NCYH Summer Camps

This camp is designed to be a high-level, intense summer-long camp for kids who want to improve. 

All sessions focus on both full-ice and half-ice individual skill drills implemented for the entire group. The Hockey Directors utilize state-of-the-art training aids that are used by the world's best players and teams to help develop game-like, situational skills and awareness. In the end, players will run different drills and get different perspectives from coaches who share the same philosophy -- if you work hard and focus on skill improvement, you'll get a lot better and have fun along the way. The feedback from the players, and their parents, has been universally outstanding, which is why this camp continues to grow each year.  

Must have been registered as a NCYH Under 8 player for the 2024-2025 hockey season

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This camp is designed to be a high-level, intense summer-long camp for kids who want to improve .All sessions focus on both full-ice and half-ice individual skill drills implemented for the entire group. The Hockey Directors utilize state-of-the-art training aids that are used by the world's best players and teams to help develop game-like, situational skills and awareness. In the end, players will run different drills and get different perspectives from coaches who share the same philosophy -- if you work hard and focus on skill improvement, you'll get a lot better and have fun along the way. The feedback from the players, and their parents, has been universally outstanding, which is why this camp continues to grow each year. 

These camps are for higher-level players who want to refine their skills and knowledge at their respective positions. Most drills during this camp will be new to the kids. The skills and concepts covered in this camp are much easier taught and learned away from a team setting and will allow each player to focus on his/her chosen position. The Forward camp will have a heavy focus on footwork, body position, puck retrievals, deception, offensive zone reads, shot selection, and finishing. Many of the drills have origins in junior, college, or professional practices, including a number of drills from NHL practices and training camps. All on-ice work will be run by Coach Gordon and Coach Ulanski (Forward)

Prepare your game for the next level with our Battle, Checking, Contact, & Compete Hockey Camp, designed for players ready to embrace the physical and mental challenges of competitive hockey. This high-intensity camp focuses on teaching the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to excel in game situations where physicality and competition play a crucial role.

Camp Highlights:

• Battle Drills: Develop grit, determination, and the ability to win puck battles in tight spaces. Learn how to use positioning, stick work, and body leverage effectively.
• Checking Fundamentals: Master the art of delivering and receiving checks safely and effectively. Emphasis on angling, timing, and reading plays to execute legal body contact.
• Contact Confidence: Build confidence in playing a physical game while learning how to protect yourself and others on the ice.
• Compete Level Training: Engage in high-tempo drills and game-like scenarios that push your competitive edge and decision-making under pressure.
• Mental Toughness: Learn how to stay focused and composed in high-stakes situations, preparing you to outwork and outthink your opponents.

These camps are for higher-level players who want to refine their skills and knowledge at their respective positions. Most drills during this camp will be new to the kids. The skills and concepts covered in this camp are much easier taught and learned away from a team setting and will allow each player to focus on his/her chosen position. The D camp will have a heavy focus on footwork, body position, puck retrievals, outlet passes, offensive options, rush play, and on how defensemen control the game both with, and away from, the puck. Many of the drills have origins in junior, college, or professional practices, including a number of drills from NHL practices and training camps. All on-ice work will be run by Coach Swanson and Coach Marto (Defense).

U8 LET'S PLAY HOCKEY CAMP - JUNE 13-15, 2025

NCYH is proud to offer an all-day, Under 8 Hockey Camp designed to develop basic hockey skills (skating, passing, shooting, puck handling) in a supportive, friendly environment. We will stress proper technique, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun! Coaches will use age-appropriate drills and activities to help players build confidence, improve coordination, and prepare them for growth in the game of hockey. 

This camp is NOT for beginners. It is for well-behaved kids who have taken part in an Under 8 program, who can pay attention to Coaches and demonstrations, who are old enough to be active for the entire day at camp, and who can skate well without the help of another person or a balance aid.  Instructors will help tie skates and buckle helmets but will not be aiding the kids in putting on their equipment, so if your child cannot put on his/her gear, a parent will need to be at the rink to help. This camp is open to kids who played Under 8 in the 2024-2025 season (birth years 2016-2019).