Aurora Area Summer Field Hockey Camp at Aurora University
Aurora University, 347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
CAMP DATES
July 20 – 23, 2026
Overnight & Extended Day Only
Site Director – TBD
AGE GROUP
Revolution Field Hockey Camp is open to kids & teens ages 9 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $799
Extended Day: $649
* Team Discounts Available:
For team discounts, please email [email protected].
OVERVIEW
Aurora University, IL boasts exceptional facilities for field hockey training. This summer, join us for an exciting camp experience where you’ll enhance your skills, receive expert coaching, and grow as an athlete. Whether you’re refining your technique or pushing your limits, Aurora University offers the ideal environment to elevate your game.
The camp is open to all ages and ability levels. Each participant will be assessed and grouped with others of a similar age and skill level. Adjustments to groups may be made throughout the week to ensure campers have the opportunity to train with and compete against different players. Through a mix of drills, games, and scrimmages, each camper will have the chance to learn, improve, and enjoy field hockey in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Camp Director
TBD
What to Expect
At Revolution Field Hockey Camps you’ll receive personalized field hockey training through an exceptional curriculum, tailored to all age groups and skill levels. Our goal is to help players of all abilities enhance every aspect of their game. Our camps emphasize individual skill development while incorporating drills and scrimmages to foster teamwork and strategy.
Key features of our field hockey staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; groups organized by age and skill level and a fun, energetic, and experienced coaching team.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in small games & camp matches
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
DAILY SKILLS BREAKDOWN
Individual Skill Training
- Dynamic warm up
- Ball control
Technical Skills Training
- Passing & receiving, shooting, eliminating, tackling, shot-stopping
Tactical Skill Training
- Reading the play or situation
- Application of new skills and when to use
Game-Based Learning
- Competition & inter-camp scrimmages
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Overnight Campers: Check in at 12PM-1PM Monday. Campers should be picked up at Noon Thursday.
Extended Day Campers: Check in at 12PM-1PM Monday (8:45AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 8:30PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and at Noon Thursday. (Lunch and dinner are included)
Field Hockey Typical Daily Schedule*
| 7am: | Wake Up |
| 7:30am: | Breakfast |
| 8:45am: | Extended Day Campers Arrive |
| 9:00am: | Morning Field Session |
| 11:30am: | Free Time |
| 12:15am: | Lunch |
| 1:00pm: | Free Time |
| 2:00pm: | Afternoon Field Session |
| 4:30pm: | Free Time |
| 5:15pm: | Dinner |
| 6:30pm: | Evening Field Session |
| 8:30pm: | Extended Day Campers Depart – Dorm Games, Evening Meeting, Social Time for Overnight Campers |
| 10:30pm: | Lights out |
*Schedule may change or be adjusted as needed
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We recommend that campers avoid bringing expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are permitted to bring cell phones to camp for contacting their guardians, but phones are not allowed on the field during training sessions. Please make sure to label all items you bring to camp. All personal belongings are the responsibility of the camper. Revolution Field Hockey and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Hockey stick
- Shin guards
- Mouthguard
- Turf shoes/sneakers
- Slides/flip-flops
- T-shirts, tank tops, sweats, shorts, pajamas, sports bras, athletic socks
- Bed linens (XL twin) & pillows
- Shower supplies – towel, shower shoes, toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Portable fan
- Non perishable snacks or drinks for between meals
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CAMP REVIEWS
“Coach Jill is AWESOME! I had a lot of fun at this camp, the staff were super accommodating of anything we needed and I learned a lot that I want to take to my high school games when the season starts.”
Audrey D.
“This was a healthy experience for our whole family. Sammie trained with great coaches and talented athletes and we got a few days of quiet!”
Mark G.
“I keep telling my friends this was the best summer of my life! Some of them haven’t even played field hockey before, but now they’re thinking about trying out because they want to go to camp next summer.”
Emily P.
“My daughter came home each day exhausted but bubbling with stories about new friends and field hockey techniques. The coaches created the perfect balance between skill development and fun. The final day scrimmage showcased how much they’d learned.”
Ellie P.
