In this specialized skating camp, learn and play a variety of different ice sports. Participants will be on the ice for 75 minutes learning hockey, speed skating, ringette, figure skating and broom ball. Off-ice time will be comprised of different sports such as floor hockey, soccer, field hockey, basketball and more.
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval
Format: Half-day camps
Age: 9 to 12 years and 12 to 15 years
Dates: July 2 – 5, July 15 – 19, July 29 – August 2
Cost: $235 – $293
Experience: Skating proficiency required – must be able to skate forwards and backwards, and be able to stop on the ice.
Required items: Skate and helmet rentals are included. Hockey gloves aren’t necessary but if you have your own please bring them.
This camp is intended for beginner to intermediate players with previous hockey experience. Skill-intensive drills in a fun and upbeat style will build strong fundamental skills of power skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting. Participants will be on the ice for an hour to 90 minutes. Off-ice time will be comprised of sports such as floor hockey, volleyball, basketball and games focused on fundamental movements skills such as running, jumping, agility, balance and coordination.
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval
Format: Half-day camps
Age: 6 to 9 years
Dates: July 10-14 & Aug 8-11
Cost: $315
Experience: Participants should have some hockey experience, ideally through league play, and have taken the Oval’s Learn to Skate program or an equivalent program and reached a minimum of level 3.
Required items: All participants MUST BRING FULL HOCKEY GEAR, hockey stick, water bottle, a change of clothes, and running shoes.
Time to start playing hockey! Tots get introduced to Canada’s game through fun activities and games which focus on fundamental skating and hockey skills. Participants will be on ice for an hour each day. Off-ice time will focus on developing fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, balance, coordination and agility through playing games and traditional sports such as soccer, basketball, and floorball.
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval
Format: Half-day camps
Age: 4 to 5 years
Dates: July 8 – 12, July 22 – 26
Cost: $293
Experience: Must be able to balance on two feet under own control.
Required items: All participants MUST BRING FULL HOCKEY GEAR, hockey stick, water bottle, change of clothes and running shoes.
Practice and improve your skating techniques at Camp! Participants will skate an average of 30-minutes per day. Qualified Learn to Skate Instructors will teach skills and give campers opportunity to practice through fun ice-games. Off-ice time will include snack break and a different court game each day. Skate and helmet rentals included.
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval
Format: Half-day camps
Age: 6 to 9 years and 9 to 12 years
Experience: None
Dates: July 2 – 5, July 8 – 12, July 15 – 19, July 22 – 26, July 29 – August 2
Cost: $216 – $270
Required items: warm clothes when skating, athletic wear, running shoes, water bottle and snack. Skate and helmet rentals included.