Summer Programs

2026 Summer programs are listed below.

 

Scroll down for a summary of all program details.
Click on any program title to visit that program’s specific page.

 

NEW! Summer 2026
  • Backward Intensive Camp Added: We’ve added Backwards Skating Camp to our 4 Day Skating & Puck Control week offerings.

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  • 5 Total Weeks of Mite Programs Due to demand we now have 5 total weeks of Mite programs this summer.

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  • Mite Battling Camp Added: 4 Day version of our Spring Mite Battling & Puck Protection Program added.

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    The SAME Spring & Summer!
  • Create your own Spring/Summer Program: Our large offering of days, age groups, program topics, flexible scheduling and generous discounts allows players to design an affordable program that best fits them.
     

  • Generous discounts: Signing up for a weekly spring program makes entire family eligible for generous discounts on select Spring & Summer programs.
     

  • Flexible skill session sign up: Pick and choose as few or as many dates, times, topics as you want. Quantity discounts available.
     

    🏒 Summer Programs (July – August)

     

    Mite Summer Skill Camps
    • Week #1: July 20th – 23rd, 8:30 – 10:00am, Skating & Puck Control #1, Holiday Rinks
    • Week #2: July 27th – 30th, 8:30 – 10:00am, Skating & Puck Control #2, Leisure Rinks
    • Week #3: August 3rd – 6th, 8:30 – 10:00am, Skating & Puck Control #3, Holiday Rinks
    • Week #4: August 10th – 13th, 8:00 – 9:30am , Skating & Puck Control #4, Holiday Rinks
    • Week #5: August 17th – 20th, 8:30 – 10:00am, Battling & Puck Protection Camp (2017 – 2020) Holiday Rinks

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    • Five total weeks available; discount for 2+ weeks

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    • Age Group: 2018 – 2021 birth years
    • Total Hours per Week: 4 practices — 1.5 hr each (6 hrs total)
    • Maximum Players: 24 players → 4 groups, 6 players → Jersey is provided
    • Player Groupings: Players split into 4 groups based on age and skill level.
    • Skating Camp Practice Focus: Sessions focus on edge work, skating, and puck/stickhandling skills.
    • Battle Camp Practice Focus: Sessions focus on age-appropriate body contact, battling, and puck protection skills.
    • Practice Format: 60 minutes of skill development & ~15 – 20 minutes of 3v3 scrimmage.

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      ⚠️ 2018 Birth Years: 2018 birth years are eligible for both the Skating & Puck Control Camps and/or Mite Summer Skill Camps . It is suggested that lower level/newer 2018 players sign up for the Mite age group and that higher level/more experienced 2018 players sign up for the Skating & Puck Control Camp.
       
      ⚠️ No Beginners Please: These camps are not appropriate for beginner-level players. A beginner is defined as a player who has not yet proficient with basic skating skills of stops/starts, crossovers, tight turns, backward skating, basic puck control, and basic edge work. We assume all participants can perform these fundamental skills, as all practices and sessions are designed with this in mind.
       
      ⚠️ Battle Camp Eligibility: Players (2018 – 2020 birth years) should already possess a very strong foundation of skating and puck skills. Those who are not yet strong in basic skating skills such as stops and starts, crossovers, tight turns, puck control, and edge work will not benefit from this program. For those players we suggest looking at our Mite Summer Skill Camps and/or our Spring & Summer Skill Sessions to strengthen their skills foundation.

     

    Skating, Edge Work & Puck Control Skills Camps
      Week #1: July 13th – 16th

    • 8:30 – 10:00am 2016 – 2018 AAA/AA
    • 10:00 – 11:30am 2013 – 2015 AAA/AA
    • 11:30am – 1:00pm 2008– 2012 AAA/AA
    • 1:00 – 2:30pm NEW! Backwards Intensive Camp 2008 – 2015 AAA/AA

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      Week #2:August 3rd – 6th

    • 10:00 – 11:30am 2016 – 2018 AAA/AA
    • 11:30am – 1:00pm 2013– 2015 AAA/AA
    • 1:00 – 2:30pm 2008 – 2012 AAA/AA

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    • Two weeks available; discount if signing up for both weeks

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    • Total Hours: 4 practices — 1.5 hr each (6 hrs total)
    • Location: Holiday Twin Rinks
    • Maximum Players: 20 players
    • Player Groupings: Players split into 4 groups based on age and skill level.
    • Skating & Edge Work Camp Focus: Sessions focus on edge work, skating, and puck/stickhandling skills.
    • Backwards Camp Focus: Sessions focus on backwards edge work, skating, and puck/stickhandling skills.
    • Mini Mite Players (2019 – 2021): See Mite Summer Skill Camps

     
    ⚠️ AAA/AA Level Players: These camps are designed for travel-level players only, as they assume participants already have a strong foundation in skating and puck skills. Players who are below this level should consider our Mite Summer Skill Camps and/or our Spring & Summer Skill Sessions to strengthen their skills foundation.
     
    ⚠️ 2015 Birth Years: Players born in 2015 are eligible for either age group. If your player is an average or lower-level 2015 AA player, we recommend the 2015–2019 AAA/AA group. If your player is a higher-end 2015, we recommend the 2008–2015 AAA/AA group. These recommendations help ensure all players get the most out of their registration.

     

    Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp
  • Dates: July 6 – 9th, Holiday Rinks
  • Group 1: 8:30am – 1:30pm, 2011 – 2013 AAA/AA
  • Group 2: 10:00am – 3:00pm, 2014 – 2016 AAA/AA
  • Location: Holiday Twin Rinks
  • Total Hours: 12 hours on-ice, 4 hours classroom
  • Maximum Players: 18 players per group
  • Practice Focus: Sessions focus on offensive tactics and skill nuances of how to create more offensive chances as well as score the goal.

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    ⚠️ AAA/AA Level Players: These camps are designed for travel-level players only, as they assume participants already have a strong foundation in skating and puck skills. Players who are below this level should consider our Skating, Edge Work & Puck Control Skills Camps and/or our Spring & Summer Skill Sessions to strengthen their skills foundation.

     

    Defense Skills Camp
  • Dates: August 10 – 13th, Holiday Rinks
  • Group 1: 9:30am – 2:30pm, 2013 – 2014 AAA/AA, 2015 AAA
  • Group 2: 11:00am – 4:00pm, 2015 – 2016 AAA/AA, 2017 AAA
  • Location: Holiday Twin Rinks
  • Total Hours: 12 hours on-ice, 4 hours classroom
  • Maximum Players: 18 players per group
  • Practice Focus: Sessions focus on teaching players the key defensive fundamentals and concepts needed to excel at both ends of the ice.

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    ⚠️ 2017 Birth Years: 2017 birth year players looking at the Defense Skills Program should be “AAA” level.
     
    Why? The Defense Program assumes that all players attending already possess strong skating and skill foundations. Players who are not yet at this (“AAA”) level will struggle to keep up with the group and not benefit from this program. If that describes your player, we highly recommend our Skating& Puck Control Camp and/or our Spring & Summer Skill Sessions (pick and choose dates, times, and topics) to focus on strengthening their skill foundation.

     
    ⚠️ 2015 Birth Years: 2015 birth year players are eligible for group #1 (2013 – 2014 AA/AA, 2015 AAA) and group #2 (2015 – 2016 AAA/AA, 2017 AAA) age groups. If your player is an average/lower level 2015 AA player we suggest signing up for Group #2. If your player is a higher end 2015 player we suggest Group #1.

     
    Why? Players get the most out of the Defense Program when they are at a top-to-average skill level compared to the rest of the group. When a player’s skills are behind the group, it becomes very difficult for them to apply the concepts being taught, as they are mainly focused on just trying to keep up. That’s why, new this summer, we’re allowing more flexible age sign-ups across groups and programs. This ensures a better fit and helps players get the most out of their experience!

     

    Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps
  • Dates: July 20 – 23, Holiday Rinks
  • 2015 – 2017 AAA/AA Birth Years : 10:00am – 11:30am, Body Contact, Battling & Puck Protection Camp
  • 2013 – 2014 Birth Years Group #1 : 11:30am – 1:00pm, Introduction to Checking, Body Contact & Battling Camp
  • 2013 – 2014 Birth Years Group #2 : 1:00 – 2:30pm, Introduction to Checking, Body Contact & Battling Camp
  • Total Hours: 4 practices — 1.5 hr each (6 hrs total)
  • Maximum Players: 24 players → 4 groups, 6 players
  • Player Groupings: Players split into 4 groups based on age and skill level.
  • Practice Focus: Sessions focus on age-appropriate body contact, battling, and puck protection skills.

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    ⚠️ Camp Eligibility: Players should already possess a very strong foundation of skating and puck skills. Those who are not yet strong in basic skating skills such as stops and starts, crossovers, 2 foot tight turns, puck control, and edge work will not benefit from this camp. For those players we suggest looking at our Spring & Summer Skill Sessions (pick and choose dates, times, and topics) to focus on strengthening their skill foundation.

     

    AAA Skills Training Camp

    Week #1: July 27 – 30th, Leisure Rinks

  • 10:00am – 11:30am 2008 – 2013 AAA
  • 11:30am – 1:00pm 2014 – 2016 AAA

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    Week #2: August 17 – 20th, Holiday Rinks

  • 10:00am – 11:30am 2008 – 2013 AAA
  • 11:30am – 1:00pm 2014 – 2016 AAA

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  • Two weeks available; discount if signing up for both weeks

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  • Total Hours: 4 practices — 1.5 hr each (6 hrs total)
  • Maximum Players: 20 players
  • Player Groupings: Players split into 4 groups based on age and skill level.
  • Practice Focus: Mark Zarbo Hockey is Power Edge Pro (PEP) certified. We will use Power Edge Pro sequences to challenge a player’s ability.

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    ⚠️ AAA Level Players: PEP assumes participants already possess a high level of skating and puck skills. The purpose of PEP is to engage multiple motor skills simultaneously, enhancing overall on-ice performance. Players who are not “AAA” level we suggest looking at our Skating& Puck Control Camp , Friday Skating & Puck Control Skill Sessions and/or our Spring & Summer Skill Sessions (pick and choose dates, times, and topics) to focus on strengthening their skill foundation. .
     

    Friday Skating, Edge & Puck Control Skill Sessions
    • Full ice, 16 players, 2-coach small group sessions
    • Fridays daytime, Holiday Twin Rinks, July – August
    • Younger Age Group: Mite, Squirt, Pewee Minor (2015–2019 AAA/AA)
    • Older Age Group: Pewee, Bantam, Midget (2008–2014 AAA/AA)
    • Flexible scheduling: Pick & choose your dates, times & topics based on session availability. Back-to-back hours are allowed for sign up.
    • Topics: 2 topics to choose from. Forward Skating, Edges & Puck Skills and/or Backwards Skating, Edges & Puck Skills.
    • Focus: edge work, skating mechanics, overspeed/quickness, puck control

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      ⚠️ AAA/AA Level Players: These sessions are designed for travel-level players only, as they assume participants already have a strong foundation in skating and puck skills. For players who are not at that level yet we suggest looking at our Spring & Summer Skill Sessions (pick and choose dates, times, and topics) to focus on strengthening their skill foundation.
       

    🏒 Full Season Schedule

     

    Below is the full spring and summer calendar, NOT the currently available sessions. Sign-up form will list all currently available sessions for each program.

     

    🏒 Payment Policies

     
    To secure your spot(s), payments must be received by the dates listed below. Any payments not received by the specified deadlines may result in spot cancellation.
     

    • All Spring Ice (April – June): due in full by March 13th
    • All Summer Ice (July – August): due in full by June 1st

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      Venmo: Username: @Mark-Zarbo (3724) –> Preferred method of payment.
       
      Cash: Cash payments are accepted but must be received by March 13th.
       
      Personal Checks: Mail too address
       
      Mark Zarbo Hockey
      PO Box 41
      Grand Island, NY 14072
       
      Bank Checks: Set up Mark Zarbo Hockey with your bank’s bill pay system
       
      Mark Zarbo Hockey
      PO Box 41
      Grand Island, NY 14072
      Phone: 716-208-3724
       
      Credit Card:If you prefer to pay by credit card, please email mark@markzarbohockey.com to request a payment link.
       
      Note: A 2.99% + $0.30 processing fee applies to credit card transactions (this is the exact cost of the service). There is no fee for cash or check payments.

     

    🏒 Spring & Summer Cancellation Policies

     

    Spring Programs (April – June) Last Day To Cancel: March 13th
     

    Summer Programs (July – August) Last Day To Cancel: June 1st

     

    After specified dates credits will only be issued if we are able to find a replacement player to fill the spot. Once the program has started the roster is frozen and no refunds or credits will be issued.

     
    Players are always welcome (and encouraged) to find their own replacement. Please notify Mark Zarbo Hockey of any substitutions. Applies to all cancellations, including sickness or injury.
     

    🏒 How Do I Sign Up for Programs?

     

    To sign up, please complete the form below. Sign-ups are ONLY accepted through this form.

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    Step 1: Fill out parent/guardian contact information.

    Step 2: Select the number of players you wish to register. The corresponding number of player sign-up forms will appear.

    Step 3: Complete each player’s information.

    Step 4: Check the box next to each program you want the player to attend. Additional instructions or fields for each program will appear—follow these to complete the sign-up.

    Step 5: Repeat Steps 3–4 for each additional player.

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    After submitting the form, you will be redirected to a page to complete the liability waiver. You will also receive an email receipt containing:

    • A copy of your sign-up
    • Invoice and payment information
    • Confirmation email is sent automatically as soon as sign up is submitted, check SPAM/Junk folders if not received right after form submitted

     

    ⚠️  IMPORTANT: Double-check, save, and print the confirmation for your records. You are responsible for all dates signed up for.

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    Tip: You can register multiple players and for multiple programs on a single form—no need to complete separate forms for each player or program.

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    Press Submit 1x Only:  Once you are finished with your form press the submit button only 1x.  Please give our system a second to load your form.  If you press the submit button more than once it will cause a submission failure.

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    2026 Spring & Summer Sign Up Form

    Review your sign-up form before submitting. After submitting you will receive an emailed copy of your form as a receipt. Save or print this email for your records. Check SPAM/Junk folder if email receipt not received within 1 - 2 minutes of submission.

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    After selecting number of players, the signup forms for each player will appear.


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