Bear Down Lacrosse

One week session
June 12–16
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 
Boys, Rising 3rd through rising 8th graders
$500 

Bear Down Lacrosse is focused building fundamentals and having fun. We take a three-pronged approach for camps skill work, small sided games, and simple concepts of the game.

1. Skill work will teach players the proper mechanics of throwing, catching, picking up ground balls, dodging, and shooting. We strive to instill the practice habits that they will need to be great players.
2. Games will be 3 v 3, 4 v 4, and 5 v 5.  These position-less games will allow everyone to handle the ball and everyone to play defense. We stive to maximize quality touches and most importantly have fun!
3. Simple concepts related to spacing, timing, and body position will be taught. We strive to build IQ so players will be in the right places and make good decisions during live game play. 

We will take a break in the middle of the day to eat lunch and cool off in the pool.  

Players will be grouped according to skill level and age.  

Meet Coach Will

Coach Will McGettigan is the head varsity lacrosse coach at Landon School in Bethesda, MD. He also teaches upper school history and coaches JV football. Prior to Landon, he coached at Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, CA and Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA. As a senior at Brown University, Will served as a team captain, was the recipient of the offensive MVP Award, and earned Academic All-Ivy League honors. When he’s not at Landon, you can find him hanging out in Bethesda with his wife Julie, and trying to keep up with his daughter Ella (7) and son Michael (5). 

The camp will be also staffed by Landon coaches and Landon lacrosse players.  

Two three-week sessions
June 12–30 (No camp June 19)
9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Rising 7th through rising 9th graders
$575

July 10–28 *Newly Added! 
9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Rising 4th through rising 6th graders
$585

Executive functions are defined as the mental organizational processes by which a person can plan and sequence ideas or activities and then implement, monitor and revise these activities as needed. In school, executive functioning skills form the underlying basis for successful academic achievement. This Study Skills class is designed to equip students with executive functioning tools they need to become more confident learners. These tools will include:

• Discovering personal learning styles and how this can enhance study habits 

• Organizing materials in a meaningful way

• Tips for managing time 

• Memorization tricks 

• Reading comprehension through effective notetaking 

Each day, we will work on skills designed to enable students to become efficient, self-motivated learners. Students will receive a Thinking Organized workbook containing chapters that focus on each of the topics listed above. We will also work on higher-level thinking skills, such as deduction and reasoning, through various fun activities and games.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Loose leaf paper
• Red, blue, green, black pens
• Pencils
• Pencil Pouch
• Snack
• Water Bottle
• Face mask (optional)
• Sunscreen (labeled with name)

Meet our Staff:

Carolyn grew up in the DC Metro; she received her Bachelor Degree in English Language Arts from Hunter College in New York City. She also has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from American University. She’s currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at Catholic University. She has been a specialist in Executive Function, Reading & Writing Fluency and Comprehension for the last 7 years. She most recently served as the Upper School Learning Specialist at the National Cathedral School. 
 
Fun fact: Carolyn’s current favorite activities are cooking, attending classes, and puzzling with her awesome 7-year old daughter.

The Thrills and Chills of Creative Writing

One two-week session
June 17-28 (No camp June 19)
9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Rising 4th through rising 6th graders
$XXX

June 17-28 (No camp June 19)
12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Rising 7th through rising 9th graders
$XXX

What to bring: Notebook with lined paper, pencils, water bottle (labeled with name), sunscreen 

Pump up your writing with tips and twists from the award-winning (and frequently funny) author of 80+ children's books! 
 
This is NOT your typical writing program. It is an eye-opening expedition into the sometimes challenging and always exhilarating experience of creating a story (or article, or essay, or ANY kind of writing) that will entertain others. You’ll download effective strategies including how to produce a propulsive plot, populate it with unpredictable characters, incorporate humor, build to a compelling climax, and leave readers wanting more. 
 
On a structural level, you’ll learn how to come up with irresistible opening lines, craft cliffhangers both epic and subtle, and use metaphor to develop your distinctive voice as a writer. 
 
Each session, you will (a) complete one or two short writing exercises and (b) relax while listening to the imaginative stories of your peers—a nurturing mix of writing, sharing, and lively discussion. 
 
You’ll come away from the program motivated to write for fun and ready to embrace the writing required for school…AKA skills for life! Also, you’ll look at books and movies you love in a new way, with a more critical eye, which will help you write more vividly yourself. 
 
All writing is done in session; no homework. 
 
IMPORTANT: Please tell your young writer in advance that everyone will read aloud what they write at camp. With conviction!