Bethel Area Summer Field Hockey Camp at Gould Academy
Gould Academy, 39 Church Street, Bethel, ME 04217
CAMP DATES
July 7 – July 10, 2025 – Overnight & Extended Day Only
Site Director – Averill Erdody, Bowdoin College Assistant Coach
AGE GROUP
Revolution Field Hockey Camp is open to kids & teens ages 9 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $549
Extended Day: $429
* Team Discounts Available:
For team discounts, please email [email protected].
OVERVIEW
Gould Academy is located in Eastern Maine in the small town of Bethel. Gould’s state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect environment for campers to develop their skills. This summer, join us for a fun camp experience that focuses on improving your field hockey skills, alongside local Assistant Coach from Bowdoin College.
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
Averill Erdody joined the Bowdoin field hockey coaching staff in the summer of 2024. A native of Milford, N.H., Erdody returns to New England following a three-year stint at Rhodes (Tenn.) College, including a season as head coach in the fall of 2023.
A veteran goaltending coach with a wealth of collegiate experience, Erdody led Rhodes to a 14-4 campaign in her season at the helm in 2023. She served as assistant coach at Rhodes the prior two seasons, when the Lynx posted a 23-9 combined mark. Prior to Rhodes, Erdody coached the Summit Field Hockey club (N.H.) and as an assistant coach at Southern New Hampshire (2018-19) and Wilkes (Pa.) University (2017-18).
A goaltender in her collegiate playing days, Erdody played Division I field hockey for the University of Albany before transferring to UMass Lowell where she earned a B.A. in Communications. She also owns a M.S. in Education from Southwestern (Texas) University.
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
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
DAILY SKILLS BREAKDOWN
Individual Skill Training
- Dynamic warm up
- Ball control
Technical Skills Training
- Passing & receiving, shooting, eliminating, tackling, shot-stopping
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 12PM-1PM Monday. Campers should be picked up at Noon Thursday.
Extended Day Campers: Check in at 12PM-1PM Monday (8:45AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 8:30PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and at Noon Thursday. (Lunch and dinner are included)
Link to Campus Map: Gould Academy Campus Map
Averill Erdody’s Sample Schedule:
1st Day
12:00pm – Registration for Overnight and Extended Day Campers
1:00pm-2:00pm Orientation
2:00pm-4:30pm – Afternoon Field Hockey Session
4:30pm-5:00pm – Free Time
5:00pm-5:45pm – Dinner
6:00pm-8:30pm – Night Field Hockey Session
2nd and 3rd Days
8:45am – Commuter Drop Off at Fields
9:00am-11:30am – Morning Field Hockey Session
11:30am-12:30pm – Lunch
12:30pm-1:30pm – Free Time
1:30pm-4:00pm – Afternoon Field Hockey Session
4:00pm-5:00pm – Free Time
5:00pm-5:45pm – Dinner
6:00pm-8:30pm – Night Field Hockey Session
4th Day
8:45am – Commuter Drop Off
9:00am – 11:30am – Morning Field Hockey Session
11:30pm – Closing Ceremonies
12:00pm- Check Out
*Please note this is not the final camp schedule*
Field Hockey Typical Daily Schedule*
| 7am: | Wake Up |
| 7:30am: | Breakfast |
| 8:45am: | Extended Day Campers Arrive |
| 9:00am: | Morning Field Session |
| 11:30am: | Free Time |
| 12:15am: | Lunch |
| 1:00pm: | Free Time |
| 2:00pm: | Afternoon Field Session |
| 4:30pm: | Free Time |
| 5:15pm: | Dinner |
| 6:30pm: | Evening Field Session |
| 8:30pm: | Extended Day Campers Depart – Dorm Games, Evening Meeting, Social Time for Overnight Campers |
| 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
- Slides/flip-flops
- T-shirts, tank tops, sweats, shorts, pajamas, sports bras, athletic socks
- Bed linens (XL twin) & pillows
- Shower supplies – towel, shower shoes, toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Portable fan
- Non perishable snacks or drinks for between meals
CAMP REVIEWS
“This camp was unforgettable! The dorms were comfy, the meals were great, and the training has really sharpened my skills. I made so many friends and I can’t wait to go again next summer!”
Winnie M.
“It was so amazing to see my daughter become confident in herself and break through her nervous tendencies. She was very reserved and quiet before this camp, and when she came home she was a different person and we could even see that through her gameplay in the summer. She said that the coaches all helped her 1 on 1, gave her tips and tricks throughout the day to help her with her skills, and even said the meals were amazing. Cannot wait to send her back to this camp next year!”
Jake F.
“Great camp, great coaches, great dorms, great food, and lots of field hockey! See you next year Coach Averill!”
Tilly J.
