Shoot with the Big GunsJunior Olympic Development Camps

Hillsdale, Michigan—Home of the USA Shooting National Team

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You're Invited!

USA Shooting invites you to an exclusive Junior Olympic Development Camp. Shotgun competitors between the ages of 12 and 20 have an incredible opportunity to hone their skills with instruction from current and former USA Shooting Olympians and National Team members.

The camps are held at Hillsdale College’s John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center, a premier facility featuring International/Olympic bunker and skeet installations.

Each camp is limited to 50 students. You may register for one or both camps. For more information, contact [email protected].

2024 Trap Registration

July 14-19

The Junior Olympic Trap Championship (July 19-21) will be held immediately after Trap Camp. All camp attendees are eligible to compete in the championship.

$2,000 per student

TRAP REGISTRATION IS OPEN

2024 Skeet Registration

July 21-26

The Junior Olympic Trap Championship (July 26-28) will be held immediately after Trap Camp. All camp attendees are eligible to compete in the championship.

$2,000 per student

SKEET REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Our goal is to provide Olympic hopefuls with the knowledge and training to develop their skills. These camps are important because they provide students with small group training from some of the best shooters in the nation.” -Caitlin Connor Royer, assistant program development and competition manager for Hillsdale College’s Halter Shooting Sports Education Center

All-inclusive camps:

Contact

(517) 610-5593

Transportation

Shuttle service to and from Detroit Metropolitan Airport provided by Hillsdale College shuttle service.

Housing

Housing on the Hillsdale College campus (includes bed linens, blankets, pillows, towels, soap, and shampoo).

All meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Local Transportation

Local transportation between the main campus and the Halter Center

Small group coaching

Clay Targets and Ammunition Provided

You must bring your own firearm(s).

Constitutional Education

Evening activities on the Hillsdale College campus, including a presentation(s) on Constitutional education from Hillsdale faculty

TRAP CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN

SKEET CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN

2024 Camp Schedules

Schedule pertains to both camps and is subject to change.

Trap Camp Schedule

DAY 1: SUNDAY, JULY 14

MORNING

Shuttle service from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Hillsdale College will be available to 8 p.m.

AFTERNOON

Flight arrivals of 3 p.m. Eastern or earlier are suggested if campers would like to arrive at Hillsdale College in time for that evening’s camp activities

EVENING

Dinner on campus; 7 p.m. Lane Hall 124 Orientation

DAY 2: MONDAY, JULY 15

MORNING

Breakfast at student union; Range safety and Halter Center overview; shooter evaluations

AFTERNOON

Lunch; individual and small group coaching with an Olympic shooter

EVENING

Dinner on campus; 7 p.m. sport physiology session with USA Shooting trainers Lane Hall 124

DAY 3 TUESDAY, JULY 16

MORNING

Breakfast; individual and small group coaching with an Olympic shooter

AFTERNOON

Lunch; individual and small group coaching with an Olympic shooter

EVENING

Dinner on campus; 7 p.m. sport physiology session with USA Shooting trainers Lane Hall 124

DAY 4 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

MORNING

Breakfast; individual and small group coaching with an Olympic shooter

AFTERNOON

Lunch; individual and small group coaching or shooting competition

EVENING

Dinner; activities on campus Hayden Park

DAY 5 THURSDAY, JULY 18

MORNING

Breakfast; individual and small group coaching with an Olympic shooter

AFTERNOON

Lunch; individual and small group coaching or shooting competition

EVENING

Dinner; activities on campus Hayden Park

DAY 6 FRIDAY, JULY 19

MORNING

Breakfast

MORNING

Campers Depart - shuttles return to Detroit Metro Airport

MORNING

Campers Depart - shuttles return to Detroit Metro Airport. If possible, please book flight departures for 10 a.m. Eastern time or later

TRAP CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN

Skeet Camp Schedule

DAY 1: SUNDAY, JULY 21

MORNING

Shuttle service from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Hillsdale College will be available to 8 p.m.

AFTERNOON

Flight arrivals of 3 p.m. Eastern or earlier are suggested if campers would like to arrive at Hillsdale College in time for that evening’s camp activities

EVENING

Dinner on campus; 7 p.m. Lane Hall 124 Orientation

DAY 2: MONDAY, JULY 22

MORNING

Breakfast at student union; Range safety and Halter Center overview; shooter evaluations

AFTERNOON

Lunch; individual and small group coaching with an Olympic shooter

EVENING

Dinner on campus; 7 p.m. sport physiology session with USA Shooting trainers Lane Hall 124

DAY 3 TUESDAY, JULY 23

MORNING

Breakfast; individual and small group coaching with an Olympic shooter