If you are interested in being a recruit for Messiah Womens Lacrosse, it is helpful if you can email us before the clinic or camp you are attending and let us know you are coming! We also have a "Be Recruited" dropdown menu on GoMessiah.com where you can find more information and also fill out our online recruit questionnaire so we can be in touch!  

How do I register?
Click on any of the "Register Now" buttons under the camp or clinic you are signing up for. 

Is there a Registration Deadline?
Yes, we list the camp registration deadlines right on the registration page. If we reach full capacity for a camp or clinic, we will close the registration early.  

 Do I have to pay in full at time of registration? 
All clinics must be paid in full at the time of registration but camps will have these payment options available:

1) Full Payment: Pay in full at time of online registration with credit card.
2) Deposit: Pay a nonrefundable $100 deposit at time of online registration with credit card and remaining balance will be charged to your credit card before the start of camp
3) Installment Plan:  Pay a nonrefundable deposit at time of online registration with a credit card and your credit card will be charged on subsequent dates with the final amount charged before camp.
4) Pay with a check: After you register online, you will have 2 weeks to mail in the $100 deposit or you can pay in full. 

Is online the only way to sign up for camp? 
Yes, all registration is online but you can mail in a check if you prefer that payment method. 

What should I bring? Players should bring: Cleats and sneakers or turf shoes (We will be playing on infill turf, Astroturf and grass fields); Goggles; Lacrosse stick; Mouthguard; Water bottle, Goalie gear (if applicable) 
*Residential campers will also need to bring shower towel, shower shoes (like flip flops) and bedding (you are welcome to bring your own sheets, sleeping bag, pillow and blanket)  

Can my daughter play up and participate in older groups? We do our best to assign players in groups depending on their skill level and also depending on their desire of how much to be pushed. 

What are the hours that commuter campers will be at camp? Commuters are dropped off each day at 8:45am up at the fields and are picked up at 8pm each evening at the same drop-off spot. 

Can my daughter come late or leave early from camp because of a prior engagement? Yes, we are flexible with working out a way to make it work so every camper can attend camp. Contact Heather McKay ([email protected]) for alternate arrival or departure times or plans prior to the start of camp.  

Do you have specific goalie training at camp? Yes! Morning session include one on one coaching and group goalie sessions that include individual skills training. They are also incorporated into the larger camp drills and scrimmages.

Do you have the capability to handle my daughter's food allergies in your dining hall?
Lottie Nelson Dining Hall offers a variety of menu items daily that exclude the eight most common food allergens. These include Fish, Shellfish, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Soy, Milk and Eggs.  Nutrition and allergen information is available 24/7 on line for the menu items and offerings served in the restaurants at Messiah College. The information is inclusive of nutritional data, ingredient data, and dietary allergens information. The Net Nutrition software program also allows for guests of the college to filter (exclude) allergens and or dietary menu preferences from the list of menu offerings. The menus are available on NetNutrition two weeks in advance:  www.messiah.edu/menu

For campers with medically diagnosed allergens or restrictions that will require the professional support of the Nutritionist and Executive Chef the following form must be completed 30 days prior to camp:  https://www.messiah.edu/forms/form/518/en/allergy_form_for_conferencecamp  Special Dietary Accommodations may incur a 10% surcharge to the cost of your dining plan. 

More information can be found here:   Dining with Allergens and or Dietary Restrictions at Messiah College

Will there be a medical professional at camp? Yes, we have a Certified Athletic Trainer present at the fields for all training sessions and water provided at the fields (Gatorade will also be provided if there is significant heat).

Do I need to fill out any additional medical/insurance forms?
No, all the medical/insurance information is collected in the online registration process.

Do rooms have refrigerators or microwaves? No, the rooms do not have refrigerators or microwaves. There is one refrigerator in the common living area and is welcome for everyone to use. 

Will the campers be supervised in the dorms? There will always be a staff member in the dorm while campers are in the dorm.

Can my daughter room with her friend? If players wish to room together, roommate requests must appear on BOTH campers’ application forms. If left blank, camper will be placed with someone of a similar age.

Can my daughter have more than one roommate? There are mostly doubles, and some triple rooms available for camp and we will try our best to accommodate for preference. If there are 4 friends who want to room together, we put them in two rooms and near one another.  

Do the dorms have air conditioning? Yes, all of our dorm rooms have air conditioning.

Do you offer Discounts?
Yes, we have the following discounts for girls lacrosse summer camp:

Early Bird Discount:
If you register before May 1st, just put in the Early Discount Code to receive $30 off! 

Sibling Discount:
A family discount of $30.00 is given to any additional siblings who registers for either Day Camp or Resident Camp. Family discounts do not apply to Prospect Days or our Indoor Skills Clinic nor does it apply to other sports camps at Messiah.

Messiah University Employee Discount: 
An employee discount is available to all full-time employees of Messiah College. This discount is only available to campers up through eighth grades as NCAA rules prohibit the providing of discounts to campers in grades 9-12.   Employees need to e-mail Heather McKay at [email protected] to receive a Coupon Code.