Fall 2026 programming
The Garden Ice Arena Hockey Skills Clinics offer young hockey players a fun, fast-paced environment to develop and refine their skills. Designed for youth athletes of all levels, the clinics focus on skating, puck handling, shooting, and game awareness through structured drills and small-area games.
Led by experienced coaches, players receive positive instruction that builds confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game while helping them reach their full potential on the ice.
Our skills camps
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FALL 2026 Programming
Register today for the Fall 2026 Hockey Camps by selecting a camp below.
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Looking for additional off-ice training beyond your team’s weekly dryland session?
Led by Todd Johnson, Performance Coach and Athletic Trainer, this 6-week program is designed to help hockey players develop the strength, speed, and power that translates to the ice.
To achieve speed and power on the ice, athletes must first develop those attributes on the ground. Sessions will focus on:
• Core strength
• Explosive power
• Speed and acceleration
• Hockey-specific strength and movement
• Overall athletic development
Ages: 13 & Older
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:20 - 7 PM
Location: The Garden Ice Arena
Length: 6 Weeks 9/15 - 10/20
Cost: $90 per player
Class Size: Minimum 10 / Maximum 24 players
This is an optional second dryland session each week for players looking for additional strength and conditioning work beyond their regular team training.
Space is limited to 24 athletes.
Strength & Conditioning
Designed for 2018 birth years and younger, as well as older players who are brand new to the game, this program focuses on building a strong foundation in the core skills of hockey.
Players will work on skating, passing, shooting, and stickhandling through engaging, station-based practices with an emphasis on fun small-area games that promote confidence and puck touches.
Program Highlights:
Perfect for beginners and young players
Focus on fundamental skill development
Station-based practice format
Small-area games for maximum engagement
Supportive, fun learning environment
Schedule:
Tuesdays 9/8 - 10/20 from 5:20 – 6:15 PM
Need full equipment? Call the rink to discuss options.
LTP/8U Clinic
10U Core Clinic
Build confidence and sharpen fundamentals with our structured, station-based practices. This program is perfect for house players looking to develop in the off-season and travel players who want extra ice touches and skill work.
Each session focuses on high-repetition skill stations designed to improve skating, puck control, and overall hockey IQ in an engaging, fast-paced environment.
Program Highlights
Station-based practice format
Designed for both house and travel players
High-repetition skill development
Focused off-season improvement
Session Dates:
Mondays from August 31 - October 19 (OFF MONDAY 9/7)
8/31 - 6:20 - 7:20 pm
9/7 - OFF
9/14 - 10/19 - 7:20 - 8:20 pm
Ideal for players who want to stay sharp, gain extra reps, and head into next season more confident and game-ready.
12/14U Core Clinic
Build confidence and sharpen fundamentals with our structured, station-based practices. This program is perfect for house players looking to develop in the off-season and travel players who want extra ice touches and skill work.
Each session focuses on high-repetition skill stations designed to improve skating, puck control, and overall hockey IQ in an engaging, fast-paced environment.
Program Highlights
Station-based practice format
Designed for both house and travel players
High-repetition skill development
Focused off-season improvement
Session Dates
Wednesdays for 7 weeks beginning September 9th, 2026 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Ideal for players who want to stay sharp, gain extra reps, and head into next season more confident and game-ready.
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate is the foundation of all skating programs at The Garden Ice Arena. Whether your goal is to play hockey, figure skate, or simply enjoy skating, this is the perfect place to start. Each class includes 30 minutes of professional instruction followed by 30 minutes of practice during a supervised public skate.
Fall Session 1 (6 Weeks)
Classes begin the week of September 14
Lower Levels
Mondays: 6:15–7:15 PM (beginning September 14)
Thursdays: 1:00–2:00 PM (beginning September 17)
Advanced
Sundays: 9:00 AM (beginning September 20)
Fall Session 2 (6 Weeks)
Classes begin the week of November 2
Lower Levels
Mondays: 6:15–7:15 PM (beginning November 2)
Thursdays: 1:00–2:00 PM (beginning November 5)
Saturdays: 10:30–11:30 AM (beginning November 7)
Advanced
Sundays: Time TBD (beginning November 8)
No classes the week of November 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Must have Garden Skating Academy Annual Membership - $30.00
Pay only once per year. 2025-2026 membership expires 6/30/2026. New 2026-2027 membership will not expire until 6/20/2027.
If signing more than one skater, please fill out a separate form for each skater.
meet the coaches
Our Coaching Experience
The Hockey Skill Camps are led by the experienced Garden Ice Arena coaching staff. Our coaches bring a strong background in youth hockey instruction and focus on teaching proper fundamentals, skill progression, and game understanding in a positive and motivating environment.
Each clinic is structured to ensure players receive quality instruction, individual feedback, and an engaging on-ice experience that helps build confidence and a love for the game.
AJ
GLOWACKI
Garden Hockey Director
MAtt
Glowacki
Garden Hockey Director
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