HOCKEY FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME
The Let's Play Hockey 2008 Summer Camps, Schools and Leagues Guide



Acceleration Minnesota

3808 Dunlap Street N.

Arden Hills, MN 55112

(651)-486-0020

www.accelerationmn.com

train@acceleration.com

Levels: Males & females; All Ages

Locations: Multiple locations: Arden Hills, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Apple Valley, Minnesota

Description: Acceleration MN Sports Training will provide you with the right dose of speed, power, strength, and quickness guaranteed to take your game to the next level.

Special Features: Hockey skating treadmill, plyometrics, rapid shot machine, stickhandling instruction, and much more. 

Sessions: Day camp; Week of July 7th, August 18th, and September 19th.  Dates can vary based on your needs.

 

Scott Bjugstad Shooting School

2874 Lisbon Ave. N.

Lake Elmo, MN 55042

(651) 770-5090

www.scottbjugstad.com

Levels: Male & female; all levels

Location: Stillwater, New Hope, and Chaska, MN

Sessions: See website for complete details.

 

Scott Bjugstad Checking School

2874 Lisbon Ave. N.

Lake Elmo, MN 55042

(651) 770-5090

www.scottbjugstad.com

Levels: PeeWees

Description: We cover angles, receiving checks, how to use boards, separation, body and puck positioning.  Checking will change the way your young player plays the game of hockey.

Special Features: Scott Bjugstad Checking Schools will make the change a positive one.

Sessions: See website for details.

 

Breezy Point Hockey Camp

9252 Breezy Point Drive

Breezy Point, MN 56472

(218) 562-5672

www.breezypointsports.com

www.breezypointresort.com

jbergquist@breezypointresort.com

Levels: Boys & Girls: Ages 8-13

Location: Breezy Point Arena, Breezy Point, MN (20 minutes north of Brainerd)

Description: Includes on-ice training, off-ice training, lodging, meals and all activities.

Special Features: 6 days and nights – a hockey vacation!

Sessions: See website for details. 

 

Carroll Goalie School for Boys and Girls

6526 Sheridan Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55423

(612) 869-2719

steve@carrollgs.com

www.carrollgs.com

Levels: Males, ages 7-15; females, ages 7-18. Summer sessions for goalies with limited playing experience or new to the position.  Summer and fall advanced programs designed for more experienced, dedicated goalies with 4+ years experience.  Fall sessions for goalies of all skill levels to help sharpen skills and boost confidence for tryouts and the start of the winter season.  High school girls’ session offered in late-October right before the start of winter season.

Locations: Five Minneapolis-St. Paul locations: Blaine (Schwan Super Rink), Burnsville, Eagan, Richfield, St. Paul (Highland).

Description: Now in its 14th year, this popular goalie development program is specially designed for athletes who have chosen to play this important position and have the passion, dedication and desire to improve their overall game.  Participants receive professional, personalized attention and positive feedback along with cutting-edge instruction to help maximize development.  Goalies are taught how to do things the right way so they develop good work habits to help build the proper foundation to be successful.  They learn the techniques used by today’s goalies so they improve their fundamental skills and overall game while boosting the confidence in a challenging and enthusiastic environment.

Special Features: Talented and experienced coaching staff makes the Carroll Goalie School special.  Together, they have more than 60 years of goalie coaching experience at the youth, high school and college levels.  The coaches are from Minnesota, have extensive knowledge of the goalie position and do an exceptional job explaining, demonstrating and reinforcing the proper techniques.  Ice time conveniently scheduled in the evening and over the weekend.  Goalies receive free jersey, special giveaways and equipment discounts.

Sessions: June, July, August, September and October

 

CODP

(877)-690-4005

www.codpmn.com

Description: CODP is one of only a few Community Olympic Development Programs that focuses on young women.  It allows the best athletes to compete against the best which raises the bar for everyone and prepares athletes for national and international competition.  CODP offers athletes a chance to train in Olympic sport and strives to maximize athletic potential. 

Sessions: June 8th through July 27, 2008.

 

Joe Dziedzic Hockey

(612)-339-1152

www.jdhockey.com

Description: Power skating and puck skills.  Work your skills, improve your game, and train with a pro. 

Sessions: See website for details. 

 

Exceed Hockey Camp

Lilly Lake Park

Stillwater, MN

(651)-895-7658

www.exceedhockeycamp.com 

Levels: Boys and girls age 5-14

Description: 10 week summer program.  On ice and off ice daily.  Professional and experienced staff. 

Special features: Play baseball, soccer, swim and more!  Fun for all young athletes!

Sessions: See website for details. 

 

FHIT Goalie Development and Advancement

(651)-755-5675

www.FHITplayers.com

Description: FHIT is the leader in Player Development and Advancement. Become a well-rounded goalie by training with top skaters/shooters and an experienced coaching staff.  Full-time goaltender training is accomplished on a full sheet of ice and includes “real-time” game situations with high caliber players and shooters.  

 

Robbie Glantz Power Skating

15445 Ventura Blvd #201

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

(800) 54-SKATE

www.robbyglantz.com

info@robbyglantz.com

Levels: Males & females; All skill levels – Novice to elite, Mite to adult

Locations: Over 175 locations across the USA!

Description: Power skating and stickhandling/checking programs available.

Special Features: Includes resistance & over-speed training, speed with and without the puck, puck protection, video analysis and so much more!

Sessions: Day camp; See website for complete details and dates.

 

(The) Goalie Club

PO Box 834

Mankato, MN 56002

1(866)-NO GOALS; (612) 210-5944

www.thegoalieclub.com

coachdes@thegoalieclub.com

Levels: Male & females; mite through Junior

Locations: 5 different states – Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota

Description: TGC provides personalized coaching to meet your needs with 4 levels of development; fundamental, situational, verge, and prodigy.  Comprehensive, consistent, and continuous training. 

Special Features: TGC has produced goaltenders playing for USA Women’s National Team, USA U-18 National Teams, NCAA, USHL, NAHL, Junior A teams, and State Tournament winners.  Camp features 1-1, 2-1, 3-1 goalie to stations training options, 1-1 video analysis, weekly reports, daily workbooks, Olympic Goaltenders Off ice Training regimen, 3 hours on-ice a day, Goalie specific edge work, TGC Rebound Control System Game, TGC Feud, and much more. 

Sessions: June 23-27 Romeoville, IL 9-3p.m., June 23-27 Elk River, MN 2-8p.m., July 7-11 New Ulm, MN 9-3p.m., July 7-11 Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 9-3p.m., July 14-18 Hermantown, MN 12-6p.m., July 21-25 Huron, SD 9-3p.m., July 21-25 Cedar Rapids, MN 9-3p.m., July 28-Aug 1 Blaine (Fogerty Arena), MN 10:30-4:30p.m., Aug 4-8 Livonia, MI 9-3p.m., Aug 11-15 Eagan, MN 9-3p.m., Aug 11-15 Geneva, IL 10:30-4:30p.m., and Aug 18-22 St. Paul (Highland Arena), MN 9-3p.m. 

 

Grand Rapids Hockey Camp with Don Lucia

420 N. Pokegama Ave

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

(218) 326-2500

www.grandrapidshockeycamps.com

danderson@ci.grand-rapids.mn.us

Levels: Males & females; squirt, peewee, & bantam

Location: IRA Civic Center – Grand Rapids, MN

Description: Resident camp that offers 4 hours of ice time daily, dry land training, and fun activities. 

Special Features: Skate with some of your favorite Gopher players!

Sessions: July 13-18 and July 20-25

 

Steve Guider Goalie School

13124 Eldorado St. NE

Blaine, MN 55449

(763) 757-6819

www.guidergoalieschool.com

Levels: Males & females; squirt thru high school

Location: Fogerty Ice Arena, Blaine, MN

Description: The Steve Guider Goalie School is owned and operated by Steve Guider.  He has produced 9 Division I goaltenders.  Those 9 have included 1 Frank Brimsek Award Winner, and 3 LPH Goalie of the Year Award Winners.  Steve Guider Goalie School is a station format camp, featuring 4 in-net stations and one balance/agility station, along with separate sub stations.  Steve Guider Goalie School is a very intense camp which features a highly trained and skilled coaching staff.  There is a tremendous focus on balance and movement along with proper save techniques.  Several advanced goaltending techniques will be taught.  Following the on-ice training sessions, goaltenders will be taught several off-ice techniques which will help to improve a goalies overall athletic ability and balance in a goaltender specific way.  Steve Guider Goalie School also features classroom sessions, which will include video analysis and lecture.

Special Features: With a limit of 20 goalie per session, the Steve Guider Goalie School has a very low student to coach ratio.  Each camp participant will receive an in-depth manual which includes information learned at the school.  This 150 page manual is unmatched by any camp.  Students will also learn several dryland goaltending techniques to improve athletic ability.

Sessions: Session 1: July 14-18, On-Ice 5:30-7:30pm, Dryland/Classroom Training 7:40-8:30pm, High School and College Boys and Girls.  Session 2: July 28-August, On-Ice 5:15-7:15pm, Dryland Training 7:25-8:15pm, Squirt Boys/Girls U12.  Session 3: July 28-August 1, On-Ice 7:30-9:30pm, Dryland/Classroom Training 9:40-10:30pm, PeeWee/Bantam Boys/Girls U14/16 

 

Herb Brooks Training Center

1700-105th Ave. NE

Blaine, MN 55449

(763)-717-3232

www.herbbrookstrainingcenter.org

Location: Super Rink, Blaine, MN

Description: The Herb Brooks Training Center at the Super Rink can help achieve your dreams in hockey.  Our training programs take your skills to the next level, are challenging, fun, and develop a winner’s character. 

Sessions:  Check out website for sessions. 

 

Hockey and Sons Skills Camp

1000 Shumway Ave.

Faribault, MN

(800) 469-7737

www.hockeyandsons.com

tward@aeros.com

Location: Shattuck St. Mary’s-Faribault, MN

Description: This unique experience is about spending quality time with your son or daughter while learning more about the game of hockey.

Special Features: Walking, skating, lectures, dry-land, talking, sleeping, and eating with your child while attending Hockey & Sons.

Sessions:  June 11-15, August 2-6, and August 6-10.

 

Hockey Development Center

20775 Holt Ave.

Lakeville, MN 55044

(952)-469-2218

www.hdc-totalhockey.com

Description: Spring and fall 3 on 3 leagues at ice arena.  On- and off-ice summer camps and clinics for all ages.  Individual and team training programs available for spring and summer. 

Sessions: Visit website for latest programs. 

 

Hockeytown USA Hockey School

Northern Minnesota’s Premier Hockey School

(218)-386-3862

www.hockeytownusahockeyschool.com

Levels: Girls 6-17, Boys 6-Bantam, High school, and Junior College 

Locations: Gardens Arena, Warroad, MN

Description: Camp provides power skating instructions, skill development practices, game situation drills, controlled scrimmages, best summer ice, off-ice activities, and free jersey to all participants. 

Special Features: Coaches include Jude Boulianne, Sr., Gigi Marvin, Guy St. Vincent, Paul Willett, Jay Hardwick, and Dan Benham.  Players practice on Olympic size ice. 

Sessions: July 21-25, 2008 and July 28-Aug 1, 2008. 

 

(The) Hockey Training Center 

www.thehockeytrainingcenter.com

Levels: All

Location: Chaska

Description: Complete hockey workout.  Sessions include shooting, stick handling, balance, footwork, plyometrics. 

Special Features: The Hockey Training Center is a 5500 sq foot off ice training area located in Chaska.  We guarantee you will improve. 

Sessions:  Check out website for sessions. 

 

Intense Northern Goalie Camp featuring Stauber’s Goalcrease

420 N. Pokegam Ave.

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

(218) 326-2500

Contact: Dale Anderson

danderson@ci.grand-rapids.mn.us

Location: IRA Civic Center, Grand Rapids, MN

Levels: Males & females: Squirt – High School

Description: 11 hours of on-ice training, dry-land training everyday, and classroom and video sessions everyday. 

Special Features: Robb Stauber and his staff are traveling north to provide an intense 4-day camp for the goaltender looking to take their game to the next level. 

Sessions: August 10-13, 2008 (4 days)

 

Krissy Wendell Hockey Camp

info@krissywendell.com

www.krissywendell.com

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Sessions: June 9-13.  See website for complete details.

 

Lifetime Hockey Adult No-Check Camp

2159 S. Rosewood Ln.

Roseville, MN 55113

(651) 628-9437

www.lifetimehockey.com

schools@lifetimehockey.com

Levels: Male & female; Adult

Locations: Parade Ice GardenMinneapolis, MN

Description: Skills camp for adults – beginner to intermediate players.

Special Features: Progressive teaching with one ice session each day focused on skating and another session on hockey skills; daily dry land shooting range; video tape of skating sessions and review.

Sessions: August 13-17, 2008

 

Don Lucia Hockey Camps

PO Box 266

Wayzata, MN 55391

(763) 404-9822

www.luciacamps.com

Levels: Males & females; Squirt, Pee Wee, Bantam

Locations: University of Minnesota Mariucci Arena and Ridder Arenas - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Description: 4 hours of on-ice daily, the best instruction possible, dry-land training sessions, and fun off-ice activities. 

Special Features: Being coached by University of Minnesota Coaches and Players. 

Sessions: Squirts July 13-18, Pee Wee July 13-18 and July 20-25, Bantams July 20-25. 

 

Minnesota Hockey Camps

PO Box 90

Nisswa, MN 56468

(800)-ICE-CHIP

www.mnhockeycamps.com

Levels: Male & females; 4 years old through Adult

Locations: Brainerd Area Civic Center – Brainerd, Minnesota

Description: Located in the heart of MN Lake Country on the shores of Clark Lake (135 miles north of Minneapolis).  We have been in operation for 29 years.  Our staff are qualified hockey coaches in the game.

Special Features: Camp for all ages and abilities.  Girls Camps, Goalie Camps, Mite Camps, Parent/Child Camps, Basic Skills Camps, Adult Novice Camp, Select Series/U.S. Development League, Pro/Am Conditioning Camps.

Sessions: Day & overnight camps; check website for details. 

 

Minnesota Girls Hockey Camps 

(651)-306-1452

frobrad@gmail.com

www.minnesotagirlshockeycamps.com

Location: Ridder Arena

Description: Hosted by Gopher head coach Brad Frost. 

Sessions: U-11 camp July 7-11, U-14 camp July 7-11, High School Elite Camp July 20-25.

 

Minnesota Made Hockey

7300 Bush Lake Road

Edina, MN 55439

(952) 746-9033

www.minnesotamadehockey.com

Levels: Male & Females; Mites – High School

Location: Minnesota Made Ice Center, Edina, Minnesota

Description: Speed Clinics, Stickhandling Clinic, Checking Clinic, Passing/Shooting Clinics, Forward/Defense Clinics.

Special Features: Minnesota Made Hockey owns its own rink.

Sessions: Day camps; 5 week camps and one week camps.  See website for complete details.

 

Minnesota Red Dog Hockey League

6941 Knox Ave S.

Richfield, MN 55423-2151

(612) 869-5653

mnreddogs.com

mnreddogs@gmail.com

Level: Males & females; high school & college

Locations: North/South Metro Arenas

Description: College/High School Hockey League.  Games played with playoffs and college all star game.

Special Features: Red Dog College Hockey is a must for graduating high school seniors.  Ten-game schedule played on nights and weekends.

Sessions: Day camp; June & July

 

Model Hockey Camp

www.luciacamps.com

Location: Mariucci and Ridder Arena located on the U of M Campus. 

Description: 23rd Annual.  Coaching staff from the University of Minnesota.  NCAA Division I and Division III. 

Sessions:  Boys High School Players June 9-14, 2008

 

Northern Minnesota Junior Prospects Showcase Exposure Camp

9252 Breezy Point Drive

Breezy Point, MN 56472

(218) 562-5672

www.breezypointsports.com

www.breezypointresort.com

jbergquist@breezypointresort.com

Levels: Players ages 16-20

Location: Breezy Point Arena, Breezy Point, MN (20 minutes north of Brainerd)

Description: Includes on-ice tournament, lodging, meals and seminars.

Special Features: 5 Exposure Showcase Tournament Games, Individual player profiles provided to Jr. Team Scouts, Mental Edge Training Seminar by the Mental Edge Professionals, Navigating Your Way Through Junior Hockey Seminar, The Path to College Hockey Seminar.

Sessions: See website for details.

 

NSC Hockey Development

1700 105th Ave NE

Blaine, MN 55449

(763) 717-3880

www.superrink.org

pcarlson@superrink.org

Levels: Male & females; Ages 4 - Adult

Location: Schwan Super Rink – Blaine, MN

Description: General skills – one week clinics to eight week clinics.  We have a program for all skill levels.

Sessions: Day camp; June, July, August

 

Os Hockey Training

(651) 216-7932

www.oshockey.org

Levels: Prospects camp, prep elite spring league, summer hockey training, and youth power skating camps. 

Description: Os Hockey Training is designed to teach what it takes to focus, motivate and accomplish the skills necessary to be successful, not just on the ice, but off the ice as well. Operated by Ronda Curtin and Winny Brodt.

Special Features: On-ice skating program focusing on high tempo speed, edge and stride work; and a detailed off-ice regiment focusing on leg strength, core, agility, flexibility, stability, stickhandling, & shooting.

Sessions: See website for complete details.

 

PDP Hockey School

(651)-442-7306

www.pdphockeyschool.com

pdphockeyschool@comcast.net

Levels: Boys and Girls of all levels. 

Description: Six-week summer skill development program for boys and girls of all levels. 

Special Features: Making skill development fun for 14 years!

Sessions: See website for complete details or call.

 

Peak Performance Hockey Camps

PO Box 1156

Winona, MN 55987

(800) 345-7235

www.peakhockey.com

info@peakhockey.com

Levels: Male & female; ages 6-18 plus adults

Location: Winona State University

Description: 6 hours on-ice daily, 3 hours off-ice class and training.  Power skating techniques, stickhandling and passing, power shooting and scoring concepts, checking and body play, and skills analysis. 

Special Features: 15th year, experienced professional instruction, Winona State University housing and dining, scenic Winona, MN.  Also a special camp session in Trencin, Slovakia at Marian Gaborik facility. 

Sessions: June 29-August 9 in Winona (August 12-24 in Slovakia)

 

Planet Hockey Ranch

370 Cherokee Ave.

Superior, CO  80027

(800) 320-7545 or (720) 304-3880

www.planethockey.com

info@planethockey.com

Levels: Male & females; Squirt-Midget, Parent

Location: Breckenridge, CO

Description: 12 hours per week.  7-day resident hockey/outdoor adventure camp. Complete total player development on-ice camp plus outdoor adventure camp.  Power skating, puck control, scoring, passing, team play, dry land circuit training, vita courses, “ranch challenge”, lectures, videos, consulting, free jersey, expert instructional & outdoor adventure staff, fun!

Special Features: White-water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, paint gun wars, hot springs, swimming, & much more.  Parents are encouraged to attend. Family vacation and hockey camp.  Discounted rates for families.

Sessions: Weeks during the summer.

 

Planet Hockey Skills Camps – USA

(US Hockey Camps and European Hockey Camps & Tournaments!)  50+ Summer Camps.  Visit website for listings!

370 Cherokee Ave.

Superior, CO  80027

(800) 320-7545 or (720) 304-3880

www.planethockey.com

info@planethockey.com

Levels: Male & females; Ages 6 – Adult.  Grouped by age and ability level. 

Location: 50+ locations throughout the US. See website for complete details.

Description: 12-16 hours per week. All camps include specialized on & off-ice programs: skating, stickhandling, scoring for house players & travel players. Call/email for a free brochure.  Sessions for all levels & positions.  Male/female/adult.  Power skating, puck control, scoring, passing, team play, scrimmages, dryland circuit training, lectures, awards, films/videos, free jersey, expert instructional staff, fun!

Special Features: Skills testing, individual player profile, personalized ‘take home’ training guide, 1 on 1 video analysis and conference, bungie cords, sports radar guns, resistance training, scrimmages, new European & college prep drills, “Total player development”, high-tempo drills, final day game, guaranteed improvement!

Sessions: Day camp; 5-6 hours per day, 50+ locations throughout the US. See website for complete details.

 

Planet Hockey Cup & Camp

European Summer Hockey Tours

9th Annual Planet Hockey Cup & Camp

European Hockey Tournament & Hockey Camp for skilled players and fun families.

370 Cherokee Ave.

Superior, CO  80027