Summer Hockey Camps

House Parents
Your child’s welfare is of paramount importance to us. Each floor has a carefully screened and selected house parent that provides a nurturing and caring environment for our campers. House parents are there to attend to the needs of campers, to provide guidance or simply be someone to talk to.

Campus Security
Our top priority is the security and safety of all our participants, on and off the ice. The CIH Academy provides a safe campus where your child will feel secure. The campus is well lit and staffed 24 hours a day. The residence features video surveillance and controlled entry via secure access in the evening and overnight.

All staff and participants are instructed and practice emergency procedures to ensure everyone is well prepared and kept safe.

This camp offers high-intensity skating and tactical drills that will develop each player’s endurance level, speed and skill. This camp is ideal for offensive players that want to learn how to play smarter and react faster while developing critical forward hockey sense.

Some of the offensive skills taught will include: 

• Playing without the puck
• Reading plays and reacting
• Playing in the corners
• Battle Drills
• One on one
• Odd man situations

There will also be focus on Power Skating, specifically:

• Foot speed
• Over speed skating
• Agility
• Tight turns
• Driving wide

Players will also receive coaching in stick skills such as:

• One-time and saucer passes
• Stick handling and puck control
• Passing in stride
• Under handling

GOALIES

Goalies are offered a discounted price for the Forward PST and the Defense PST camps.   A goalie counselor will be on the ice to support the goalies; however, Head Instructors and drills will be geared towards the development of the defense and forwards.  Goaltenders will still enjoy all off-ice perks of our dynamic hockey camps as well as considerable volume on ice.

Goalies looking for dedicated specialized training are encouraged to participate in our Position Specific Camp for Goalies, July 20-23.

This camp is specifically designed for Defencemen who want to take their game to the next level. This camp will focus on improving and teaching superior defensive skills.

Specialized defensive concepts taught include:

• Playing without the puck
• Reading the play and reacting
• Neutral zone D to D
• Front of net coverage
• Playing in the corners
• Battle drills
• One on one
• Odd-man situations

There will also be focus on Power Skating, specifically:

• Foot speed
• Backwards skating
• Agility
• Pivoting
• Cross-overs
• Balance

Players will also receive coaching in stick skills such as:

• One-time and saucer passes
• Stick handling and puck control
• Passing in stride
• Under handling

GOALIES

Goalies are offered a discounted price for the Forward PST and the Defense PST camps.   A goalie counselor will be on the ice to support the goalies; however, Head Instructors and drills will be geared towards the development of the defense and forwards.  Goaltenders will still enjoy all off-ice perks of our dynamic hockey camps as well as considerable volume on ice.

Goalies looking for dedicated specialized training are encouraged to participate in our Position Specific Camp for Goalies, July 20-23.

This camp works on developing a goaltender’s overall ability and technique by improving their balance, positioning and lateral mobility. Goalies will enhance their performance in the net as they focus on angles, rebound control, playing the puck as well as practice defending against breakaways and rush attacks.
Our goalie camp is designed to maximize learning potential in young goalies of ANY calibre, from beginner to advanced. No matter if they are strapping on the pads for the first time, or are playing elite level hockey, all of our participants will benefit from specialized and skill level geared instruction.

Designed for Rep B/A/AA/AAA players, this camp develops and strengthens each participant’s speed, endurance and overall skills. The drills are challenging and are performed at a level which requires discipline and stamina. This program uses traditional hockey drills with a focus on balance, speed, and agility to enhance a player’s ability to perform on the ice. Additionally, the camp will force players to think in game like situations in a fun and competitive atmosphere. With plenty of on-ice instruction daily, players will come out of this camp faster, stronger and ahead of the competition! This camp includes hockey specific off-ice training, additional sports and games that will challenge players’ athletic abilities in a positive environment!

GOALIES

Goalies are offered a discounted price for the HIT camps.   A goalie counselor will be on the ice to support the goalies; however, Head Instructors and drills will be geared towards the High Intensity Training of the defense and forwards.  Goaltenders will still enjoy all off-ice perks of our dynamic hockey camps as well as considerable volume on ice.

Goalies looking for dedicated specialized training are encouraged to participate in our Position Specific Camp for Goalies, July 20-23.

Too many players don’t shoot correctly because they were never taught properly. This camp is for all levels and will focus on wrist, snap and slap shots. All aspects of shooting and puck control (passing, deking, stickhandling) will be covered in detail, with an emphasis on the proper mechanics for each shot. Over the course of the week, instructors will give feedback and as well as video analysis that will benefit each individual. By the end of the week, each player will understand the proper mechanics of each shot and how and when to use each one.  Specific programming will include:

Shooting

• Wrist shot
• Slap shot
• Snap shot
• Backhand
• Passing

Puck Control

• Wrist movement
• Arm movement
• Puck positioning
• Side to side movements
• Toe drag

Deking

• One on one against the goalie
• One on one with skater
• The three way deke
• Using the skates

There will also be focus on:

• Balance
• Accuracy
• Being prepared for the rebound
• Keeping the head up

GOALIES

Goalies are offered a discounted price for the Shooting & Puck Control Camp.   A goalie counselor will be on the ice to support the goalies; however, Head Instructors and drills will be geared towards the development of Shooting and Puck Control of forward and defense players.  Goaltenders will still enjoy all off-ice perks of our dynamic hockey camps as well as considerable volume on ice.

Goalies looking for dedicated specialized training are encouraged to participate in our Position Specific Camp for Goalies, July 20-23.

This camp is designed for girls of all skills levels looking to improve their overall level of play. There is a strong emphasis the ability to shoot with accuracy, speed and power, and stick handling techniques. Concentration, enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn are all elements that are required to be part of this camp. This camp includes hockey specific off-ice training, additional sports and games that will challenge each player’s athletic abilities in a positive environment!

GOALIES

Goalies are offered a discounted price for the Girls Only camp.   A goalie counselor will be on the ice to support the goalies; however, Head Instructors and drills will be geared towards the development of the defense and forwards.  Goaltenders will still enjoy all off-ice perks of our dynamic hockey camps as well as considerable volume on ice.

Goalies looking for dedicated specialized training are encouraged to participate in our Position Specific Camp for Goalies, July 20-23.

Designed for aspiring young hockey players, this program centers on the basic skills of skating, while explaining game play in simple terms.  Participants should, at least, be able to skate forward, fall down, and get up without assistance.  This camp is also geared for hockey players up to age 8 who are new to the game and would like to improve their fundamental hockey skills in a skill-appropriate and developmental atmosphere, with drills that focus on power skating, puck handling, shooting, passing and receiving.

We are pleased to offer a new camp geared towards 2011 and 2012 players who wish to hone their skills for the upcoming season.

The first on-ice session will focus on Power Skating and will work on the fundamentals required to build a powerful and proficient skating stride to help improve balance and agility as well as edge control. We will also develop the important elements of skating such as forwards/backward skating, pivots, stopping, turning and cross-overs. We will use full ice skating as a group and stations in smaller groups to isolate individual skill development.

In our second on-ice session, we will work on individual skill. There will be a variety of age appropriate drills that will help build confidence and consistency in development of many essential hockey skills such as puck handling, passing/receiving passes, shooting, puck protection and more.

The all new CIHA Summer Conditioning Camp has been developed to get players into competitive shape for the upcoming season.

This clinic focuses on physical conditioning and mental preparedness in improving all aspects of a player’s game.

Each day will consist of two 80 minute on-ice sessions.  Morning sessions will zero in on Power Skating and Puck Control, while the afternoon will target Shooting and Stick Handling.

Video analysis sessions will give players the opportunity to recognize and identify individual areas for improvement.

Programming will also include two 45 minute dry-land training sessions.

This camp will be fast paced and is intended to improve players' physical conditioning, which, in turn, can give them the edge they need to take their game to the next level.

GOALIES

Goalies are offered a discounted price for the Pre-Season Camp.   A goalie counselor will be on the ice to support the goalies; however, Head Instructors and drills will be geared towards the development of the defense and forwards.  Goaltenders will still enjoy all off-ice perks of our dynamic hockey camps as well as considerable volume on ice.

Goalies looking for dedicated specialized training are encouraged to participate in our Position Specific Camp for Goalies, July 20-23.

All players in this training camp are expected to arrive at camp ready to work hard on and off the ice. The camp will force players to think in game-like situations in a fun and competitive atmosphere. All drills have been developed to properly train and condition players before the start of the season. With plenty of daily on-ice instruction, players will come out of this camp faster, stronger and ready for their upcoming season! This camp includes hockey specific off-ice training, additional sports and games that will challenge each player’s athletic abilities in a positive environment! 

GOALIES

Goalies are offered a discounted price for the Pre-Season Camp.   A goalie counselor will be on the ice to support the goalies; however, Head Instructors and drills will be geared towards the development of the defense and forwards.  Goaltenders will still enjoy all off-ice perks of our dynamic hockey camps as well as considerable volume on ice.

Goalies looking for dedicated specialized training are encouraged to participate in our Position Specific Camp for Goalies, July 20-23.

A spin-off of our popular Pre-Season Camp, our evening session is designed for players who wish to prepare both mentally and physically for upcoming training camps or try-outs, but do not want to participate in a full day camp. Our experienced, professional instructors will put players through high volume, high intensity drills designed to properly train and condition them for the upcoming season. This evening camp with consist of four (4) one hour on-ice sessions Monday through Thursday.

The 4:15pm session will be offered to boys and girls at the IP level.

Novice and Atom levels will practice at 5:15pm.

The 6:15pm session will consist of Peewee and Bantam.

GOALIES - We have three spots per session open at a reduced price of $75 (plus admin fees).  Note that while goaltenders will not receive goalie-specific instruction, they will get a considerable amount of volume, which is good preparation for tryouts!  First come, first served, so register now!

This package contains everything you need to know if you are joining us for hockey camp this summer.