CAMP DATES

July 28 – 31, 2025

Half Day Only

AGE GROUP

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp is open to campers ages 6 to 16 of all ability levels.

CAMP FEES

Half Day: $229

* Team Discounts Available:
Please email [email protected] for any team discounts requests.

OVERVIEW

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps is proud to return to DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, for an action-packed girls’ summer lacrosse camp. Designed to enhance individual stick skills, positional techniques, and team concepts, the camp also features daily scrimmages to help players put their training into practice. With flexible options for both full-day and half-day campers, this program accommodates a variety of schedules. Combining top-notch coaching, excellent facilities, and a fun, engaging atmosphere, this camp is an ideal opportunity for young athletes to improve their game and create lasting summer memories.

Camp Director

Samantha Broxterman was named the fourth head coach in DeSales University women’s lacrosse history in June, 2023.

Broxterman has an extensive background in coaching prior to her arrival at DeSales that includes seven years at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. as the head girls lacrosse coach where her teams advanced to the ISL A Championship three times in four seasons and won the 2018 ISL A regular season championship as she finished with a 51-35 record in the four years the team had a season around the pandemic.

She also spent five years as the head girls lacrosse coach at Hutchison School in Memphis, TN boasting an 85-7 career record that included an 80-game winning streak from 2011-15. Hutchison was ranked as high as #18 Nationally and won five Tennessee State Championships. Broxterman was named the Best of Preps Coach of the Year three times while at Hutchison and mentored 10 US Lacrosse All-Americans and 25 Academic All-Americans in her time there.

In addition, Broxterman spent one year as a graduate assistant coach at East Stroudsburg in 2009-10 and was an assistant coach at Lafayette College from 2007-09. She also coached club for Stars Lacrosse and No Excuse Girls and has represented Team DC at the Under Armour All America Underclass Tournament and Team Tennessee at the US Lacrosse National School Girls Tournament.

She graduated from Lafayette College in 2006 where she was a four-year starter with the Leopards, serving as team captain in 2006 and was a four-time Patriot League Academic Honor Roll member. Broxterman earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology at Lafayette and later earned a Master of Science in Sport Management at East Stroudsburg in 2010.

Broxterman originally hails from Harleysville, PA where she graduated from Souderton HS in 2006. She played field hockey and lacrosse at Souderton winning multiple Suburban One League titles and a District Championship.

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

• 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

Check in/out: All campers will check in daily at 9:00 AM. Full-day campers will check out at 3:00 PM, while half-day campers will check out at 12:00 PM.

Age & Ability: Our day camp is open to girls ages 6-16, with the half-day option available for girls ages 6-9. Players of all abilities and skill levels are welcome to join and participate.

Meals: Campers are to bring their own lunch to camp.

Make sure campers bring all necessary lacrosse equipment, a refillable water bottle, & suggested items in the camp packing list. NO EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED