Hockey Camp Group 3 Summer 2023
Birth Years 2008 - 2010:
- June 25 - 30
- July 9 - 14
- July 16 - 21
- July 23 - 28
Registration opens on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 8:00am EST.
Email sportscamps@mtu.edu to be added to our list for future announcements, notifications, and reminders.
Registration, Payment, and Refund Information
Registration Links:
*Choose commuter or live-in option during registration.
Week 1 (June 25 - 30) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 FORWARD (coming soon!)
Week 1 (June 25 - 30) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 DEFENSE (coming soon!)
Week 1 (June 25 - 30) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 GOALIE (coming soon!)
Week 2 (July 9 - 14) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 FORWARD (coming soon!)
Week 2 (July 9 - 14) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 DEFENSE (coming soon!)
Week 2 (July 9 - 14) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 GOALIE (coming soon!)
Week 3 (July 16 - 21) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 FORWARD (coming soon!)
Week 3 (July 16 - 21) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 DEFENSE (coming soon!)
Week 3 (July 16 - 21) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 GOALIE (coming soon!)
Week 4 (July 23 - 28) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 FORWARD (coming soon!)
Week 4 (July 23 - 28) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 DEFENSE (coming soon!)
Week 4 (July 23 - 28) Group 3 BY 2008 - 2010 GOALIE (coming soon!)
*Each registration is for a single participant. Siblings must be registered separately.
Additional information, including required camp forms, and a *campus application link will be made available after registration. Both the forms and application must be submitted within two weeks of registration.
*Campus application is required for housing and meal registration.
Payment is due in full at the time of registration
Live-In Commuter
Skater/Goalie (per week) $795 $640
Refunds, less a $50 cancellation fee are available until 4 weeks prior to the start of camp. After the 4 week deadline, refunds less the cancellation fee will be issued for medical reasons only.
Written notice of cancellation from a parent or guardian must be accompanied by a doctor's note. Please include the participant's name and the camp they're registered for.
If a participant is injured during camp, a refund will be issued in the form of a credit voucher for the next year for 80% of the unused portion of camp.
No refunds are given when a participant is expelled for disciplinary resons.
In the event that a camp is cancelled, registration fees only (we do not refund travel expenses) will be refunded in full or campers will have the option of switching to a similar camp if available.
Max enrollment each week: 4 goalies, 16 defense, 24 forwards
Deadline to Register: 2 weeks prior to camp start date
Helpful registration instructions can be found here (coming soon!).
Reviews
Check out some of our happy campers from Summer 2022!
Camp Overview
See the Daily Schedule for the camp's full itinerary details.
Camp runs Sunday - Friday
Our Group 3 camp stresses both individual and team skills, including the role of the forward and defenseman in breakout patterns, neutral-zone techniques, offensive-zone alignments, playing position, and team play. Open to boys and girls birth years 2008 - 2010 with at least one year of organized hockey experience. Participants will need their own water bottles and snacks daily, as well as a small bag to carry them in.
Participants learn and practice under personalized direction from Michigan Tech's staff, as well as current varsity players, alumni, and guest instructors.
Programs are built around Daily On-Ice Instruction, focusing on power-skating, shooting, passing, positional playing, small area games, competitive battle drills, angling, and defensive play. Off-Ice Programming includes hockey skills, age-appropriate competitive games, and lecture. Full hockey equipment and athletic apparel/shoes are required.
Group 3 will be divided into (1) black team and (1) gold team prior to the first day of camp. Both teams stay together for the duration of the week.
- Locker rooms will be assigned for equipment storage for the duration of camp. Please label all personal belongings.
- Counselors are assigned to each group and remain with campers throughout the day, including meals. Lead and assistant instructors are present for all on and off-ice activities.
- The Outdoor Adventure Program partners with Michigan Tech to introduce team building activities to the participants each day.
- Special evening activities:
- Every evening (Monday-Thursday) features special activities such as a trip to the Mine Shaft for bowling and arcade games, lawn games at the East Houghton Waterfront Park, and a chairlift ride at Mont Ripley for a spectacular view of the Keweenaw Waterway. Please make sure you come prepared to be outdoors (athletic clothing/light jacket, as well as spending money for snacks and games)! Schedule/activities are subject to change.
Michigan Tech Sports Camps enforces an Authorization to Release policy for all hockey campers. Parents, guardians, and alternative authorized release persons will be the only ones allowed to sign a child out during camp, at the end of each day (commuter campers).
On-Ice Programs
Skaters will have three ice sessions per day (Monday - Thursday) in the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. Each session has a different practice plan to ensure skill development in all facets of the game. Each day will conclude with an evening scrimmage to incorporate the skills learned in the earlier sessions. Full equipment required. Checking is not permitted.
Power Skating Instruction
Students participate in a daily program to maximize strength, speed, balance, agility, and proper mechanics to be an effective skater. Players strengthen their forward and backward strides and improve their stopping, turning, and crossover techniques. Drills help develop effective skating, with and without the puck. Goalies will be given the opportunity to work with a goalie coach on technique and position during this time.
Hockey Instruction
Players spend daily ice sessions in stations concentrating on individual skills, including passing, shooting, stick handling, and goaltending. All on-ice sessions include small-area games and drills designed to get players to compete and battle for the puck. Stickhandling drills emphasize decision-making—puck protection—as well as effective moves.
Performance Testing
Skaters will be timed on fastest lap, top speed, and agility to help players monitor their performance and set goals for improvement.
Evening Scrimmages and Final Game
Scrimmages are conducted Monday - Thursday evenings. A final game will be played on Friday. Coaches introductions, player announcements, and special recognition awards will be presented. A video board show with photos from the week will be on display for the duration.
Off-Ice Programs
Off-ice sessions will help work on the off-ice fundamentals that further help develop a successful hockey player. Sessions are daily and include, but are not limited to, stick handling, passing, shooting, classroom lectures, guest speakers, off-ice team building, and age-appropriate competitive games. Athletic clothing and tennis shoes are required.
Performance Testing
Individual testing is performed for upper and lower body strength, quickness, and agility to help players monitor their performance and set goals for improvement.
Classroom Sessions
Students will attend lectures with the opportunity to listen to and ask questions from special guest speakers. Past presentations included MTU head hockey coach Joe Shawhan and MTU head strength coach, Jordan Ferguson.
Hockey Basics
Off-ice stick handling, passing, shooting, and small area games in the Multipurpose Gym led by our staff.
Dryland & Age Appropriate Games
Michigan Tech’s Outdoor Skills Center features innovative field drills and exercises that reinforce on-ice techniques and increase players’ agility and stamina.
Outdoor Adventure Program
The Michigan Tech Outdoor Adventure (OAP) partners with Michigan Tech Sports Camps to strengthen the importance of team building through recreational activities such as:
- High Ropes Course
- Climbing Wall
- Canoe Battleship
- Log Rolling
Participant Meals and Snacks
In general, the residence hall cafeteria provides live-in participants breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. Commuter participants are provided lunch and dinner depending on the duration of camp. Please refer to individual camp schedules for differences in meal options and locations.
Special dietary needs and allergies will be asked for on the confirmation packet that participants receive after being accepted into camp. You can always call our office in advance to discuss your participant's situation, and we can put you in touch with our Dining Services Team for a proactive approach to ensure a great experience at our camp.
We encourage all participants to carry with them their own water bottles and snacks throughout the day. Hydration is very important! Residential participants should bring plenty of water, snacks, and spending money with them for the week. Vending machines are available but limited in the residence halls and food delivery might not be available.
Staying On Campus
2023 Live-In Participant Handbook (coming soon!)
Residence Hall
Live-in participants stay in Wadsworth Hall on Michigan Tech's campus, just a short walk from the Student Development Complex (SDC), where Michigan Tech Sports Camps are held. Rooms in the residence hall are furnished with bunk beds, dressers, and desks. Dorm rooms are not air-conditioned, so students are encouraged to bring a fan. Linens, pillows, and blankets are provided. Students must bring two to three towels. Restrooms and showers are conveniently located on each floor. The residence hall has lounges, cable TV, and a recreation room. Laundry facilities are available. Students must bring their own laundry supplies. Participants receive round-the-clock supervision. Note: Lost key $75.
Room Occupancy Policy
Participants living in the residence hall will room with members of their own age group. Rooms are equipped for two people. We do not take requests for 3-person rooms. Roommate requests must be made by both participants and will be asked for on the confirmation packets that participants receive after registration.
Participants not requesting a specific roommate will be paired up with another person in their age group. All roommate assignments are prepared ahead of time and do not happen at the time of check-in.
Prescription Medication
All students taking prescription medications are required to bring and turn in medication in single-dose packets that are pre-dosed for the correct time they are taken. Please use an online pharmacy that provides pre-dosing, like PillPack by Amazon (a free service, you only pay your copays). These services can take 2 weeks to get your prescriptions set up so please plan. This does not include over-the-counter medications. If you have any medications that are not available for pre-dosing through an online pharmacy, please contact us so we can work out a plan with you.
We can provide many over-the-counter medications as needed, please do not send these with your child. In your confirmation paperwork, you will have the opportunity to authorize our staff to provide specific over-the-counter medications or not. In addition, we are happy to create an individual medication plan with you upon request.
Supervision and Campus Security
Counselors, residence hall coordinators, and head counselors supervise participants whenever they are not in their camp activity. We hire undergraduate mentors and include intensive training in safety, age-appropriate activities, and diversity.
Participants have constant supervision. They are not allowed to leave the designated campus area without accompaniment by a staff member.
Our campus is secure. While we rarely have problems, we recognize the value of keeping valuable possessions safe. A free "safe deposit" service where participants can store money and valuables such as extra cash, laptops, or other items. Valuable possessions are individually stored where the participant can access them at any time. The balance of stored cash is tracked, and participants must initial each withdrawal.
- The residence halls are locked from 10 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
- Individual rooms lock and participants are responsible for their own room keys. Summer Youth Athletics is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- No one is allowed on the SYA floors of the residence hall without a Summer Youth Athletics ID.
- Michigan Tech is ranked as the safest college campus in the nation.
- Campus is patrolled by full-time police officers.
Commuting to Camp
2023 Commuter Participant Handbook (coming soon!)
Daily Parking for Parents
Parents are allowed to park in SDC Lot 22 (at the main entrance to the SDC) for up to 2 hours at a time. Parking for longer than 2 hours Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, requires a parking permit which will be available at the time of check-in/equipment drop-off at the Ice Arena for those parents that require them (or during business hours in SDC Office 142). You must display the permit on the driver-side dashboard while parked in Lot 22. The permit is valid only for the dates listed on the permit. No permit is required after 4:00pm on Friday through Sunday evening unless the vehicle will be parked overnight. Please contact Transportation Services if you will need to park overnight. Parking tickets will be issued to violating vehicles and will not be the responsibility of Michigan Tech Sports Camps.
2022 Staff
Participants learn and practice under personalized direction from Michigan Tech’s staff as well as current varsity players, alumni, and guest instructors. 2023 staff will be announced in May 2023, stay tuned!
Camp Coordinator:
Huskies Coaching Staff
Joe Shawhan, Tyler Shelast, Jamie Phillips, Jordy Murray
Huskies Alumni and Guest Instructors
CJ Eick, Brian Hannon, Tyler Heinonen, Marcus Gloss, Corey Markham, Mikkel Joehnk, Raymond Brice, Connor Hannon, Tyler Rockwell, Tommy Parrotino, Alec Broetzman, Joel L'Esperance, Tanner Kero
Current College Players
Jake Crespi, Tristan Ashbrook, Jaden Rilei, Jayde Pederson, Brendan Erickson, Michaela Powers, Kevin Bostwick
Group 3 Counselors
Our counselors consist of current student-athletes, graduate assistant coaches, and team managers from a variety of varsity teams. Our counselors are with our campers from check-in to check-out, helping them with their equipment, getting them to and from each activity, and keeping them safe while they are at camp!
2022 Group 3 Counselors
Jonathon LaFave, Jack Schafer, Kiersen Korniek, Fred Kemp, Gabe Frontuto, Gracie Vanlangevelde
Check-In and Check-Out
Live-In Participants
Check-In (Sunday)
Live-in campers Birth Year 2008 - 2010 check in at Wadsworth Hall on Sunday between 3:15-4:15pm. Upon arrival, pull into Parking Lot 15W at the front of Wadsworth Hall and follow the direction of the greeters/signs for our curbside (outdoor) check-in. Please leave all personal belongings in your vehicle until after the check-in process has been finished. Folders, medicine collection, contact information verification, and photos will be taken for ID badges.
Parents are welcome to assist with move-in inside the building. You will be directed to drive around back to enter the building at a separate entrance with your child and meet another staff member to assist you. Our counselor staff will assist with luggage, show participants to their rooms and deliver their photo ID and room key.
Once participants are settled in their rooms, welcome meetings with counselors will take place on-floor and parents will be directed to bring their child's hockey equipment to the ice arena for drop-off between 4:15-5:15pm.Parents should park in Lot 22 (2-hour limit) at the front of the Student Development Complex (SDC) and come in through the University Images entrance. Check in at the registration table on the west (left) end of the ice arena main concourse. From there, parents will be directed to the ice arena locker rooms.
Late Arrival Procedure
If a participant will arrive late due to an emergency, please call the Summer Youth Programs 24-Hour Emergency Line 906-483-7651.
Late Arrivals must be pre-approved two weeks prior to the camp check-in date. To request a late arrival, please call 906-487-2975 or email sportscamps@mtu.edu.
When our participants are set to arrive late, parents and participants first must report to the front desk at Wadsworth Hall to check in and meet with a head counselor who will have materials ready for them when they arrive. The parent and participant will go through check-in procedures and drop off their luggage in their assigned room. Once this is taken care of, a counselor will escort the participant to wherever they need to be.
Check-Out (Friday)
Live-in campers Birth Year 2008 - 2010 will check out at Wadsworth Hall at 9:00am on Friday. Refer to camp schedule. Upon arrival, pull into Parking Lot 17L at the back of Wadsworth Hall (on Woodlawn Drive) and pull into a parking spot. All participants need to be signed out with our staff prior to leaving the parking lot. Parents will then drive their child up to the ice arena for the final game at 10:45am. The locker room will open at 10:15am.
Commuter Participants
Check-In (Sunday)
Commuter campers Birth Year 2008 - 2010 check in at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena on Sunday at 5:15pm. Parents should park in Lot 22 (2-hour limit) at the front of the Student Development Complex (SDC) and come in through the University Images entrance. Check-in will take place at the tables on the west (left) end of the ice arena main concourse. Participants should bring their hockey bag in with them and will be directed to their assigned locker room for the week. Commuter campers will stay in the locker room until the Welcome Meeting at 5:45pm.
Late Arrival Procedure
If a participant will arrive late due to an emergency, please call Michigan Tech Sports Camps at 906-487-2975.
Late Arrivals must be pre-approved two weeks prior to the camp check-in date. To request a late arrival, please call 906-487-2975 or email sportscamps@mtu.edu.
In the event of an unplanned late arrival, please call the number noted above. Based on the estimated time of arrival, one of our staff will arrange to meet the parent/child to sign them in and get them to their group's location per the schedule. Do not leave your participant unattended.
Check-Out (Daily)
Parents should park in Lot 22 (2-hour limit) at the front of the SDC. Commuter campers can be picked up at the end of each camp day at the University Images entrance to the Ice Arena. Please refer to the Daily Schedule for specific end times each day. Campers must be signed out by an approved parent, guardian, or authorized release person each day. Please communicate early check-out times with the group counselors.