Nike Volleyball Camp in Hood River
Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Volleyball Camps
Join our volleyball camp in Hood River, for a top-notch experience with curriculum created by Nike Camp Director and former DI volleyball coach, James Finely, led by his elite staff. This summer volleyball camp is designed to increase every camper's confidence on and off the court!
Our day volleyball camp for girls and boys offers All Skills and Serving Clinic options for athletes to improve their skills and have some serious fun! Campers from Oregon and beyond will receive training in proper fundamentals and develop in all aspects of the game to prepare for the upcoming season.
Highlights Include
- Ciriculum from former Seattle University (DI) Coach and his expert staff
- Excellent training facilities
- Morning and afternoon training sessions
- 1:10 staff to camper ratio
- Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)
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Camp Coaches
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Director James Finley
James Finley is the former DI Women's Head Volleyball Coach at Seattle University. Coach Finley's camp curriculum will be led an elite training staff made up of current and former college coaches and current and former college coaches.
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Additional Coaches Camp Staff
Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include their assistant coach(es), current and former collegiate players, and other college and club coaches.
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Age Group: 11-18
- Gender: Girls & boys
- Programs: High School Prep, All Skills, Serving Clinic
- Camp Type: Day Camp, Half Day Clinic
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
2023 CAMP DATES
- July 21: Serving Clinic
- July 21-23: High School Prep Camp
- August 11: Serving Clinic
- August 11-13: All Skills Camp
CAMP OPTIONS
Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff and placed into groups based on age and ability level.
SERVING CLINIC SCHEDULE
- Session I: July 21, Friday
- Session II: August 11, Friday
- Gender/Ages: Girls & Boys, ages 11-18/grades 6-12
- Check-in: 8:00am-9:00am
- Check-out: 11:30am
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-11:30am
- Program: This clinic is designed to focus solely on serving the volleyball. Learn how to be confident and aggressive from behind the line! This program is open to players of all abilities and will focus on the various techniques of serving, along with improving consistency and finding the serve that fits your game best. Campers will learn and improve through drill work, challenging games, demonstrations, and maximum repetitions.
*If you are planning to attend the All Skills Camp after, please bring your lunch. Campers will be supervised between sessions.
HIGH SCHOOL PREP CAMP SCHEDULE
- Dates: July 21-23, Friday-Sunday
- Gender/Age: Girls, ages 14-18
- Check-in: 12:00pm-1:00pm on Friday
- Check-out: 4:00pm on Sunday
- Daily Hours: 1:00pm-6:00pm Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday
- Program: This program is geared towards girls & boys, ages 11-15/grades 6-10 with 0-3 years of some playing experience. Campers will be taught the basic skills for all positions, with exposure to volleyball systems, rotations, and competitions. Our 11-12 year old athletes train on the same net height with the lighter ball that is used when playing USA Volleyball 12 and under. Our 13-15 year old athletes go through 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.
ALL SKILLS CAMP SCHEDULE
- Dates: August 11-13, Friday-Sunday
- Gender/Age: Girls & Boys, ages 11-15/grades 6-10
- Check-in: 12:00pm-1:00pm on Friday
- Check-out: 4:00pm on Sunday
- Daily Hours: 1:00pm-6:00pm Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday
- Program: This program is geared towards girls & boys, ages 11-15/grades 6-10 with 0-3 years of some playing experience. Campers will be taught the basic skills for all positions, with exposure to volleyball systems, rotations, and competitions. Our 11-12 year old athletes train on the same net height with the lighter ball that is used when playing USA Volleyball 12 and under. Our 13-15 year old athletes go through 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.
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 Nike 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.
- 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: 3 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.
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*
- Sunscreen**
- Small gym bag/backpack
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Spending money
- COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
DIRECTORS 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
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE VOLLEYBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our volleyball camps please see our FAQ page.
TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNTS
If you have a group of eight or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during check out. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.
Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
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ALL SKILLS CAMP SCHEDULE DAY 1
- 12:00pm -1:00pm Sign in/registration
- 9:00am-12:00am Session 1
- 12:00am-1:30pm Lunch and Recovery
- 1:30pm-4:00pm Session 2
- 4:00pm-4:30pm Break and Rest
- 4:30pm-6:00pm Session 3
ALL SKILLS CAMP SCHEDULE DAY 2
- 9:00am - 9:30am Check in
- 9:30am - 12:00pm Session 4
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch and recovery time
- 1:30pm-4:00pm Session 5
- 4:00pm-4:30pm Recovery/snack
- 4:30pm-6:00pm Session 5
ALL SKILLS CAMP SCHEDULE DAY 3
- 9:00am - 9:30am Check in
- 9:30am-12:00pm Session 6
- 12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch break and recovery time
- 1:30pm-4:00pm Session 7: Competition End of session awards, evaluations and certificates
HIGH SCHOOL PREP CAMP SCHEDULE DAY 1
- 12:00pm -1:00pm Sign in/registration
- 1:00pm-4:00pm Session 1
- 4:00pm-4:30pm Recovery break/snack
- 4:30pm-6:00pm Session 2
HIGH SCHOOL PREP CAMP SCHEDULE DAY 2
- 9:00am-9:30am Check in
- 9:30am-12:00pm Session 3
- 12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch break and Recovery
- 1:30pm-4:00pm Session 4
- 4:00pm-4:30pm Recovery break/ snack
- 4:30pm-6:00pm Session 5: Competition
HIGH SCHOOL PREP CAMP SCHEDULE DAY 3
- 9:00am-9:30am Check in
- 9:30am-12:00pm Session 6
- 12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Break and Recovery
- 1:30pm-4:00pm Session 7: Competition, End of session awards, evaluations and certificates
Camp Questions & Answers
Can I sign up for more than 1 session/program?
Absolutely! Campers are encouraged to attend multiple sessions. Each program delivers something unique to help players excel in all areas of the game. Many campers will attend more than one session to further refine their skills, compete against new players, or choose a session with a different program focus.
Nike Volleyball Camp in Hood River
Hood River, Oregon 97031
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Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
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