Hockey for Everyone — Week 2
6-10 July 2026
Fundamental hockey day camp.
In-person Program
Hockey Camps
Ridley College’s hockey camps combine coached skills practice with teamwork, offering fundamental development and advanced on-ice training, conditioning and strategy.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
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Hockey Camps at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Beginner and experienced hockey players
Age range / Year group
Ages 7-16
Location / Region
Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Cost
$450; $575
Duration
1 week
Format
In-person
Class size: Up to 20 campers
Accommodation: Optional overnight hockey package
Meals: Daily hot lunch
Latest verified cycle: 2026
Coaching: National and international experience
Camp hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Medical support: Full-time campus nursing staff
Hockey Camps summary
Ridley College offers hockey development through two distinct tracks: supportive fundamental practice and advanced performance training.
Hockey for Everyone teaches stickhandling, passing, shooting and teamwork through drills and games. Advanced hockey adds on-ice training, off-ice conditioning and strategic workshops.
The strongest reason to choose this program is a clear match between the player’s goals and the track’s training style.
What is Hockey Camps?
Hockey Camps are Ridley College’s coached summer programs for developing hockey players. Hockey for Everyone emphasizes fundamental skills through noncompetitive drills and games, while the advanced track combines on-ice training, off-ice conditioning and strategic workshops.
The practical focus is on improving how players move, handle the puck and work together. Ridley’s coaching staff bring national and international experience, and the wider Performance Sports offering includes an optional overnight hockey experience.
Why Succeed highlights Hockey Camps
Separate fundamental and advanced tracks make the training purpose easier to match to a player’s development goals.
The advanced track combines technique, conditioning and strategy rather than relying on ice practice alone.
Hockey for Everyone explicitly emphasizes confidence and sportsmanship in a supportive, noncompetitive setting.
National and international coaching experience adds a concrete reason to consider the instruction.
Who is Hockey Camps for?
Best for
Players who want focused hockey practice, with a choice between supportive fundamentals and a more demanding performance track.
Not ideal if
Your main priority is an academic summer course or a broad camp experience with little emphasis on hockey.
Is Hockey Camps worth it?
Ridley’s hockey camps are worth considering when a player wants concentrated practice and instruction matched to their goals. The fundamental track offers a supportive introduction, while the advanced track brings together technique, conditioning and strategy.
A short camp can give players useful practice and fresh coaching perspectives, but lasting improvement still depends on continued work afterward. Families should choose the training style carefully and weigh the day-camp routine against the separate overnight experience.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$450; $575; includes Hockey coaching and track-specific training., Daily hot lunch for day campers., Camp Ridley T-shirt., On-campus day-camp medical support..
Accommodation
Optional overnight hockey package
Meals
Daily hot lunch
Supervision or safety information
Performance Sports describes an overnight hockey option with four or five nights in campus residences. It includes three meals and two snacks daily, 24-hour dorm supervision, health care and security.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 week; Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Hockey Camps need?
Effort level
Moderate for fundamentals; higher for advanced hockey.
Best started
Begin planning a few weeks before your chosen session starts.
Main challenge
Matching the track to the player’s confidence and experience.
Typical preparation
Discuss whether fundamental practice or advanced performance training best matches the player’s goals.
Confirm hockey equipment requirements with the camp team before packing.
Plan transportation around the published drop-off and pickup windows.
Pack two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle for each day.
Useful if
You want to build skills through concentrated coached practice.
What do students do on Hockey Camps?
Players take part in coached hockey practice suited to their track. Fundamental sessions use drills and games, while advanced hockey combines ice training, conditioning and strategy.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Practice core hockey techniques with coaching guidance.
- 2
Use drills and games to develop teamwork and confidence in Hockey for Everyone.
- 3
Combine on-ice training with off-ice conditioning in the advanced track.
- 4
Explore hockey strategy through the advanced track’s workshops.
Hockey Camps dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Hockey for Everyone — Week 3
13-17 July 2026
Fundamental hockey day camp.
Hockey for Everyone — Week 5
27-31 July 2026
Fundamental hockey day camp.
Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey: Select to AAA
10-14 August 2026
Advanced hockey day camp.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hockey for Everyone — Week 2 | 6-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Hockey for Everyone — Week 3 | 13-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Hockey for Everyone — Week 5 | 27-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey: Select to AAA | 10-14 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Hockey for Everyone: ages 7-10.
Advanced Performance Hockey: ages 10-16.
Hockey for Everyone welcomes beginners and developing players.
Advanced competitive track: Select to AAA.
How much does Hockey Camps cost?
Day-camp fee
$450; $575 — Canadian dollars: Hockey for Everyone; advanced hockey.
Funding or discounts
- Combined extended care: $50 — Optional before and after care for one week; advance registration required.
What's included
Hockey coaching and track-specific training., Daily hot lunch for day campers., Camp Ridley T-shirt., On-campus day-camp medical support.
How to apply to Hockey Camps
- 1
Choose the hockey track appropriate to the camper’s age and experience.
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Follow the registration link on Ridley’s hockey page to the Camp Ridley portal.
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Create an account as a first-time user, or sign in with your existing email and password.
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Register separately for extended care if your family needs it.
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What does Hockey Camps cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Hockey fundamentals
Hockey for Everyone develops stickhandling, passing and shooting through drills and games.
Teamwork and sportsmanship
Fundamental practice emphasizes teamwork, confidence, coordination and sportsmanship.
Advanced performance
Advanced hockey combines on-ice training, off-ice conditioning and strategic workshops.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Hockey Camps?
A typical day during the program.
Drop off
Standard arrival runs from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Camp day
Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including a daily hot lunch.
Pickup
Standard pickup runs from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Optional extended care
Advance-booked care runs 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Who teaches on Hockey Camps?
Ridley’s hockey coaching staff bring national and international experience to player training. Performance Sports programming is designed and delivered by the college’s high-performance coaches.
Where do students stay on Hockey Camps?
Residential plan
- Campus accommodation: The overnight hockey option provides four or five nights in shared or single rooms in campus dorms.
- Overnight meal plan: The overnight package includes three meals and two snacks daily, with dietary accommodations.
- Supervision and welfare: Overnight campers receive 24-hour dorm supervision, security and access to health care.
- Activities and excursions: The overnight option includes evening and weekend activities and trips around Niagara and Greater Toronto.
Non-residential plan
- Day-camp experience: Players attend daytime camp on Ridley College’s campus.
- Day-camp lunch: Daily hot buffet lunches include meat and vegetarian choices, salads, sandwiches and fruit.
- Day-camp support: Full-time campus nursing staff support campers during the day-camp experience.
Overnight accommodation is a separate option from the quoted day-camp fees.
What happens after Hockey Camps?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop stickhandling, passing and shooting fundamentals.
Build teamwork, confidence and sportsmanship.
Practice conditioning and strategic thinking in advanced hockey.
Develop independence through the optional overnight experience.
Where does Hockey Camps take place?
The camps take place at Ridley College, 2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, in the Niagara Region. The optional overnight experience uses campus residences and includes activities and excursions around Niagara and Greater Toronto.
Hockey Camps FAQs
Hockey for Everyone emphasizes fundamentals in a noncompetitive, supportive setting. Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey: Select to AAA combines on-ice training, off-ice conditioning and strategic workshops.
Hockey for Everyone is designed for ages 7-10. Advanced Performance Hockey is listed for ages 10-16.
Hockey for Everyone is designed for beginners and campers looking to improve their fundamentals. Its drills and games emphasize confidence, coordination, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Day camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Standard drop-off begins at 8:30 a.m., and pickup ends at 4:00 p.m.
Day campers receive a hot buffet lunch with meat and vegetarian options, a sandwich and salad bar, and fruit. Campers should bring two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle.
Performance Sports describes an overnight hockey option with four or five nights in campus residences. It includes three meals and two snacks daily, 24-hour dorm supervision, health care and security.
Use the Camp Ridley registration portal linked from the hockey page. First-time users create an account; returning users sign in with their email address and password.
Sources and verification
Source types reviewed
- Login | Ridley College
- Intermediate Camps (Ages 7 to 10) | Ridley College
- Boarding Camps | Ridley College
- Summer Day Camps Overview | Ridley College
- Performance Sports | Ridley College
- Senior Camps (Ages 10 to 13) | Ridley College
- Apply to Ridley College | Ridley College
- Hockey Camps | Ridley College
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