Summer Hockey Camps in Cicero, NY
Art of Hockey is excited to bring our player-first development model to Central New York.
Led by Coach Nick Keppler, our Cicero camps give players two days of purposeful training before the season begins, combining skill development, hockey IQ, competition, and game-transfer learning. Every session is built to help players grow their confidence, improve habits, and better understand how to apply skills in real game situations.
Foundations
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
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
Accelerator
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
5 hours of on-ice training
2 on-ice sessions each day
Advanced skill stations, 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, and execution under pressure
Small-group coaching opportunities
Art of Hockey practice jersey
Snacks and refuel breaks
A challenging, high-accountability training environment
Meet the NY Coaching Staff
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.
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.
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.
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.