One week.
On the ice.
Real progress.
The summer ice hockey camp for girls and boys from U11 (born 2017 or earlier) to U21, goalies included. 18 to 24 July 2027 in Brig: 7 days, two ice sessions a day, a staff of professionals.
Improve fast, and have fun
Every summer, IHDC brings together young players from all over Switzerland around a proven method: plenty of ice time, groups by age, video feedback and a staff with top-level experience.
Individual skills
Puck handling, control and protection, power skating, shooting, positional play and game situations.
Fun, enjoyment, games, recovery, physiotherapy, mental
Physical training, games and recovery are led by professionals in the field, and we offer follow-up with a physiotherapist.
Camp life
Hotel Olympica, pool with waterslide, bowling, badminton, tennis. Rooms for 4 to 6 players, meals included.
What we offer
The camp is offered in two options: the day & night camp with accommodation, and the day camp. New in 2027: the Pro-Camp, reserved for professional and elite players.
Day & night camp
CHF 980
Round-the-clock supervision, day and night, from the first day to the last. Accommodation, meals, training sessions and all activities are included.
Day camp
CHF 720
The player joins the team in the morning, has lunch with them and ends the day after their group’s last activity.
Pro-Camp
CHF 980
19–23 July 2027 in Brig. Intensive preparation for professional players, U21 Elit players and U18/U20 internationals. Dallas Stars group, 20 spots.
Discover the Pro-Camp →The setting
The camp takes place in an exceptional setting, with modern, almost new facilities. Players stay in a hotel that specialises in sports activities and camps and is recognised by Swiss Olympic.
The team
Our team brings together qualified, experienced specialists in every field: professional coaches and skills coaches for on-ice work, university-level sports teachers for off-ice training, a recovery specialist (body art, yoga, recovery), a physiotherapist, sports instructors and group leaders.
By age
The experience is adapted to each player’s age and needs. From the U17 category, some arrangements can be offered case by case, including access to the largest fitness area in Valais, located in the hotel. Spa access is reserved for participants over 18.
The camp offers plenty of activities, which you can discover in the provisional schedule.
The weekly schedule
The real camp schedule, hour by hour, for each group. Monday to Friday: two 75-minute ice sessions, a game at the arena, off-ice work and an activity at the end of the day.
Based on the 2026 schedule (V4.1), moved to the 2027 dates. Times may change; the final schedule is sent to families before the camp. Transfers, locker room time and snacks are not shown.
Everyone at their level
Players are split by age, then into level groups after the first ice session on Sunday.
Montréal group
- For
- Younger players (U11, born 2017 or earlier)
- Check-in
- Sunday 18.07 · 11:30
- Closing
- Closing party with barbecue, tastings, various activities and a match from 11:30
- Departure
- Saturday 14:45
Vegas group
- For
- Older players (up to U21)
- Check-in
- Sunday 18.07 · 15:00
- Closing
- Closing party with barbecue, tastings, various activities and a match from 11:30
- Departure
- Saturday 15:30
The staff
Head coach
Pascal Schaller
Founder of the camp. He builds every week around a simple principle: useful ice time, and progress the player can measure.
Photo gallery
409 photos from the 2026 edition at the IISCHI Arena, day by day. Click a photo to enlarge it.
Photos: Alain Favre
On Instagram
The latest camp news, in pictures.
Everything you need to know
- 7 days on ice, 6 nights
- Hotel, meals, activities
- IHDC kit
- Medical staff
Brig, 18–24 July 2027
- Ice: IISCHI Arena
- Accommodation: Hotel Olympica
- Rooms for 4 to 6 players
Registration open
Camp from 18 to 24 July 2027 in Brig. Places are limited: the 2026 edition was fully booked. CHF 350 deposit on registration, balance due by 1 April 2027.
FAQ
When is the 2027 camp?
From Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 July 2027. Registration is open. The 2026 edition was fully booked, so register early.
Are goalies welcome?
Yes. Goalies follow the ice programme with drills specific to their position.
Is the camp open to girls?
Yes, the camp is open to girls and boys from U11 (born 2017 or earlier) to U21.
What should we bring?
Full hockey equipment, sportswear for off-ice training and a swimsuit. The detailed list is sent after registration.
Can parents watch?
Families are invited to the Saturday match and can watch the ice sessions from the stands.
Our story
- 2018
The IHDC adventure began in the summer of 2018, quite simply, as a private camp in Leukerbad. Around the children of Pascal Schaller and Alain Favre, a few relatives and friends came together with the same wish: to spend a week of hockey built on sharing, progress and fun.
- 2019
The idea grew. During the off-season, Alain, working with Pascal and Dany Gelinas, launched the Saturday “private practices” in Fribourg. The concept was flexible and stimulating: an à la carte programme and, every week, a guest coach bringing young players new approaches and new perspectives.
- 2020
Pascal and Ilya Khanenko joined forces to give the initiative real scope. The first official IHDC edition took place in Champéry: a founding step that confirmed the project’s potential.
- 2021
Driven by the experience and enthusiasm of that first edition, the team got organised. A proper committee was formed, joined by Nathalie Schaller and Nathalie Favre, whose skills complemented those of the founders and strengthened the camp’s organisation. The new edition, held in Leukerbad, confirmed their determination to carry on, despite uncertainty at the time about the facilities available in the following years.
- 2022–2025
IHDC settled in Engelberg for four consecutive editions. In this exceptional setting, surrounded by outstanding people, the organisation developed its concept. Working with Dany Gelinas, it introduced individual coaching and player profiling. Each year became a new opportunity to modernise the camp, enrich its programme and give young players an ever more complete experience.
- 2026
The 2026 edition marked a new turning point. Ilya stepped down as skills coach, and a shift in school holidays in the canton of Fribourg forced the committee to look for an ice rink available on new dates. After several months of preparation, a new edition finally took place in Brig. Kevin Parada joined as the new skills coach, and Sébastien Magnin strengthened the team for the planning and coordination of camp operations. All these changes opened a new chapter, with the ambition of making it the best edition since IHDC began.
Today, the IHDC story is still being written. The committee is already looking forward to the next editions and has plenty of ideas to develop this week of life and sport. Its goal has been the same since day one: to give every participant a strong, enriching and unforgettable experience, on the ice and off it.
Best regards,
The committee
IHDC statutes
Statutes of the Ice hockey development camp Switzerland association, including the camp’s registration, payment and cancellation terms. The French version is the binding text.
Article 1: Name of the association
1.1. The association is named “Ice hockey development camp Switzerland” (hereinafter: IHDC).
Article 2: Organisation of the association
- 2.1. The general assembly is the supreme body of the association (Art. 64 para. 1 Swiss Civil Code) (hereinafter: CC).
- 2.1bis. The committee is responsible for running the association. It has 4 members.
- 2.2. The general assembly meets at least once a year. The committee meets 4 times a year.
- 2.3. The association’s decisions are taken by the general assembly (Art. 66 para. 1 CC).
- 2.4. Decisions are taken by a majority of the members present (Art. 67 para. 2 CC).
- 2.5. Decisions on items not on the agenda may only be taken if the statutes expressly allow it (Art. 67 para. 3 CC).
- 2.6. The committee reserves the right to take decisions outside the general assembly.
Article 3: Purpose
3.1. The purpose of the association is to organise sports activities, in particular sports camps, in compliance with applicable Swiss law.
Article 4: Financial resources
4.1. The association’s financial resources come from membership fees and from the sponsors presented on our website (ihdc.ch).
Article 5: Camp registration
- 5.1. Registration for the IHDC camp is done through the registration page on our website.
- 5.2. Once you have registered, an invoice will be sent to you by email.
- 5.3. Registrations are taken into account on receipt of the registration form, or of the 40% deposit within 30 days.
Article 6: Payment terms and confirmation
- 6.1. A deposit of 40% of the chosen option (regular camp at CHF 980 or day camp at CHF 720) must be paid within 30 days of receiving the invoice.
- 6.2. The balance (remaining 60%) must be paid by 31 May at the latest.
- 6.3. As places are limited, registrations are recorded in the order in which payments are received.
Article 7: General terms
Report the following cases immediately by phone and to info@ihdc.ch:
- If a registration is withdrawn before 31 May, IHDC keeps CHF 100 for administrative costs.
- If a participant withdraws after 31 May, the full payment is kept, unless the participant finds a replacement.
- In case of accident or illness after 31 May, the full payment is kept, even with a medical certificate. However: a player with travel insurance can recover the amount due; they can bring a replacement and recover 100% of the amount.
- A player who has to leave the camp during the week because of illness or injury will not be refunded.
- A player with symptoms of a contagious disease (such as hand-foot-and-mouth disease, chickenpox or any childhood illness) a few days before or during the camp will not take part or will be sent home. If they recover during the week, they may join the camp during the week.
- A player whose equipment breaks (skates, specific equipment) is responsible for finding a solution to finish the week. IHDC cannot guarantee a solution to equipment problems.
- Mobile phones, tablets and electronic games are available to players for about 2 hours a day. The rest of the time, devices are kept in a safe.
Article 8: Insurance
- 8.1. IHDC accepts no liability for breakage, theft or loss of pocket money or belongings.
- 8.2. IHDC also accepts no liability for accidents or injuries that may occur during the camp.
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