Young Harris, GA Girls Lacrosse Camp
Young Harris College, 1 College St, Young Harris, GA 30582
CAMP DATES
June 9 – 12, 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: $649
Extended Day: $499
* Team Discounts Available:
Please email [email protected] for any team discounts requests.
OVERVIEW
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps returns to Georgia for an exciting girls’ summer lacrosse camp at Young Harris 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
Rachel Robb begins her first year as the assistant coach of the Young Harris College women’s lacrosse program.
Robb began her professional coaching career as a volunteer Assistant Coach at Birmingham Southern College in the Fall of 2022, in her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. She then briefly left coaching to pursue other passions but returned as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Allendale, Michigan in 2023. During her time at GVSU, she successfully guided the starting goalie to several prestigious honors, including IWLCA Third Team All-American, First-Team All-Region by IWLCA, and GLIAC Goalkeeper of the Year. GVSU maintained a top 10 ranking throughout the season, captured the GLIAC conference championship, and earned a spot in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Robb is also an alumnus of Young Harris College and holds the school record for Career Saves, and Single Season Saves.
Camp Director
Christine Hatton begins her fourth year as the head coach of the Young Harris College women’s lacrosse program.
Hatton led Young Harris to the 2024 Conference Carolinas Championship game and finished with a 12-8 record, the team’s best record since 2019. The Mountain Lions ranked nationally in NCAA Division II in multiple categories including 4th in ground balls per game (24.50), 7th in draw controls per game (17.15), 10th in points per game (24.90), and 13th in assists per game (8.65). Individually Emily Flynt received the Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete Award for Conference Carolinas. Abbie Gallagher was named to the All-Tournament Team and five Mountain Lions received All-Conference honors, with one landing a spot on the First-Team and four on the Second-Team. YHC also had 15 student-athletes named to the Conference Carolinas Spring Presidential Honor Roll.
During the 2023 season the Mountain Lions were ranked fifth in NCAA Division II statistics in ground balls per game (22.00) and 18th in assists per game (7.00). Individually Ella Hancock was named to the All-Gulf South Conference first team. YHC also had 18 players named to the GSC Spring Academic Honor Roll.
Hatton came to Young Harris after serving the past five seasons as head coach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where she built the program from the ground up.
She finalized her tenure there with a program best 8-4 record during the 2021 campaign. UCCS finished third in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and advanced to the RMAC Tournament semifinals in 2021.
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
- Dorms are Air Conditioned
- Bathing Suit / Towel (swimming not confirmed or guaranteed at all locations)
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CAMP REVIEWS
“This camp has made me a better lacrosse player. I learned SO much this past week.”
Carolyn D.