Lakeville Area Summer Field Hockey Camp at The Hotchkiss School
The Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039
CAMP DATES
July 20 – July 24, 2025 – Overnight & Extended Day Only
Site Director – Jess Bergen, Head Coach at Trinity College
AGE GROUP
Revolution Field Hockey Camp is open to kids & teens ages 10 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $1,049
Extended Day: $899
Multisport Overnight Camp: $1,049
Multisport Extended Day: $899
*You may choose to play both field hockey and lacrosse at this camp. Please select the Multisport option at registration if you plan to do so
* Team Discounts Available:
For team discounts, please email [email protected].
OVERVIEW
The Field Hockey & Leadership Academy is a unique camp where players not only enhance their field hockey skills but also learn to be effective leaders and strong teammates. This is the perfect opportunity for dual-sport athletes, as you have the opportunity to train in lacrosse as well as field hockey.
At camp, we focus on helping campers understand the value of being part of something bigger than themselves, – whether it’s a team, a cause, or a community. The program combines top-tier field hockey instruction with leadership workshops and off-field activities designed to promote teamwork, communication, and leadership. By the end of the camp, participants will not only be better field hockey players, but also valuable leaders who have the potential to make an impact on their team, school, or community.
Join us for a transformative summer experience which takes place in the beautiful setting of Lakeville, CT. The Hotchkiss School offers state-of-the-art facilities, making it the perfect setting for the Field Hockey & Leadership Academy.
The camp is open to all ages and ability levels. Each participant will be assessed and grouped with others of a similar age and skill level. Adjustments to groups may be made throughout the week to ensure campers have the opportunity to train with and compete against different players. Through a mix of drills, games, and scrimmages, each camper will have the chance to learn, improve, and enjoy field hockey in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Camp Director
Jessica Bergen enters her second season as Trinity College Head Field Hockey Coach for the 2024 season. In her inaugural season at the helm, Bergen posted a 9-7 record with a 4-6 mark in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). The Bantams earned the eighth-seed in the NESCAC Field Hockey Championship Tournament, falling to top-seed and eventual National Champions Middlebury College, 6-1.
Prior to Trinity, Bergen served as Head Field Hockey Coach at Westfield State University from 2012-2022. Bergen registered an 85-101 record with the Owls, ranking second in program history in coaching wins. Bergen guided Westfield State to Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Championships in 2014 and 2021. During her 11 seasons at the helm, the Owls made five Little East Conference (LEC) Championship Tournament appearances, including a run to the Championship game in 2017. Bergen received Little East Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2021.
Bergen began her coaching career at Springfield College, where she was an assistant coach from 2008 to 2010, helping the Pride capture the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) crown and earn a berth in the NCAA Championship Tournament in her first season. Springfield finished as the NEWMAC runner-up in Bergen’s second year, and she went on to serve as head coach at Southwick-Tolland High School in Massachusetts from 2010 to 2012
A 2008 graduate of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Bergen competed on four nationally-ranked field hockey teams, participated in four Liberty League Championships, and hosted two NCAA regional matches advancing to the second round of the tournament. She was also a member of the softball program and SAAC during her time at Skidmore. Bergen earned a master of science in exercise science with a concentration in sport and exercise psychology from Springfield College.
Coach Bergen joined USA Field Hockey in 2014 as a Futures Coach in the Northeast Region, which led to her directing sites in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Recently, she has worked as a coach educator with USAFH, and is now a Nexus Regional Administrative Manager. Coach Bergen is also the Director of our Connecticut Top of the Class Showcase event.
What to Expect
At Revolution Field Hockey Camps you’ll receive personalized field hockey training through an exceptional curriculum, tailored to all age groups and skill levels. Our goal is to help players of all abilities enhance every aspect of their game. Our camps emphasize individual skill development while incorporating drills and scrimmages to foster teamwork and strategy.
Key features of our field hockey staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; groups organized by age and skill level and a fun, energetic, and experienced coaching team.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in small games & camp matches
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
- Access to lake activities, camp fires, and leadership workshops
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
DAILY SKILLS BREAKDOWN
Individual Skill Training
- Dynamic warm up
- Ball control
- Footwork & agility (GKs)
Technical Skills Training
- Passing & receiving, shooting, eliminating, defending & tackling
- Clearing & blocking (GKs)
Tactical Skill Training
- Reading the play or situation
- Application of new skills and when to use
Game-Based Learning
- Competition & inter-camp scrimmages
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Overnight Campers: Check in at 2PM-3PM on Sunday. Campers should be picked up at Noon Thursday.
Extended Day Campers: Check in at 2:45PM-3PM Sunday (8:45AM the remaining days). Campers should be picked up at 8:30PM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and at Noon Thursday. (Lunch and dinner are included).
Field Hockey Typical Daily Schedule*
| 7am: | Wake Up |
| 7:30am: | Breakfast |
| 8:30am: | Extended Day Campers Arrive & Camp Daily Goals Meeting |
| 9:00am: | Morning Field Session |
| 11:30am: | Free Time |
| 12:00pm: | Lunch |
| 1:30pm: | Lake Activities in Groups & Leadership Workshop in Groups |
| 5:30pm: | Dinner |
| 6:30pm: | Evening Field Session |
| 8:30pm: | Extended Day Campers Dismissed |
| 9:00pm: | Fire Pits Outside Dorms / Evening Games |
| 10:30pm: | Lights Out |
*Schedule may change or be adjusted as needed
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We recommend that campers avoid bringing expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are permitted to bring cell phones to camp for contacting their guardians, but phones are not allowed on the field during training sessions. Please make sure to label all items you bring to camp. All personal belongings are the responsibility of the camper. Revolution Field Hockey and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Hockey stick
- Shin guards
- Mouthguard
- Turf shoes/sneakers
- Goalkeeping equipment (if applicable)
- Slides/flip-flops
- T-shirts, tank tops, sweats, shorts, pajamas, sports bras, athletic socks
- Swimwear
- Bed linens (XL twin) & pillows
- Shower supplies – towel, shower shoes, toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Portable fan
- Non perishable snacks or drinks for between meals
CAMP REVIEWS
“I really learned a lot at the Field Hockey & Leadership Academy. Not only do I feel more confident in my shooting but I also learned valuable leadership skills that I hope to take with me into season this upcoming fall. I can’t wait for next year already!”
-Sadie B.
“I really learned a lot and I feel more confident in my shot, I feel so much better prepared for my upcoming season.”
-Crsytal R.
“I think this was a great experience from start to finish, it seemed very well run and organized. My daughter and her friend had a great experience”
-Kathy F.
