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 Skating & Skills Camps
    • Week #1: July 20th – 23rd, 8:30 – 10:00am, Holiday Rinks
    • Week #2: July 27th – 30th, 8:30 – 10:00am, Leisure Rinks
    • Week #3: August 3rd – 6th, 8:30 – 10:00am, Holiday Rinks
    • Week #4: August 10th – 13th, 8:00 – 9:30am, Holiday Rinks
    • Week #5: August 17th – 20th, 8:30 – 10:00am, Holiday Rinks (Battling Camp)
    • Four weeks available; discount for 2+ weeks
    • 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.
    • Practice Focus: Sessions focus on edge work, skating, and puck/stickhandling skills.
    • Practice Format: 60 minutes of skill development & ~20 minutes of 3v3 scrimmage.

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      ⚠️ 2018 Birth Years: 2018 birth years are eligible for both the Skating & Puck Control Camps (2016 – 2018 AAA/AA) and/or Mite Camps (2018 – 2021) programs. 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.

     

    NEW! Mite Battling & Puck Protection Camps
  • Dates: August 17th – 20th, 8:30 – 10:00am, Holiday Rinks
  • Age Group: 2018 – 2020 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.
  • Practice Focus: Sessions focus on age-appropriate body contact, battling, and puck protection skills.
  • Practice Format: 60 minutes of skill development & ~20 minutes of 3v3 scrimmage.

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    ⚠️ Eligibility: Players should already possess a 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 likely struggle to keep up and compete effectively. For those players we suggest looking at our Mite Skating & Skills 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 – 10:00 am 2016 – 2018 AAA/AA, 10:00 – 11:30am 2013 – 2015 AAA/AA, 11:30am – 1:00pm 2008– 2012 AAA/AA, 1:00 – 2:30pm Backwards Camp 2008 – 2015 AAA/AA
    • Week #2: August 3rd – 6th, 8:30 – 10:00 am 2018 – 2021, 10:00 – 11:30am 2016 – 2018 AAA/AA, 11:30am – 1:00pm 2013– 2015 AAA/AA, 1:00 – 2:30pm 2008 – 2012 AAA/AA
    • Two weeks available; discount if signing up for both weeks
    • 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.
    • Practice Focus: Sessions focus on backwards edge work, skating, and puck/stickhandling skills.
    • Mini Mite Players (2019 – 2021): see Mite Skating & Skills Camp

    ⚠️ 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 Spring & Summer Skill Session Programs held on Sundays and Wednesdays from April through August.
     

    NEW! Backwards Intensive Skills Camp
    • July 13th – 16th, 1:00 – 2:30pm 2008 – 2015 AAA/AA
    • 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.
    • Practice Focus: Sessions focus on backwards edge work, skating, and puck/stickhandling skills.

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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 Spring & Summer Skill Session Programs held on Sundays and Wednesdays from April through August.

     

    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 any of our skills programs or camps.

     

    Squirt & Pewee Defense Skills Camp
  • Dates: August 10 – 13th, Holiday Rinks
  • Group 1: 9:30am – 2:30pm, 2016 – 2017 AAA/AA
  • Group 2: 11:00am – 4:00pm, 2014 – 2015 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 teaching players the key defensive fundamentals and concepts needed to excel at both ends of the ice.

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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 any of our skills programs or camps.

     

    Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps
  • Dates: July 20 – 23, Holiday Rinks
  • 2015 – 2017 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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    AAA Skills Training Camp
  • Week #1: July 27 – 30th, 10:00am – 11:30am 2008 – 2013 AAA, 11:30am – 1:00pm 2014 – 2016 AAA, Leisure Rinks
  • Week #2: August 17 – 20th, 10:00am – 11:30am 2008 – 2013 AAA, 11:30am – 1:00pm 2014 – 2016 AAA, Holiday Rinks
  • Two weeks available; discount if signing up for both weeks
  • 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.
  • 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, Edge Work & Puck Control Camps, our Skating, Edge Work & Puck Control Skill Sessions (Fridays, July – August) and/or our Spring & Summer Skill Sessions (April – August options).
     

    Friday Skating, Edge & Puck Control Skill Sessions
    • Full ice, 16 players, 2-coach small group sessions
    • Fridays daytime, Holiday Twin Rinks, July – August
    • Younger: Mite, Squirt, Pewee Minor (2015–2019 AAA/AA)
    • Older: 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. Players who are below this level should consider our Spring & Summer Skill Session Programs held on Sundays and Wednesdays from April through August.
       

    🏒 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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    2025 - 26 Fall & Winter 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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