Girls Lacrosse Camp at Vermont State University – Castleton

CAMP DATES

July 6 – 9, 2026 – REGISTRATION COMING SOON

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: $Price TBD
Extended Day: $Price TBD

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

OVERVIEW

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps returns to Vermont in for an exciting girls’ summer lacrosse camp at Castleton University. 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

Bella Ferraro was named the Spartans’ head women’s lacrosse coach in January 2024.

In her second season leading the Spartans, the team finished with a 5-13 record, going 2-6 in the LEC. The Spartans fell just short of LEC playoffs.

Phoebe Loomis was named to the LEC All-Sportsmanship team

Ferraro is a natural leader, twice being named a captain while playing at Smith College and serving in leadership roles on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the Student Club for Inclusion and Diversity. She was also selected as one of just 200 NCAA student-athletes across all divisions to attend the NCAA’s Career in Sports Forum during her time at Smith, setting the path for her eventual climb through the coaching ranks.

She began coaching immediately after graduation, serving as an assistant varsity lacrosse coach at Amity Regional High School in Connecticut before helping coach both the JV and varsity programs at York High School in Maine. Ferraro then went overseas to become the head coach of Nottingham Trent University’s women’s lacrosse team in Nottingham, England.

At Nottingham Trent University, she was tasked with leading all training sessions, skill development, and film sessions. Ferraro established a strength as a recruiter, bringing in a number of international and domestic recruits to solidify the roster. To bolster recruiting, she developed a guide for international and domestic prospective students to aid in the application and selection process. Her hard work paid off, as Nottingham Trent University was ranked top-five in the United Kingdom and top-three in its conference. In addition to her work with Nottingham Trent University, Ferraro also spent time as a volunteer coach with the England U20 Women’s Team while in the United Kingdom.

While pursuing her master’s degree at Nottingham Trent University, Ferraro played with the women’s lacrosse team, contributing as a draw control specialist and top scorer. Under her influence, the team went on to win the BUCS Premiership 2 National Championship Game.

In addition to her coaching achievements, Ferraro currently trains year-round with the Italian Senior Women’s National Development Team, continuing to elevate her skills and knowledge of the game.

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 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