Cheshire Academy Girls Lacrosse Camp
Cheshire Academy, 10 Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410
CAMP DATES
July 28 – 31, 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: $829
Extended Day: $629
* Team Discounts Available:
Please email [email protected] for any team discounts requests.
OVERVIEW
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps comes to Cheshire Academy in Connecticut for an exciting girls’ 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
Coach Kelsey Darcy is the Head Lacrosse Coach at Cheshire Academy. Coach Darcy started playing lacrosse when she was in first grade. Being the youngest of 4 siblings meant she did as her siblings did, except when her dad signed her up for lacrosse. Coach Darcy was recruited to play prep school lacrosse as a junior in high school and graduated from Cheshire Academy in 2019. Growing up, she played club lacrosse, was recruited by several schools, went on to play college lacrosse, and traveled abroad to play other national teams.
Coach Darcy’s coaching journey began in high school when one of her coaches asked her to assist with her daughter’s team. That experience was transformative—seeing young athletes express how they wanted to be just like their coach shifted her perspective on the impact of coaching and ignited her passion for the role.
Now entering her seventh year as a coach between prep school, youth, and club, Coach Darcy can truly say that coaching has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. She thrives on working closely with athletes, especially in guiding them through the recruiting process. Over the years, she has helped numerous players find the right collegiate fit, sending athletes to play at all levels of NCAA lacrosse.
Supporting athletes, helping them grow both on and off the field, and seeing them achieve their dreams—especially when they sign their college commitment letters—is the highlight of her career. Coach Darcy feels that it is an honor to be a part of her athletes journey and witness all their hard work come to life.
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 and matches 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
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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
- Player up & down game play
- Fast Breaks
- Groundballs and clears
- Small Sided Games
Game-Based Learning
- Compete in scrimmages, camp championships, 6s style games and 7v7 games to test and showcase skills in a competitive yet supportive environment.
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
All Campers: Check-in between 12 PM – 1 PM on the first day of camp. Pick-up is between 11 AM – 12 PM on the last day of camp.
Extended Day Campers:
- Check-in: 12 PM – 1 PM the first day, 9 AM every other day.
- 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 |
| 8:45am: | Extended Day Campers Arrive at the Field |
| 9am: | Warm Up/Stretch |
| 9:30am: | First Session – Skill Work |
| 11:15am: | First Session Ends |
| 12pm: | Lunch |
| 2pm: | Second Session – Position-Specific Training, Small Sided Games |
| 3pm: | Team-Based Games and Scrimmages |
| 4pm: | Free Time, Back to Dorms |
| 5pm: | Dinner |
| 6pm: | Team Concepts, Scrimmages, 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
Below is a list of items to bring to camp. We suggest that campers do not bring expensive personal items such as cameras, iPods/iPads, etc. 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.
*Campers ARE REQUIRED to bring their own equipment*
- Health Form
- Lacrosse Stick, Goggles
- 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, Bugspray
- Portable Fan (Dorms are NOT Air Conditioned)
- Bathing Suit / Towel (swimming not confirmed or guaranteed at all locations)
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CAMP REVIEWS
“I wanted to let you all know that I was very impressed with the caliber of your staff. The level of instruction was excellent and their focus on teamwork and sportsmanship is something that we value greatly. I will highly recommend your camp.”
Ralph D.
“Coach Emily created the perfect balance of skill-building and fun at day camp. My daughter came home exhausted but happy every afternoon. By morning she was so excited to go back and see her friends!”
Thomas W.
“This was our daughter’s first lacrosse experience, and the day camp structure worked beautifully. The morning fundamental sessions built her confidence, while the afternoon team activities fostered amazing connections.”
Alex K.
