shaker Heights High School program. Coach Griffith was the Greater Cleveland Conference (GCC) Coach of the Year twice, leading the Shaker Heights boys to GCC titles in 2016 and 2018. The four years at Shaker saw numerous firsts for the program that included the school’s first Bob Scott Award winner and two-time High School All-American. It was a full revamping of the lacrosse program and has remained stable ever since.
Prior to Shaker Heights, Jason was the Offensive Coordinator at St. Edward High School for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Jason’s coaching resume also includes stints at the University of Delaware (Division I) in 2012, Hood College (Division III) for the 2010 and 2011 seasons, Western Reserve Academy in 2009, as well as Lindenwood University (Division II) and Rockwood Summit High School in 2008.
Coach Griffith is a Hudson, OH native who played his high school lacrosse for Western Reserve Academy before playing at the University of Delaware (2004 and 2005). A transfer to Ohio State in the fall of 2005 is what led Jason to coaching. He served as the President – Head Coach for the Buckeye club team. Jason still actively plays lacrosse with the Cleveland Lacrosse Club and the Cleveland Demons.
What to Expect
At GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps, every player can expect positional training through a well-rounded curriculum tailored to all ages and ability levels. The camp’s primary goal is to help young athletes improve in all aspects of their game. With a strong focus on individual skill development, campers will also engage in drills designed to enhance teamwork and game understanding.
Key features of the camp include a low camper-to-coach ratio for personalized attention, groupings based on age and skill level to ensure appropriate challenges, and a fun, energetic, and experienced coaching staff dedicated to creating a positive learning environment.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Skill Development: Enhance technical skills and tactical knowledge through focused training sessions.
- Exciting Competitions: Participate in camp games with opportunities to win prizes.
- Experienced Coaching Staff: Energetic, knowledgeable coaches with a low camper-to-coach ratio for personalized attention.
- Age & Skill-Level Groups: Campers are grouped appropriately to ensure optimal learning and challenge.
- Team Development: Drills and scrimmages designed to enhance teamwork and strategic gameplay.
- Unforgettable Fun: Enjoy a positive, engaging environment designed to make learning enjoyable and rewarding!
DAILY SKILLS BREAKDOWN
Individual & Group Stick Work
- Engage in dynamic warm-ups to prepare for each session
- Specialized stick routines involving targeted fundamental drills
Position Specific Training
- Participate in drills tailored for attack, midfield, and defensive players, focusing on position-specific techniques and strategies
Situational Game Play
- Unsettled game play
- Fast breaks
- Groundballs and clears
- Small Sided Games
Game-Based Learning
- Compete in scrimmages, camp championships, and 6v6 games to test and showcase skills in a competitive yet supportive environment.
CAMP SCHEDULE AND MEALS
All Campers: Check-in between 12 PM and 1 PM on the first day of camp. Pick-up is between 11 AM and 12 PM on the last day.
Extended Day Campers:
- Check-in: 12 PM to 1 PM on the first day and 9 AM on all other days.
- Pick-up: 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; between 11 AM and 12 PM on Thursday.
Meals Provided:
- Overnight Campers: All meals included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Extended Day Campers: Lunch and dinner are provided
- The first meal is dinner on the first day, and the last meal is breakfast on the last day.
Make sure campers bring all necessary lacrosse equipment, a refillable water bottle, & suggested items in the camp packing list. NO EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED
Lacrosse Typical Daily Schedule*
7am: | Wake Up |
7:30am: | Breakfast |
9:00am: | Extended Day Campers Arrive at the Field |
9:15am: | Warm Up/Stretch |
9:30am: | First Session – Individual Skill Work |
11:15am: | First Session Ends |
12pm: | Lunch |
2pm: | Second Session – Team Concepts |
3pm: | Team-Based Games and Scrimmages |
4pm: | Free Time, Back to Dorms |
5pm: | Dinner |
6pm: | Positional Training, Small Sided Games or Evening Activity |
8pm: | Extended Day Campers Depart; Dorm Games, Evening Meeting, Social Time for Overnight Campers (all evening activities vary based on camp location) |
10:30pm: | Lights out |
*Schedule is subject to change
What to Bring to Camp
*Campers ARE REQUIRED to bring their own equipment*
- Health Form
- Lacrosse Stick, Helmet, Elbow Pads, Shoulder Pads
- Cleats, sneakers
- Mouthguard
- Water Bottle
- T-Shirts
- Shorts
- Sweatshirt
- Off-Field Clothes
- Bedding Linens
- Pajamas
- Blanket/Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Shower Towel
- Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Sunscreen
- Portable Fan (Dorms are NOT Air Conditioned
- Bathing Suit / Towel (swimming not confirmed or guaranteed at all locations)
Please label every article you bring to camp. All items will be the responsibility of the camper. GameBreaker Lacrosse and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen or forgotten items.
CAMP REVIEWS
“Your camp staff was fantastic. They are clearly professionals with proven track records. They gave individual attention and shared useful information and instruction with a positive attitude. My son benefited greatly from this camp and will be back next year.”
Jason M.