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Join Macaroni Kid for $50 off Lacrosse Camp!

We've partnered with STEPS Lacrosse to bring you discounted registration!

April 11, 2019

Your Macaroni Kid publishers are not usually early birds, and this is why we totally get you parents who missed out on the STEPS Lacrosse camp early bird registration discount!  We get you, and we've got your back, because we've partnered with STEPS to bring you a Macaroni Kid discount!  

We have 20 slots open with a $50 discount for each - so if you have multiple children, the discount will apply to all who make the registration cut-off.  We will be running this registration through May, or until it fills.  The discounted pre-registration form follows the info below.  

About STEPS Lacrosse Camp

STEPS Summer Lacrosse Camps are the absolute best in the industry, and my oldest has been an excited participant for the past 6 summers.  The STEPS program boasts the #1 Girls Lacrosse Club team in the COUNTRY!  Their tournaments are US Lacrosse sanctioned qualifiers.  If your kids are little, and you haven't yet been fully introduced to the world of lacrosse, in a nutshell, these things all add up to mean you'll be starting them off on the right foot!  This is not your typical sports camp with HS and College counselors going through the motions - camp groups are run by top HS coaches and collegiate players.  And STEPS camp isn't just about lacrosse - it's about teamwork and having fun.  Your beginning laxer will have just as much enjoyment and personal training as a child who's had a stick in his/her hand since birth.  

Here is more information directly from the STEPS Lacrosse Camp Page:

2019 Dates and Locations:
July 8-11, 2019:  Boonton Twp (Boys, Girls, MOD)
July 8-11, 2019:  Saddle River Day (Girls only)
July 15-18, 2019:  Chester (Boys, Girls, MOD)
July 15-18, 2019:  Livingston (Boys, Girls, MOD)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CAMP FORMAT

All camps are Monday to Thursday
Boys Camp Grades 1-8 (9:00am-1:00pm)
Girls Camp Grades 1-8 (9:00am-1:00pm)
Mod-Crosse Grades Pre-K & K (9:00am-11:00am) - PLEASE NOTE, MACARONI KID CANNOT DISCOUNT REGISTRATION FOR MOD CAMPERS
*Rising 9th graders are welcome to participate!

Cost:  $275 for Camp; $125 for MOD-Crosse Camp (NO DISCOUNT AVAILABLE)
$50 NON-Refundable/NON-Transferable deposit due at registration.  Balance due on the 1st day of camp.
 

Daily Schedule

9:00 Dynamic stretch and warm up
9:15 Skill and station work
Each day has a specific focus:
Monday:Fundamental day
Tuesday: Position day
Wednesday: Transition day
Thursday: Competition day
10:00 Skills reinforcement
10:15 Daily Competition practice: Longest throw, hardest shot, partner pass, trick shot, accuracy.
11:00 STEPS Healthy Snack/Lunch
11:30 Team Skills
12:00  Full Field Competitive Games
1:00 Daily Awards and Dismissal

Awards given:  Camper of the day, Sportsmanship award, Teamwork award, Hustle award, Coaches award, Daily improvement award

The final day of camp is highlighted by individual and team competitions.
Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories.

Required Equipment

Full Day Boys: Full equipment
(helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, mouth guard, cleats, boys lacrosse stick)

Full Day Girls: Full equipment
(goggles, mouth guard, girls lacrosse stick, cleats)

MOD Crosse Camp
(Boys or girls lacrosse stick)

All Campers should bring water bottle, a healthy snack, sunscreen, and a positive attitude!

Camp Features
STEPS Lacrosse Camps are designed to teach the great game of lacrosse to all level of players from beginners to the elite level player.

Each coach is dedicated to passing on their knowledge of the game in a positive and value-oriented environment.

Each day has a very specific agenda. The 4 day camp is a progression of skills and techniques that will build each player’s individual abilities and team concepts.

STEPS Lacrosse is entering its 15th year as the best teaching and competition camp in NJ!

Features:
Coaching staff is comprised of High School Head Coaches, Professional Players, Collegiate Players from some of the best programs in the country including Division 1, and 3 National Champions, All-Americans and All-State Players.  The highly structured learning environment features a low camper to counselor ratio. Excellent Fields and facilities, Daily Prizes, Daily Games, Team Discounts, Guest Speakers, Equipment Raffles, STEPS Lacrosse Reversible Jerseys for all full day campers as well as daily competitions to reinforce the individual skills learned.
(Longest throw, hardest shot, accuracy, partner pass, etc.) Camper of the Day “C.O.D.” T-shirts and prizes Camper of the Week “C.O.W.” T-shirts and prizes- On-Site Music System to keep the energy level up- Positive interaction between the boys and girls camps-Camper Counselor Challenges and specific Goalie Instruction

Testimonials
“My daughter had an excellent week! Everyday when I picked her up she had a smile on her face and couldn’t wait for the next day.”

“Please tell your coaches that they did a great job all week, my son now says lacrosse is his favorite sport!”

“You made my son’s week when he won the SPORTSMANSHIP award, thank you for acknowledging his efforts.”

Ready to join us?  Pre-register for our group discount by filling out the form.  We will contact you with instructions to complete registration via the STEPS website sometime in May.  Remember, only the first 20 pre-registrants will be able to receive the discount -  if you wish to register with friends/family, please share the link.  Register HERE