James Finley Volleyball Camp at the University of Washington

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You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2025 OVERVIEW

• Dates: 2026 Dates Coming Soon. Join Priority List!
• Age Group: 5-18
• Gender: Girls & boys
• Programs: Serving & Passing Clinic, Setting Clinic, Hitting Clinic, Little Volleys, All Skills, HS Prep/Advanced
• Camp Options: Day Camp, half-day clinics
  
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.

2025 CAMP DATES

• June 27: Serving & Passing Clinic | Setting Clinic | Hitting Clinic
• June 28-30: Little Volleys | All Skills Camp
• July 28: Serving & Passing Clinic | Setting Clinic | Hitting Clinic
• July 29-31: Little Volleys | All Skills Camp
• August 2: Serving & Passing Clinic | Setting Clinic | Hitting Clinic
• August 3-5: All Skills Camp | HS Prep/Advanced Camp
• Attend multiple sessions! Campers are encouraged to attend multiple sessions! Each program delivers something unique to help players excel in all areas of the game.

CAMP OPTIONS

Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff to provide training with other campers who are at a similar skill level.

SERVING & PASSING CLINIC SCHEDULES

• June 27: Beginner & Intermediate
• July 28: Beginner & Intermediate
• August 2: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
• Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Beginner: Recommended for girls ages 10-15, and boys ages 10-14 with 0-1 year of experience
  • Intermediate: Recommended for girls ages 11-15, and boys ages 11-14 with at least 1-3 years of playing experience or 1+ year of club experience
  • Advanced: Recommended for girls, ages 14-18, with 2+ years of competitive playing experience, consistently served overhand, understand rotations, and have a primary position
• Gender: Girls and Boys*
• Check-in: 8:30am
• Daily Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm
• Program: This Serving & Passing Clinic is designed to focus on techniques for serving and passing the volleyball. Learn how to be confident on the court and aggressive from behind the line! This program welcomes beginner to intermediate players and will focus on various techniques to improve consistency with passing and find the best serve that fits your game. Campers will learn and improve through drill work, challenging games, demonstrations, and maximum repetitions.

*Nets will be set up at women's regulation height

*If you are planning to attend the Setting Clinic OR Hitting Clinic after, please bring your lunch. Campers will be supervised between sessions.

SETTING CLINIC SCHEDULES

• June 27: Beginner & Intermediate
• July 28: Beginner & Intermediate
• August 2: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
• Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Beginner: Recommended for girls ages 10-15, and boys ages 10-14 with 0-1 year of experience
  • Intermediate: Recommended for girls ages 11-15, and boys ages 11-14 with at least 1-3 years of playing experience or 1+ year of club experience
  • Advanced: Recommended for girls, ages 14-18, with 2+ years of competitive playing experience, consistently served overhand, understand rotations, and have a primary position
• Gender: Girls and Boys*
• Check-in: 1:00pm
• Daily Hours: 1:30pm-4:00pm
• Program: The Setting Clinic is designed to focus solely on techniques for setting the volleyball. Learn how to be confident on the court! This program is open to players of all abilities and will focus on the various techniques and improve consistency. Campers will learn and improve through drill work, challenging games, demonstrations, and maximum repetitions.

*Nets will be set up at women's regulation height

HITTING CLINIC SCHEDULES

• June 27: Beginner & Intermediate
• July 28: Beginner & Intermediate
• August 2: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
• Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Beginner: Recommended for girls ages 10-15, and boys ages 10-14 with 0-1 year of experience
  • Intermediate: Recommended for girls ages 11-15, and boys ages 11-14 with at least 1-3 years of playing experience or 1+ year of club experience
  • Advanced: Recommended for girls, ages 14-18, with 2+ years of competitive playing experience, consistently served overhand, understand rotations, and have a primary position
• Gender: Girls and Boys*
• Check-in: 1:00pm
• Daily Hours: 1:30pm-4:00pm
• Program: The Hitting Clinic is designed to focus solely on techniques for attacking the volleyball. Learn how to be confident on the court! This program is open to players of all abilities and will focus on the various techniques and improve consistency. Campers will learn and improve through drill work, challenging games, demonstrations, and maximum repetitions

*Nets will be set up at women's regulation height

LITTLE VOLLEY CAMP SCHEDULE

• Session I: June 28-30
• Session II: July 29-31
• Gender: Girls and Boys
• Age Groups: 5-7 year olds | 8-10 year olds
• Check-in: 8:15am
• Daily Hours: 9:00am-11:30am
• Lunch: Not provided. Please bring a snack each day.
• Program: This Little Volley program is designed for young players, who are just starting out or in the first year of learning the basic skills of volleyball. Campers ages 5-10 years old will play with a lighter ball and on a lower net to help introduce volleyball skills, motor development, and serious fun!

ALL SKILLS CAMP SCHEDULE

• Session I: June 28-30
• Session II: July 29-31
• Session III: August 3-5
• Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Beginner: Recommended for girls ages 10-15, and boys ages 10-14 with 0-1 year of experience
  • Intermediate: Recommended for girls ages 11-15, and boys ages 11-14 with at least 1-3 years of playing experience or 1+ year of club experience
• Gender: Girls and Boys*
  
• Check-in: 8:15am
• Daily Hours: Day 1-2: 9:00am-6:00pm, Day 3 9:00am-4:00pm
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day.
• Program: This All Skills program is geared toward beginner and intermediate players. Campers will be taught the skills for all positions, with exposure to volleyball systems, rotations, and competitions. Our athletes undergo skill testing and are placed on courts with other campers at their same physical and skill abilities to create success and confidence for each athlete. All campers will be taught the same skills and concepts.

*Nets will be set up at women's regulation height

HIGH SCHOOL PREP/ADVANCED SCHEDULE

• Dates: August 3-5
• Advanced: Recommended for girls, ages 14-18, with 2+ years of competitive playing experience, consistently served overhand, understand rotations, and have a primary position
  
• Gender: Girls only
• Check-in: 8:15am
• Daily Hours: Day 1-2: 9:00am-6:00pm, Day 3: 9:00am-4:00pm
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day.
• Program: This HS Prep/Advanced program is geared towards high school and club level players, ages 14-18 entering into grades 8-12, with 2 or more years of competitive experience. All athletes MUST have a minimum of 2 years of playing experience outside of middle school, basic volleyball and position skills, and some understanding of rotation along with the ability to serve overhand. This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning, and a higher level of competitive play. The camp will provide players with, position work & development, skill development, rotations, offensive and defensive systems, and developing a player's ability to read and process the game. In addition, players will work on mindset training and concepts for positive self-talk, confidence building, and methods to handle pressure during competition.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day.
• Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
• Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Volleyball Camps t-shirt and prizes. *1-day clinics excluded.
• Volleyballs: Volleyballs are provided for instruction during camp. Campers may purchase a Camp Volleyball at the time of registration, which will be given out on the last day of camp. Fun tip: Have your camp friends sign your ball before you leave!

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

• Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
• Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director’s discretion.
• Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own kneepads and have at least one pair of well-broken-in volleyball (court) shoes. Campers do not need to bring their own ball.
• Facility: Indoor courts
• Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

CAMP DIRECTOR NOTE TO CAMPERS

“We are excited you have chosen to train with us at Nike Volleyball Camps this summer. It is so much fun for camp staff to share our experience and knowledge in helping you improve your skills, mindset and understanding of the game. The camp philosophy is to teach technique through the development of an athletes mindset. This allows a volleyball player to gain knowledge, make good decisions and learn to perform under pressure. Two way communication between campers and staff allows us to work together with each camper in their development while having fun” - James Finley

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

• Athletic, on-court clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
• Indoor volleyball shoes, well broken-in
• Outdoor athletic shoes
• Knee pads
• Water bottle
• Personal hygiene products
• Small gym bag/backpack
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Spending money
• Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

CHECK-IN DROP OFF LOCATION

Check-In Information: Drop athletes BEHIND the IMA building. Exit Montlake Blvd onto Wahkiakum Rd; follow around to right to rear of IMA building. Our entrance is up the back steps on the balcony.