SUMMER 2020 - Camps/Clinics/Lessons
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DATE(S)/WEEK
 LOCATION
 PROGRAM
(Program Descriptions can be found at bottom of this page)
 FEE
 AVAILABILITY/
STATUS
June 1-5, 2020
Kirkwood Ice Rink / Kirkwood, MO
SYNERGY Skills Camp
$455+
POSTPONED
June 1-4, 2020
St. Louis Ice Zone / Hazelwood, MO
8 & Under Clinic (PM/Mon-Thurs only)
$305+
POSTPONED
June 8-12, 2020
St. Peters Rec Plex / St. Peters, MO
SYNERGY Goal Scoring & Power Skating Camp
$455+
POSTPONED
June 8-12, 2020
Centene Community Ice Center / Maryland Heights, MO
St. Louis Blues Youth Hockey Camp
$550+
POSTPONED
June 15-19, 2020
Fenton Forum / Fenton, MO
SYNERGY Goal Scoring & Power Skating Camp
$455+
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June 22-26, 2020
FSI Shark Tank / St. Louis, MO
SYNERGY Skills Camp
$455+
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June 22-26, 2020
St. Louis Ice Zone / Hazelwood, MO
SYNERGY Defense Camp
$455+
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June 29-July 2, 2020
Centene Community Ice Center / Maryland Heights, MO
SYNERGY Power Skating & Stickhandling Clinic (AM/Mon-Thurs only)
$305+
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June 29-July 2, 2020
Centene Community Ice Center / Maryland Heights, MO
SYNERGY Battle Clinic (PM/Mon-Thurs only)
$305+
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June 29-July 2, 2020
St. Louis Ice Zone / Hazelwood, MO
High School Development Clinic (Mon-Thurs only)
$345+
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July 6-10, 2020
St. Peters Rec Plex / St. Peters, MO
SYNERGY Defense Camp
$455+
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July 13-17, 2020
FSI Shark Tank / St. Louis, MO
SYNERGY Goal Scoring & Power Skating Camp
$455+
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July 13-17, 2020
Centene Community Ice Center / Maryland Heights, MO
SYNERGY Goal Scoring & Power Skating Camp
 $455+
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July 20-24, 2020
Brentwood Ice Rink / Brentwood, MO
SYNERGY Advanced Skills & Game Concepts Camp
$455+
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July 20-24, 2020
Centene Community Ice Center / Maryland Heights, MO
St. Louis Blues Youth Hockey Camp
(click HERE for more info!)
$550+
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July 27-31, 2020
Fenton Forum / Fenton, MO
SYNERGY Defense Camp
$455+
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Aug 3-7, 2020
St. Louis Ice Zone / Hazelwood, MO
SYNERGY Pre-TryOut Prep Camp
$455+
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Aug 10-14, 2020
Maryville University Hockey Center / Chesterfield, MO
SYNERGY Pre-TryOut Prep Camp
$455+
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Aug 17-21, 2020
Centene Community Ice Center / Maryland Heights, MO
SYNERGY Power Skating & Stickhandling Clinic 
(AM only)
$345+
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Aug 17-21, 2020 
Centene Community Ice Center / Maryland Heights, MO
SYNERGY Battle Clinic (AM only)
$345+
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ALL SUMMER -
June 1-Aug 19, 2020
St. Louis Ice Zone / Hazelwood, MO
Summer Power Skating Program (Mon & Wed PM)
$840+
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ALL SUMMER - 
June 2-Aug 20, 2020
St. Louis Ice Zone / Hazelwood, MO
Summer Power Skating Program (Tues & Thurs AM)
$840+
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ALL SUMMER -
June 1-Aug 21, 2020
St. Louis Ice Zone / Hazelwood, MO
SPT (SYNERGY Performance Training)
(review dates/times HERE)

$990+
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**Fees listed above are BASE fees, which is the fee associated with the camp when you opt to PAY IN FULL at the time of enrollment.  Fees increases slightly with Payment Plans that extend payments out over time.  Fee also increase 14 days prior to camp.  All pricing and payment option can be found in the enrollment software prior to inserting your credit card information for registration completion.

FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:

SYNERGY 8 & Under Clinic

Afternoon, Half Day, 4 Day Clinic, open to skaters 8 and under or at the ADM playing level.  Approximately 12:45-4:00pm daily - exact times may vary slightly; official camp schedule with exact drop-off and pick-up times will be provided 5 days before camp.
The SYNERGY 8 and Under Clinic was created to deliver basic hockey skills for new & younger players by focusing on proper practice habits & deep repetition in a fun environment.  Younger players absorb teaching quickly, and SYNERGY's program seeks to challenge them to learn skills by recognizing mistakes & improving with the end goal of a strong foundation for future development.  Drills, small area games & an introduction to competition highlight this program. Great for beginners or for more advanced young skaters preparing for the Squirt level.  Clinic includes 90 minutes of ice time and 1 off-ice session daily which will focus on a variety of conditioning drills, stickhandling drills, and a variety of fun off-ice games. **4 day clinic - Monday thru Thursday**
Offered in Summer of 2020 at the following location(s):
• St. Louis Ice Zone - June 1-4, 2020
$305+
Offered at:
St. Louis Ice Zone - June 1-4, 2020

SYNERGY Skills Camp

Full Day, 5 Day Camp, open to skaters of all youth ages and levels.  Approximately 8:30-4:00pm daily - exact times may vary slightly; official camp schedule with exact drop-off and pick-up times will be provided 5 days before camp.
The SYNERGY Skills Camps work off the foundation of deep repetition & mistake recognition to enhance perfect practice habits  This program uses skills training, working outside of an athlete's comfort level, & small area competition to further translate teaching to game play.  Specific Skill Focus:  shooting accuracy & power, forward & backward skating, puck skills (handling & protection), passing, stick skills (offensive & defensive positioning), stamina & agility training.  Great starter camp or review camp for skaters of all ages and levels, before moving on to a more specific development camp. Camp includes 3 hours of ice time (a 90 min. AM session and a 90 min. PM session) and 2 off-ice session daily which will focus on a variety of conditioning drills, stickhandling drills, and a mixture of fun off-ice games.
Offered in Summer of 2020 at the following location(s):
• Kirkwood Ice Rink - June 1-5, 2020
• FSI Shark Tank - June 22-26, 2020
$455+
Offered at:
Kirkwood Ice Rink - June 1-5, 2020
FSI Shark Tank - June 22-26, 2020

SYNERGY Goal Scoring & Power Skating Camp

Full Day, 5 Day Camp, open to skaters of all youth ages and levels.  Approximately 8:30-4:00pm daily - exact times may vary slightly; official camp schedule with exact drop-off and pick-up times will be provided 5 days before camp.
The SYNERGY Goal Scoring & Power Skating Camp is a popular program, focusing on two important hockey skills necessary for hockey success.  The combination of power skating & goal scoring will help skaters of all ages, levels & positions, become quicker on their feet and stronger with the puck.  Mornings will focus on edgework, tight turns, explosive starts & proper stopping techniques, then including game situation drills with these skating techniques. Afternoons will consist of shooting technique, weight transfer, quick release shooting & additional game situational drills using these techniques & combining in the power skating techniques as well.  Camp includes 3 hours of ice time (a 90 min. AM session and a 90 min. PM session) and 2 off-ice session daily, which will focus on a variety of conditioning drills, stickhandling drills, and a variety of fun off-ice games.
Offered in Summer of 2020 at the following location(s):
• St. Peters Rec Plex - June 8-12
• Fenton Forum - June 15-19
• FSI Shark Tank - July 13-17
• Centene Community Ice Ctr - July 13-17
$455+
Offered at:
St. Peters Rec Plex - June 8-12
Fenton Forum - June 15-19
FSI Shark Tank - July 13-17
Centene Community Ice Ctr - July 13-17

SYNERGY Power Skating & Stickhandling Clinic - Morning (AM) Clinics

Half Day, 4 or 5 Days (depending on date/location you select), open to skaters of all youth ages and levels. Exact program times will be determined by enrollment numbers - official clinic schedule with exact drop-off and pick-up times will be provided 5 days before clinic. *Both offered dates are MORNING (AM) programs - meaning program will take place during morning half of day. 
A specialty program, the SYNERGY Power Skating & Stickhandling Clinic will focus solely on stickhandling and power skating, combining the techniques together to help players of all ages & levels increase their scoring chances & improve their skills with the puck.  Players will develop quick hands, improve upon maneuvers such as a toe drag & reverse toe drag, stickhandle without looking at the puck, puck protection, edgework, tight turns, explosive starts, proper stopping techniques and new goal scoring maneuvers.  Each day of clinic includes 90 minutes of ice time and 60 minutes of off-ice training in the Bauer Skills Center at the Centene Community Ice Center.
Offered in Summer of 2020 as follows:
• Centene Community Ice Center - June 29-July 2 - 4 days ONLY - AM part of day - $305+
• Centene Community Ice Center - Aug 17-21 - 5 days - AM part of day - $335+

$305-$345+
Offered at:
Centene Comm. Ice Ctr. - June 29-July 2
Centene Comm. Ice Ctr. - Aug 17-21

SYNERGY Defense Camp

Full Day, 5 Day Camp, open to skaters of all youth ages and levels.  Approximately 8:30-4:00pm daily - exact times may vary slightl;, official camp schedule with exact drop-off and pick-up times will be provided 5 days before camp.
Coach Rivers' favorite camp to run (for obvious reasons), the SYNERGY Defense Camp teaches basic & advanced defensive skills and concepts. The on & off-ice sessions use unique drills & situation training to teach players to perform at high speeds with a calm frame of mind.  This camp is ideal for defensemen or forwards of all ages & levels looking to improve their play away from the puck.  Specific Skill Focus:  backward skating, puck movement, proper body positioning, footwork & escapes, situation training (even and odd man defense), gap control, corner play, and net front battles.  Camp includes 3 hours of ice time (a 90 min. AM session and a 90 min. PM session) and 2 off-ice session daily, which will focus on a variety of conditioning drills, stickhandling drills, and a variety of fun off-ice games.
Offered in Summer of 2020 at the following location(s):
• St. Louis Ice Zone - June 22-26
• St. Peters Rec Plex - July 6-10
• Fenton Forum - July 27-31
$455+
Offered at:
St. Louis Ice Zone - June 22-26
St. Peters Rec Plex - July 6-10
Fenton Forum - July 27-31

Advanced Skills & Game Concepts Camp

Full Day, 5 Day Camp, open to skaters of all youth ages and levels.  Approximately 8:30-4:00pm daily - exact times may vary slightly, official camp schedule with exact drop-off and pick-up times will be provided 5 days before camp.
A newer program to SYNERGY's curriculum, the Advanced Skills & Game Concepts Camp was created for those looking to take their overall understanding of the game to a higher level.  Suggested for skaters of all ages & levels that have progressed through the SYNERGY Skills Camps, this program will focus on more advanced skill development in the AM session:  shooting in stride, deflections, tips, screens, forehand & backhand passing, deking & one-timers.  The PM session will focus on:  game theories, concepts, reading the play & decision making, creating time & space, odd man situations, puck movement & possession.  Camp includes 3 hours of ice time (a 90 min. AM session and a 90 min. PM session) and 2 off-ice session daily, which will focus on a variety of conditioning drills, stickhandling drills, and a variety of fun off-ice games.
Offered in Summer of 2020 at the following location(s):
• Brentwood Ice Rink - July 20-24
$455+
Offered at:
Brentwood Ice Rink - July 20-24

SYNERGY Battle Clinic - Morning (AM) or Afternoon (PM)

Half Day, 4 or 5 Days (depending upon date/location you select), open to skaters of all ages and levels.  Exact program times will be determined by enrollment numbers - official clinic schedule with exact drop-off and pick-up times will be provided 5 days before clinic.
Due to popular request, the SYNERGY Battle Clinic was developed to focus on tough situations to win battles on either sides of the puck (offense & defense).  Curriculum will combine skill drills specific to skating & game theory to encourage game situational battles over the puck. Players of all ages, levels & positions will learn how to properly & safely fight for loose pucks, win one-on-one battles, protect the puck, & make plays out of tight situations.  Program follows USA Hockey age requirements for checking.  Each day of clinic includes 90 minutes of ice time and 60 minutes of off-ice training in the Bauer Skills Center at the Centene Community Ice Center.
Offered in Summer of 2020 as follows:
• Centene Community Ice Center - June 29-July 2 - 4 days ONLY - PM part of day - $305+
• Centene Community Ice Center - Aug 17-21 - 5 days - AM part of day - $335+
$305-$345+
Offered at:
Centene Comm. Ice Ctr. - June 29-July 2
Centene Comm. Ice Ctr. - Aug 17-21

SYNERGY Pre-TryOut Prep Camp

Full Day, 5 Day Camp, open to skaters of all youth ages and levels.  Approximately 8:30-4:00pm daily - exact program times may vary slightly; official camp schedule with exact drop-off and pick-up times will be provided 5 days before camp.
This Pre-TryOut "Prep" Camp is a perfect primer for players of all ages & levels to get in "hockey shape" prior to the start of the season through a more intense daily structure.  Skating is incorporated into lesson plans along with healthy competition on ice.  Off-ice, players will enjoy short burst conditioning and flexibility training to help in creating a player that is ready to compete at the start of the season.  Program highlights include:  skill stations to sharpen & improve skills, power skating, shooting power & accuracy, and a Pre-TryOut Evaluation which includes verbal information & tips, delivered to each athlete to maximize individual performance at tryouts.  Camp includes 3 hours of ice time (a 90 min. AM session and a 90 min. PM session) and 2 off-ice session daily, which will focus on a variety of conditioning drills, stickhandling drills, and a variety of fun off-ice games.
Offered in Summer of 2020 at the following location(s):
• St. Louis Ice Zone - Aug 3-7
• Maryville University Hockey Center - Aug 10-14
$455+
Offered at:
St. Louis Ice Zone - Aug 3-7
Maryville Univ. Hockey Ctr. - Aug 10-14

High School Development Clinic - Mid-day/Half-day Program

Half Day, 4 Day Clinic, open to any High School aged player (or incomming 8th grader planning to play for HS team) of any skill level. Exact program times will be determined by enrollment numbers - official clinic schedule with exact start and end times will be provided 5 days before clinic.  You should anticipate approximate times of 10:00-11:00am to start and 2:00-3:00pm to end.
The High School Development Clinic was designed to provide opportunities for High School aged players who have a very strong desire to reach a higher level of competition and skill develoment.  Players should be dedicated athletes that are cooperative, attentive and disciplined.  The training format will consist of several shooting and puck handling drills, game situation drills for offensive/defensive strategies, utilization of gap control, learning how to create more time and space, and detailed attention to edgework and power skating.  Skaters can anticipate a later morning start and an early afternoon completion.  Program will cover the basics necessary for high school competition and skill levels will be challenged where appropriate.  Each day of clinic includes 90 minutes of ice time, 60 minutes of off-ice training and a lunch break with lunch being provided at no additional cost.
Offered in Summer of 2020 as follows:
• Centene Community Ice Center - June 29-July 2 - 4 days ONLY - Mid-day program 
$345+
Offered at:
Centene Comm. Ice Ctr. - June 29-July 2

SYNERGY Performance Training (SPT)

For AAA, CS, College or Pro Level Players in need of continuous training during the summer months.  Maximize potential through intense, small group, individualized training with a flexible schedule.  Program includes 18 hours of ice over the course of 12 weeks in the summer.  Participants have approximately 6-8 hours of ice (pre-arranged and scheduled by Synergy) each week to choose from, to create their own flexible schedule of 18 total lessons. Program highlights: Build confidence by repetitiously executing skill work in real game like situations, develop shot and ability to score in every scoring opportunity found in the game, become stronger on the puck, learn how to protect the puck and win those one-on-one battles.  12 skaters max on the ice at one time; ratio of 3:1, skaters to instructors, which equates to 4 coaches with 12 skaters.  All sessions at the St. Louis Ice Zone.  Once enrolled, participants have the ability to hand-pick each preferred ice time through the enrollment software.  The software will keep track of each lesson and enable participants to cancel and reschedule as needed as long as changes or cancellations are done 24+ hours in advance.  No refunds or credits for missed sessions.  **PRE-REQUISITE:  participation on a AAA, CS, College or Pro Level Team.  Approval required if you do not meet this criteria - email us:  [email protected]

IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTES: 12 skaters per ice time, so it's HIGHLY advised to schedule ALL of your 18 lessons within 48 hours of enrollment.  If there are ice times that have no skaters enrolled, Synergy reserves the right to cancel the ice time, therefore reducing the number of available lesson times for you to choose from.  You may cancel a scheduled lesson time up to 24 hours prior to the lesson and you may re-schedule a replacement lesson as long as you schedule it 24 hours prior to the new lesson time.  Cancellations (or no-shows) less than 24 hours prior to lesson will be a forfeited lessons with no credit, refund or opportunity to reschedule.  Utilize the UpperHand website or app to make your scheduling changes: https://app.upperhand.io/

$990+

Summer Power Skating Program

For skaters of all ages and levels interested in maintaining and improving hockey skating techniques over the summer months.  This program is powerful, fast-paced, with high-intensity hockey skating instruction, only adding pucks where necessary.  Players will increase speed, develop quickness & balance and improve their technique, edge-work and power. Two(2) 45 minute sessions per week for 12 weeks, drop-in style (attend when you can, no advanced notice needed if not attending). Ratio of 4:1, skaters to instructors.  All sessions at the St. Louis Ice Zone.  This program is great as a supplement to skills training in a week long camp.  **Discount of $120 offered to participants also doing one or more week long (5 day) camps. 

• PM Session:  Monday/Wednesday afternoons (PM) - all sessions 4:30pm or later. Click ENROLL NOW for exact dates/times.  ENROLL NOW
• AM Session: Tuesday/Thursday mornings (AM) - all sessions around 8am. Click ENROLL NOW for exact dates/times.

$840+