Summer Hockey Camp in Cicero, NY
Art of Hockey is bringing our unique approach to player development to Central New York. Join us in Cicero for two days of skill development, hockey IQ training, competition, and game-transfer learning designed to help players prepare for the season ahead.
CNY Summer Training OFFERINGS
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.
Foundations includes four hours of on-ice development with two on-ice sessions each day, an AOH Practice Jersey, small-group and goalie-specific coaching opportunities, and more.
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.
Accelerator offers over 11 hours of structured development including five hours of on-ice training with two on-ice sessions each day, an AOH Practice Jersey, small-group and goalie-specific coaching opportunities, and more.
Cost
Register by June 30th to secure Early Bird pricing.
Early Bird
$279 Skater | $199 Goalie
Starting July 1
$319 Skater | $239 Goalie
About Art of hockey
Founded in Maryland and now based in Minnesota, Art of Hockey is a player development company with family roots in Central New York. 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.
Hockey Development Camp in Syracuse & Central New York
Art of Hockey provides hockey camps, clinics, and player development opportunities for youth hockey players throughout Central New York. Our Syracuse-area hockey camps focus on skill development, hockey IQ, decision-making, confidence, and game-transfer training that helps players perform more effectively during games.
Located in Cicero, New York, our summer hockey camps welcome players from Syracuse, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Clay, Oswego, Fulton, Skaneateles, Auburn, and surrounding Central New York communities. Every session is designed to help players improve their skating, puck skills, hockey sense, and ability to make plays under pressure.
Unlike traditional hockey camps that focus primarily on repetitions, Art of Hockey teaches players how to read the game, solve problems, and understand why plays work. Through skill stations, small-area games, competitive environments, and coach-guided instruction, players develop tools that transfer directly into real game situations.
Whether you're looking for a summer hockey camp in Syracuse, hockey training in Central New York, or opportunities to improve hockey IQ and confidence before the season begins, Art of Hockey provides a challenging, supportive environment for players who want to continue growing their game.