Keene State College Girls Lacrosse Camp
Keene State College, 229 Main St, Keene, NH 03431
CAMP DATES
July 7 – 10, 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: $699
Extended Day: $499
* Team Discounts Available:
Please email [email protected] for any team discounts requests.
OVERVIEW
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps returns to New Hampshire for an exciting girls’ summer lacrosse camp at Keene State 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
Coach Joe Nutting
Coach Nutting is the Offensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator for Keene State College Lacrosse, as well as an Assistant Coach for the Keene State College Ice Hockey team.
As a player, he competed at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels in lacrosse. He was a two-time Little East Conference Player of the Year and earned USILA All-American honors. Joe ranks among the top 15 all-time goal scorers at Keene State and was a three-time LEC First Team selection.
Coach Haile Ratjack
Coach Ratajack had a record-setting career as a member of the Keene State women’s lacrosse team, earning numerous accolades for her outstanding performance. She was a three-time All-Region selection by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association (IWLCA) and received multiple All-LEC honors. A three-time LEC major award recipient, she was named the 2021 LEC Rookie of the Year and earned back-to-back LEC Midfielder of the Year titles in 2021 and 2022. She also secured First Team All-LEC honors in four consecutive seasons (2021-2024). In 2024, she was recognized as the LEC Student-Athlete of the Year, further solidifying her legacy at Keene State.
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)
CAMP REVIEWS
“The growth I saw in my daughter after overnight camp was remarkable. The structured environment combined with outstanding coaching developed both her lacrosse IQ and her character.”
Veronica G.
“The attentive counselors created a welcoming environment in the clean, comfortable dorms. The after dinner activities brought out her leadership qualities. She’s already asking to return next summer with her friends!”
Jeremy C.
“I really enjoyed my time at camp this summer. I made a friend I will be with for a long time. I had such a great time playing lacrosse and meeting new people.”
Raquel L.
