If for any reason you are unable to attend a camp affiliated with a specific college, you can use the Search Engine to look for other camps that the coach will be attending over the summer. Position Camps are designed to enhance skills important for each lacrosse field position. The sport of lacrosse has become highly specialized in the past decade, while skill levels at each position have increased considerably. At position camps, attack players are generally instructed by college attack players and given specific training for that position. Midfielders received specialized instruction, as do defensemen.
Goaltenders often have specific whole sessions dedicated to their specialty.
Position camps are especially important for those players who are established in the position of their choice, but want to hone their skills with special emphasis on their forte. Most of the camps in Minnesota are instructional. As the sport continues to grow so will the selection of camps. Day camps can be held during the day or in the evening but do not require sleeping at the camp. If you are attending a day camp it is important to look for camps in your area, where the camper can be easily dropped off and picked up.