How to find the best hockey camp in Oshawa in 5 steps
The best hockey camp in Oshawa is one that matches your child’s age, skill level, goals (both short-term and long-term), and personality.
1. Start by thinking about what your child needs most.
Young players typically benefit from a fundamentals-focused program. These focus on building skating, puck control, passing, and shooting skills.
Older or more experienced players benefit from more advanced coaching, positional training, goalie instruction, power skating, or game-situation development.
2. Look closely at the camp’s coaching staff
The best hockey camps in Oshawa and elsewhere will offer experienced instructors who know how to teach kids, not just play the game.
Ask about:
- Instructor qualifications (both in professional hockey and in teaching kids),
- Group sizes, supervision, and discipline procedures
- Safety procedures
- How campers are separated by age and ability
3. Consider the overall camp environment
A good Oshawa hockey camp should challenge your child but focus on a positive experience.
- Is the camp encouraging, with a focus on fun?
- Does it have positive reviews for its ability to build younger players’ confidence?
- For competitive players, does it give focused feedback and clear ways to improve?
4. Pay attention to practical matters
Compare locations, dates, daily schedules, equipment requirements, before- and after-care, lunch options, and total cost.
Read parent reviews, browse camp profiles, and contact camps directly with questions about your child’s specific needs.
5. Ask the camp the questions that matter to you
We offer a guide to the best questions to ask camps.
Take that with you to camp open houses or, better yet, meet many GTA camps at the Our Kids Camp Expo in Toronto. There, you can explore different camps, meet camp reps face-to-face, and compare programs. You’ll meet many camps all in one afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Oshawa hockey camps are there?
There is 1 program specializing in HockeyIn addition, there is 1 program offering hockey as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Oshawa hockey camps?
Fees for Oshawa hockey camps range from $35 to $415 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do Oshawa hockey camps start at?
There are programs available for children aged 6 through 14.
Where can parents meet with Oshawa hockey camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
