The Ultimate Hockey & Adventure Camp
A Parent’s Guide to Tanuga Hockey Camp
Tanuga Hockey Camp is where hockey players get to be kids again. Away from the pressure of tryouts and long seasons, campers find a place to grow as players and as people. They build confidence, make new friends, and strengthen their love for the game while surrounded by nature, great coaches, and teammates who share the same passion.
Tanuga Hockey is more than a hockey camp. It is a true overnight experience that blends focused hockey development with the freedom and fun of summer camp. Campers live in cabins, skate hard, swim, climb, laugh, and spend their evenings enjoying team challenges, skit and theme nights, or a s’more by the fire. It is the best of both worlds — growth, adventure, and memories that last a lifetime. Our goal is simple: every camper leaves as a better player and a more confident person.
What Your Player Gets
Two hours of daily on-ice skill work (no on-ice on check-in day)
Power Shooting on our outdoor roller rink (wristshot, snapshot, slapshot, backhand)
Small-area games and hockey IQ work
Classic Camp Tanuga activities on 150 acres of woods and lakefront
A screen-free setting, real friends, and time outdoors
Daily Rhythm (Times Vary)
Each day blends on-ice, Power Shooting, and camp activities. Players skate, train, and spend time outside. Evenings bring team challenges, themed nights, talent shows, and campfires—a chance to relax, laugh, and be part of something bigger. See sample schedule here.
Coaching and Groups
Our experienced coaches lead clear, high-energy sessions. We use microphones and music to keep our on-ice sessions engaging, upbeat, and fun. Players are grouped by age and skill so everyone can play at a competitive pace and have fun while improving.
Safety and Supervision
Campers live in age and gender appropriate cabins with trained, background-checked staff.
A full-time nurse is on-site in our infirmary to deliver daily medications, treat injuries, or simply be a friendly face.
Waterfront and activity areas run with certified staff, provided life jackets, and clear safety rules.
Who It’s For (Birth Years)
We follow projected USA Hockey 2026–27 classifications. Choose the level your player will enter in fall 2026. We include overlap for players on the cusp.
Squirt (10U): 2015–2017
Peewee (12U): 2013–2016
Bantam (14U): 2012–2014
Girls (9–15): 2012–2017 (grouped by age and skill)
If you’re unsure which group fits best, email hockey@tanuga.com or call/text (231) 258-9150 and we’ll help place your player.
Location
Camp Tanuga sits on 150 wooded acres with private lakefront in Kalkaska, Michigan, 45 minutes east of Traverse City. We shuttle to the Otsego Sportsplex for on-ice sessions on their NHL-size 200x85 rink and keep gear in the rink’s locker rooms overnight.
Dates, Rates, and Discounts
See current 2026 Sessions and Rates.
Early-bird and pay-in-full savings run through Jan 1. Sibling discounts apply.
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What to Pack
Skates, on-ice stick(s), Power Shooting stick(s), protective gear, water bottle, athletic shoes, swimsuit, towels, sunscreen, bug spray, twin sheets or sleeping bag, pillow, and casual camp clothes.
A full list is sent before camp.
FAQ
Is the schedule the same every day?
Ice times can rotate, but the mix of hockey, Power Shooting, and camp stays the same.
View a sample schedule.
Can my player room with a friend?
Yes. We do our best to honor cabin requests. There’s a spot during enrollment to note cabin-mate preferences.
Is this right for multi-sport players?
Yes. We focus on core skills, confidence, and love for the game. Our goal is for kids to have fun, build character, and leave with a deeper passion for hockey.
Ready to Enroll?
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