Are lacrosse ID camps worth the money—or just expensive recruiting theater? (2027 LSM dad)

A lacrosse parent questions whether pricey ID camps/showcases ($400–$500 a weekend) are actually helping his 2027 long-stick middie get recruited, despite strong club play and positive feedback. It’s a familiar pay-to-play recruiting dilemma for travel families trying to balance development, exposure, and cost.