HOCKEY CAMP

HOCKEY CAMP

Site: Camp Hiawatha
Ages: 9–14, 15-17 for Captains Training
Cost: $685-$870*

Dates: Sunday June 22, 2025-Thursday June 26, 2025

Hockey Camp is a Camp Hiawatha tradition. For over 40 years, players and coaches have been gathering to combine their love of hockey with the faith foundation that makes them good team players both on and off the ice. While we take our hockey seriously, we also take learning and growing as a community seriously. Along with daily ice time, campers will enjoy swimming, games, worship, bible study, and time with friends. It is a program that provides the balance that every athlete needs. Learn more by checking out these Hockey Camp FAQs.

For Summer 2025, Hockey Camp will run from Sunday - Thursday. Camper registration will begin at 3:00PM on Sunday, and the closing Exhibition Game will happen from 3:30PM-5:00PM on Thursday with campers departing with guardians directly from the ice rink. Ice time for campers will remain the same and increase from two to three hours a day. 

*See full fee schedule here.
*Goalie Discount: $200 for campers who play the Goalie position. Details - (800) 331-5148

Captains Training

New in 2025 is Captain Training for ages 15-17. Campers participating in Captain Training will be leaders on the ice supporting coaches with daily ice time, and leaders at camp as they engage with and help facilitate camp activities. They will learn leadership, communication, and team building skills that will impact their lives on and off the rink. Similar to our Leaders in Training program, Captain Training is an application based program and there is no fee. Campers must apply and interview with the Program Director of Summer Camps. When they are approved, they will receive a code to register. 

Captain Training Application

Captain Training Application

HOCKEY CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

• Daily ice time and training

• Excellent Coaching Staff

• Daily campfire, all-camp game, worship, small group team building, and interactive Bible studies

• Great meals for hungry athletes

• Outstanding Counselors

• Closing games Friday morning at Hodgins-Berardo Ice Arena in Coleraine, MN

FAQs

• What is different about Hockey Camp at Camp Hiawatha compared to other summer hockey schools?

  At Camp Hiawatha, the focus is on faith formation and community building on and off the rink. Campers play hockey as an activity they have in common, but building on hockey skills isn’t the only priority. This makes hockey camp a great option for campers who are looking for a balance between playing hockey and attending Bible camp. 

• What kind of hockey player would benefit most from this camp?

  Because the week is not singularly focused on hockey, this camp is great for a player that enjoys the game, wants to improve their skills, but doesn’t want to necessarily spend 8 hours a day in the summer on the ice. And yes, for players that want to become closer to God. B and C level players are most common, but open to players of all abilities. Campers spend approximately 3 hours of ice time a day, so plenty of time left for fun back at camp!

• Is the camp for both boys and girls?

  Yes, this is one of the best parts. Both boys and girls work and compete together on the ice simultaneously. Camp is usually split into an upper and lower age session to match up age and skill. No body checking allowed.

• What is the format of the hockey school?

  HHosted at the legendary Coleraine Ice Arena, there are 3 days of clinic sessions, followed by an exhibition game on Thursday evening. Each clinic session is approximately 3 hours and each day there is a “theme” where we focus on a specific hockey skill (edgework, agility, stickhandling, shooting, passing). Each day will end with a scrimmage session or competitive game. We make sure to incorporate plenty of fun along with the skill development: 3v3 games, skill competitions, tug of wars, and even obstacle courses are part of the week.

• Who are the coaches?

  The roots of the hockey week at Camp Hiawatha were established by Donnie Roberts, the former head coach of the Gustavus Adolphus Men’s Varsity hockey team. Since the start of the camp over 40 years ago, we have welcomed many wonderful coaches with backgrounds playing and coaching hockey from AA to high school to college levels. The level of coaching given to each camper is considered on par with AA level youth level.

  Current coaches coach at the AA youth level and bring both their passion for hockey and passion for camp to the community. Coaches are with campers on the rink, and also with them at camp leading team building activities and participating in worship.