This summer, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is turning its eyes north and south, east and west, as it rolls out a series of summer camps that span more than thirty events across North America.
Summer camps bring hockey to a new generation
Designed for everyone from beginners lacing up their first pair of skates to seasoned atom‑age competitors, the camps promise a blend of skill development, fun and community.
Each session is staffed by professional coaches and current PWHL players, who will guide participants through drills, scrimmages and mentorship moments that aim to sharpen both technique and confidence.
In Canada, the initiative is bolstered by UPS, which has signed on as the title sponsor for the Canadian leg and will provide grants to help girls from under‑resourced communities access the program.
Prospective campers can sign up now at thepwhl.com, where the league has streamlined registration to accommodate the high level of interest.
The surge in demand is no accident; the league reported a five‑hundred percent jump in applications for its 2025‑26 season, underscoring a growing appetite for women’s hockey at the grassroots level.
One story that captures the spirit of the camps is that of Gem Winter, a fifteen‑year‑old from Toronto who, thanks to a UPS grant, attended last year’s Toronto Sceptres camp and returned home with a new love for the game and a handful of lasting friendships.
With cities from Vancouver to Boston on the itinerary, the camps are more than a training ground — they are a celebration of a sport that is finally finding its place on the national stage.