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Friday, June 28th, 2024 - Sunday, July 7th, 2024
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Summer is just around the corner, and at The LumberYard, we are gearing up for an amazing season filled with exciting programs designed to enhance your child's skills and overall athletic development.
Whether your child is focused on specific hockey skills like stickhandling, shooting, or power skating, or prefers a comprehensive approach with our golf camp, dynamites, or squirt camp, we have the perfect program for them.
Explore our summer program offerings by clicking on the logos below to see detailed information and register now for an unforgettable summer experience.
At The LumberYard, we are committed to providing top-notch coaching, a supportive environment, and a fun-filled learning experience for all participants. Our age-specific and skill-specific programs are designed to maximize every athlete's potential and help them excel both on and off the ice.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this summer the greatest one yet for your child! Secure their spot in our summer programs today and get ready for an exciting journey of growth and achievement.
The LumberYard features both age specific and skill specific programs to maximize every athlete's potential. For some families working on skill specific activities like stickhandling, shooting, or power skating is exactly what your child is looking for while others prefer our golf camp, dynamites, or squirt camp where hockey is the focus but we work on overall athletic development. Either way, the LumberYard has the program right for you. Click the logos below to see details and register now for the greatest summer ever!
IF A CAMP IS FULL, WE CAN PUT YOU ON A WAITING LIST. PLEASE EMAIL SHELLY.
NO OFFLINE PAYMENTS AVAILABLE!!
BASED ON AVAILABILITY ONCE CAMPS HAVE STARTED
CAMP | SESSIONS | GROUP | ON ICE was | OFF ICE | 2024 PRICE | |
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D-Man Camp | Session 1 (Jul 8 - Jul 17) - 4 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Ages 11+ | 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | NA | $139 | 9 SPOTS REMAIN |
D-Man Camp | Session 2 (Jul 22 - Jul 31) - 4 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Ages 11+ | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m | NA | $139 | 10 SPOTS REMAIN |
Dynamites | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jul 17) - 10 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group A: Beginner Mites (typically ages 4-6) | 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | $319 | FULL - WAITING LIST |
Dynamites | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jul 17) - 10 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group B: Intermediate Mites (typically ages 6-7) | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m | 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | $319 | FULL - WAITING LIST |
**NEW Dynamites | Session 1 (Jun 11 - Jul 18) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group BB: Intermediate Mites (typically ages 6-7) | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | $319 | 10 SPOTS REMAIN |
Dynamites | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jul 17) - 10 sessions (Mon & Wed | Group C: Advanced Mites (typically ages 7-9) | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | $319 | 3 SPOTS REMAIN |
Dynamites | Session 2 (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group A: Beginner Mites (typically ages 4-6) | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | $319 | FULL - WAITING LIST |
Dynamites | Session 2 (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group B: Intermediate Mites (typically ages 6-7) | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m | 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | $319 | FULL - WAITING LIST |
**CANCELED Dynamites | Session 2 (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group C: Advanced Mites (typically ages 7-9) | 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | $319 | CANCELED |
**NEW Dynamites | Session 2 (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group AA: Beginner Mites (typically ages 4-6) | 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | $319 | 9 SPOTS REMAIN |
Dynamites | Session 3 (Jul 22 - Aug 21) - 10 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group B: Intermediate Mites (ages 6-8) | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | $319 | FULL WAITING LIST |
Finish Your Check | Session 1 (Jul 9 - Jul 18) - 4 sessions (Tue & Thu) | 2nd Yr PeeWees & Bantams | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | NA | $139 | 6 SPOTS REMAIN |
Finish Your Check | Session 2 (Jul 15 - Jul 24) - 4 Sessions (Mon & Wed) | 2nd Yr PeeWees & Bantams | 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | NA | $139 | 7 SPOTS REMAIN |
Finish Your Check | Session 3 (Jul 30 - Aug 8) - 4 Sessions (Tue & Thu) | 2nd Yr PeeWees & Bantams | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | NA | $139 | 12 SPOTS REMAIN |
Finish Your Check | Session 4 (Aug 12 - Aug 21) - 4 sessions (Mon & Wed) | 2nd Yr PeeWees & Bantams | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | NA | $139 | 12 SPOTS REMAIN |
Finish Your Check | Session 5 (Aug 13 - Aug 22) - 4 sessions (Tue & Thu) | 2nd Yr PeeWees & Bantams | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | NA | $139 | 12 SPOTS REMAIN |
Finish Your Check | Session 6 (Aug 13 - Aug 22) - 4 sessions (Tue & Thu) | 2nd Yr PeeWees & Bantams | 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | NA | $139 | 1 SPOT REMAINS |
Girls Only Goal Scoring | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jun 26) - 6 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group A (ages 7-10) | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | $269 | 6 SPOTS REMAIN |
Girls Only Goal Scoring | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jun 26) - 6 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group B (ages 11+) | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | $269 | 6 SPOTS REMAIN |
Girls Only Goal Scoring | Session 2 (Jul 9 - Jul 25) - 6 sessions (Tues & Thu) | Group A (ages 7-10) | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | $269 | 5 SPOTS REMAIN |
Girls Only Goal Scoring | Session 2 (Jul 9 - Jul 25) - 6 sessions (Tues & Thu) | Group B (ages 11+) | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | $269 | 5 SPOTS REMAIN |
Heads Up Stickhandling | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jun 26) - 6 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group A (ages 6-10) | 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | $269 | 5 SPOTS REMAIN |
Heads Up Stickhandling | Session 1 (Jun 11 - Jun 27) 6 Sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group B (ages 10+) | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | $269 | 5 SPOTS REMAIN |
Heads Up Stickhandling | Session 2 (Jul 8 - Jul 24) - 6 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group A (ages 6-10) | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | $269 | FULL - WAITING LIST |
Heads Up Stickhandling | Session 2 (Jul 23 - Aug 8) - 6 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group C (ages 8+) | 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | $269 | 5 SPOTS REMAIN |
Hockey Golf Camp | Session 1 (Jun 11 - Jul 16) - 5 sessions (Tue) | Group A (ages 8-11) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Lunch and then Golf from 1:30 - 3:30 | $459 | FULL - WAITING LIST |
Hockey Golf Camp | Session 1 (Jun 13 - Jul 18) - 5 sessions (Thu) | Group B (ages 8-13) New Age | 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Lunch and then Golf from 1:30 - 3:30 | $459 | 5 SPOTS REMAIN |
Hockey Golf Camp | Session 2 (Jul 22 - Aug 19) - 5 sessions (Mon) | Group A (ages 8-11) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Lunch and then Golf from 1:30 - 3:30 | $459 | FULL - WAITING LIST |
Hockey Golf Camp | Session 2 (Jul 24 - Aug 21) - 5 sessions (Wed) | Group B (ages 8-13) New Age | 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Lunch and then Golf from 1:30 - 3:30 | $459 | FULL - WAITING LIST |
Learn to Play Hockey | Session 1 (Jun 11 - Jul 16) 5 Sessions (Tue Only) | Ages 3+ | 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | N/A | $109 | 1 SPOTS REMAIN |
Learn to Play Hockey | Session 2 (Jun 13 - Jul 18) 5 Sessions (Thu Only) | Ages 3+ | 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | N/A | $109 | 11 SPOTS REMAIN |
Learn to Play Hockey | Session 3 (July 22 - Aug 19) 5 Sessions (Mon Only) | Ages 3+ | 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | N/A | $109 | 11 SPOTS REMAIN |
Learn to Play Hockey | Session 4 (Jul 24 - Aug 21) 5 Sessions (Wed Only) | Ages 3+ | 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | N/A | $109 | 9 SPOTS REMAIN |
Learn to Play Hockey | Session 5 (July 25 - Aug 22) 5 Sessions (Thu Only) | Ages 3+ | 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | N/A | $109 | 9 SPOTS REMAIN |
Light the Lamp | Session 1 (Jun 11 - Jun 27) - 6 sessions (Tue & Thu) | (ages 7-10) | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | $269 | 7 SPOTS REMAIN |
Light the Lamp | Session 2 (Aug 5 - Aug 21) - 6 sessions (Mon & Wed) | (ages 8-13) | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | $269 | 4 SPOTS REMAIN |
Look! Camp | Session 2A (Jul 29 - Aug 7) 4 Sessions (Mon & Wed) | Ages 7-12 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | NA | $259 | 6 SPOTS REMAIN |
Power Skating | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jul 17) - 10 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group A (ages 7-9) | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | 10:00a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | $439 | 2 SPOTS REMAIN |
Power Skating | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jul 17) - 10 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group B (ages 10+) | 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | $439 | 12 SPOTS REMAIN |
Power Skating | Session 1 (Jun 11 - Jul 18) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group C (ages 8-12) | 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | 9:00a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | $439 | 3 SPOTS REMAIN |
**CANCELED Power Skating | Session 1 (Jun 11 - Jul 18) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group D (ages 11+) | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | $439 | CANCELED |
Power Skating | Session 1 (Jun 11 - Jul 18) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group E (ages 11-14) | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | $439 | 12 SPOTS REMAIN |
Power Skating | Session 2 (Jul 22 - Aug 21) - 10 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group A (ages 7-9) | 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | $439 | 8 SPOTS REMAIN |
Power Skating | Session 2 (Jul 22 - Aug 21) - 10 sessions (Mon & Wed) | Group B (ages 10+) | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | $439 | 14 SPOTS REMAIN |
Power Skating | Session 2 (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group C (ages 8-12) | 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | $439 | 11 SPOTS REMAIN |
Power Skating | Session 2 (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | Group D (ages 11+) | 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | $439 | 12 SPOTS REMAIN |
Sniper School | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jul 15) 5 Sessions (Mon Only) | Ages 8-12 | 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | $219 | 8 SPOTS REMAIN |
Sniper School | Session 2 (Jun 12 - Jul 17) 5 Sessions (Wed Only) | Ages 8-12 | 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | $219 | 4 SPOTS REMAIN |
Sniper School | Session 3 (Jul 23 - Aug 20 5 Sessions (Tue Only) | Ages 8-12 | 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | $219 | 12 SPOTS REMAIN |
Squirt Summer Skills | Session 1 (Jun 10 - Jul 10) 8 Sessions (Mon & Wed) | Squirts | 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | N/A | $199 | 3 SPOTS REMAIN |
Squirt Summer Skills | Session 2 (Jul 29 - Aug 21) 8 Sessions (Mon & Wed) | Squirts | 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | N/A | $199 | 5 SPOTS REMAIN |
Summer Skills | Session 1 (Jun 11 - Jul 18) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | PeeWees and Bantams | 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | N/A | $249 | 12 SPOTS REMAIN |
Summer Skills | Session 2 (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - 10 sessions (Tue & Thu) | PeeWees and Bantams | 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | N/A | $249 | 13 SPOTS REMAIN |
**If a skater is unable to attend a camp or a camp isn't full we will allow drop-ins.
Call or email
D-MAN CAMP | $30 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
DYNAMITES | $30 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
FINISH YOUR CHECK | $30 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
GIRLS ONLY GOAL SCORING | $40 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
HEADS UP STICKHANDLING | $40 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
HOCKEY AND GOLF CAMP | $95 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY | $20 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
LIGHT THE LAMP | $40 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
LOOK! CAMP | $40 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
MAGNUM POWER SKATING | $45 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
POWER SKATING | $45 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
SNIPER SCHOOL | $30 PER PERSON | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
SUMMER SKILLS SESSION | $25 PER SESSION | CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT |
If a session you are interested in is full, please contact us to be added to the wait list.
Please share the following info.: Player Name, DOB, Age, which camp and session, parent name, phone and email.
Thank you
Office Manager - Summer wait list
Phone: 6514392011
The question we get at the LumberYard Hockey and Sports Center in Stillwater, MN from many parents is, “How do I select the right training for my young player? The following is a “blueprint” we recommend to help with this question.
For starters, a parent needs to recognize what the player needs to work on. You can talk to your child’s coach and through your own observations, grade your child on various key skills. The first and most important skill is skating. Look closely at your child’s stride to assess knee bend, length of stride, and if they fully recover (bring their foot all the way back to the other foot when skating). We often see kids not focus on a proper skating form and by the time they are 14 or 15 it is nearly impossible to correct. An improper form will limit their ability to compete at a high level. Take video and watch their form closely and in slow motion. If they are missing any of the above key elements, select a Power Skating program.
Next, evaluate their ability to control their head and body position while making hockey plays. If they struggle at this, select programs that combine off ice strength and overall athleticism. Even at a young age, players improve their strength and body control with off-ice, body weight exercises that focus on building core strength and developing athletic movements.
Once the above two are checked off the list, you should diagnose their ability to complete (visualize, recognize, feel and execute) hockey plays. If you observe a slower reaction to these abilities, a 3v3 league on a small rink should be considered as that is the best way to improve those skills. 3v3 forces a player to recognize and make plays with a short amount of time. It forces puck protection and an ability to find open space or you quickly have a turnover.
Another key skill for all players is the ability to control the puck at a high speed and in tight spaces. Can your player control the puck and keep control in high pressure situations? If they struggle at all here, choose a Stickhandling program. As kids age and mature, kids with good “hands” are difference makers on the ice (both forwards and defenseman).
There are numerous other skills a player can focus on. Shooting, goal scoring, and defensive skills are a few examples. Assess your child’s specific needs and choose skills that need improvement and nurture the skills they are already strong at.
The final decision is deciding how much activity to sign your child up for. When making this choice, take into consideration the level of love your player has for the game. Becoming a great player takes a determination to do things that are sometimes not that much fun. Each player must be carefully evaluated to determine how much “grind” they can endure while keeping the fire and love for the game. There is a lot of talk these days about playing other sports. At the Lumberyard we fully endorse multi-sport athletes. That said, many players have a love for the game that needs to be fed. If you have a player that truly loves to get better, feed it. I like to equate these players to musicians. When have you ever heard of a piano teacher that forces a student to walk away from practicing and playing piano for half of the year. As long as the player is having fun and feeding their love for the game, they won’t get “burned out”. With a good selection of programs, it is not too much to have their skates on at least once a week in the off season… keep them in touch with the ice, their skates, and the game.
To support the above recommnedations, The LumberYard Hockey and Sports Center specializes in providing off-season training that is skill specific. We have a menu of development classes and camps that are available for your player at a low cost. Check out details and register today at www.lumberyardsports.com.
Lee Erickson is the General Manager of the LumberYard Hockey and Sport Center and has been training hockey players for more than 25 years. He previously owned and operated NorthStar Hockey with Steve Payne of the Minnesota North Stars. He has been involved in the development of multiple NHL draft picks, many division 1 players, numerous division 3 players and large numbers of Junior players.
REFUND POLICY You will be refunded 100% minus a $25.00 processing fee per session or class cancelled if you request a refund over 60 days from the start of program. You will be refunded 50% minus a $25.00 processing fee per session or class cancelled if you request a refund between 30 and 60 days. No refunds if request is less than 30 days from start of program. NOTE: If we have someone on a wait list who is able to fill your child's spot we will issue a refund minus a $25.00 processing fee per session or class cancelled.
Please Note: The LumberYard does not pro-rate for partial attendance or absence from a summer camp program.