July 14-17, 2024 2024 Pricing: $485 Resident & $385 Commuter Grades 6-12
*Registration closes at noon on Sunday, July 7th (unless camp fills by an earlier date)
Resident Camp is geared towards athletes heading into grades 6 through 12 who have an interest in improving their individual skill and field hockey IQ in a fun and competitive environment.
The morning and afternoon sessions focus on both technical (skill) and tactical (decision making) training, while the evening session is more game-like. The evening session consists of 7 v. 7 and 11 v. 11 games which allow the material learned earlier in the day to be applied on a larger scale.
Campers will be assigned to small groups (squads) and larger teams based on their grade level and team/school affiliation.
Within those groups, players will be assigned a squad leader and a team coach for the week. The majority of our staff members are either current players or former players in the Messiah program who share a common passion for providing an intentional learning experience. Our coach-to-player ratio is better than 1:10, and all staff must be committed to high moral and ethical standards.
Commuter Option: We offer the ability to commute from home at a discounted price--$385. The day runs from 8:30 am until 8:30 pm and includes lunch and dinner each day. If interested, you will have the option of choosing Commuter Camp in the Registration Process. *Those entering 6th grade are required to select the Commuter Option.
Goalie Training: We offer excellent goalie training as part of our Resident Camp. Goalies train exclusively with goalie coaches for the morning and afternoon sessions each day and then are assigned to a team for the evening session. Goalies are required to bring their own gear to camp. The opportunity to designate that you are attending camp as a goalie is found within the general camp Registration.
COVID POLICY: All campers are asked to not attend if they are exposed to COVID within 3-5 days prior to camp. If any campers begin to develop symptoms while at camp, we have the capability to administer a rapid antigen test, however parental consent must be obtained to administer a test. A parent may also choose to come and pickup his/her camper if they choose to not test for COVID.
We ask campers to practice healthy hand washing and cough hygiene practices.
*Policies are subject to change based on CDC and institutional recommendations.
General Information
Camp Check-in/Check Out 
Check-in: Sunday, July 14th from 12:30-1:30 pm in the designated dorm lobby.
- 1st Field Session: Sunday, 2:30-4:30 pm
- Last Field Session: Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm
- Closing Program: Immediately following Wednesday's final field session
Dorm check-out & key return - Wednesday, July 17th in the dorm lobby at either 5:45-6:15 pm or 8:30-9:30 pm
Commuter Daily Check-in & Dismissal
- Each day (Monday-Wednesday), campers will check-in with the designated commuter counselor and congregate behind the backstop of the softball field (Lower Starry Field) which is a short walk from the Starry parking lot before walking to Anderson Field. Please plan to arrive no later than 8:15 a.m.
- Campers will be dismissed from Anderson Field by their designated coach at the end of each day. Campers will be released ONLY to those individuals who have been designated as “permitted to pick-up campers” during the online registration process. Therefore, if an individual’s name is not on the list, they will not be permitted to leave with the camper.
Sunday Schedule:
12:30-1:30 pm: Check-in (all campers) in the Grantham dorm lobby - residential campers will move into dorm & commuters will wait in lobby until first session
2:00-2:15 pm: All campers & counselors meet in dorm lobby then walk together to Anderson field
2:15-2:30 pm : Welcome/Orientation on Anderson Field
2:30-4:30 pm: Field Session
4:45-5:45 pm: Dinner
6:15-6:30 pm: All campers & counselors meet in dorm lobby then walk together to Anderson field
6:30-8:00 pm: Field Session
8:15-9:00 pm: Camp Rules Presentation in Frey 110
9:00-9:30 pm: On dorm - pizza will be available for purchase (Commuters should be picked up at this time from dorm lobby)
9:30-9:45 pm: Dorm floor meetings
11:00 pm: Lights Out
Monday & Tuesday Schedule:
7:00-8:00 am: Breakfast (resident campers only)
8:15 am: Resident campers meet in dorm lobby and walk to field with counselors AND commuters arrive at softball backstop to check-in
8:30 am: All campers report to designated field
8:30-11:30 am: Morning Session
11:45-12:45 pm: Lunch
12:45-1:45 pm: Rest time on dorm (Must be in the dorm)
1:45 pm: All campers meet in dorm lobby and walk to field with counselors
2:00-4:30 pm: Afternoon Session
4:45-5:45 pm: Dinner
6:15 pm: All campers meet in dorm lobby and walk to field with counselors
6:30-8:30 pm: Evening Session - 7 v. 7 & 11 v. 11 Games
8:30-8:40 pm: Commuters dismissed by individual coaches (Parents must sign camper out each day)
9:30-9:45 pm: Pizza available for purchase
10:30-10:45pm Must be on own floor
10:45-11:00pm In Own Room/Room Checks by Coaches
11:00pm Lights Out and Quiet
Wednesday Schedule:
7:00-8:00 am: Breakfast (resident campers only)
8:15 am: Resident campers meet in dorm lobby and walk to field with counselors AND commuters arrive at softball backstop to check-in
8:30 am: All campers report to designated field
8:30-11:30 am: Morning Session
11:45-12:45 pm: Lunch
12:45-1:45 pm: Rest time on dorm (Must be in the dorm)
1:45 pm: All campers meet in dorm lobby and walk to field with counselors
2:00-4:30 pm: Afternoon Session
4:45-5:45 pm: Dinner
5:45-6:15 pm: Dorm checkout & Key Return #1 *You will not return to your dorm following closing ceremonies.
6:15 pm: All campers meet in dorm lobby and walk to field with counselors
6:30-8:00 pm: Championship Games
8:00-8:30 pm: Closing Ceremonies
8:30-9:30 pm: Dorm checkout & Key Return #2 *Dorms officially close at 9:30 pm
Wednesday Checkout & Closing Ceremonies:
All campers have two different opportunities to checkout and return their dorm room key and meal card. This will take place in the dorm lobby immediately at both 5:45-6:15 pm and following Closing Ceremonies (8:30-9:30 pm). If you choose to check-out between 5:45-6:15 pm, you cannot return to the dorm following closing ceremonies, therefore all personal belongings must be removed from the dorm at the time of check-out. Commuter campers will be dismissed at the field after Closing Ceremonies. We encourage parents to come and watch the championship games starting at 6:30 p.m.
Meals
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided in Lottie Nelson Dining Hall where campers have access to the all-you-can-eat cafeteria. This includes a full salad bar, sandwich station, three main entree lines, chicken finger line, full service drink station, desserts, and ice cream.
• For all campers, the first meal provided will be dinner Sunday evening and the last meal provided will be dinner Wednesday evening
• Note: Commuting campers do not eat breakfast on-campus.
Housing:
If you have housing questions be sure to take a look at our FAQ page for some answers.
Athletic Training:
Certified Athletic Trainers will be present at all times during the camp. The trainer will be available to meet with you Sunday afternoon during Check-In if you have any questions or pre-existing injuries.
Commuters
• Commuters are to be dropped off at the large tent next to the softball field by 8:15 a.m. each morning and check-in with the commuter counselors. Commuters will be dismissed by the counselor assigned at their field at the conclusion of each day and can be picked up between 8:30 and 8:40 p.m. each evening.
• During free time commuters are able to hang out in the main lounge of the dorm or in a dorm room of one of their friends or teammates.
Refund Policy:
Our Refund Policy is stated on our FAQ Page. 
Camp Code of Conduct:
All campers are expected to follow the Messiah University Camp Code of Conduct while attending camp. If rules are violated, dismissal from camp is a possibility.
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way to communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you registered for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail as this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.
*Our website vendor has now added a $3 service fee for every transaction which accounts for the following:
--$3 to pay in full, $6 to pay a deposit and remaining balance, and $9 to pay three installments.
--If you sign up multiple campers at the same time you only pay the $3 service fee per transaction for one camper.