"My son absolutely loved this camp. He made great friends and became a better hockey player. It was the only summer camp he repeatedly begged to go back to year after year."
-- VERY SATISFIED HOCKEY PARENT
OVERVIEW
Our first session will take place July 20-26th, 2025. Arrival to the camp is on Sunday, July 20th at 4PM.
Our second session begins immediately after on July 27-August 2, 2025. Arrival is Sunday, July 27th at 4PM.
HockeyBear Camp takes place at the Toyota SportsPlex Hockey Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA -- practice home to the Scranton Penguins.
With excellent ice quality and clean locker rooms, it offers a great environment for on and off-ice activities,
including conditioning and agility training.
This is a sleep-away camp, however, we welcome local players to join us for both sessions!
If you live in the Wilkes-Barre area, contact Viliam Pala directly at hockeybear66@gmail.com to discuss arrangements!
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
" The hockey drills and lifetime skills learned at this summer hockey camp are unparalleled. The set up of this camp was extraordinary and its close proximity to New York City was an added bonus. Further, despite having attended many hockey camps, this is the only camp where my son found caring, knowledgeable coaches. These instructors were not simply interested in churning out strong hockey players but sought to develop the whole body, mind and spirit of all of the participating hockey players. My young son was made to feel comfortable and developed new healthy habits while strengthening bonds with his new teammates. He had so much fun that he did not want to come home at the end of the session and he begged to go back the following year. This camp is a true gem. "
-- SHEILA, Hockey Mom
" Best hockey camp ever! If you are looking for expert hockey training in a safe, clean environment, with healthy, fresh and delicious food, and truly fun and team-bonding post-workout activities, this is the camp for you. "
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-- A Very Satisfied Hockey Parent
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Wake Up
Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Off-Ice
Conditioning
10:00 - 11:30 AM
On-Ice
Session
11:45 - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:45 - 1:30 PM
Dry Land
Stickhandling,
Games
2:00 - 3:30 PM
On-Ice
Session
4:00 PM
Fun & Sports
Activities
ON-ICE SESSIONS
On the ice, players will focus on skating efficiently
and speed, including passing, stick handling and
shooting skills in various drills designed to
mimic real game situations.
NUTRITION
In addition to physical activities, players will be educated about the importance of healthy nutrition. All the home-prepared meals we serve are based upon this philosophy. Dinners will be cooked and served in living quarters, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Pocono Mountain.
There are always snacks available as well as fresh fruits and berries, yogurt ,
ice cream and our *famous* Double chocolate semisweet banana bread.
Breakfast consists of hot oatmeal or cereals, scrambled eggs, yogurt, roasted turkey breast sandwiches, berries and fruit.
Lunch players often enjoy for sandwiches with roasted turkey, chicken breast or egg salad.
Other daily Lunch options include:
*Oven Roasted Turkey Breast w/Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli
*Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken w/ red skin mashed potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables
*Burger, scalloped potatoes w/ Cauliflower & Caesar Salad, fruit salad & Field green salad
Dinner vary day-to-day and are crafted with an emphasis on freshly made foods, preferably organic and free of preservatives and GMO, doing our best to serve food that children enjoy.
Fresh salad & vegetables will complement all lunches and dinners.
Some sample Dinner Menus are:
Chicken teriyaki, dumplings with coconut aminos sauce, steamed organic green beans, carrots, peas
*Angus hamburgers, Asparagus sundried tomatoes white bean pasta salad, greek salad
*Wild caught Sockeye Salmon, coconut rice, mango salsa, Arugula salad with beets, goat cheese
*Beef tenderloin or sirloin steak, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, steak butter, sautéed mushrooms, steamed organic broccoli and cauliflower, Mozzarella basil tomato salad, red wine vinegar reduction
*Double baked chicken Parmesan, Penne ricotta with fresh mozzarella and basil
*Homemade chicken meatloaf with mushrooms, mashed potatoes or meatballs with organic pasta
Any special dietary needs will be accommodated.
OFF-ICE CONDITIONING
For off-ice training, the coaches focus on strengthening the core, increasing of speed and agility of each individual student.
We also have fun doing it.
AFTER CAMP ACTIVITIES
Attendees will visit nearby Camelback Waterpark, movie theatres for the first-run films, go-kart riding, hiking in the Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area and other local attractions.
