Frequently Asked Questions...
Q. Where do overnight campers sleep?
A. You will sleep in traditional student dorm accommodation on the Livingston Campus, a short walk from the fields and dining hall. Dorm rooms are for two people and there is a share bathroom for you and others staying in the same hallway.
Q. Do the dorms have fridges?
A. Yes, all dorms have their own fridge.
Q. Where do we eat?
A. You will eat all meals in the Livingston Campus Dining Hall. There is always lots of choice and it is fantastic! (Really, it's great)
Q. What if I have food allergies?
A. Let us know and we will make sure the kitchen is aware. They deal with lots of different food needs and will do their best to accommodate you.
Q. Who looks after us?
A. All campers are under the supervision of coaches and camp counsellors, who also stay in the dorms. Someone is available 24 hours a day. However, campers should be aware that this is an operational campus of a major state university. All campers are expected to behave with maturity and responsibility at all times.
Q. Is there air-conditioning?
A. The dining hall is air-conditioned but THE DORMS ARE NOT AIR-CONDITIONED. It can get VERY hot. You are advised to bring whatever fans, cooling towels etc you can bring. This is a traditional dorm that is used by students while the university is in session.
Q. What is does a typical day look like?
A. Breakfast is 7:45-8:45 AM, we will then head to the field for a technical session 9-11:30 AM. We will break for lunch and to cool off 11:30 AM-2 PM. From 2-4:15 PM another on-field session, followed by dinner 4:30-6 PM. At night we will play tournament games and end around 8 PM before heading back to the dorms for some well-earned rest!!
Q. What do I need to bring?
A. Fans; linens and blanket/comforter (beds are extra-long twins); towels; shower shoes; toiletries; money for Rutgers Field Hockey t-shirts, cool gear and pizza; water/Gatorade/snacks; cooling towels (for use during day and at night).
Field hockey equipment: sneakers and/or shoes for wet turf (absolutely no molded cleats!); shin-guards; stick; water bottle; goalkeeping equipment; clothing for hockey and for the dorms at night.
Q. I'm a goalkeeper, is there specialist coaching? And do I need to bring my gear back to the dorms every night?
A. Yes! Our international-level goalkeeping coaches give you expert direction in every session. We also have a space so you can leave your gear near the field and get it the next day.
Q. Are there any discounts?
A. Discounts are not available.
Q. What makes the Rutgers camp so special?
A. Everything really. Our coaches, our food, our world-class facility. We could go on! Our curriculum is designed so all campers have the very best experienced and our expert coaches deliver it in a way that suits you. We also don't just focus on the hockey: yoga, tie-dye, sports psychology, strength and conditioning, nutrition - we cover it all and more!!
Q. Do your camps sell out?
A. Every camp has sold out every year for the past five years. Last year, all camps were full in just a couple of weeks of being released.
A. You will sleep in traditional student dorm accommodation on the Livingston Campus, a short walk from the fields and dining hall. Dorm rooms are for two people and there is a share bathroom for you and others staying in the same hallway.
Q. Do the dorms have fridges?
A. Yes, all dorms have their own fridge.
Q. Where do we eat?
A. You will eat all meals in the Livingston Campus Dining Hall. There is always lots of choice and it is fantastic! (Really, it's great)
Q. What if I have food allergies?
A. Let us know and we will make sure the kitchen is aware. They deal with lots of different food needs and will do their best to accommodate you.
Q. Who looks after us?
A. All campers are under the supervision of coaches and camp counsellors, who also stay in the dorms. Someone is available 24 hours a day. However, campers should be aware that this is an operational campus of a major state university. All campers are expected to behave with maturity and responsibility at all times.
Q. Is there air-conditioning?
A. The dining hall is air-conditioned but THE DORMS ARE NOT AIR-CONDITIONED. It can get VERY hot. You are advised to bring whatever fans, cooling towels etc you can bring. This is a traditional dorm that is used by students while the university is in session.
Q. What is does a typical day look like?
A. Breakfast is 7:45-8:45 AM, we will then head to the field for a technical session 9-11:30 AM. We will break for lunch and to cool off 11:30 AM-2 PM. From 2-4:15 PM another on-field session, followed by dinner 4:30-6 PM. At night we will play tournament games and end around 8 PM before heading back to the dorms for some well-earned rest!!
Q. What do I need to bring?
A. Fans; linens and blanket/comforter (beds are extra-long twins); towels; shower shoes; toiletries; money for Rutgers Field Hockey t-shirts, cool gear and pizza; water/Gatorade/snacks; cooling towels (for use during day and at night).
Field hockey equipment: sneakers and/or shoes for wet turf (absolutely no molded cleats!); shin-guards; stick; water bottle; goalkeeping equipment; clothing for hockey and for the dorms at night.
Q. I'm a goalkeeper, is there specialist coaching? And do I need to bring my gear back to the dorms every night?
A. Yes! Our international-level goalkeeping coaches give you expert direction in every session. We also have a space so you can leave your gear near the field and get it the next day.
Q. Are there any discounts?
A. Discounts are not available.
Q. What makes the Rutgers camp so special?
A. Everything really. Our coaches, our food, our world-class facility. We could go on! Our curriculum is designed so all campers have the very best experienced and our expert coaches deliver it in a way that suits you. We also don't just focus on the hockey: yoga, tie-dye, sports psychology, strength and conditioning, nutrition - we cover it all and more!!
Q. Do your camps sell out?
A. Every camp has sold out every year for the past five years. Last year, all camps were full in just a couple of weeks of being released.