South Shore Academy
Day camp
The Rive-Sud Academy offers a structured and stimulating environment for young male and female players. 7 to 14 years old who wish to prepare for their season, develop their skills and gain confidence on the ice. Each participant is supported for a minimum of 7 hours a day , in an organized and supportive environment.
Our programs are based on the foundations of modern hockey, both in terms of technical that tactics . We also place great importance on education: perseverance, teamwork, attitude, responsibility — essential values transmitted in an environment that skillfully combines pleasure And learning.
Dates and locations 2026
📍 Varennes
- June 29 to July 3, 2026
📍 Ste-Julie
- July 6-10, 2026
- August 3-7, 2026
- August 10-14, 2026
- August 24-28, 2026
📍 St-Hilaire
- August 17-21, 2026
What is included in each week:
- 12:30 of ice
- 5 hours of specific training
- 5 hours of team sports
- 5 hours of dek hockey for Varennes
- Game Changer Hockey gift for each participant
Open to boys and girls, players and goalkeepers: Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam
Typical program – Players
- Overall skills development
- Skating: balance, posture, transitions, explosiveness
- Washer control and protection
- Information gathering and execution
- Feints, 1-on-1s, offensive creativity
- Passing: precision, reception, release
- Shots: power, precision, technique
Typical Program – Goalkeepers
- Basic techniques
- Controlled movements
- Butterfly, laterality, stability
- Bounce control
- Reading the game and positioning
- Individual and small group workshops
Power Skating – Summer 2026
The Hockey Academies offer specialized Power Skating camps for Novice, Atom, Peewee, and Bantam players. These camps are designed to improve speed, stability, efficiency, and overall skating mechanics, with an emphasis on the technical details of modern hockey. Sessions include a combination of ice time and practice in the mid- to late-afternoon, depending on the group.
What is included in each week
- 7:30 am ice time
- Additional practice in the mid- to late afternoon
- Coaching by specialist trainers
- Groups adapted according to age and level
Skills developed
- Edge control
- Dynamism and acceleration
- Stability and balance
- Explosiveness
- Mobility and transitions
- Crossings and support work
- Agility
- Braking and changing direction
"As a parent, I am impressed by the Academy's commitment to the overall development of children. The off-ice sessions with specialists from various sports have added a unique dimension to the experience. My son is not only progressing in hockey, but he is also discovering other disciplines. A brilliant initiative!"