Accelerator camp
End the summer with Art of Hockey and head into the 2026–2027 season with more confidence, sharper habits, and a better understanding of the game.
Laurel, MD
August 17-18, 2026
What to Expect
Accelerator is an advanced development camp designed for 14U, 16U & 18U athletes who are ready to be challenged. Over two days, players will move through high-tempo skill stations, detailed video sessions, structured practices, off-ice development, and competitive game environments designed to accelerate growth before the season begins.
Players should expect a demanding, fast-paced environment with detailed coaching, high expectations, and opportunities to learn alongside other motivated athletes.
Birth Years
2008-2013
Dates & Times
August 17 & 18, 2026
12:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Cost
Register by July 5th to secure Early Bird pricing.
Early Bird
$329 Skater | $279 Goalie
Starting July 6th
$379 Skater | $329 Goalie
Location
The Gardens Ice House
13800 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
What’s Included:
12.5 total hours of structured development
Nearly 5 hours of on-ice training
2 on-ice sessions each day
Advanced skill stations & game-transfer training
Structured practice & competitive 3v3 tournament play
Video sessions & drill meetings
Coach-led off-ice workouts
Goalie-specific coaching moments & individualized feedback
Focus on pace, decision-making, confidence, & execution under pressure
Small-group coaching opportunities
Art of Hockey practice jersey
Snacks & refuel breaks
A challenging, high-accountability training environment
end the summer ready
Day 1: Skill Development & Game Application
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Players arrive, get settled, complete their off-ice warmup in a drill meeting, and review the focus of the day's training before heading to the locker room.
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Players rotate through advanced skill stations focused on high-tempo development, puck touches, skating habits, and game-transfer concepts.
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Players refuel, review video, and participate in guided discussions that connect training concepts to real game situations.
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Players get ready for the second ice session.
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Players move through a full practice session designed around game situations, decision-making, execution, and competitive habits.
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Players come off the ice, change, and reset for the next off-ice portion of camp.
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Players finish with coach-led off-ice work focused on athletic development, compete level, and movement quality.
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Players get undressed and wrap up Day 1.
Day 2: Skill Work &
3v3 Competition
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Players arrive, complete their warmup, and review the focus areas in a drill meeting for the second day of camp.
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Players continue advanced skill development through station-based training focused on execution, pace, and game-transfer habits.
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Players refuel, review video, and prepare for tournament play through discussion and coaching instruction.
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Players get ready for the second ice session.
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Players compete in a fast-paced 3v3 tournament designed to challenge creativity, decision-making, puck support, and execution under pressure.
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Players come off the ice, change, and reset for the final off-ice portion of camp.
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Players finish with coach-led off-ice work focused on athletic development, compete level, and movement quality.
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That’s a wrap!
Space is limited secure your spot
About Art of hockey
Art of Hockey is a player development company that was founded in Maryland now based in Minnesota. Our training is built around creativity, hockey IQ, and game-transfer development, helping players build skills that translate beyond drills and into real game situations.
Meet Coach Keppler
Nick Keppler started Art of Hockey in Maryland in 2023 to create the kind of player development experience he believes the game needs more of: thoughtful, challenging, and built around how hockey is actually played.
Since then, he has coached players across youth, high school, and junior hockey, most recently serving as an Assistant Coach with the Minnesota Mallards (NAHL). His work focuses on helping players develop the skills, understanding, and confidence needed to perform in real game situations.
What Makes AOH Camps Different?
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Players develop best when the environment matches where they are and what they are preparing for next.
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Camp sessions are designed to connect skating, puck touches, decisions, habits, and game situations.
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Players are pushed with high standards, clear coaching, and an environment that supports growth.
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Select camps may include off-ice work, classroom teaching, film review, or development conversations depending on age group and format.
Advanced Hockey Development Camp in Maryland
Accelerator is an advanced hockey development camp in Maryland designed for players born in 2013 and older who are preparing for the upcoming season. Built for motivated athletes, this two-day intensive combines high-level skill development, Hockey IQ training, video analysis, off-ice athletic development, and competitive game environments that challenge players to think, adapt, and perform under pressure.
Serving players throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C., Accelerator goes beyond traditional hockey camps by focusing on the skills that transfer directly to game situations. Players participate in advanced skill stations, structured practices, small-area competition, and a 3v3 tournament while receiving detailed coaching and individualized feedback in a small-group environment.