Program Overview

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Organized by: Stay in the Game Foundation
Lead Coach: Grady Little
Assistant Coaches: Current & Former Loudoun Knights Players (14U–18U)
Age Group: 6–10 Years Old
Location: The rink at 19201 Compass Creek, Leesburg, VA
Dates: July 28 - August 1
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Daily

This camp is designed to introduce young players to the sport of hockey through a fun, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate week of on-ice and off-ice activities. Led by Coach Grady Little and supported by teen player mentors, the curriculum emphasizes fundamental hockey skills, teamwork, creativity, and a love for the game.

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Daily Schedule

9:00 – 9:15 AM      Check-In & Locker Room Assignments
9:15 – 10:30 AM    On-Ice Skills Session
10:30 – 10:45 AM  Snack / Water Break
10:45 – 11:45 AM  Off-Ice Hockey Activity
11:45 – 12:30 PM   Lunch & Locker Room Chill Time
12:30 – 1:45 PM     Fun Themed Activity
1:45 – 2:45 PM       Knee Hockey / Floor Hockey Tournament
2:45 – 3:00 PM       Daily Wrap-Up & Pick-Up
 

On Ice Skills Development Plan

Monday: Skating Fundamentals (Balance, Edges) -Introductions, station-based work
Tuesday: Stickhandling & Puck Control - Fun cone drills & puck games
Wednesday:  Passing & Shooting - Target practice & partner drills
Thursday:  Team Play & Mini Games - Simple positions, 3v3 scrimmages
Friday:  Skills Relay & Game Day - Obstacle course & team relays
 

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Off Ice Hockey Themed Activities

Monday: Jersey Design Station - Start designing your own team jersey
Tuesday: Hockey Obstacle Course  - Stickhandling & agility challenge
Wednesday: Dream Team Trading Card Activity - Create your fantasy hockey lineup
Thursday: Chalk Talk – “Coach for a Day” -  Kids draw up a game plan & present
Friday: Team Banner Building - For use in final knee hockey game
 

Other Activities During the Week
Movie: The Mighty Ducks (With popcorn and Q&A session)
Capture the Flag – Hockey Style (Outside team game)
Camp Awards Show (MVPs, Best Jerseys, Spirit Awards)