Camps

Summer Camp 2026

Four days of free hockey at Leaside Arena from 4 to 7 August 2026. The first full week camp Open Ice has run under its own brand.

A camper in a green jersey and white helmet smiling on the ice while holding a stick
The drop

Four days, and this is how long until the first one

The puck goes down at half past eight on the Tuesday morning.

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until the puck drops at Leaside Arena.

Summer Camp 2026 details
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DatesTuesday 4 August to Friday 7 August 2026
VenueLeaside Arena, Pashby Rink A, Toronto
AgesFive to ten. This is a beginner camp and the whole programme is built for that range
IceTwo ninety minute sessions per day, 8:30 to 10:00 and 1:00 to 2:30
DrylandA dryland block between the two ice sessions
LunchFree and provided every day
Drop off and pickupArrive 8:00, pickup 3:00
Head coachMarc Muruve. Mike Wilson is acting head coach on day one
Cost to familiesNothing. Equipment included and kept
Media dayTuesday 4 August. A photographer is on site and press may attend
Apply for a campCamp poster (PDF)Volunteer at this camp

What your child needs to bring

  • Nothing but themselves. Full equipment is provided and fitted on site
  • A water bottle if you have one
  • A completed registration form and waiver, which we send once a spot is confirmed

What happens on day one

Campers arrive at 8:00 for gear fitting and a skate assessment, then take the ice in their group. Day one is also media day, so a photographer is on site.

Registration form (PDF)Waiver and medical form (PDF)
A volunteer fitting a helmet onto a camper at the boards before the camper steps onto the ice
Every camper is fitted for equipment before they step onto the ice.
Four days

Tuesday 4 August to Friday 7 August 2026 at Leaside Arena, Pashby Rink A. This is what the week looks like.

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Tuesday 4 August

Media day

  • Arrive 8:00 for gear fitting and the day one skate assessment
  • Groups set: First Stride, Crossover, House League Ready, Rep and Returning
  • Ice 8:30 to 10:00, dryland, free lunch, ice 1:00 to 2:30
  • A photographer is on site all day and press may attend
  • Mike Wilson is acting head coach today
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Wednesday 5 August

Skating and edges

  • Arrive 8:00. Same two ice sessions and the dryland block
  • Skating and edge work dominates the morning for every tier
  • First Stride works on standing, gliding and getting up without fear
  • Puck introduction in the afternoon for the groups that are ready
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Thursday 6 August

Puck and passing

  • Stickhandling with the head up, then give and receive under pressure
  • Shooting technique first, accuracy second
  • Life skills workshop in the dryland block
  • Campers who have moved up are regrouped
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Friday 7 August

Small area games and Keep Your Gear

  • Everything from the week applied in games the campers actually want to play
  • Team photographs on the ice
  • Keep Your Gear graduation: every camper leaves with their full set
  • Pickup 3:00