How can high school lacrosse players navigate the college recruitment process. What are the best camps and showcases for college prospects. Which schools offer strong academic and athletic opportunities for lacrosse players.
Understanding the Lacrosse College Recruitment Landscape
The college lacrosse recruitment process can be complex and competitive, especially for high-achieving student-athletes. Recent changes to NCAA regulations have altered the timeline, with official recruitment discussions now prohibited until September 1st of a player’s junior year. However, this doesn’t mean the process starts then.
Coaches still actively scout younger players through various means:
- Observing tournament and showcase performances
- Communicating with high school and club coaches
- Evaluating video footage and player statistics
- Tracking participation in elite camps and development programs
For top academic performers considering lacrosse at the collegiate level, it’s crucial to understand the interplay between athletic skill, academic achievement, and the diverse landscape of college programs.
Navigating Division I, II, and III Lacrosse Opportunities
NCAA lacrosse is divided into three divisions, each offering unique benefits and challenges:
Division I Lacrosse
Division I programs represent the highest level of collegiate lacrosse competition. These schools often have larger athletic budgets, more scholarship opportunities, and greater media exposure. However, the recruitment process for D1 lacrosse is extremely competitive, especially at academically elite institutions.
Division II Lacrosse
Division II offers a balance between competitive play and academic focus. While less prominent than D1, many D2 programs provide partial scholarships and strong athletic experiences.
Division III Lacrosse
Contrary to some misconceptions, Division III lacrosse can be an excellent fit for academically gifted athletes. Many top liberal arts colleges and some renowned universities compete at the D3 level, offering rigorous academics alongside competitive lacrosse programs.
Is Division III lacrosse suitable for top students? Absolutely. Schools in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), for example, are known for both their academic prestige and strong lacrosse traditions. Other academically rigorous institutions like MIT also field competitive D3 teams.
Key Factors in Lacrosse Recruitment
To maximize recruitment potential, players should focus on:
- Academic excellence: Maintain high grades and challenging coursework
- Athletic development: Continually improve skills and game IQ
- Exposure: Participate in elite clubs, camps, and tournaments
- Video highlights: Create and distribute high-quality game footage
- Proactive communication: Reach out to coaches (within NCAA guidelines)
Top Lacrosse Camps and Showcases for College Prospects
Attending the right camps and showcases can significantly boost a player’s recruitment prospects. Some highly regarded options include:
- Nike Blue Chip Camps
- Under Armour Underclass Tournament
- Maverik Showtime
- Ivy League Elite Camps (e.g., Harvard’s one-day play day)
- NESCAC school-specific prospect camps
- Service academy camps (West Point, Navy, Air Force)
Are one-day campus events worth attending? While multi-day camps offer more comprehensive evaluations, one-day events can still provide valuable exposure and campus familiarity. For high-academic prospects, attending Ivy League or other elite academic institution camps can demonstrate interest and ability.
Balancing Academics and Athletics in College Selection
For academically gifted lacrosse players, finding the right balance between athletic opportunities and academic rigor is crucial. Consider the following factors:
Academic Fit
Prioritize schools that match your academic goals and offer strong programs in your intended field of study.
Athletic Level
Realistically assess your lacrosse abilities and target programs where you can meaningfully contribute.
Campus Culture
Look for schools where you feel comfortable and can thrive both on and off the field.
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Consider how each school’s network and reputation might impact your future career prospects.
Which schools offer an ideal blend of academics and lacrosse? Some options to consider:
- Ivy League institutions (e.g., Harvard, Yale, Princeton)
- NESCAC schools (e.g., Amherst, Williams, Middlebury)
- Top academic D1 programs (e.g., Stanford, Duke, Northwestern)
- Elite D3 programs (e.g., MIT, Washington and Lee, Dickinson)
Developing Lacrosse Skills Beyond High School Teams
To reach collegiate-level play, most athletes need to supplement their high school experience with additional training and competition. Here are some effective ways to enhance lacrosse skills:
- Join elite club teams that compete in national tournaments
- Attend position-specific clinics and skills camps
- Participate in off-season leagues and indoor programs
- Engage in strength and conditioning programs tailored for lacrosse
- Utilize technology for skill analysis and improvement (e.g., video breakdowns, virtual coaching)
How can players maximize their off-season development? Focus on a combination of physical conditioning, stick skills, and lacrosse IQ. Many college programs offer summer camps that provide insight into collegiate-level training and expectations.
Leveraging Technology in the Recruitment Process
Technology plays an increasingly important role in lacrosse recruitment. Players can use various digital tools to increase their visibility and streamline the recruitment process:
Recruitment Platforms
Online services like NCSA Athletic Recruiting and BeRecruited allow players to create profiles, upload highlights, and connect with college coaches.
Video Highlights
High-quality video footage is crucial for remote evaluation. Invest in good recording equipment or services to capture game play and skills demonstrations.
Social Media
Platforms like Twitter and Instagram can be used to share highlights and engage with lacrosse communities, but must be used responsibly.
Virtual Campus Tours
When in-person visits aren’t possible, take advantage of virtual tours and online information sessions offered by many colleges.
Which online recruitment platform is most effective? While many options exist, the best platform often depends on individual needs and goals. Research multiple options and consult with coaches or recruitment specialists for recommendations.
Understanding the Early Decision Process for Lacrosse Recruits
Early Decision (ED) applications can be a strategic tool for lacrosse recruits, particularly at highly selective academic institutions. Here’s what players should know:
- ED is binding, meaning if accepted, the student must attend that school
- It can demonstrate strong interest to both admissions offices and coaches
- For legacy applicants (e.g., Dartmouth in the example), ED may offer a slight advantage
- ED acceptances often have higher rates than regular decision, but competition is still fierce
Is applying Early Decision advantageous for lacrosse recruits? It can be, especially if a player has a clear top choice and has communicated extensively with the coaching staff. However, it’s crucial to weigh the binding nature of ED against the potential for other opportunities or financial aid packages.
Players should carefully consider their options and consult with family, coaches, and college counselors before committing to an ED application.
The Role of Club Teams in Lacrosse Recruitment
Club lacrosse teams play a pivotal role in the college recruitment process. These teams often provide:
- Exposure to high-level competition in prestigious tournaments
- Access to experienced coaches with college connections
- Recruitment guidance and support
- Off-season skill development opportunities
- A platform for creating high-quality highlight videos
Many club programs have dedicated recruiting coordinators who can offer invaluable advice and facilitate connections with college coaches.
How can players maximize their club lacrosse experience for recruitment? Focus on consistent skill improvement, actively seek feedback from coaches, and take advantage of any recruitment resources or workshops offered by the club.
Financial Considerations in Lacrosse Recruitment
Understanding the financial aspects of college lacrosse is crucial for prospective student-athletes and their families. Key points to consider include:
Scholarship Availability
Division I and II programs can offer athletic scholarships, while Division III schools cannot. However, D3 institutions often provide other forms of financial aid.
Academic Scholarships
For high-achieving students, academic scholarships may provide more substantial financial support than athletic scholarships, especially at D3 schools.
Cost of Recruitment
The recruitment process itself can be expensive, involving travel to camps, showcases, and campus visits. Families should budget accordingly.
Long-term Value
Consider the overall cost of attendance and potential return on investment when evaluating college options.
Should families prioritize athletic scholarships in the college selection process? Not necessarily. For academically gifted athletes, merit-based aid and the long-term value of a school’s academic programs may outweigh potential athletic scholarship offers.
Preparing for the Next Steps in Lacrosse Recruitment
As high school lacrosse players navigate the recruitment process, they should focus on the following action items:
- Develop a comprehensive player profile including academic achievements and athletic accomplishments
- Create a target list of schools that match academic and athletic goals
- Plan attendance at key camps, showcases, and college-specific events
- Produce high-quality video highlights and keep them updated
- Maintain open communication with high school and club coaches about recruitment goals
- Stay informed about NCAA recruitment rules and timelines
- Continue to excel both academically and athletically throughout high school
By taking a proactive and informed approach, student-athletes can maximize their chances of finding the ideal college fit that balances their academic aspirations with their passion for lacrosse.
Need Advice for Lacrosse playing hs freshman daughter – top academics/ wondering which schools? – Athletic Recruits
TexasMathDad
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Hi – I have a 9th Grade private school daughter who is at the top of her class (all A+s in hardest classes) and accelerated in math and writing. She is gifted and way ahead academically. Re: sports, she ran cross country in the fall with varsity times, played JV basketball and was top scorer, and is good at lacrosse and on a club team. She probably wants to play lacrosse in college, but I think she probably can get into a top D1 school academically, but might not be D1 level lacrosse. She still loves the game. I want to develop her lacrosse, but we are not counting on it for money at all. It is about the love of the game and maybe helping her get into college. I have many questions:
- which camps/showcases would be best for her? She can travel outside of Texas.
Harvard has a one day play day for her grade, and I am wondering if going to a one day program is worth it. - which D3 schools are good enough to be an academic fit for her? MIT and the NESCAC schools come to mind. Is it true that she could start contacting NESCAC schools now? Which other schools would be worth looking at? We will make some visits this summer.
- what else can we do to develop her skills?
- is there an on-line recruiting site that is good? Her club team uses one.
- How do I get decent video of her playing?
Harvard has a one day play day for her grade, and I am wondering if going to a one day program is worth it.Many thanks for your advice. She is also a Dartmouth legacy, so will most likely apply ED there, unless some other great school shows interest in her early for lacrosse.
taverngirl
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My niece is a recruited D1 lacrosse player. I can’t help with most of your questions, but I do know that there were recruiters finding her by freshman/sophomore year.
She had committed by junior year. She didn’t reach out to them. NESCACs would be a great place to start. I believe Colby especially has a strong program. Maybe look at Franklin & Marshall and Dickinson as well.
Also, there is a subforum for athletic recruiting: https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/athletic-recruits/
NJWrestlingmom
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I don’t think you need to be recruited for MIT. S17’s friend is playing there and she’s a very average player, not the best at our small high school, didn’t do any club teams or any of that.
Empireapple
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My son has a friend (girl) who is a freshman lax player. She is already being courted by D1 schools which also happen to be top academically… Honestly, if you are good, they find you.
You need to be playing on top level teams to be seen which involves travel. You also need to be on summer “futures teams.” First you have to be good enough to make those elite teams and then you are in the tournaments that put you in front of the recruiter’s eyes. This has been a year round activity for this young lady. If your daughter wants in she has to be good enough and make these teams and quickly. You should talk to your coaches to find out where the tryouts are and if she has a chance.
Most likely D3 teams will not be an academic fit for her. This might come down to choosing the best academic institution for her and seeing if there is a club lacrosse she can participate in.
If she is as top academically as you say your best bet is to shoot for merit money and club for the lacrosse. Good luck.
Momof3kidz
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Does her club team have a recruiting coordinator? Many clubs have a coach who will give guidance and help through the recruiting process.
My D did not play lacrosse but she had friends recruited and the process was much like we experienced in soccer. Top tournaments and school specific ID camps were often the primary method to be recruited.
I strongly disagree with the above statement that D3 teams will not be an academic fit. There are many top LACs with lacrosse teams. If your D prefers a large school then club will likely be her opportunity. Some D3 programs will be extremely competitive so not all will be an option if your D isn’t a top player.
twoinanddone
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Lacrosse changed the recruiting cycle 3 years ago and now no coach can discuss recruiting with a student until Sept 1 of junior year. Of course they get around this by talking to hs and club coaches, but they can’t answer emails or text to the student or parents. they can talk to a student if the student initiates the call.
However, don’t make the mistake of waiting until junior year to contact the coaches. The college coaches know who they want as soon as junior year starts. It is just, unfortunately, a one way street as the student has to keep sending info without getting a response.
Does her club participate in the IWLCA showcases? If not, she might consider going solo and being put on a house team but really those teams don’t get a lot of coverage. Sometimes an individual can join with another team (teams post that they need a goalie or a middie) but again, the teams want to promote their own kids so the orphans might not get a lot of playing time. Does Texas have an all-start team? Those are usually for summer tournament play, sort of a ‘super club’ team. If she does play in the showcases, she should email the coaches at the schools she is interested in and let them know what her schedule is, and how to recognize her (‘I’m playing on field 12 at 2 pm, I wear #5 and I have green laces in my cleats and have my stick wrapped with green tape’).
The IWLCA games are all taped and all coaches have access.
Some of the top NESCAC schools have the top D3 lacrosse teams too, so if she’s not at a recruitable level, she’s not going to get help getting into the school and not going to make the team. Middlebury, for example, has the choice of all the 4.0s they want and only the top players are getting coach’s support for admissions. The Ivies also compete at the top level of D1 and don’t need bench players to bring up the team gpa. Her lax needs to be tops to attract attention.
She also needs to decide what she wants from playing in college (she doesn’t need to decide now). I know kids who got into elite D1 schools on top ranked teams, but they never saw playing time. My daughter wanted to play all the time so chose D2 and did indeed play almost every minute of her 4 years. The only time she wasn’t on the field is when they were ahead by 10 goals or if she was serving a penalty.
I do think it is worth it to go to as many camps as she can and you can afford.
TexasMathDad
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Thank you for these comments. Which D2 schools are also really good academically? Twoinanddone where did your daughter go? Also my daughter’s club team does have 2 tournaments this summer, but we are thinking about sending her to a college playday or 2. What do you think about the one day program at Harvard? She has some academic camps this summer (creative writing, in a juried program (i.e. you send in a portfolio to be admitted) and a good pre-med week in Houston at MD Anderson) so can’t spend all summer on sports. She does run all summer and keeps up her stick work. She is very involved in academic pursuits and is looking for a research project so cannot spend all of her time on lacrosse. She is a good athlete. It will be interesting to see how she develops. Thanks for everyone’s expertise.
twoinanddone
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My daughter went to Florida Tech. She looked at some of the liberal arts colleges but wasn’t interested. We just hit a sweet spot where she could be an engineer, play lacrosse, and afford it. She was recruited by some D1 schools but she was really small as a junior in high school and even if she’d gotten in, I don’t think she would have seen much playing time. Going D2 just worked better for her. Size does matter. The girls playing on the top D1 teams are big. There a few who are a little smaller, but they are wicked fast. You are also dealing with being for a outlying state, which is anything other than the mid-atlantic or Long Island. The skills of those girls are amazing as most have been playing since the day they got out of a crib.
Rollins is an excellent D2 school. Love the coach
Some of the schools have 3 day camps.
I remember there was one very close to the IWLCA showcase in mid July in Midlothian VA (Richmond). A lot of college coaches attend the IWLCA so many also at the camp. My daughter went to a 3-day at U of Denver and it was very good. My niece went to the Duke camp (excellent). The coach at U of Colorado is very very good and if they have a camp you could look into that (they had one over Christmas break so I don’t know about the summer). Syracuse coach has been working with younger girls for many years.
I think the academic camps are very important, but there are so many lacrosse camps over the summer she’ll find some to go to. Harvard has new coaches so I can’t tell you if the camp is good. The asst coaches were all-american college players.
eb23282
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I can only assume the poster meant to say will be, otherwise this could very well be one of the most ignorant statements ever written on CC.
D3 schools ranked in the Top 20 Womern’s Lax include:
Amherst
Bowdoin
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
Colby
F&M
Middlebury
Trinity
Tufts
W&L
Wesleyan
taverngirl
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Well they did include the NESCACs, which make up the majority of the list above. I believe they meant OTHER D3 schools would not be an academic fit. But really, every school has their share of academic superstars.
xyz123a
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@TexasMathDad – Is there anyone at her club who is willing to give her an honest evaluation of where they see her fitting in at the next level? That would help you focus her recruiting efforts. I have a 2020 lax player . She is an excellent varsity athlete – top in all stats on her team (Which goes to the state championship every year), all state selection, has been a varsity starter for three sports since freshman year, etc.
, yet she is not at the level of the D1 athletes in her club program. My point is, it is hard to gauge where they best fit from varsity competition unless you are playing in a top lax area. Many club programs can connect you with private instructors for skill development.
Attending the Harvard camp, at the very least, would let the coach know your daughter is interested in Harvard and help your daughter figure out if she fits in athletically at the D1 level or if she is feels D3 might be a better fit. Dartmouth also has several camps. My daughter has focused strictly on high academic D3 schools and although coaches are able to communicate with you at any time (unlike D1), coaches really did not start contacting her until fall of her junior year, and we will not know if she will truly have a chance at playing until this summer, when the NESCAC schools start their pre-reads.
As far as athletic recruiting websites – the only real value is that they are a place to keep all her info, including film, in one place.
My daughter’s club provides an online recruiting page on one of the big sites, but my daughter never emails coaches from the site nor has a coach ever reached out to her through the site. She sends personal emails with the link to the site included so coaches can see film, her gpa, test scores, etc.
There are several ways to get film, the most cost effective way is to film her HS games and teach yourself how to use iMovie to make short highlight videos. You can also buy video packages at all the major tourneys and they will edit film for you or just give you the full game footage. That usually runs anywhere from $150-$400 per tourney depending on the level of service you order. If she feels schools like Williams, Amherst, Middlebury, Bowdoin, Colby, Bates, Hamilton, Trinity (CT), University of Chicago, or Washington and Lee, would be a good fit, there are many D3 specific camps out there. Lacrosse Masters has several one and two day camps all over the country and Elite 180, a three day summer camp in Keene NH, is one of the best.
Many schools have excellent club teams that are quite competitive, so that could always be an option at one of the bigger schools if playing D1 does not work out. US lacrosse ranks these teams on their website. Good luck! Enjoy the process, it goes by fast!!
merc81
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I believe the reply in #8 refers to the comment in #3 above, not the original post, @taverngirl.
LMC9902
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I totally agree with the advice of @xyz123a here. It’s important to get an honest assessment of where your daughter stands, especially if she’s not from a hotbed area. My D is a sophomore and we’re from Maryland where it’s hard to feel like you’re a top player sometimes, given that so many girls play at a high level.
Going to the Lacrosse Masters events and to some school camps has been good because she has gotten a better sense for the overall pool of players and has performed well. On the other hand, I’ve seen parents who come from far away with girls who haven’t played a lot on the east coast and they are like a fish out of water when they come up against many of these MD, Long Island etc players (YMMV of course).
I think the Elite 180 camp is a good bet. My daughter is trying to fit that into her schedule this summer as well because it gives you a sense of many coaches and their styles. Once she sees how she matches up with other girls in her grad year and who she enjoys from a coaching perspective, that can help inform you of which individual camps to attend next fall (assuming the academics make sense too). Our daughter did Lacrosse Masters last summer and visited one NESCAC school that was nearby. The coaches were very nice to her and gave her a tour and talked about the team BUT they were not that interested in a rising sophomore because their focus was really rising seniors.
That hasn’t stopped my daughter from reaching out this year (and she has gotten good replies from several D3 schools) but she’s aware that it’s early in the process.
Good luck.
gointhruaphase
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I agree that doing the filming yourself is the cheapest, and most comprehensive, way of assembling film. It allows you to assemble footage from each season/team to show progress, which may be important to a coach. Start by looking on line for the examples of other recruiting films to see what others are giving the coaches, knowing that you will see great films and ones that coaches will turn off in ten seconds. Then buy a HD movie camera and tripod (essential). I agree that imovie will be fine.
Once you have that done for her freshman year, go ahead and have her email some NESCAC coaches with the film, with some other details of her season and academic achievements.
Make sure to end the email with a question, like “what do you think of my tapes?” or “what do you think I should work on?” Don’t send the emails when the coaches are in season or during the post-season play (playoffs or NCAAs). Then be patient (up to two weeks) for responses, which I am confident she will receive – at least for some schools.
Then look closely at what the coaches say. Comments that invite continued communications don’t mean that she will be recruited (and you wouldn’t expect it this early), but are a clue that her ability is in range.
As far as camps go, be sure to try a local “throw-away” camp/showcase to get her used to camps before going to the ones that matter.
I also would look for a local Texas university that has lax as a sport (or something close to it, like soccer) and see if any of their trainers would moonlight and work one on one with your daughter on her training. We found this an excellent alternative to the commercial options, and also provide pocket money for the trainers.
LMC9902
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I wanted to add that our team bought film packages ahead of tournaments (I organized). Once someone was willing to organize and front the money, most people jumped in. By the team everyone split the cost is was less than $20/family for President’s Cup and since most girls are thinking about playing in college is was worth the $20 to see if you got even 2 or 3 good plays on film for a tournament. This is a very good deal considering you would pay around $300 per family if you each went on your own. We used a variety of clips from different fall tournaments to put together film that my daughter could share with coaches after the season.
Both of us hate doing our own video on the sideline so this option is better for us and allows us to enjoy the game, but I know some people like filming. Just wanted to share another option.
twoinanddone
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One of the dads filmed all the high school games. Of course he was mostly filming his daughter, who played attack, but he got a lot of film of my daughter (middie) and shared with us. That was plenty of film for us. Also, all the coaches have access to ALL the “cup” tournaments and some prefer to see the players in a full game situation since an assist might be more important than a goal or clips of the big plays. The difficulty is in directing the coach to the right spot in the film.
LMC9902
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Yes we have all of our high school games filmed and each player can go in and search by their number and isolate plays – so they can search for redefends or assists.
It makes things a lot easier when trying to share with college coaches and not just showing goals.
We did have a few D3 coaches go in and watch full games from some “cup” events and from their responses it was clear they watched my daughter. I was surprised that these coaches went ahead and searched after she filled out the recruiting form on their website and then replied with details. Part of the challenge, I totally agree, is directing them to certain spots. Some games you have a lot of touches and some you don’t, especially if you’re not a midfielder.
HVbaseballDad
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My daughter plays D1 and was high academic. As she is an engineer, her choices were limited. some coaches don’t even want engineers on their roster. This goes back a few years, but good camps/showcases are Northstar Invitational, Nike Elite 120, Maximum Exposure, Nike Top of the Class, and any local prospect camp offered by a high academic college.
Also, under Armour and WDNT tryouts are good as well. They all generated interest.
mamom
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D3 schools in SoCal. Harvey Mudd, Pomona, Claremont McKenna, Scripps and Pitzer. Demanding academics, everything from engineering to English majors. Havey Mudd/Claremont McKenna and Scripps field a combined team and Pomona and Pitzer field combined teams. Also recommend the NESCAC schools.
otisp
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If west coast is an option, here’s another vote to consider the two 5C combinations mentioned by @mamom (CMS and PP). A look at both of their rosters will find numerous All-Americans and all-state players. While they are among the most selective colleges in the nation, they do operate a bit like the NESCAC model in giving tips to applicants who are academically and athletically talented.
While it might be a year or so before you hear directly from their coaches, definitely put yourself on their radar by filling out the online recruiting forms. As @twoinanddone mentioned, she eventually will need to decide what she wants to do not only on the field, but also the classroom. Mine turned down DI/DII offers because they would not allow study abroad and gave the impression that there wouldn’t be a lot of time to do the volunteering, etc. needed for med school.
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Perhaps the same thing that attracts everyone to this camp – an unusual atmosphere. There are amazing people here (both counselors and children) with whom I really enjoy spending time. And the program in the “City of Masters” is aimed at self-development: for example, after a trip to the City of Masters, I became interested in rock climbing, playing the guitar, psychology, photography, making films …
In general, while I was traveling as a child, I did not even think of working here.
They even discussed with friends: “Only a madman can lead in this camp!”. Still, organizing children’s leisure for the whole shift (from 7 days to 21) is a huge responsibility. But after a while, I realized that it was not so much difficult as exciting and useful. Now I really like to work with children and teenagers, and in the “City of Masters” all conditions are created for this.
— How and why did I get there?
The first time I went to this camp was when I was a child. Before that, I was only in sports camps, but in the summer of 2006 something went wrong, and I had to stay at home for 2 months. Mom found the “City of Masters” through friends. Having learned that the camp was for hiking, I flatly refused to go there! However, after a week of persuasion, she gave up, asking in return for 10 days in the camp 2 trips to the water park. By the way, my mother still hasn’t paid me back, but I’m not complaining 🙂
This first shift changed my life.
Once in the “City of Masters”, I can no longer leave there. As my friend Katya said, “when I bought my first ticket to the City of Masters, I didn’t know that it would be one way.”
I remember when I arrived from this first shift for me, my parents picked me up. The first thing they heard from me was: “Hi! Can I go to the autumn shift? I went by the way. And for the winter. And for spring. In general, I had 8 children’s shifts in 2 years. But there are people who travel even 15 shifts – they don’t get bored, and even vice versa.
— Who and how did I meet there?
I met people there that I had never met before. That shift was small, only 10 days, there was only one senior detachment, so it was possible to get to know everyone quite close. My co-workers were just wonderful. However, most of all I remember my first counselor – Sergey, he is Mustang. I still consider him a model of a real man and tracker. We still keep in touch and I learn a lot from him.
And in the “city of Masters” there is a wonderful opportunity to communicate with people from other cities and countries. Counselors and children come to us not only from St. Petersburg and the region, but also from Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Moscow, Vladimir, from the Komi Republic, and even from Estonia, America and France! We go to visit each other around the country, look – it’s very interesting and informative. You love your country more when you know it better.
— What were we doing there and why?
In the camp there was a whole bunch of all sorts of healthy things, very unusual for me then. We learned how to saw and chop wood, put up tents, make fires – in order to go hiking and provide ourselves with everything we need. Also, the weather was good, we spent almost all the time on the street: the program included a lot of running and forest games, there were also Russian folk games – “Brook”, “Burners” and others, less known, but still cool.
And of course, we learned to communicate with each other and with the world around: it was very useful and necessary for later life.
In general, thanks to the “City of Masters”, I began to feel much more confident in life: some complexes left, I realized that I can do much more than I thought! In addition, a bunch of new and true friends appeared – we have been friends for 4 years now.
— What are we doing and what is not yet?
It seems to me that we succeed in a lot: for example, helping children to know themselves better. This is very important even for choosing a future profession. In our camp, everyone gets interesting skills. Well, where else will you be taught to jump on a trampoline, chop wood, draw scenery for the theater and bake pancakes on a fire – in one day?
There is another aspect that really pleases me. Once in the “City of Masters”, the child realizes that there are many interesting things in the world besides the Internet and tobacco with alcohol.
We manage to give a person the opportunity to live differently – maybe more interesting and better.
Unfortunately, there are teenagers who do not want to follow some of the rules of the camp, such as “no smoking” and “no swearing” (most often these are children who came for the first time). We are struggling with such cases, and not without success. In the “City of Masters” there is a clear rule: after two warnings about smoking or swearing, the child goes home and never comes to us again. So, almost all “citizens” lead a healthy lifestyle (at least on shifts) – they don’t even eat chips and don’t drink cola.
— Why do I need this?
I believe that only a harmoniously developed person is able to live well himself and make the world around him better. In the “City of Masters” we help people develop comprehensively, lead a healthy lifestyle, learn to think independently.
With the help of counselors, the body, mind, and spirit get stronger.
For the body, the program includes such things as hiking on Lake Ladoga, where you can swim, and hiking on the rocks, where we do rock climbing. Intellectual quizzes, various games where you need to develop a strategy and tactics help to strengthen the mind.
As for the spirit, even the laws by which we live in the camp help to strengthen it: “Do not harm the living and dead nature”, “Support the weak with your shoulder, the weak in spirit – faith in him.”
I would really like to see as many harmonious people as possible in the world: then our life will become better every day!”
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The program for children and families recreation “City of Masters” takes place at several sites in the Leningrad region.
The central site – DSOL “Pathfinder”, is located 75 km from St. Petersburg in the village of Losevo near the beautiful lake Vuoksa and the Losevsky rapids, which are by far the largest in Europe.
The territory of the camp is surrounded by a picturesque ecologically clean pine forest of the Karelian Isthmus.
Program standards are supervised by the Russian Pathfinder Federation and the author of the program Vladimir Vasiliev.
PROGRAM
The big game of Pathfinders helps children learn to take responsibility for themselves, be a true friend, pass tests of fortitude and endurance, become more confident, braver, smarter and kinder!
Child can get patches mastered Pathfinder specialties, as well as, having successfully passed the test, get tie of their age group:
- 6-8 years old – Bobrenka tie;
- 9-11 years old – Wolf / Squirrel tie;
- 12-16 years old Pathfinder tie.
The guys are waiting for an unforgettable experience and adventure!
Games, rafting, horseback riding, drone launching, hiking, singing, learning to play the guitar, paintball, bows and pneumatics, rock trainer, trampoline, disco and much, much more!
And of course, on each shift, training in useful skills in the Pathfinder specialties!
On the shift, each child will reveal their creative abilities, musical abilities, develop logic, feel and strengthen the taste for a healthy and harmonious lifestyle.
The guys learn and immediately apply useful skills in the specialties of pathfinders. The child receives theoretical and practical knowledge and skills at trainings.
The child chooses which badge he/she wants to earn by passing the standards: play the guitar, knit knots, kindle different types of fires, take pictures, publish a magazine, provide first aid, navigate with a map and compass, shoot at a target, drive horseback riding, control a drone (drone), put on a performance, sing .
.. Total 19Pathfinder specialties.
LOCATION AND CONDITIONS
Leningrad region, Losevo settlement, Pathfinder recreation center (75 km from St. Petersburg).
Accommodation: warm buildings, 2-4 bed rooms. Showers and toilets on the floor.
Meals: 5 healthy meals a day, with milk, fruits and pastries. Drinking water in the building in constant access.
Medical care: a doctor and a medical isolation room on site around the clock.
Security: landscaped area is fenced, security around the clock.
Counselors
The camp has its own Leadership Courses “City of Masters”, where a 3-year training system is provided, and the selection before and during the training of cadets is very serious. This is required by both pedagogical and training standards of the City of Masters program.
Each course has its own curators, methodologists and leaders who implement the author’s Pathfinder Method both in the preparation of counselors and in the work of the camp and the City of Masters program as a whole.
