Hockey Academy of New England Elite Summer Camp - Darien Ice House
Elite hockey camp focusing on advanced skill development, power skating, and game strategies.
▌ Editor's read The Hockey Academy of New England Elite Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides details on their hockey programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website lists Peter G. Russo, a former professional player and coach, as the founder and director. The program is a day camp, with sessions running from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, focusing on on-ice skill development, power skating, stick handling, and off-ice conditioning. There is no mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff. The camp has a Facebook page (HockeyAcademyofNewEngland) and an Instagram handle (@hockeyacademynewengland). Google reviews for 'Hockey Academy of New England' show a 5.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the quality of coaching and skill improvement. The camp operates at the Darien Ice House, offering a structured environment for aspiring hockey players.
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Hockey Academy of New England Elite Summer Camp - Darien Ice House is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 8–16
- Address: Darien Ice House, 064 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
- Phone: 203-952-8265
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
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