FreQuently Asked Questions

Campers receive two hours of on-ice per day, focusing on skill development, small-area games, and situational play to maximize growth and confidence. We’ll do a 1.5 hour practice followed by an ice cut and then do a scrimmage or competitive games.

Our training emphasizes game-speed drills, puck control, skating efficiency, shooting, and hockey IQ. We use small-area games, high-tempo drills, and full-ice gameplay scenarios to develop well-rounded players.

Campers experience classic Camp Tanuga adventures, including:

• Water sports (wakeboarding, tubing, swimming, fishing)

• Outdoor adventure (rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking)

• Team-building & leadership challenges

• Campfire traditions & evening programs

At Tanuga Hockey Camp, we believe that great hockey players are well-rounded athletes and leaders. That’s why we combine elite hockey training with a dynamic camp experience that challenges players both physically and mentally, helping them grow in ways that go far beyond the rink.

🏒 Multi-Sport Training for Better Performance

Spending time on the ice is crucial, but athletes improve faster when they engage in a variety of activities. Off-ice challenges like rock climbing, mountain biking, and water sports develop balance, agility, and coordination—key skills that translate directly to better performance on the ice.

🧠 Building Mental Toughness & Confidence

The best players don’t just skate fast—they think fast, adapt, and stay resilient under pressure. Camp pushes players out of their comfort zones, whether it’s navigating a ropes course, leading their team in a group challenge, or stepping up in a big game. These experiences build confidence that lasts well beyond summer.

🤝 Teamwork & Leadership in Every Setting

Hockey is a team game, and so is camp life. Living, training, and competing with fellow campers teaches valuable leadership and communication skills. Players learn how to support teammates, take responsibility, and work together—all skills that make great leaders on and off the ice.

🔥 Avoiding Burnout & Staying Passionate

Too much focus on one sport can lead to mental and physical burnout. At Tanuga Hockey Camp, we make training fun, engaging, and balanced, so players stay excited about the game while also developing lifelong friendships and a love for adventure.

🏕️ The Ultimate Hockey & Adventure Experience

At the end of the day, the best training happens when players are having fun—and that’s what Tanuga is all about. Our combination of on-ice development, off-ice adventure, and team bonding creates an environment where players push their limits, grow as athletes, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Campers stay in traditional summer camp cabins, grouped by age and gender, building friendships, teamwork, and a true camp experience. Each cabin will have camp counselors and a coach.

We know that proper nutrition is essential for performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Our food service team is highly experienced in accommodating a variety of dietary needs, ensuring that every camper receives balanced, nutritious, and delicious meals that support their active lifestyle.

We can accommodate dietary restrictions, including:
✔ Peanut & tree nut allergies
✔ Lactose intolerance & dairy-free options
✔ Gluten-free & celiac-friendly meals
✔ Vegetarian & special diet accommodations
✔ Picky eaters—we’ve got them covered too!

Before camp begins, we communicate with families to ensure each camper’s dietary needs are met. Our goal is to provide safe, nutritious, and energizing meals so campers can focus on training hard, enjoying camp, and performing at their best—on and off the ice.

If you have specific dietary concerns, reach out to us! We’re happy to work with families to create a plan that makes every camper feel comfortable and confident about their meals at camp.

Phones and electronics are not allowed. We pride ourselves on an unplugged experience to help campers fully immerse themselves in the camp experience. Please leave cell phones, tablets and electronics at home. If your camper needs a cell phone for transportation purposes, we will securely hold onto them when they arrive on campus and return it at the end of camp. Parents can always get ahold of our staff via call, text, or email.

You can register online through our website! Click REGISTER NOW to secure a spot. A deposit is required at the time of registration.

Any issues with registrations, please email mike@tanuga.com

Yes. In order to participate in any of our waterfront activities, a camper must pass a prerequisite swim test. This involves:

• Swimming 50 yards (2 lengths of 25 yards) of any stroke they like, while wearing a life jacket.
• One length of a proficient stroke without wearing a life jacket.
• Treading water for one minute with no hands.

If a camper is unable to perform this test, they are placed in a swim class.

*All campers are required to wear life jackets while participating in waterfront activities.