$1.5 million facility upgrades — arena, field house, dorms, and bathrooms
Heartland Hockey Camp is investing over $1.5 million in facility upgrades. At the center is a new concrete floor in Heartland's main arena for a more consistent ice surface. The former studio rink is being converted into a multi-purpose field house for dryland training, field games, and team activities. All eight restroom and shower facilities are undergoing full renovations, and new mattresses are being installed across all dormitories.
Private 164-acre northwoods lakeside campus on Portage Lake in Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes Area, Deerwood, Minnesota
Founded
1985
Activities
Waterfront
Swimming
Canoeing
Fishing
Land Sports
Tennis
Hockey
Traditions & shared moments
Testimonial — parent, summer tradition over multiple years
"Gianluca looks forward to his time at Heartland Hockey Camp every summer. It has been a tremendous growth experience for him and has become our summer vacation tradition. Heartland continues to be our first and only choice for hockey camp." — Dr. Salvatore Trazzera, Hockey Parent, Owner, Lone Star Brahmas
Personal growth — independence, confidence, and lasting impact
Camp gives players a chance to become more independent, try new things, develop confidence, build friendships and discover what they are capable of away from home. Heartland's daily routine intentionally balances demanding hockey training with recreation, social time and opportunities for campers to simply enjoy being kids. That balance helps players stay engaged, challenged and excited throughout the week while developing habits and relationships that extend beyond hockey.
Staff responsibility — knowing campers personally and creating inclusion
Families trust Heartland with something incredibly important: the physical, emotional and social well-being of their children. That responsibility guides how we hire, train and support our staff. Coaches and counselors are encouraged to know campers personally, create a supportive environment and help each player feel comfortable, confident and included throughout the week.
Goalie Camps: Coed Goalie Camp — June 27–July 2, 2027
2027-06-27 – 2027-07-02
1 weeks
Overnight camp
3 hours of on-ice goalie-specific development each day. Directed by Joe Herda, Jon Hendrickson, Dylan Hvambsal, Nate Crawford & Brendan Price. Price not found in crawled content.
Camp amenities — full list of on-campus facilities
At Heartland Hockey we offer much more than just great hockey instruction. Camp amenities include: Camp Fire Pit, Dry-land Training Center, Soccer Field, 7,800 feet of waterfront property, Classroom for additional instruction, Tennis Court, Dining Hall, Pro Shop, World-class Ice Arena, Snack Bar, Mini Golf, Shooting Range, Weight Room, Private Beach, Indoor Recreation Center, and Dormitory.
Heartland's core identity — hockey development and summer camp together
Heartland Hockey Camp combines focused player development with the friendships, independence, recreation, and traditions of a classic Minnesota summer camp. Located on a private 164-acre campus in Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes Area, Heartland provides an environment where campers can step away from everyday distractions and become fully immersed in hockey, recreation, friendships and personal growth.
Generational culture — campers return as staff, coaches, and parents
Campers return as junior counselors, coaches, directors, parents, and supporters. Many who were once dropped off young players now return as parents of the next generation of campers. Many staff members understand exactly what camp means because they once slept in the dorms, trained on the ice, ate in the dining hall, and spent evenings at recreation themselves.
Helping Hand Campership Program — financial aid for families
Through the Heartland Helping Hand Campership Program, 200x85, PIP, and EventConnect will provide both full and partial camperships to families for whom cost may otherwise prevent participation in a Heartland summer residential camp. The program is open to families seeking financial assistance, players who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate, and educators, counselors, coaches or community leaders who would like to recommend a deserving player. Awards will be based on available funding, demonstrated need, and overall program capacity.
Our camp will be staffed with a full time nurse and EMT each week of the summer. We will also have a camp doctor and athletic trainer on-site periodically throughout the summer. Our medical staff lives at the camp providing medical assistance that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All administering of medications, injuries and illnesses will be attended to by our medical staff. In those situations that require additional medical assistance, campers will be taken to the Cuyuna Range Medical Center, conveniently located just 6 miles north of our campus.
Medical staff experience — named personnel and years at Heartland
Heartland's medical team includes nurses and EMTs Andrea Engstrom (6+ years experience at HHC) and Matt Zubiel (12+ years experience at HHC), and camp doctors including Anne Egan, DNP, APRN, CNP (10+ years experience at HHC), Dr. Todd Paricio (15+ years experience at HHC), and Dr. Tim Bain (8+ years experience at HHC).
