Hockey
Due to renovations to the Clare Drake Arena, all Green & Gold Hockey Camps will be taking place at alternative locations in 2026.
Get ready to build your game with Green & Gold Summer Hockey Camps! While renovations to the Clare Drake Arena mean we’ll be hitting the ice at alternative local venues this year, you can still expect the same coaching and comprehensive development that defines our program. Our Explore and Engage level camps will look a little different based on facilities, those details will be fully released at the end of January.
Participants in our Explore and Engage Camps will develop their skating, passing, shooting and puck-handling skills through drills and gameplay. For participants looking to compete like a Golden Bear next winter, the Excel camps offer professional coaching from current Golden Bears head coach Ian Herbers, as well as current and former players.
- Each participant will be provided with a camp practice hockey jersey
- Participants may be grouped based on age and/or current skill level
- Participants are required to wear full equipment for ice sessions and appropriate athletic clothing for off ice sessions
- General Pre-Camp Information
Registration for Summer 2026 will take place over 4 days in February
Registration will open each day at 7:30 am in the following order
- February 17 - Hockey & Climbing Camps - All Age Groups
- February 18 - Train to Train Camps - Ages 12 to 14
- February 19 - Learn to Train Camps - Ages 9 to 11
- February 20 - Fundamentals Camps - Ages 6 to 8
Questions: sports@ualberta.ca
Explore Hockey Camps - Some hockey experience is expected. Participants need to be able to skate and provide their own equipment.
Engage Hockey Camps - Previous competitive minor hockey experience is required.
Excel Hockey Camps - Higher level of hockey experience expected.
View available camps by participant age group
FUNdamentals: Ages 6–8
Explore 3/4 Day Camps - $400
Explore Camps are designed to introduce and build fundamental hockey skills and improve general athletic skills. Half of the camp will be spent on the ice and the other half will be dedicated to other age-appropriate multi-sport activities.
- Camps are open to all genders unless otherwise noted
- Camp is located at Confederation Arena
- Some previous hockey experience is expected, the minimum expectation is participant has completed 1 year or season of a hockey program
3/4 Day Schedule August 10-14 at Confederation Arena
| Block | Time |
|---|---|
| Camp Drop Off | 8:30am-9:00am |
| Ice | 9:00am-10:00am |
| Games/Dryland | 10:15am-11:15am |
| Ice | 11:30am-12:30pm |
| Lunch/Games | 12:45pm-1:45pm |
| Camp Pick Up | 1:45pm-2:00pm |
Engage Full Day Camps - $525
Engage Camps are designed to develop technical and tactical hockey skills. Half of the camp will be spent on the ice where participants will learn core concepts of offensive and defensive play through drills and games. The other half of the camp will be dedicated to other age-appropriate multi-sport activities.
- Camps are open to all genders unless otherwise noted
- Camp is located at Confederation Arena
- A minimum of one year of competitive minor hockey experience is required
Full Day Schedule August 17-21 & August 24-28 at Confederation Arena
| Block | Time |
|---|---|
| Camp Drop Off | 8:30am-9:00am |
| Ice | 9:00am-10:15am |
| Transition/Games/Dryland | 10:30am-11:45am |
| Lunch/Games/Transition | 11:45am-1:00pm |
| Ice | 1:00pm-2:15pm |
| Transition/Games/Dryland | 2:30pm-3:45pm |
| Camp Pick Up | 3:45pm-4:00pm |
Learn-to-Train: Ages 9–11
Engage Half Day Camps - $300
Our new Engage Half Day Camps at Silent Ice Arena offer a high-tempo morning designed to maximize every minute on the ice. These sessions are formatted for participants to benefit from two on-ice sessions separated by a focused dryland training block to keep their energy and athleticism peaked. With a heavy emphasis on individual skill development, players will rotate through small-group stations, ensuring personalized instruction and high-volume repetitions in skating, shooting, and puck-handling. It is the perfect mid-summer tune-up for players looking for skill growth.
- Camps are open to all genders unless otherwise noted
- Campers will be grouped in to small skill/ age based groups for instruction
- Camp is located at Silent Ice in Nisku
- Some previous hockey experience is required, the minimum expectation is participant has completed 1 year or season of a hockey program
Half Day Schedule July 13-17 and 20-24 at Silent Ice in Nisku
| Block | Time |
|---|---|
| Camp Drop Off | 7:45am-8:15am |
| Ice | 8:15am-9:15am |
| Transition/Dryland | 9:30am-10:30am |
| Ice | 10:45am-11:45pm |
| Pick up | 11:45am-12:00pm |
3/4 Day Explore Camps - $400
Explore Camps are designed to introduce and build fundamental hockey skills and improve general athletic skills. Half of the camp will be spent on the ice and the other half will be dedicated to other age-appropriate multi-sport activities.
- Camps are open to all genders unless otherwise noted
- Camp is located at Confederation Arena
- Some previous hockey experience is required, the minimum expectation is participant has completed 1 year or season of a hockey program
3/4 Day Schedule August 10-14 at Confederation Arena
| Block | Time |
|---|---|
| Camp Drop Off | 8:30am-9:00am |
| Games/Dryland/Transition | 9:00am-10:00am |
| Ice | 10:15am-11:15am |
| Lunch/Dryland/Transition | 11:30am-12:30pm |
| Ice | 12:45pm-1:45pm |
| Camp Pick Up | 1:45pm-2:00pm |
Engage Full Day Camps - $525
Engage Camps are designed to develop technical and tactical hockey skills. Half of the camp will be spent on the ice where participants will learn core concepts of offensive and defensive play through drills and games. Half of the camp will be dedicated to other age-appropriate multi-sport activities.
- Camps are open to all genders unless otherwise noted
- Camp is located at Confederation Arena
- One year of competitive minor hockey experience is required
Full Day Schedule August 17-21 & August 24-28 at Confederation Arena
| Block | Time |
|---|---|
| Camp Drop Off | 8:30am-9:00am |
| Games/Dryland/Transition | 9:00am-10:15am |
| Ice | 10:30am-11:45am |
| Lunch/Games | 11:45am-1:00pm |
| Games/Dryland | 1:00pm-2:15pm |
| Transition/Ice | 2:30pm-3:45pm |
| Camp Pick Up | 3:45pm-4:00pm |
Learn-to-Train & Train-to-Train: Ages 9-14
Engage Half Day Camps - $300
Our new Engage Half Day Camps at Silent Ice Arena offer a high-tempo morning designed to maximize every minute on the ice. These sessions are formatted for participants to benefit from two on-ice sessions separated by a focused dryland training block to keep their energy and athleticism peaked. With a heavy emphasis on individual skill development, players will rotate through small-group stations, ensuring personalized instruction and high-volume repetitions in skating, shooting, and puck-handling. It is the perfect mid-summer tune-up for players looking for skill growth.
- Camps are open to all genders unless otherwise noted
- Campers will be grouped in to small skill/ age based groups for instruction
- Camp is located at Silent Ice in Nisku
- Some previous hockey experience is required, the minimum expectation is participant has completed 1 year or season of a hockey program
Half Day Schedule July 13-17 and 20-24 at Silent Ice in Nisku
| Block | Time |
|---|---|
| Camp Drop Off | 9:00am-9:30am |
| Ice | 9:30am-10:30am |
| Transition/Dryland | 10:45am-11:45am |
| Ice | 12:00pm-1:00pm |
| Pick up | 1:00pm-1:15pm |
Learn-toTrain & Train-to-Train: Age Groups U11, U13, U15, &u18
Golden Bears Camps - $400 | Pandas Camps - $400
Golden Bears Prospects Camps
Join the University of Alberta Golden Bears Hockey and train with the winning tradition of the Golden Bears—a program with a record 16 U SPORTS National Championships and a legacy of developing elite talent. This camp offers 7.5 Hours of on-ice instruction per week designed to sharpen your skills and build on-ice competition.
- 30 min Power Skating / 30 min Skills / 30 min Compete (small area games)
- ONLY 28 Players - 4 Goaltenders per session
- 6:1 Player to Instructor Ratio
- GBH Head Coach Ian Herbers / former NHL Player and Coach
- Other coaches to include current GBH Players and Alumni, GBH Assistant Coaches
- 7.5 Hours of on ice instruction per week.
- All ice times at the Silent Ice in Nisku
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Includes practise Jersey / Water Bottle and Coupon from United Cycle (retail value $ 25.00)
Pandas Excel Camps
Get ready for the season with the Pandas Excel Hockey Camps! Led by Pandas Hockey staff and players, this camp is designed to develop fundamental skills, game awareness, and team dynamics in a competitive and supportive environment.
Each session includes:
- 1.5 hour of on-ice training – Focused on skating, puck control, passing, and game situations.
- 1 hour of off-ice training – Strength, conditioning, and agility drills to enhance performance.
With a maximum of 25 skaters per group, athletes will receive personalized instruction and plenty of reps to refine their skills. Don't miss this opportunity to train with some of the best and prepare for the upcoming season!
Frequently Asked Questions
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