cny summer hockey camps
Foundations camp
Birth Years: 2014 - 2017
Dates: August 6 & 7, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: The MACC in Cicero, NY
What to Expect
Across two days, players will move through on-ice skill stations, small-area games, 3v3 play, off-ice drills, pickup games, and creative training designed to help them understand how their skills transfer into real game situations.
What’s Included:
4 hours of on-ice development
2 on-ice sessions each day
Skill stations, structured practice, small-area games, and 3v3 play
Coach-led off-ice drills and pickup games
Goalie-specific coaching moments and individualized feedback
Focus on core skills, confidence, hockey sense, and game-transfer habits
Small-group coaching opportunities throughout the day
Art of Hockey practice jersey
Snacks and refuel breaks
A structured, supportive training environment
Cost
Register by June 30th to secure Early Bird pricing.
Early Bird
$279 Skater | $199 Goalie
Starting July 1
$319 Skater | $239 Goalie
Accelerator camp
Birth Years: 2008 - 2013
Dates: August 6 & 7, 2026
Time: 11:50 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: The MACC in Cicero, NY
What to Expect
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.
What’s Included:
5 hours of on-ice training
2 on-ice sessions each day
Advanced skill stations and game-transfer training
Structured practice and competitive 3v3 tournament play
Video sessions and drill meetings
Coach-led off-ice workouts
Goalie-specific coaching moments and individualized feedback
Focus on pace, decision-making, confidence, and execution under pressure
Small-group coaching opportunities throughout the day
Art of Hockey practice jersey
Snacks and refuel breaks
A challenging, high-accountability training environment
Cost
Register by June 30th to secure Early Bird pricing.
Early Bird
$279 Skater | $199 Goalie
Starting July 1
$319 Skater | $239 Goalie
maryland summer hockey camps
Foundations camp
Birth Years: 2014 - 2017
Dates: August 17 & 18, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: The Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD
What to Expect
Across two days, players will move through on-ice skill stations, small-area games, 3v3 play, off-ice drills, pickup games, and creative training designed to help them understand how their skills transfer into real game situations.
What’s Included:
Over 5 hours of on-ice development
2 on-ice sessions each day
Skill stations, structured practice, small-area games, and 3v3 play
Coach-led off-ice drills and pickup games
Goalie-specific coaching moments and individualized feedback
Focus on core skills, confidence, hockey sense, and game-transfer habits
Small-group coaching opportunities throughout the day
Art of Hockey practice jersey
Snacks and refuel breaks
A structured, supportive training environment
Cost
Register by July 5th to secure Early Bird pricing.
Early Bird
$329 Skater | $279 Goalie
Starting July 6th
$379 Skater | $329 Goalie
Accelerator camp
Birth Years: 2008 - 2013
Dates: August 17 & 18, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Location: The Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD
What to Expect
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.
What’s Included:
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
Cost
Register by July 5th to secure Early Bird pricing.
Early Bird
$329 Skater | $279 Goalie
Starting July 6th
$379 Skater | $329 Goalie
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, known to many players as Coach Kepp, is the Founder of Art of Hockey and has coached hundreds of players across youth, high school, and junior hockey. Most recently, he served as an Interim Assistant Coach with the Minnesota Mallards (NAHL).
Prior to joining the Mallards, Keppler served as Head Coach of the River Lakes Stars Boys High School Hockey Program in Minnesota. Before relocating to Minnesota, he spent several years in the DMV area as Youth Development Director and Assistant Hockey Director for the Tri-City Eagles, one of the region's fastest-growing hockey organizations. He also coached at DeMatha Catholic High School and was part of the 2023 MAPHL Championship coaching staff.
In 2019, Keppler was recognized with the MAPHL Ervin J. Terwilliger Coach of the Year Award. He holds USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification and maintains current SafeSport, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Coach Keppler's approach focuses on helping players develop the skills, hockey IQ, and confidence needed to perform in real game situations. Through game-based training and individualized coaching, he helps players better understand the game, make faster decisions, and play with confidence.
When he isn't at the rink (or watching hockey), Coach Keppler can usually be found spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and their daughters, Blake and Emma, planning the family's next adventure.
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.
This is just the beginning. Additional camps, clinics, and development opportunities are in the works.
Hockey Camps + Summer Training
Art of Hockey offers hockey camps and summer player development opportunities designed for motivated youth and high school players. Camp offerings may include age-specific training for 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U players, with sessions built around skating habits, puck confidence, decision-making, hockey sense, compete level, and preparation for higher levels of play.
AOH primarily offers hockey camps and training opportunities in Minnesota, including Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities, with select opportunities occasionally available in Maryland and Central New York, including Syracuse, Oswego, Fulton, Baldwinsville, and surrounding areas.