Guide to Youth Lacrosse in Milwaukee’s North Shore

Milwaukee’s North Shore communities are all part of a regional youth‑lacrosse network. Spring leagues typically run from April through June, while winter and early‑spring clinics keep players sharp indoors. Clubs collaborate with local school districts and USA Lacrosse–certified coaches to ensure consistent rules, safety standards and development priorities across the board.

Youth Lacrosse Clubs and Leagues

Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association (MAYLA)

Serving grades 3–8 across multiple suburbs, MAYLA provides structured practices, weekend games and end‑of‑season tournaments. Teams feed into local clubs but play under unified league regulations, making it easy for families to move between communities if needed.

Whitefish Bay–Shorewood Youth Lacrosse Club

This scholastic club partners directly with the Whitefish Bay and Shorewood school districts. Emphasis is placed on fundamental stick skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. Practices and games happen at district athletic facilities, making logistics simple for families.

Ozaukee Lacrosse Club

For families in Mequon, Thiensville and Port Washington, Ozaukee Lacrosse Club offers boys’ and girls’ divisions for grades 3–8. Coaches focus on skill progression, and home fields are centrally located so travel times stay short.

hot4lax Youth Leagues

hot4lax hosts weekly, centralized sessions for the broader Milwaukee area. Boys and girls have separate evening clinics that culminate in fun jamborees and skills contests—perfect for young athletes who want a taste of lacrosse without a full‑season commitment.

School and Community Programs

Shorewood Recreation Department

Shorewood Rec offers a “Girls Intro” program for grades 1–2 and full spring‑league play for grades 3–4. Led by USA Lacrosse–certified instructors, sessions run on weekday evenings with occasional weekend clinics.

WNS Girls High‑School Co‑op

Whitefish Bay, Nicolet, Shorewood, Dominican and Grafton high schools have combined to form a Girls Lacrosse co‑op. Open to beginners and varsity‑level athletes, the team competes in the WIAA conference each spring.

Homestead High School Teams

Homestead fields both girls’ and boys’ teams in the North Shore Conference. Practices start in mid‑March, with a full slate of conference and non‑conference games. Experienced coaches and booster support help sustain strong program growth.

Whitefish Bay High School Varsity

The Blue Dukes varsity boys’ squad competes each spring at the varsity, JV and freshman levels. Schedules, rosters and standings are updated regularly, giving families a clear view of how the program is progressing year to year.

Summer Camps and Clinics

MUHS Youth Lacrosse Camp

Marquette University High School hosts a three‑day camp each July for boys entering grades 1–8. Sessions include technical drills, small‑group scrimmages and a camp T‑shirt to commemorate the experience.

Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps

With over 20 years of summer‑camp programming, Xcelerate offers sessions for both boys and girls that focus on technique, strategy and competitive play. Coaches blend skill instruction with fun contests to keep athletes engaged.

Golden Eagle Nike Lacrosse Camp

Held at Marquette University’s campus, this camp welcomes players ages 8–14 of all abilities. College‑level coaches lead stick‑work drills, positional training and full‑field scrimmages.

hot4lax Clinics and Travel Teams

Beyond spring league play, hot4lax runs summer clinics and fall travel teams that compete regionally, ensuring that serious players have year‑round opportunities to advance their game.

Tournaments and Special Events

MAYLA Opening Day & Laxtravaganza

Each spring kicks off with an Opening Day celebration featuring skill challenges, scrimmages and vendor booths. It’s a family‑friendly way to launch the season and introduce new players to the sport.

Whether your youngster is picking up a stick for the first time or aiming for high‑school varsity, Milwaukee’s North Shore has a lacrosse experience to match. With spring leagues, summer camps and community programs all working together, the future of lacrosse here is brighter than ever.