Summer Camps / Kelowna

Kelowna High-Performance Hockey Camp Faster. Stronger. Unshakeable.

Five days for U11, U13, U15 & U18 players who want more than drills: elite skating and skills, hockey-specific dryland, and the mindset to perform when it counts.

“The camp is very well run, the staff is friendly, yet challenges the kids with new techniques and constructive feedback.”Hockey parent · Kelowna High-Performance Camp

5 Days of Focused Development

Two ice sessions daily, competitive puck work, hockey-specific skills and dryland fitness training, plus mental and emotional tools to handle pressure.

Camp will be located at Rutland Arena in Kelowna, BC.

Choose your Kelowna camp below.

Choose your week

Week 1 · Jul 19–23, 2027Age groups: U11–U13 & U15–U18Join Waitlist Week 2 · Jul 26–30, 2027Age groups: U11–U13 & U15–U18Join Waitlist

$725CAD + GST · 5 full daysWaitlist openCamp sold out last year

5 DaysMonday to Friday

2×On-Ice sessions daily

1×Dryland Fitness daily

1×Off-Ice Skills daily

1×Classroom Session daily

Quick facts

The Kelowna High-Performance Hockey Camp is a five-day summer camp run by Player Acceleration in Kelowna, BC. Choose from two separate five-day camps in July, with High-Performance groups for U11, U13, U15 and U18 players.

Player Acceleration Camp Experience

The program

What changes in five days

Two players battling for the puck in an on-ice drill

ON-ICE

Skating & skills

Skating, competitive game situations and position-specific puck skills.

Player working on shot release during off-ice skills

OFF-ICE SKILLS

Hands & release

Shooting, stickhandling, focus and hand-eye coordination.

Players sprinting with resistance bands in dryland training

DRYLAND

Speed & strength

Hockey-specific agility, core stability and resilience.

Players in a classroom player-growth session with Josh

CLASSROOM SESSION

Mindset

Building confidence, resilience and leadership.

5 Days of Focused Development

Two ice sessions daily, competitive puck work, hockey-specific skills and dryland fitness training, plus mental and emotional tools to handle pressure.

Camp will be located at Rutland Arena in Kelowna, BC.

Choose your Kelowna camp below.

Week 1 · Jul 19–23, 2027Age groups: U11–U13 & U15–U18Join Waitlist Week 2 · Jul 26–30, 2027Age groups: U11–U13 & U15–U18Join Waitlist

$725CAD + GST · 5 full daysWaitlist openCamp sold out last year

After five days, your player leaves with:

Confidence heading into tryouts

They show up to tryouts having already done the hard reps, ready to earn a spot on the team they want.

Energy that lasts

Sustained energy all the way through games and practices, from the first shift to the last.

Skills that hold up at speed

Cleaner edges, quicker hands and a release that works under pressure.

Stepping into who they're becoming

A complete picture of the player, and person, they're becoming, with skill, body and mindset working together.

Parent reviews

Don't take our word for it

“He loved the camp and can’t wait for week 2! He has enjoyed getting pushed more this year and improving on his balance and skating.”

Hockey parent · Kelowna High-Performance Camp

“The coaches and the drills. He felt challenged. … Thanks for making it a memorable experience.”

Hockey parent · Kelowna High-Performance Camp

“He loved a lot of the mindset things! … He values coaching and guidance and I find that it gave him confidence. This is exactly what we want for him.”

Hockey parent · Kelowna High-Performance Camp

“Surprisingly my 9 year old really liked the mindset section! … He loved the camp and will be back for next year!”

Hockey parent · Kelowna High-Performance Camp

“He really enjoyed the positivity from the coaches. He felt connected to the coaches especially when they would congratulate him or recognize his hard work.”

Hockey parent · Kelowna High-Performance Camp

“On-ice experience with specific feedback on areas of improvement. … Overall, great camp experience.”

Hockey parent · Kelowna High-Performance Camp

Player Acceleration coaches

Coaching

Josh McEwan, head coach

HEAD COACH

Josh McEwan

Helps players grow on and off the ice, building relationships and a clear sense of purpose.

Experience across CSSHL, JPHL, private hockey and minor hockey.

Jens Kieling, Head Fitness Trainer

Performance & Fitness

Jens Kieling

Supports performance, fitness, mindset and off-ice development, and the relationships that help players keep progressing.

Professional kinesiologist (Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of Regina). Has trained NHL, NBA and Olympic athletes.

Matteus Reis

ON-ICE · OFF-ICE

Matteus Reis

Works on the ice and off the ice, focused on player growth and keeping the game fun.

Assistant Coach, Grand Forks Border Bruins (junior).

Tessa Kosec

ON-ICE · OFF-ICE

Tessa Kosec

Works on the ice and off the ice, building relationships and supporting returning players.

Assistant Coach, Female AAA Lakers. Physical & Health Education degree and B.Ed., Nipissing University.

5 Days of Focused Development

Two ice sessions daily, competitive puck work, hockey-specific skills and dryland fitness training, plus mental and emotional tools to handle pressure.

Camp will be located at Rutland Arena in Kelowna, BC.

Choose your Kelowna camp below.

Week 1 · Jul 19–23, 2027Age groups: U11–U13 & U15–U18Join Waitlist Week 2 · Jul 26–30, 2027Age groups: U11–U13 & U15–U18Join Waitlist

$725CAD + GST · 5 full daysWaitlist openCamp sold out last year

FAQ

Questions parents ask

Who is the Kelowna camp for?

For AAA, AA, academy, prep, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and rep players, plus motivated house players who want to move up.

We work with players from the CSSHL, BCEHL, HPL, HSL and BC Hockey programs, as well as other leagues across Canada and internationally.

We have two groups: U11–U13 and U15–U18.

What does a day look like?

Two on-ice sessions plus dryland fitness, off-ice skills and a classroom session. Times are subject to change; registered families get the final schedule by email before camp.

On-ice: the first half is skating, game-like situations and competitive drills. The second half is puck skills (shooting, stickhandling, puck control and protection) plus position-specific training.

Off-ice skills: shooting, stickhandling, focus and hand-eye coordination.

Dryland fitness: agility, core stability and hockey-specific training that builds mental and physical resilience, raising intensity and work ethic.

Classroom session: intention-setting, progressive muscle relaxation, and connecting mindset, body and emotions.

What should my player bring?

Full hockey gear with sharpened skates, dryland clothes and indoor runners, lunch, snacks and a water bottle. The full list is in your confirmation email.

Players have time to eat their packed lunch during the classroom session, with breaks between sessions to hydrate and refuel. Lunch is not provided—please send a packed lunch.

Is lunch provided?

No, lunch is not provided. Please pack a lunch and snacks for each day. Players have time to eat during the classroom session, plus breaks between sessions to hydrate and refuel.

What is your refund policy?

Refunds are available with a medical note from a qualified physician stating the player is unable to take part. A $25 processing fee applies.

What if the week I want is full?

Both weeks are listed on this page. Choose your week and join its waitlist; we will contact you when a spot opens.

What happens after camp?

Every registered family can book a free Roadmap Session with Josh to build a development plan for their player. Book your Roadmap Session.

Ready for Kelowna?

Choose Week 1 or Week 2 to join the waitlist. Camp will be located at Rutland Arena in Kelowna, BC.

Choose your week