As a father I feel very grateful for the Hockey Fundamentals program. I have witnessed my son’s confidence improve and his skills excel while making great friends. When I asked my son how camp was he replied, ‘it was the best day of my life.’  That says it all to me.

Mike GrahamDad

My boys look forward to the Hockey Fundamentals Camp at Ted Reeves Arena every summer, they have been going consistently for the past 4 summers. It is a great way to get back into hockey during the off season, their skills improve a lot during the week and there is a lot of variety in the activities they do. Their favorite parts of the camp are: “lots of ice time” and “very helpful counsellors”.

Randi ThomsonMom

Part of every summer for my two boys is a couple of weeks at Hockey Fundamentals Camp at Ted Reeve Arena.  They truly enjoy the hockey but also the outdoor activities that are part of camp. They have formed great friendships with the staff and other campers over the years. My boys started at age 4 and I always feel they are not only learning hockey skills, but just as importantly are safe and having fun.

Paul NobleDad

Hockey Fundamentals Camp has been a wonderful introduction to hockey for my young daughters. They have improved their skills greatly and at the same time they have had fun and made many new friends each week. My girls are much more confident players, and they have acquired a passion for the game. I can unreservedly recommend Hockey Fundamentals Camp.

Paul SwansonDad

As a younger kid I love attending Hockey Fundamentals Camp as it was an opportunity to have a great time as well as compete and learn. I thoroughly enjoyed the hockey and numerous other sports we played each day. I have very fond memories and friendships from my time at camp. I look forward to being a role model as a staff member of the camp in the near future.

William Sinclair-St. Mike’s Buzzers Junior ‘A’ teamSt. Mike’s Buzzers Junior ‘A’ team

My son has attended the Hockey Fundamentals camp for the past 3 summers. Each year I am always amazed at the progress of his play after just a week at camp. It is a well run organization with a knowledgeable and attentive staff. He loves all the ice time they get but also the opportunity to play other sports and make new friends.

Jill FinnieMom

I chose Hockey Fundamentals in part because of Mike’s background as a TDSB school principal and I wasn’t disappointed. Mike provided the structured skill development my son and daughter needed, with the proper combination of pace, accountability, and positive reinforcement. We will be back!

AaronDad

FAQs on Our Sports Camp in Toronto, ON

Hockey FUNdamentals Camp is a sports camp in Toronto, ON, that offers hockey skills development program. Here are some of the important information you need to know:

FEBRUARY 24/2025: Online registration has resumed and there are several spaces in each week with the exception of August 18-22 where there are very few spots in the Senior group (ages 9-14). You can still use our email forms and e-transfer payment. If you need forms please email us at; hkyfuncamp@gmail.com

 

**March 3/25: Please note our March Break Camp will not be affected in the case of a strike by the City of Toronto staff

 

1. What are the camp hours?

  • The instructional day runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

  • Christmas Holiday Camp:  Dec. 30-31 & Jan. 2-3/25. Half, full day and 4 days. 2 hours of ice per half day. Half days from $65 per child, 4 days (16 hours total ice time) $500 or $900 for 2 or more children Single day options are $130/day. Taxes and processing fees are added to all credit card registration. Discounts are available by emailing us forms and paying via e-transfer at; hkyfuncamp@gmail.com

  • March Break 2025 (March 10-14) – Cost is $540/child or $950 for two children. Single day options are $120/day. Taxes and  processing fees are added to all credit card registration. Discounts are available by emailing us forms and paying by e-transfer.

2. Do you offer any discounts?

  • For multiple family members. Further discounts are available by registering via email forms and paying by e-transfer (hkyfuncamp@gmail.com)

3. How does early drop off and late pick up work and cost?

  • Most camps have a staggered entry with our Junior groups arriving between 8:15-8:35 am and our Senior group between 8:35-9:00.  Please note we are located at Ted Reeve arena, not the white ‘Bubble’ next to the Arena. Pick up is from 3:45-4:15 for $15.00/day per child, cash only. Pick up after 4:15 will be in the snack bar area upstairs. Regular pickup is from the dressing room door, please sign out at the registration table when leaving the arena.

4. How do we register? 

  • Two registration options exist; online registration with credit card payment (with a additional processing fee) or emailed registration and medical form which have no processing fee. Please email us for these forms;  hkyfuncamp@gmail.com – Some single day and half day spots may be available via email for the January and March Break camps only.

5. What are your staff and students ratios?

  • The on ice ratio is 6:1 and the off-ice ratio is between 10-15:1 and is dependent on the age groups (smaller ratio for our younger groups)

6. Do the children get assistance getting changed?

  • Yes, our staff are always available to dress campers and tie skates. Parents should drop off their child at the dressing room. Some families choose to bring their child partially changed or they can change students outside the arena. We do strongly recommend that campers wear a mask in the dressing room and at lunch when not eating. If provincials health protocols change we will adapt our health and safety protocols accordingly.

  • Important tip: Please label all belongings including sticks and lunch bags and check your child’s equipment bag before the first day and nightly to ensure they have all their equipment. Campers are encouraged to bring a lacrosse stick (the camp can provide sticks also) on Tuesday, and a baseball glove for Wednesday (for our summer program only).

7. Does the camp provide snacks and/or lunch?

  • Campers must provide their own snacks and lunch. We are a NUT FREE camp. The Camp provides a FREE PIZZA Lunch every Friday. Please provide your own fluids.

8. How and when will I receive my confirmation?

  • With our new system confirmation is via email from Eventbrite, if you register via emailed hard copy forms you will receipt an email confirmation directly from Hockey Fundamentals Camp

9. How many hours of ice do students receive?

  • The Christmas Holiday Camp provides two 120 minutes ice sessions each day (4 hours of daily ice)

  • March Break and Summer Camps:  students will receive 3 hours of daily ice

10. How often do the groups scrimmage?

  • Daily small group 3 on 3 scrimmages which occur the last 5-10 minutes of each ice session.  Friday afternoon 60 minute games take place for most camps. The Christmas Holiday Camp will scrimmage for 30 minutes each half day

  • 11.  CREDIT ONLY POLICY:  We do not issue refunds unless a camp is cancelled. Credits will be issued if we receive a written request at least 7 days prior to the start of camp. Credits are applicable for 12 months from the registered camp week. Credits will not be issued for any missed camp days due to illness.

12. What’s a typical day a Hockey FUNdamentals Camp?

  • Morning:  90 minutes ice time, 45-60 minutes gym (indoor for Christmas and March Break), and the rest of the time is for changing before and after ice. The afternoon program is the same. Summer activities include;  soccer, softball, cooperative games, fitness circuits and lacrosse.

GROUP A (5 – 8 years)

9 – 10:25

ICE

10:35 – 12:00

20 minutes changing

20 minutes theory

40 minutes gym

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch – until 12:30, then change for Ice

1:10 – 2:30

ICE

2:40 – 4:00

20 minutes changing ICE

20 minutes theory

40 minutes gym

FRIDAY AFTERNOON GAMES (If applicable)

Group A: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

GROUP B (9 – 14 years)

9 – 10:25

20 minutes theory

45 minutes gym

30 minutes changing

10:35 – 12:00

ICE

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch until 1:00

1:10 – 2:30

20 minutes changing ICE

20 minutes theory

40 minutes gym

2:40 – 4:00

ICE

FRIDAY AFTERNOON GAMES (If applicable)

Group B: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

*Please provide a hat and sunscreen for our outdoor gym activities 

**GYM CLASSES FOR CHRISTMAS AND MARCH BREAK WILL BE HELD INSIDE THE ARENA & INCLUDE; FITNESS AND AGILITY DRILLS, FLEXIBILITY TRAINING AND COOPERATIVE GAMES.

Please note: Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of students in Group A may choose to pick up their children home after the game. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) MUST Sign Out Camper with a staff member in the dressing room. Thank you.

For further questions, feel free to contact us today!