Girls Field Hockey Camp at Smith College

CAMP DATES

August 04 – August 07 – Overnight & Extended Day Only

Site Director – Jaime Ginsberg, Smith College Head Coach

*EXPERIENCE THE BRAND-NEW ASTROTURF AT SMITH COLLEGE, READY FOR PLAY BY SUMMER 2025, BEFORE CAMP BEGINS! 

AGE GROUP

Revolution Field Hockey Camp is open to kids & teens ages 9 to 18.

CAMP FEES

Overnight Camp: $799
Extended Day: $649

* Team Discounts Available:
For team discounts, please email [email protected].

OVERVIEW

Smith College in located in Hampshire County in the Northampton area, and provides campers with a beautiful setting to enjoy camp and progress in their field hockey abilities. Whether you’re a beginner, or more advanced, these camps will allow you to elevate your game to the next level. This summer, join us for a fun yet focused camp at Smith College, led by the Head Coach of the field hockey program.

Be the first of many to play on Smith’s brand new Astroturf, coming in 2025. 

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.

This camp must comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Local Board of Health.

Camp Director

Jaime Ginsberg enters her 18th season as the head coach of the Smith College field hockey program.

During her time at Smith, Ginsberg claimed the NEWMAC Championship Title in 2018, followed by an appearance in the NCAA Championship Second Round and NFHCA East Regional Coaching Staff of the Year. Prior to Smith’s involvement in the NEWMAC, they won the ECAC Championship Title in 2015. In total, they made nine postseason appearances, and secured 29 All-Conference Selections with 1 All-American.

Prior to Smith College, Coach Ginsberg was the Head Field Hockey Coach at Friends Select School in Philadelphia. From 2001-2004, Coach Ginsberg was the Head Field Hockey Coach at The George School.

Coach Ginsberg has been a cornerstone in the development of several assistant coaches, empowering them to become head coaches of prestigious programs, like Smith, themselves. Coach Ginsberg’s influence extends far beyond the field, aiding in the careers of other notable Head Coaches across the NCAA.

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-12:45PM Sunday. Campers should be picked up at Noon Wednesday.

Extended Day Campers: Check in at 12:45PM-1PM Sunday (8:45AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 8:30PM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and at Noon Wednesday. (Lunch and dinner are included)