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Enjoy world-class coaching, from developmental youth lacrosse programs to competitive club lacrosse teams and even adult lacrosse leagues, at the Washington, DC region's premier lacrosse venue.
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Lacrosse at The St. James
The St. James youth lacrosse program in Springfield, VA offers maximum opportunities for current and aspiring lacrosse players in the DC Metro area to perform at their peak. Sign up for youth lacrosse clinics, join lacrosse leagues designed to fit every age and ability, or maximize your time with one-on-one instruction. Our all-star coaches cater to every competitive tier, instilling expertise and passion for the game through custom player development and a culture of team building. We offer:
- Team coaching and private lacrosse lessons for all positions
- Fun, instructional youth lacrosse clinics and developmental youth lacrosse leagues
- On and off-field training regimens to improve strength, conditioning, and agility
- Intensive lacrosse camps for players of all ages and skill levels
- Highly competitive club lacrosse teams in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland
- State-of-the-art indoor turf lacrosse field, team locker rooms, and viewing stands
Professional lacrosse is coming to Maryland! The St. James is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Maryland Whipsnakes.
The goal of our partnership is to establish community-driven, Whipsnakes-branded programming – focused on grassroots participation, access to the sport, and relationship building between the Maryland Whipsnakes, and the DMV's next generation of lacrosse players.
Maryland Whipsnakes Camps are now available across the DMV Region.
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Training & Instruction
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Ages 10 - 18
REPS Program - Tuesdays
Starts on May 7
Ages 4 - 7
Learn to Play: Scoopers+ LAX
Starts on May 8
Ages 10 - 18
REPS Program - Mondays
Starts on June 17
Ages 10 - 18
REPS Program - Fridays
Starts on June 21
Ages 10 - 14
Lacrosse Program: Learn to Win
Starts on July 15
Ages 6 - 10
Lacrosse Program: Learn to Play
Starts on July 15
Ages 4 - 7
Learn to Play: Scoopers+ LAX
Starts on July 16
Ages 4 - 6
Learn to Play: Scoopers LAX
Starts on July 16
Lacrosse Camps
Lacrosse camp in the DC metro area doesn't get any better than at The St. James indoor Field House.
Maryland Whipsnakes Summer Camps
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These camps will help beginner, intermediate, and experienced players develop their skills and take their game to the next level with elite technical training and game knowledge development. The curriculum is tailored to maximize small group instruction, station-based position-specific instruction, and game-like competition to teach and reinforce skills. All players will receive a Maryland Whipsakes uniform!
Locations vary across the DMV.
Ages
6 - 13
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM-3 PM
Dates
- Week 3 | Jun 17 - 21
- Week 4 | Jun 24 - 28
- Week 6 | Jul 8 - 12
- Week 7 | Jul 15 - 19
- Week 8 | Jul 22 - 26
- Week 9 | Jul 29 - Aug 2
- Week 10 | Aug 5 - 9
$550
Junior Girls Lacrosse Summer Camp
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Our junior girls youth lacrosse camp focuses on improving stick handling, defense, shooting, passing and more! Open to campers ages 6-11, our lacrosse camp is run by a team of expert coaches in a fun and challenging environment.
Ages
6 - 11
Schedule
Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
- Week 3 | Jun 17 - 21
- Week 8 | Jul 22 - 26
- Week 9 | Jul 29 - Aug 2
$395
Junior Boys Lacrosse Summer Camp
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Our junior boys youth lacrosse camp focuses on improving stick handling, defense, shooting, passing and more! Open to campers ages 6-11, our lacrosse camp is run by a team of expert coaches in a fun and challenging environment.
Ages
6 - 11
Schedule
Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
- Week 3 | Jun 17 - 21
- Week 5 | Jul 1 - 3
- Week 8 | Jul 22 - 26
- Week 9 | Jul 29 - Aug 2
$395
Girls Lacrosse Summer Camp
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It's time to rock the cradle. Grab your stick for some schooling in the fastest-growing collegiate sport. Lacrosse lessons focus on improving handling, defense, shooting, passing – all overseen by elite coaches to maximize the joy and challenge of cross-checking in the box.
Ages
12 - 15
Schedule
Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
Week 10 | Aug 5 - 9
$450
Boys Lacrosse Summer Camp
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It's time to rock the cradle. Grab your stick for some schooling in the fastest-growing collegiate sport. Lacrosse lessons focus on improving handling, defense, shooting, passing – all overseen by elite coaches to maximize the joy and challenge of cross-checking in the box.
Ages
12 - 15
Schedule
Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
Week 11 | Aug 12 - 16
$450
Lacrosse Summer Camp @ Stone Ridge School
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Join us for our ELITE summer camp! This camp is open to players of all levels. Players in grades K-8 will develop their fundamentals, shooting & dodging, draw controls, defense, and more with our talented MC Elite coaching staff and alum! Participants receive free MC Elite swag, balls, magnets, and more!
Location: Stone Ridge School, Bethesda, MD.
Ages
K thru 8th Grade
Schedule
- Monday, June 17th - Thursday, 20th
- Monday, August 19th - Thursday, August 22nd
- 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
$260
Lacrosse Leagues
Compete at your own pace when you join adult or youth lacrosse leagues at The St. James. We have competition to suit everyone's needs, from games-only to friendly, recreational play. Prep for the game in our modern locker rooms, then get moving with league play in our climate-controlled field house—ideal for year-round lacrosse leagues.
Girls Fall League
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The St. James 2024 Fall Lacrosse League will be played at the Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, and Howard County sites. This league will run from September 14th - October 6th. Teams will have 5 games guaranteed with Championship dependent on bracket play.
Ages
2025 thru 2034 Divisions
Schedule
Saturdays & Sundays, September 14th - October 6th
$650/team (early bird pricing, $800 after 7/1)
Lacrosse Teams
Give your athlete access to NCAA-caliber lacrosse training and competition that complements their current youth and high school programs by joining the club lacrosse teams at the St. James. We provide a positive, safe, and supportive environment to compete at the highest level while nurturing a lifelong love of the sport. Work with inspiring coaches who excel at preparing the next generation of lacrosse players to play at the college level.
Girls Club Lacrosse Teams
If you are looking for a girls club lacrosse program that provides a competitive experience playing top-level teams and is focused on developing each player, then The St. JamesLacrosse is the place to be. With a program that includes both Stars Lacrosse in Northern VA and MC Elite Lacrosse in Montgomery County, MD, The St. James offers year-round lacrosse training and elite tournament competition for girls in Youth, Middle School, and High School across the DMV to play at the highest level.
Also introducing the first year of our Girls Elite Travel Lacrosse Teams for rising 8th and 9th Graders! These teams will consist of players looking for more competition to enhance their schedule and play with athletes from the broader DMV region. TSJ Elite will compete on non-traditional club weekends and is open to players from all clubs.
For more information, about Girls Club Lacrosse Teams please contact lacrosse@thestjames.com
Boys Club Lacrosse Teams
For more information about Boys Club Lacrosse Teams, please contact lacrosse@thestjames.com.
Events
Girls Spring Clinic w/ Abby Bosco
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We're teaming up with the 2023 Athlete's Unlimited Defensive Player of the Year, Abby Bosco for a youth girls spring lacrosse clinic. This clinic will be held at The St. James Fieldhouse on Sunday, May 12th for rising 5th thru 12th graders!
Ages
Rising 5th thru 12th Grade, Girls
Schedule
- Sunday, May 12th
- 2032-2029 | 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
- 2028-2025 | 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
$75/player
MC Elite Tryout Clinic
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All players attending MC Elite tryouts are highly encouraged to attend the Tryout Clinic. These sessions are designed to expose players to the drills and fitness levels that will be expected at tryouts.
Location: Stone Ridge School (9101 Rockville Pike. Bethesda, MD 20814)
Ages
Schedule
- Wednesday, June 19th & Thursday, June 20th
- 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
$160/player
Stick Skills Clinic
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Focuses on developing and enhancing the fundamental stick handling of catching, throwing, and ball handling.Learn how to properly hold and manipulate the lacrosse stick, perform various types of passes and shots, and develop hand-eye coordination and agility. Goal is togive players the necessary knowledge, skill, and reps to improve their stick skills.
Ages
10 - 18
Schedule
- Tuesday, June 25th
- Tuesday, July 16th
- 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
$85/person (early bird pricing)
Shooting Stars Clinic
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Designed to enhance the skills and techniques of lacrosse goalies. Clinicsfocus on improving aspects such as positioning, footwork, reaction time, and stick skills.
Ages
10 - 18
Schedule
- Tuesday, June 25th
- Tuesday, July 16th
- 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
$85/person (early bird pricing)
X-Factor Face Off Lacrosse Clinic
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Focuses on teaching the participants the fundamental skills and strategies needed to excel in face-offs (boys) and draw (girls), including hand speed, footwork, body positioning, and stick-work. Players will learn various face-off techniques, as well as counter moved to gain an advantage over opponents. Goal is to enhance the players face-off abilities and gain a competitive edge on the field.
Ages
Middle & High School
Schedule
- Tuesday, July 23rd
- Thursday, August 1st
- 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
$85/person (early bird pricing)
Stoppers Goalie Lacrosse Clinic
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Designed to enhance the skills and techniques of lacrosse goalies. Clinicsfocus on improving aspects such as positioning, footwork, reaction time, and stick skills.
Ages
Middle & High School
Schedule
- Tuesday, July 23rd
- Thursday, August 1st
- 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
$85/player (early-bird pricing)
Defense Dominance Clinic
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Focuses on teaching participants proper defense technique, positioning, footwork, and stick checks. Strategies for defending against different types of attacks, such as man-to-man defense, zone defense, and double teams. Goal is to increase participants’ confidence and their ability to defend against opponents during games.
Ages
10 - 18
Schedule
- Thursday, June 20th
- Tuesday, August 6th
- 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
$85/person (early bird pricing)
Dynamic Dodging Clinic
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Players learn proper techniques fordodging, footwork, change of direction, and deception. Program will teach different type of dodges - face dodge, roll dodge, and split dodge. Goalis to help players develop their dodging skills and increase their confidence in their ability to evade defenders during games.
Ages
10 - 18
Schedule
- Thursday, June 20th
- Tuesday, August 6th
- 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
$85/person (early bird pricing)
Private Lacrosse Lessons
Elevate your game to unprecedented heights with The St. James' exclusive Lacrosse Private and Small Group Training Program! Are you ready to embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary and propels you into the realm of lacrosse excellence? Our training is a relentless pursuit of greatness, an experience that will ignite the fire within you.
Pricing starts at $72 per hour. For more information about private lacrosse lessons, please contact lacrosse@thestjames.com.
Meet Our Lacrosse Staff
Stephy Samaras
Director of Lacrosse
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Stacey Williams
Girls Travel Lacrosse Director
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Shelby Samperton
Director of Recruiting for MC Elite & STJ Stars Lacrosse
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Interested in lacrosse at the St. James? Contact us to request information about youth lacrosse clinics, lacrosse leagues, club lacrosse teams, and more.
