Ice Hockey Camps

Cranbrook Summer Hockey Camp will take place at Wallace Ice Arena on campus under the direction of Head Coach John LaFontaine. The goal of this camp is to improve each player’s overall skating as well as the development of individual skills and have FUN.

Camp Details

(DOB 2013-2018)

General Information
  • Three hours daily on-ice instruction for four days
  • Dynamic skating with and without pucks
  • Team concepts, timing drills, and small games
  • Emphasis on balance, agility, quickness, power and technique
  • Off-Ice training, nutrition seminar, instructional videos
  • Full protective equipment is required; must bring personal equipment
  • No goalie instruction provided
  • Campers must have one-year of organized hockey experience.
Schedule
  • 8:00 AM: Drop off
  • 8:30 AM: First On Ice Session
  • 10:00 AM: Off-Ice Session
  • 11:30 AM: Lunch
  • 12:00 PM: Second On Ice Session
  • 1:30 PM: Pick up
Required Equipment to Bring
  1. Full protective ice hockey equipment
  2. T-shirt
  3. Gym shorts
  4. Tennis shoes
  5. Athletic socks
  6. Water bottle
Groups
Players are divided into groups. Each group will be assigned a counselor who will stay with the respective group all day.

Lunch
Campers must bring a lunch in a lunch box or clearly marked bag. A few snacks are recommended (power bars). Concessions are not available. Vending machines available for drinks and snacks.

Tuition and Fees - 2025
  • Tuition
    • $495 per session
  • Cancellation Policy and Refunds
    • All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to the Special and Summer Programs Office and are subject to the cancellation policy below.
      • The $50.00 per week enrollment deposit is non-refundable.
      • Written cancellations received before April 1, 2025, will be eligible for a full refund less the enrollment deposit and any payment processing fees.
      • Written cancellations received between April 1 and May 31, 2025, will be eligible for a 50% refund of total tuition less the enrollment deposit and any payment processing fees.
      • Cancellations received June 1, 2025, or later are not eligible for a refund.
  • Fees
    • Rush Enrollment Fee: $25 after 6/1/2025
    • Late Payment Fee: 10% of balance after 6/1/2025
  • Tuition Includes
    • Camp Jersey
  • Options Available:
    • Camp Merchandise
    • Monthly Payment Plan: $0
Questions? Contact Special and Summer Programs at summer@cranbrook.edu, (248) 645-3674, or use our Contact Us form.

Dates, Times & Locations

*REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MONDAY, DECEMBER 2ND AT 10 AM EST*

Sessions
Groups
  • Mites: DOB 2017-2018
  • Squirts: DOB 2015-2016
  • Peewees: DOB 2013-2014
Day and Time
  • Monday - Thursday
  • 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location

Meet Your Coaches!

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  • John LaFontaine, Camp Director

    •            Coach Cranbrook Boys Varsity Hockey
    •            Former Head Coach Muskegon Lumberjacks/USHL
    •            Former Head Coach Wichita Falls/ NAHL
    •            Former Head Coach Shattuck St. Mary's