Lacrosse Fundamentals
Campers will play fun games with caring and energetic counselors to learn the FUNdamentals of lacrosse: scooping, cradling, passing, catching, defense, and shooting. After a fun morning session, campers will go to the McCallie lake for free swim before being picked up at noon. Campers should bring their own sticks, but pads will not be worn throughout the camp and we will only be using tennis balls to teach soft hands and prevent injuries.
2025 Camp Sessions
Session 1: May 27-30 (Tuesday-Friday)
Camp Information
Grades: Rising 2nd - 8th grade; Boys & Girls
- Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Cost: $235 per session
- Early Bird Price $210 - Sign up before March 1st
- Levels: First Time Players
Additional Camp Information
Refund/Cancellation Policy
McCallie Day Camps require a non-refundable $25 registration fee. On March 1, the balance of camp fees will be charged to credit card on file. After March 1, camp fees must be paid in full when registering. No refunds are available after June 1 except for documented medical reasons.
About the Director: Eamon Thornton, Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Coach Thornton is starting his fourth year as the head coach at McCallie after leading the team to a TN DII-AAA State Championship in 2022. Thornton graduated from McCallie in 2002, having played both football and lacrosse, and went on to play lacrosse at Hampden-Sydney College where he earned DIII Academic All-American and graduated in 2006 with a double major in English and Philosophy. Thornton coached in England, Baltimore, and Atlanta before returning to the Ridge in 2011. In that time, he has coached lacrosse, football, and even wrestling for a season at all three levels, middle school, JV, and varsity. In addition, he teaches English in the high school and serves as a dorm faculty member in North Hutch. Thornton lives on campus with his wife and three children, Luke, Adelyn, and Noah, and their Aussie Shepard Joey. For fun, Thornton and his family love to travel, hike, play sports, and play on campus with the big boys.
Email: ethornton@mccallie.org
Phone: (404) 693-7375