Fessenden Girls Lacrosse Camp

Girls Lacrosse Camp

Grades 1-8

The first girls’ lacrosse program in the United States was established nearly a century ago and the sport continues to thrive. No other sport is growing faster at the high school or college level, resulting in countless opportunities for young women to make their mark. Girls Lacrosse Camp is for both new and experienced players. Players of all ability levels pick up the finer points of offensive and defensive responsibilities and stick control while learning perseverance.

Why does Fessenden have a separate girls lacrosse camp?

Girls’ Lacrosse is a fundamentally different game than boys’ lacrosse.  Providing girls with a separate camp gives our coaches the opportunity to focus solely on the game specific instruction. 

Features of Girls Lacrosse Camp

Ability appropriate instruction

Individualized instruction at each position

Fundamental skill clinics each morning

Controlled game situations each afternoon

Various eye/hand coordination games for skill improvement

Cooperative games for communication improvement

Lacrosse strategy and philosophy

Conditioning games for improved strength and stamina

Playing on state-of-the-art turf fields with safe, organic infill

Daily free swim time

Meet Your Coaches!

Jenn Whalen-Sirois Camp Director 6 Years at Fessenden

2024 will be Jenn’s third year as Director at Fessenden Summer Camps. Prior to becoming Director she worked closely with the camp staff as Camp Administrator. Before coming to Fessenden, Jenn spent the majority of her camping career at Camp Bernadette, in Wolfeboro, NH, most recently as their Resident Director. Jenn has experienced summer camp from a variety of lenses, including a camper, CIT, counselor, program director, director and most importantly, as the parent campers and staff members. Jenn is an active member of the American Camp Association where she volunteers as a Camp Accreditation Visitor. She has also worked as a Middle School math and science teacher in Medford, MA . Jenn is a graduate of Boston University and a lover of all Boston’s local sports teams.

My favorite camp activity is…​

Swimming! There is no better way to cool off on a hot day. I spent every summer as a teenager lifeguarding and teaching swimming lessons at a summer camp!

What I love about camp is…​

Camp is all about building relationships. The best part of camp is meeting new people and making new friends, all while having a blast!
Fessenden Summer Camps counselor

Coach Chris Nicastro Lacrosse Camp Director 4 Years at Fessenden

Chris Nicastro is a Learning Resources teacher and 6th grade math teacher at Fessenden. He is also a dorm parent and coaches varsity lacrosse, varsity football, and varsity hockey. Chris has been working at Fessenden since the fall of 2018. Outside of his life at school he coaches for the Laxachusetts Lacrosse Club.. In addition, Chris has run and coached at several lacrosse camps up and down the east coast. Chris also has experience coaching all positions at the NCAA division 2 and 3 levels. Chris is a graduate from New England College in 2012.

Girls Lacrosse Program Options

  • June Session 1

    • Length: Full Day
    • Gender(s): Girls
    • Age Range: Entering Grades 1-8
    • Dates:
    • Schedule:

      Monday to Friday
      9 am to 3 pm

    • Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Afternoon 3-5p
    • Price: $605
    • Description: The Girls Lacrosse Camp is for girls both new and experienced in Lacrosse. Campers receive excellend, individualized instruction from our team of female lacrosse coaches.
  • June Session 2

    • Length: Full Day
    • Gender(s): Girls
    • Age Range: Entering Grades 1-8
    • Dates:
    • Schedule:

      Monday to Friday
      9 am to 3 pm

    • Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Afternoon 3-5p
    • Price: $484
    • Description: The Girls Lacrosse Camp is for girls both new and experienced in Lacrosse. Campers receive excellend, individualized instruction from our team of female lacrosse coaches.

Mandatory Girls Lacrosse Equipment

Campers are required to provide their own lacrosse equipment including:

  • Mouth guard
  • Goggles
  • Lacrosse stick
  • Cleats
  • Sneakers