Academy Camps Girls Lacrosse

NEW ATHLETE OFFER

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Use the discount code “ACLAX2024” and receive 10% OFF our 2-week or 1-week sleepaway lacrosse camp experience!

We are NOT a “showcase.”

Our skill-based approach to training at Academy Camps is perfect for GIRLS aged 10 to 15 years old who love lacrosse and want to get better. We are partnering with the following youth lacrosse programs in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusets and adding programs each week to offer an exclusive discount for your lacrosse player.

  • Westport PAL Lacrosse
  • New Canaan Youth Lacrosse
  • Ridgefield Youth Lacrosse
  • Wilton Youth Lacrosse
  • Norwalk Junior Lacrosse
  • Fairfield Youth Lacrosse
  • ReLax
  • Brookfield Lacrosse Club
  • Weston Youth Lacrosse
  • Suffield Youth Lacrosse
  • Harlem Lacrosse
  • Rye Youth Lacrosse
  • Pelham Youth Lacrosse
  • John Jay Youth Lacrosse
  • Scarsdale Youth Lacrosse
  • Larchmont Mamaroneck Youth Lacrosse
  • Doc’s NYC Youth Lacrosse
  • Somers Youth Lacrosse

Girls Lacrosse Coaches

Cristina Vélez

Coach Vélez has been involved with lacrosse for over two decades, reaching the highest level of sport both on and off the field, working for the International Federation, World Lacrosse, competing as a national team athlete for Spain and coaching team Brazil. As an athlete, she still plays in the Spanish Liga and has competed for the Spanish Women’s National Team. She served as Spain’s very first Director of Development. With a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science from Skidmore College and a Masters in Education from the Universidad de Alcalá, Coach Vélez brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience to Academy Camps as our Director of Girls Lacrosse.

Maria Fortino

As a former D1 lacrosse player at Stanford and current Peru Women’s National Lacrosse player, Maria values the lifelong skills gained while being an athlete, which she has continued to carry with her throughout her professional career. Originally from the Baltimore County, Maryland area, Maria lettered four years in lacrosse, three in track, and two in cross country at McDonogh School. She also played on the Skywalkers Blue team. Currently a coach and certified yoga instructor with a background in various industries, Maria enjoys applying a creative approach to cultivating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for young athletes to thrive.

Academy Camps offers an alternative to the typical summer youth lacrosse experience of tournaments that focus primarily on games.

Our professional coaching staff lead individual and group sessions, position-specific skill work, competitive scenarios and various forms of game-play that cover every position on the field.

  • 2 Two-Hour Training Sessions Each Day
  • Daily Off-field Performance Coaching
  • State-of-The-Art Athletic Facilities
  • Traditional Camp Activites & Experiences
  • Modern Housing & Delicious Food
Academy Camps offers an alternative to the typical summer youth lacrosse experience of tournaments that focus primarily on games.

At Academy Camps, skill progression is at the forefront of what we do. Our campers improve and refine all facets of their lacrosse game in a positive, progressive and challenging environment. Every day.

Among the skills your child will develop and hone within Academy Camps Lacrosse are:

  • Stick handling
  • Shooting
  • Passing
  • Catching
  • Ground Balls
  • Individual & Team Defense
  • Field Spacing
  • Play Execution
  • Decision Making
  • Game IQ
  • Speed & Agility
  • Team Building
David Holmes Field

Academy Camps Lacrosse takes place on the state-of-the-art David Holmes Field and is suplemented by our upper-turf field and over 7 natural grass fields. Athletes will also have access to the 30,000 square-foot Tisch Field House during inclement weather.

2025 SESSIONS AT ALL LOCATIONS

Session Length Dates Fee
Session 1 Two Weeks Saturday, June 21 – Thursday, July 3 $5,100
Session 2 One Week Sunday, July 6 – Saturday, July 12 $3,100
Session 3 Two Weeks Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 25 $5,100
Session 4 One Week Sunday, July 27 – Saturday, August 2 $3,100

Sessions can be combined through our Bridge Weekend Program

Group Discounts: 3+ Campers = 5% off tuition, 5+ Campers = 10% off tuition

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Pay-In-Full:
Receive 3% Discount if you enroll and pay-in-full by January 15.

Standard:
$1500 Deposit due upon enrollment.
Remaining balance paid in 3 installments on January 15, March 15, and May 15.

Monthly Auto-Pay:
Balance after deposit is broken up into even monthly payments until final balance due on May 15.

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*Additional charges include $175 “AC Gear Pack” fee and optional camp transportation based on origin/destination

**Golf Program is additional $500 for Two Weeks or $250 for one One Week

***Bridge Weekend Program is additional $250 per day