Which camp is right for me?

Summer Camp Descriptions

SO MANY CAMPS!

With 30 different summer camps, it can be hard to know which one is best for your athlete. Here you will find descriptions about each camp that we offer that includes grades, levels, pricing, and more!

Questions? Contact our office at 317-545-3880 or email Emma at emma@theacademyvolleyball.com

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Summer Camp Descriptions

Youth Academy: Little Spikers

This tier is the perfect level for your player to start. Coaches will guide them through basic skills of volleyball at a pace that is beneficial to them! They will have the opportunity to learn and have fun with their peers. Players who sign up for all sessions will get a shirt!  

Open to boys and girls

Grades
Pre K-3rd (new to the game 3rd graders)

Cost
$78 per athlete (all sessions)

Youth Academy: Junior Spikers

This tier follows Little Spikers. Players are mainly focused on the fundamentals of the game but begin to include more athletic movements to the ball allowing for more understanding of how they are used in the sport! Players who sign up for all sessions will get a shirt!  

Open to boys and girls

Grades
3rd-5th

Cost
$78 per athlete (all sessions)

Youth Academy: Select Spikers

This tier is provided for players with some knowledge of the game! We will take the basic fundamentals of the game and begin to put them together. Players who sign up for all sessions will get a shirt!  

Open to boys and girls

Grades
4th-6th

Level
Novice-Knowledgeable

Cost
$109 per athlete (all sessions)

Youth Academy: Advanced Spikers

This tier is for players wanting to begin to compete in the sport! The fundamentals of the sport will continue to be practiced and used individually and in small groups allowing for cooperation and competition. Players who sign up for all sessions will get a shirt!  

Open to boys and girls

Grades
6th-8th

Cost
$135 per athlete (all sessions)

Boys All Skills Camp

Camp is here! Register now for our Boys High School and Middle School All Skills Camp as space is limited! This camp runs one week in June and again in July, Monday through Thursday, 1:00p-3:00p for HS and 10:00a-12:00p for MS. The camp is open to boys aged 14-18/ 9th-12th grade for HS All Skills and 8-14/4th-8th grade for MS All Skills.  This All Skills Camp will cover the fundamental skills, and each day,  build on ideas and concepts from the prior sessions. Our Foundations curriculum helps the athletes understand the “Whys” of the game through expert instruction and meaningful repetitions.  Ramp your summer up with fun and engagement! “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” –Albert Einstein

Open to boys

Grades
6th-8th (Middle School All Skills Camp)

9th-12th (High School All Skills Camp)

Cost
$99 per player

Girls Skills Academies

Skills Academies is a program that focuses on specific skills based on a player’s position. This gives the athlete the opportunity to heighten their skills within their preferred position. This camp allows for individual skill development, and it is designed to provide intensive instruction for players based on their positions and challenges them to train their skills from beginner to high level based on their needs. There will be two sessions of each training. The options include Serve & Serve Receive, Ball Control, Setting, and Attacking. Want to improve in all areas? Sign up for all 4! 

There will also be a break in between the morning and afternoon sessions so be sure to bring a boxed lunch! 

Players will register for either level 1 or level 2 based on experience level. 

  • Level 1: Fundamental Focus
    • Recommended: Beginner to Moderate Players with 1 year or less of club experience 
  • Level 2: High Rep Focus
    • Recommended: Moderate to Advanced Players with 1+ year of club experience 

Serve/Serve Receive

  • Level 1: Players will focus on the fundamentals of serving and passing. This camp will allow players to develop their skills in both areas and be provided with feedback by our trained coaches. Players will practice the proper techniques to ensure effective and controlled passing. This is a place to continue growth! 
  • Level 2: Players are provided with the opportunity to get more touches at a higher level. The focus will be on athletic movements toward the ball, serving with power, and passing accurately often! 

Ball Control

  • Level 1: Players will work on a variety of defensive skills including positioning, individual ball control, and passing off harder hits. They will have the opportunity to enhance their skill level in the backrow. 
  • Level 2: Players will have the opportunity to be challenged in their defensive skills. This will include high repetitions and making plays off hard swings while keep the ball in play.  

Hitting

  • Level 1: The focus in this session will be the basics of hitting including the players approach, positioning, hand contact, and their swing.  
  • Level 2: This session focuses on a review of the fundamentals and allowing them to put all of those together to get them to attack with power and placement.  

Setting

  • Level 1: Players will get experience using their hands and understand the basics of setting. They will have the chance to work individually, in partners, and in small groups. This will allow for skill development of all areas of setting. 
  • Level 2: We will revisit the fundamentals of setting and help them develop those skills that were known prior. Players will understand where the ball needs to be placed and the reasoning for that. They will enhance these skills by giving the players the most touches on the ball as we can. 

Grades
Girls, 5th-8th

Cost
$78 for each skill or $269 for all 4

Day Camp

Need an environment for your kid to feel welcomed, make crafts, play games, and try a new sport? This is the camp you should sign up for! This is a camp full of a variety of activities, energy filled leaders, and a place for your child to stay active and make new friends. Keep your kids happy and busy and join us this summer for Day Camp!

There will also be a break in between the morning and afternoon sessions so be sure to bring a boxed lunch! 

Open to boys and girls

Grades
3rd-8th

Cost

  • $207: All of June OR July, full day (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • $119: All of June OR July, half day (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
  • $413: All June AND July, full day (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • $222: All June AND July, half day (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Boys Elite Middle School Camp

Camp is here! Register now for our Boys’ Middle School Elite ID Camp as space is limited! This camp runs June 9-12, Monday through Thursday, 10:00a-12:00p and is open to boys 10-14, 6th-8th grade.  This camp is designed for athletes who have a grasp of volleyball fundamentals including basic offensive and defensive systems. Athletes should be able to easily serve overhand and defend against hard-driven attacks. The camp will build on ideas and concepts from prior sessions and will culminate in competition and growth! This high energy camp is a fun way to hone skills and start the summer off right! “You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” –Michael Jordan 

Open to boys

Grades

6th-8th

Cost
$95 per athlete

Competitive Skills Camp

Players continue to develop their skills and learn advanced techniques. This camp is designed to push and take players to the next level. Great for players who have played school or club volleyball!

Grades
5th-8th

Cost
$228 per athlete

Boys High School Elite ID Camp

Last training before the 2025-2026 Club Season Tryouts! Make sure you are ready to give it your all. Register now for our Boys’ High School Elite ID Camp as space is limited! This camp runs July 21-24, Monday through Thursday, 1:00p-3:00p and is open to boys 14-18, 9th-12th grade.  This camp is designed for athletes who have a grasp of volleyball fundamentals including basic offensive and defensive systems. Athletes should be able to easily serve overhand, defend against hard-driven attacks, and know basic responsibilities of each position. The camp will build on ideas and concepts from prior sessions and will culminate in competition and growth!  “You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” –Michael Jordan 

Grades
Boys, 9th-12th

Cost
$99

Boys Skills Academies

Tryouts are soon! This is one of the last opportunities to get expert training prior to the beginning of the 2025-2026 Club Season! Don’t miss out as space is limited! This Boys’ Skills Academy allows athletes to focus on a particular skill (Serve and Pass, Ball Control, Setting, and Attacking) or spend some time working on all four developmental areas! This Skills Academy runs Monday through Thursday, with the AM sessions running from 10:00a-12:00p and our PM sessions 1:00p-3:00p. Registration is open to boys aged 8-18/ 4th-12th grade.  

We Offer the Skills Academy in June and again in July:

Monday-Thursday: June 16-19, July 14-17 

Monday, June 16/July14:  

Serve and Pass- AM, Ball Control- PM 

Tuesday, June 17/July 15:  

Serve and Pass -AM, Ball Control- PM 

Wednesday, June 18/July 16: 

Setting- AM, Attacking- PM 

Thursday, June 19/July 17: 

Setting- AM, Attacking- PM 

The different skill sessions will focus on the fundamentals of those skills and incorporate fun, progressive drills. Our Foundations curriculum facilitates growth by tackling the “Whys” of the game. Development happens through expert instruction and meaningful repetitions.  “The goal of education is understanding; the goal of training is performance.” -Frank Bell 

Grades
Boys, 5th-12th (age groups will be on separate courts)

Cost
$57 for each skills academy

Tryout Boot Camp

Want to make sure you’re prepared for your upcoming high school tryouts? This is the place to be! This is. fast paced, high rep program to get athletes ready for tryouts. We will focus on individual skill development, working in small groups, and playing games to use all of these skills together. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete against one another and be challenged to push themselves! 

There will also be a break in between the morning and afternoon sessions so be sure to bring a boxed lunch! 

Grades
Girls, 5th-8th 

Cost
$207

High School Prep Camp

This camp allows high school athletes to prepare for their high school season and get some extra reps this summer. Get a head start for high school by improving your skills and boosting your confidence on the court! This program will dial in on individual skill development and then turning and using it in game. Players will be split up into teams to compete against one another. Come join us if you ‘re wanting to go into high school ready to impress! 

There will also be a break in between the morning and afternoon sessions so be sure to bring a boxed lunch! 

Grades
Girls, 9th-12th

Experience Level
1+ year of club experience, moderate to advanced

Cost
$284

Mommy and Me

Looking for a fun way to bond with your little one while exploring a new sport? Come join our Mommy & Me volleyball program! This session is designed for you parents and your kids to learn the fundamentals of volleyball in a supportive, engaging and energetic environment!

Bring up to 2 children per parent!

What to Expect
• Be lead through different skills and activities
• Learn coordination and basic volleyball skills
• Quality time with your little one
• Welcoming environment for all!
• Open to: 2-6 year old boys and girls

Dates
Tuesdays June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29

Time

10:00am- 11:00am

Cost & Registration Options
Single Session $37 – sign up for whichever dates work best for you!

Boys College Prep Series

Grades: 8th-12th

Price | $83 a day or $207 for all sessions

The College Prep Series is a unique camp designed for athletes wanting to work with some of the top programs in the Midwest. Join four separate colleges throughout the week to learn to systems and techniques that have set their programs apart. This 2.5-hour camp is a great chance to work up close and personal with these premier programs!

June 23rd – Ohio State University

June 24th – Purdue Fort Wayne

June 25th – Loyola University

June 26th – McKendree University