Elite Hockey Training Camps in Collingwood, Ontario
Elite Hockey Skills runs two Rep-to-AAA hockey camps in Collingwood every August. All camps are held at Central Park Arena and led by Coach Dan, founder of EHS, skills coach for Collingwood and Wasaga Beach Minor Hockey, and mentor to over 1,000 players since 2015. This page is the complete 2026 guide.
2026 Camps at a Glance
| Camp | Dates | Format | Ice Hours | Starts At | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Day Half-Day Training | Aug 4 - Aug 7, 2026 | Mornings | 12 hrs | Full | View Details → |
| Famous 5-Day Training | Aug 24 - Aug 28, 2026 | Full-Day | 25 hrs | From $190 | View Details → |
Why Collingwood is the right home for elite summer hockey training
Central Park Arena sits at 85 Paterson Street in the heart of Collingwood, a 90-minute drive from the GTA, 35 minutes from Barrie, and minutes from Wasaga Beach, Blue Mountain, Thornbury, and Stayner. For Georgian Bay-area hockey families, it is the most accessible summer ice in the region.
Summer ice in Ontario is a finite resource. Most arenas pull their ice for cost reasons, leaving rep and AAA players with limited options to maintain mechanics and edge work between June and September. Central Park Arena keeps quality ice in town, and EHS has been running its summer camp programming here since the very beginning.
The town itself is a hockey town. Collingwood Minor Hockey Association serves hundreds of players from U7 through U21 and has produced multiple Junior, OHL, and university-level athletes. Coach Dan has served as a CMHA skills coach for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 seasons, contributing to the organization's move from Rep to AA classification across most teams. EHS alumnus Ethan Procyszyn, a multi-time EHS camp athlete and former Jr Instructor, was a 1st-round OHL draft pick, served as Captain of the North Bay Battalion, and signed an NHL Entry-Level Contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Several other EHS alumni currently play in Junior C, PJHL, GOHL, OJHL, and at OHL prospect levels.
What is the EHS curriculum?
The EHS approach is built on six integrated pillars. Every camp day moves players through all six, progressing daily so the work compounds across the week.
Power Skating
Stride efficiency, edge depth, recovery, and explosive acceleration, executed with pucks, not in isolation.
Edge-Work
Inside, outside, and tight-turn mechanics. Mohawks, pivots, and crossovers built on real game scenarios.
Puck Skills
Stickhandling under pressure, passing accuracy at speed, shooting form, puck protection, and balanced movements.
Elite Drills
Counter-reactive movement work that bakes in agility, creativity, and decision-making under load.
Compete
Heavy 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 small-area games. Players learn how to play without the puck, positioning, angles, support.
Hockey IQ
Coach-led conversations connecting drills to real game situations. Why we drill it, when to apply it, how to read it.
Every section of the curriculum is taught by Coach Dan and a small instructor team, many of them former EHS students who returned as Junior Instructors. We strive for a 4:1 player-to-coach ratio so every player gets real-time corrections, not generic feedback at the end of practice. Read Coach Dan's full bio →
Who are these camps for?
Rep, A, AA, and AAA players ages U8 through U16 who want measurable improvement in mechanics, edges, and game-applicable skill. We welcome U12+ Local League players who are ready to push their development.
U11 and under LL players are eligible only if they meet the Skating Exception: highly proficient at forward and backward skating, tight turns, pivots, mohawks, and crossovers. Text Coach Dan at 705-607-1299 to confirm fit before registering.
What we don't do: We do not run a daycare on ice. Players are expected to compete, fall, get back up, and accept feedback. The training is intense and intentional. Parents who value pure mechanical improvement over participation-trophy programming consistently send their players back year after year.
The 2026 Camps
4-Day Half-Day Training
A 4-day half-day Rep-to-AAA hockey skills training program at Central Park Arena in Collingwood, Ontario. 12 hours of on-ice morning training (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) across August 4-7, 2026, for ages U8-U16, focused on edge-work, power skating, and elite mechanical fundamentals.
Famous 5-Day Training
Elite Hockey Skills' Famous 5-Day Training at Central Park Arena in Collingwood, Ontario. 25 hours of on-ice training across August 24-28, 2026, with daily showcase games and Friday pizza lunch. Rep-to-AAA player development with edge-work and power-skating focus.
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Glossary: Key Terms
Definitions used throughout EHS coaching and across this guide.
- Edge-work
- The technique of using inside and outside skate edges to control direction, balance, and acceleration. Foundation of every elite skater.
- Power skating
- Skating focused on stride efficiency, depth, recovery, and explosive acceleration, executed with pucks at EHS, not in isolation.
- Mohawk
- A 90-degree heel-to-heel transition between forward and backward skating without crossing over. Tests true edge mastery.
- Pivot
- A controlled change of direction (forward to backward or vice versa) using one foot as the anchor.
- Hockey IQ
- The cognitive layer of hockey: reading the play, anticipating, positioning without the puck, and applying skills in real game situations.
- 4:1 ratio
- EHS staffing target of one instructor per four players on the ice. Enables real-time corrections and minimizes time spent standing in line.
Where to find us
Central Park Arena
85 Paterson Street
Collingwood, ON L9Y 3N3
Drive times: Wasaga Beach 15 minutes • Blue Mountain 12 minutes • Thornbury 20 minutes • Stayner 12 minutes • Barrie 35 minutes • GTA 90 minutes.
Ready to register?
Choose a camp above, or contact Coach Dan directly.
coachdan@elitehockeyskills.com