Heath Dennison Power Skating Camps

We offer camps in July, August and or programs during the Fall & Winter months for players ages 6 to 14 of all ability levels from beginners to intermediate to advanced. We focus on what your player needs to be successful in hockey: skating forwards and backwards, edge control, hockey posture, balance and puck skills are covered in all the programs.

In all my programs we always start together as one main group working on inside, outside edges and moving upper body hockey stick included. Then I split the main group into three smaller ones based on the players current skill level. Your child will work with their peers as an opportunity to build confidence in learning a new skill. This confidence creates good skating habits that lead to overall player development.

We offer one-a day ice session a day as well as two-a-day ice sessions programs that include off ice training and road hockey.

You can choose between a specific camp for:

Power Skating, Skills & Drills, Defense man, plus Private lessons or Team lessons.

Use our easy online registration system to pre-register your child. About two weeks before camp starts, you’ll get a reminder email listing important details such as what your child should bring.

 SUMMER CAMPS 2027

NANAIMO DEFENCEMAN CAMP 10 -14 yrs old

Location: NIC 1 Arena, Nanaimo
Date: July 26 – 30, 2027
Ages: 10 – 14 yrs old
Ice Time: 5:30 – 6:45 pm
Cost : $250+GST 

This is a 5 day camp that covers the fundamentals of learning how to skate backwards from crossovers, backward starts plus pivot from backwards to forwards at high speeds. We focus on each skating technique at a pace the player can learn properly with or without the puck. Throughout the week we will talk about Gap control, Containing and Attack in all 3 zones. Three important components to being a strong and steady defenseman. We break down the responsibilities of what to do in the defensive zone, the neutral and the offensive zone giving your child the skills to succeed in this demanding position. It advances players’ abilities to the next level to allow them to flourish during their winter and spring seasons.

On the ice we always start together as one main group working on inside, outside edges and moving upper body hockey stick included. Then I split the main group into three smaller ones based on the players current skill level. Your child will work with their peers as an opportunity to build confidence in learning a new skill. This confidence creates good skating habits that lead to overall player development.

A 10% discount is available when registering multiple kids or multiple camps.

AGES 10-14 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

PARKSVILLE POWER SKATING CAMP

Location: Oceanside Place Arena, Parksville
Date: Aug 9 – 13, 2027
TWO AGE GROUPS:
Ages: 6 – 9 yrs old
Ice Time: 5:30 – 6:45 pm
Ages: 10 – 13 yrs old
Ice Time: 7:00 – 8:15 pm
Cost : $250+GST

In this 5 day Power skating camp we cover all the fundamental skating techniques forwards and backwards. On day 4 we include shooting, stickhandling, passing and review powerskating. On the last day we review all skating techniques, puck skills and finish off with a scrimmage.

On the ice we always start together as one main group working on inside, outside edges and moving upper body hockey stick included. Then I split the main group into three smaller ones based on the players current skill level. Your child will work with their peers as an opportunity to build confidence in learning a new skill. This confidence creates good skating habits that lead to overall player development

A 10% discount is available when registering multiple kids or multiple camps.

AGES 6-9 LEARN MORE AND REGISTERAGES 10-13 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

PARKSVILLE SKILLS & DRILLS CAMP

Location: Oceanside Place Arena, Parksville
Date: Aug 17 – 21, 2026
TWO AGE GROUPS
Ages: 6 – 9 yrs old
Check-In 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ages: 10 – 13 yrs old
Check-In: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Cost : $500+GST 

In this 5 day camp the player will get 18.75 hrs. of ON ICE training and 10 hrs. of Dryland training.

In the morning ice session we will cover all the fundamental skating techniques to be able to move forwards or backwards comfortably.

In the afternoon ice session we add the pucks and teach the players how to stickhandle, shoot, pass and finish off with a small area 30 Minute SCRIMMAGE.

For the off ice activities the players are split into two groups. One group will play road hockey and the other group will learn how to move their body correctly in an athletic stance from jumping to Yoga poses. Then they switch stations.

On the ice we always start together as one main group working on inside, outside edges and moving upper body hockey stick included. Then I split the main group into three smaller ones based on the players current skill level. Your child will work with their peers as an opportunity to build confidence in learning a new skill. This confidence creates good skating habits that lead to overall player development.

A 10% discount is available when registering multiple kids or multiple camps.

AGES 6-9 LEARN MORE AND REGISTERAGES 10-13 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

“I just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with your summer hockey clinic.  Ben worked hard and really enjoyed the experience.  What I loved most about it was the amount of hands-on direction he received.  It was by far more than any other activity he has participated in.”

– Corinne B.