Resident Camper Information


Resident campers will reside on the campus of the University of Denver. 3 meals per day will be provided and players will share a standard collegiate dorm room.


Each player will be provided beds, desks, chairs, microwave, mini-fridge, and linen packet consisting of: two flat sheets, blanket, shower towel, pillows and pillow case. In addition, all resident campers will have access to laundry, bathroom/shower facilities, and a player lounge with TV.


All campers will have complete access to Magness Arena and the Ritchie Athletics Center throughout the camp, including weight room, pool, courts, fields, track, and locker room. Dorm supervision will be provided by USJDP staff that will reside in the same facility.

Residence Halls


All Resident campers will be housed in Centennial Halls. For detailed instructions on finding the residence halls, please click here for the University of Denver's interactive Campus Map.

 

Resident Camper Check-In Times


Check-in time for all resident campers is from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in the lobby of Centennial Halls. Dinner is at 5pm, and all resident campers are on-ice for the weekly evaluation skate starting at 7:15 pm.

Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off

 

There is a $35 one-way, or $70 round-trip, airport shuttle fee for each player needing to arrange transportation through the USJDP either to, or from, the airport. These fees will go directly to the airport limo company to cover the costs for the private luxury coach. All transportation requests must be in USJDP offices 2 weeks prior to arrival.
 
To arrange an airport pick-up and/or drop off, please send complete flight information including airline, arrival time, flight numbers, departure city of final leg of flight and cell phone number to USJDP Director Mike Gempeler.
 
As non-travelers are not allowed out to the gates to greet new arrivals, players will need to proceed to main terminal where an USJDP staff member clad in a black CCM staff polo shirt will meet them at their assigned baggage claim. Players will then be escorted by USJDP Staff to the awaiting shuttle.
 
Payment for this service must be made prior to arrival at camp. Please send a check made out to Mike Gempeler for this service to our offices at the address listed above.
 
A note to our International Campers: Please send either a cashiers check or money order in US Dollars for these costs.

Arrival Times

 

On the day of your arrival, please arrive at Denver International Airport (DIA) no later than 3:00 pm, This is important as it allows us sufficient time to get the players to the University of Denver, checked into their rooms, and most importantly, fed before our evening skate. Players will travel by private coach via a professional limo company and be dropped off right in front of our assigned residence hall.
 
Also, please note that the Player Shuttle Van departs DIA at 3:00 pm as discussed above so it is advised to arrange flights as close to that time to avoid unnecessary waits at DIA. Additionally, due the stated 3:00 pm Player Shuttle departure time, USJDP staff will not arrive at DIA to meet players until after 11:00 am.

Departure Times


Departure times on your final day of camp should be AFTER 3:00 pm. This will allow each player to participate in the morning game, shower, get checked out of their dorm rooms, and to the airport by 2 pm, allowing for an hour check-in time at DIA. There are no Saturday night stays available for campers not participating in the following week of camp.

Saturday Night Stays

 

Saturday night stays are necessary for any resident camper attending the Prep Camp for both weeks. The Saturday night stay fee is $80 and includes lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday, and the dorm room for Saturday, July 2. Players will be housed in the same rooms as they would for the camp, and will be supervised by USJDP Housing Director Zac Desjardins the entire time. It does not include the cost of evening events discussed below.
 
If you elected to not pay for the Saturday Night Stay on your original registration form, please make the check out to Mike Gempeler and send it to USJDP offices PRIOR to camp.
 
A note to our International Participants: Please send either a cashiers check or money order in US Dollars for these costs.

Fans


A limited number of fans will be available for check out at the front desk of Centennial Halls at time of check-in. These will be given out to all campers that fly in first, and to campers that drive in second. If you are driving to camp to stay as a resident camper, it is advised that you pack your own fan.

Weekend Activities

 

Over the past few years we have learned the hard way that the players are not interested in any heavy activities on Saturday afternoon as they are too tired from the previous week and just want to take it easy. All players, under the direct supervision of the Housing Supervisors, will be allowed to take a nap directly after lunch, and will then be expected to accompany all dorm staff to a movie. We have offered other trips in the past and by the time the event comes around, none of the players have any interest in them, so we have cancelled them.
 
All costs associated with the weekend activities are the sole responsibility of the participating athlete.