CAMP DATES

August 4 – 8, 2025

Overnight & Extended Day Only

AGE GROUP

Lacrosse & Leadership Camp is open to campers ages 10 to 16.

CAMP FEES

Overnight Camp: $999
Extended Day: $749

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

OVERVIEW

Campers will enjoy the Foxcroft School lacrosse fields, beautiful scenery, ropes course, rock climbing wall, and a number of fun summer camp activities such as a t-shirt tie dying party! Campers will take part in daily leadership activities, yoga classes, guest speakers and a camp talent show!

Camp is open to girls ages 10 to 16 at all ability levels. Each camper will be assessed and grouped with campers of similar age and ability levels. Adjustments to the groups may be made throughout the week to provide campers with opportunities to train with and compete against different players. Drills and games are designed to help each camper learn, improve, and have fun!

The Girls Lacrosse and Leadership Camp also offers a multi-sport option for girls who also play field hockey and want to split up their week playing both sports.

Camp Director

Paige Messersmith is in her fourth season as head women’s lacrosse coach at Ohio Wesleyan University.

The Battling Bishops compiled a 12-5 mark in 2022, tying the school record for victories in a season. Ohio Wesleyan went 2-5 in the North Coast Athletic Conference, finishing seventh in the final conference standings.

Messersmith made her head coaching debut in 2020, with Ohio Wesleyan winning 2 of its first 6 games before the remainder of the season was canceled.

Messersmith came to Ohio Wesleyan from Dickinson (Pa.) College, where she was an assistant coach for 4 seasons, working with the offense, draw team, and goalkeepers as well as assisting in practice planning, individual player development, recruiting, scouting, and strength and conditioning programming. She helped the Red Devils to a 40-31 record and 3 tournament semifinal appearances in the Centennial Conference, one of the most competitive leagues in NCAA Division III.

Off the field, she has been active in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association, working with the organization’s all-region selection and convention planning committees.

She began her collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Catholic (D.C.) University, where in 2 seasons, she helped the Cardinals compile a 28-10 record, win a pair of Landmark Conference tournament championships, and make 2 NCAA Division III tournament appearances, including a run to the national quarterfinals.

Messersmith is a 2013 graduate of McDaniel (Md.) College, where she capped a stellar playing career by receiving Centennial Conference Woman of the Year honors. She was an All-America selection in lacrosse, won 5 all-region citations in lacrosse and field hockey, garnered all-conference laurels 7 times in lacrosse and field hockey, and was a 2-year team captain in both sports. She graduated with a degree in exercise science and continued her education with a master’s degree in psychology from Catholic.

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

All Campers: Check-in between 2 PM – 3 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: 2PM – 3PM the first day, 9 AM every other day.
• Pick-up: 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; between 11 AM and 12 PM on Friday.

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