Volleyball Camps in Virginia

Volleyball is a growing team sport that not only requires athletic skills and prowess, but it also requires teamwork. Children and teens can learn about the sport through volleyball camps. In Virginia there are numerous camps that offer varying levels of instruction. Beginners learn the ropes of the game, while more experienced players work on strategies. Each volleyball camp offers its own style and technique, but the goals remain the same: to create a well-rounded, effective player.

  1. Virginia Tech Nike Volleyball Camp

    • Virginia Tech offers a Nike Volleyball Camp, which caters to boys and girls ages 10-18. The first camp is a general, all-skill-level camp meant for developing the fundamentals. A high-potential camp is held for players involved in varsity volleyball teams, while a position specialty camp develops skills for setters, hitters and defensive positions. Each camp is held in July, and there are three daily six-hour sessions. In 2011, the cost per camp was between $225 and $590 per day depending on the program.

    University of Virginia

    • The Lee Maes Volleyball Camps at the University of Virginia offers two skills programs, a college elite prep camp, a performance camp, a position camp and a team camp. Each is open to girls between the ages of 12 and 18, and each lasts two days. Camp is held during June and July of each year. Both day and overnight camp sessions are available. As of 2011, costs range from $310 to $335 for day programs. Overnight programs are available for $360-$385.

    James Madison University

    • James Madison University hosts a Nike Sports Team Volleyball camp open to girls from the ages of 14 to 18. All skill levels are accepted, and each level has its own group. Advanced players have their own skill classes for expert level instruction. There is also a team camp designed to teach team strategies and a position specialty camp that focuses on specific positions. Each camp is held during the summer and runs two to three days; an overnight program is also offered. In 2011, instruction sessions cost between $240 and $325.

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    • Virginia Commonwealth University offers the James Finley Volleyball Camp. Several different camps are offered for instruction levels of all skills. There is a team sport camp, an advanced-skills camp and a position camp, as well as tournaments. Each is held in July and runs for two days. Both girls and boys ages 10 to 18 are accepted to the program. As of 2011, the camp costs range from $95 to $250 per day. Overnight camps range from $325 to $350 per day.