Summer Hockey Camps
Why train at Vancouver Hockey School?
Vancouver Hockey School’s outstanding reputation stems from its quality of instruction. Our team of professional coaches teach and coach players of all levels up to and including the NHL. Our summer camps provide you with more puck touches, increased drill repetition, detailed individual skills, and popular inter-squad game component.
U9 Elite Prospects Camp (2015-2016)
Players receive 2hrs of skating instruction and rep level skills daily. Students are also introduced to NHL full ice (85 ft x 200ft) drills and positional play. Players are grouped based on level of play allowing students to compete against players of the highest calibre. On-ice sessions include technical skills and game play. Sessions are separated by a 15min ice clean allowing students time to snack and re-fuel. This is not a learn to play program. Players must have a minimum of 2 years of minor hockey experience.
Skating topics include:
- First step explosiveness
- Effective turns with the puck
- Body positioning
- Advanced pivots
- Puck control with speed
- Battle and Compete
Shooting and Scoring topics include:
- Short, long, and wide dribble
- Correct hand position
- Waves and cutbacks
- Passing techniques
- Shooting technique
- Special fakes and dekes
U9 Elite Prospects Camp – Aug 2023
Rep Prep Camp (2014-2011)
Competitive curriculum designed to prepare players rep tryouts. Players receive 2hrs of skating and skills instruction daily including: skating, passing, shooting, battle and checking, and game play. Students are grouped by ability (two ice surfaces) allowing players to compete against students of the highest calibre. Camp is not suitable for recreational players.
Skating topics include:
- First step explosiveness
- Effective turns with the puck
- Body positioning
- Advanced pivots
- Puck control with speed
- Battle and Compete
Shooting and Scoring topics include:
- Short, long, and wide dribble
- Correct hand position
- Waves and cutbacks
- Passing techniques
- Shooting technique
- Special fakes and dekes
Rep Prep Camp – Aug 2023
U16AAA PREP CAMP - AUG 2023
Competitive curriculum designed to prepare U16-AAA (2008-2010) players for rep tryouts. Players receive 2hrs of skating and skills instruction daily including: skating, passing, shooting, battle and checking, and inter-squad game play. Players compete against students of the highest calibre to maximize their development at camp. Must have played a minimum of Association A1 hockey in 2021/22. This camp is not suitable for recreational players.
Skating topics include:
- First step explosiveness
- Effective turns with the puck
- Body positioning
- Advanced pivots
- Puck control with speed
- Battle and Compete
Shooting and Scoring topics include:
- Short, long, and wide dribble
- Correct hand position
- Waves and cutbacks
- Passing techniques
- Shooting technique
- Special fakes and dekes
Popular camps
FEMALE SUMMER CAMP
Want to increase your skill level and intensity in games and become a player the coach can trust? Learn from the top women's hockey coaches in the province at our competitive female camp.
Defenseman Camp
VHS Defenseman Camps are instructed by professional coach Stan Sibert. Topics of this camp include: defenseman specific skating, gap control, playing in front of the net, gap control, and body position.
SCORING CAMp
Want to score more goals? Players are taught advanced scoring techniques including shot selection, scoring areas, and offensive skating analysis. This is one of our most popular camps. Register early.
