Question 1

When Should I Arrive/Get Picked Up?

Accepted Answer

Commuters to our summer programs should arrive on the Monday of their scheduled week at 7:30 am. 
You will have an opening address, locker assignments, jersey hand out and question and answer period. You will not need to be ready to go on the ice at 7:30 am. For the remainder of each week, typically ALL groups should arrive no later than 8:30 am.
ALL students and groups should be picked up at 4 pm daily and there will be no supervision after 4pm. 
At your opening address on Monday morning, any schedule variations will be addressed. 
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE FREQUENTLY ADJUST SCHEDULES BASED ON ENROLLMENT. SO SCHEDULES MAY CHANGE!!!! PAY ATTENTION AT OPENING ADDRESS FOR THESE CHANGES.

Question 2

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

1. Full goaltending equipment. Missing or ill-fitting goalie equipment is the responsibility of the parents. See sample equipment list.
Several changes of clean dry under clothing
Goaltender’s jock (younger students may use a standard jock; older students should wear an athletic supporter; Elite / Advanced students are advised to wear a forward’s cup and a goalie cup securely over top
Garter belt – hockey socks
Goalie pants (normal hockey pants are fine for younger students)
Skates – goalie skates for students 11 and up is recommended
Inner knee pads – some are attached directly to the leg pads but you may want additional knee protection
Leg pads – knee should be directly behind middle horizontal knee roll
Chest & arm combo
Helmet / mask combo with plastic neck guard (dangler) recommended
2 goalie sticks
Extra tape, laces, water bottle & towel
2. Dryland training clothes – shorts, running shoes & t-shirts
3. Bring blister care treatment. (i.e. Second Skin or gel bandages)
Jerseys are provided for the week. This list is recommended. You may have different equipment in your bag but it is entirely the responsibility of the parents to ensure that the student is properly protected.

Question 3

What does the daily schedule look like?

Accepted Answer

Below is a sample schedule. Please note, this is not your actual schedule and it is subject to change.
ALL Programs
9:00 AM -11:00 AM – On ice # 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Video, Dryland or classroom
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – On ice # 2
3:00 PM – Dismissal
Meals Are Not Provided
Commuters – You should bring a bag lunch, vending machine money and call ahead to the arena to see if the snack bar will be open.
Boarders – Bag lunch provided by host family

Question 4

Confirmation

Accepted Answer

We do not mail out official confirmation notices.

Email us if you have questions or want confirmation at info@futurepro.com.

Boarding students will receive confirmation information via phone or mail well in advance of the camp. You are welcome and encouraged to contact our office at any time with any question you may have regarding confirmation or any issue not addressed here. If you have outstanding fees, you will receive an appropriate invoice or credit cards will be debited if available.

Question 5

What sort of Dryland Training is Done?

Accepted Answer

It is expected that all Elite and Prospect students arrive in camp in great shape. There will be no refunds or credit given for any students unable to complete their week because of non-emergency medical issues (i.e. blisters, homesick, sprained knees, shin splints, bruises, pulled muscles etc.).

Question 6

How old/what level do you need to be for each program?

Accepted Answer

Our guidelines for age are flexible to a degree but generally speaking:
Developmental up to U11
Advanced U11-U13 
Elite U13 and up
Prospect is Midget AAA and up
Exceptions will be made on an individual basis. There will be no program fees refunded if a student must drop down in program level.

Question 7

Can parents watch?

Accepted Answer

Parents are welcomed and encouraged to watch any of our daily programming. Video taping and note-taking are also permitted activities.

Question 8

Can parents help students get dressed?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Of course but our staff will be fully supervising and helping younger students get dressed and on the ice on time.

Question 9

What if my child has medical concerns?

Accepted Answer

You must contact us (Future Pro) with a detailed outline of any medical conditions, concerns or limitations your student may have (ie., allergy, medical). It is your responsibility to make us (Future Pro) aware, in writing, of any medications or anything of a medical nature we must know regarding your child. Unless otherwise stated, we assume that your child is in good physical health.

Please send important medical information to info@futurepro.com.

Question 10

Can my child be in the same group as his/her friend?

Accepted Answer

If you are in the same program and are close in age we can, where requested, make these groupings possible.

Question 11

Which programs will be available at which locations?

Accepted Answer

All Program availability varies by location. Check program descriptions at the location you want.

Question 12

Will Steve be at every camp?

Accepted Answer

Steve will make appearances at the Ontario summer camps only. Unless stated otherwise Joseph Raaymakers (President of Future Pro) will direct the camps.

Please verify your camp location information to determine the camp director. Please note that EVERY Camp Director has been personally certified and trained by Joseph and/or Steve.

Question 13

Can I pay my balance on the first day of camp?

Accepted Answer

All accounts must be paid in full well in advance of the camp. Any payments made within four weeks of your program’s starting date must be by a credit card.

Question 14

Is there a value in attending more than one session?

Accepted Answer

It is a benefit to attend more than one session and many students attend 2 – 3 sessions each summer.

Question 15

What is the Report Card?

Accepted Answer

Each student will receive a formal program specific, written evaluation at the closing address on Friday. This evaluation will include fitness test results as well.

Question 16

What is the Closing Address?

Accepted Answer

Each week we hold a closing address where the week is summarized, report cards and packages are distributed and merchandise is made available. We also handle questions and accept early registrations for next summer at that time.

Question 17

Can you hold a spot?

Accepted Answer

Registrations are accepted as payment arrives with your online enrolment. We do not hold spots.

Payment methods:
Credit card 
Paypal (via online registrations only)

Question 18

How do I register?

Accepted Answer

Select the camp you want and hit the register now button. Fill out all the required info… it is that easy. Visit our Contact Page to get in touch if you have any questions.

Question 19

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Camp deposists are non-refundable. Once camp begins there are no refunds of any kind. However, Future Pro may, on an individual case basis, decide to apply a credit towards future camps. Cancellations before camp begins will result in a lost deposit and any funds on account beyond that will be held on file as a credit. There are no cash refunds, or any refunds credited back to credit cards. Any credit given will be in the form of credit towards upcoming camps.

To be clear… no cash refunds. Credit only.

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