Chicago, IL Area Boys Lacrosse Camp
Lake Forest Academy, 1500 Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
CAMP DATES
July 14 – 17, 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: $779
Extended Day: $599
* Team Discounts Available:
Please email [email protected] for any team discounts requests.
OVERVIEW
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps returns to Lake Forest Academy in Illinois for an exciting boys’ summer lacrosse camp. 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
Chris Parisi is currently the head boys lacrosse coach at the St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, CT. Coach Parisi joins the St. Luke’s program with over 30 years of coaching experience. Prior to coaching at St. Luke’s, Parisi was an assistant coach at the Hopkins School in CT as well as being a long time tenured head coach at Fairfield Ludlowe HS.
While at Ludlowe, coach Parisi has led the Falcons to 15 state playoff berths, 8 FCIAC playoffs, 4-time quarter finalist appearances and one state championship game. Chris was named the 2015 FCIAC Coach of the Year. More than 70 of his players have gone on to play collegiate lacrosse and three of his players have been Academic All-Americans.
Parisi co-founded Sticks for Soldiers, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports injured veterans through lacrosse. Parisi has also served as the Head Lacrosse Coach for the CIAC Senior All Star Game. The Connecticut Coaches Association Coach of the Year for 2014.
Previously, Chris coached club lacrosse and college football at Susquehanna University. He was a 4-year letterman in football at Williams College.
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.
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CAMP REVIEWS
“My son had a great time at camp this summer. The first thing he said when we got home was if he can go back next year. Great job, he loved the camp”
Anthony D.
