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Nike Volleyball Camp at Lake Forest College

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Camp Overview

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Join us this summer for an exciting volleyball camp in Lake Forest, near Chicago, led by Head Volleyball Coach Melanie Hughes and her experienced staff! Designed for girls ages 8-18, this winter camp provides the perfect opportunity to refine fundamental skills, build confidence, and take their game to the next level.

Open to players from Lake County and beyond, this camp offers top-tier instruction in a fun and supportive environment. Campers will leave feeling more prepared and motivated for the upcoming fall season. Don’t miss out on this incredible training experience!

Highlights Include

  • Instruction from college coaches
  • Personal player evaluation by your team coach at the end of the week
  • Low camper to coach ratio
  • Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)

Camp Coaches

  • Melanie Hughes Headshot

    Melanie Hughes

    Camp Director

    Melanie Hughes is the Head Volleyball Coach at Lake Forest College.

    Melanie Hughes Headshot

    Melanie Hughes

    Camp Director

    The 2024 season will be the first for Melanie Hughes as the Foresters' head coach and her fourth coaching at the collegiate level.

    Hughes came to Lake Forest after three seasons as the top assistant at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges. She helped lead the Athenas to an 87-9 overall record, a 46-2 mark in Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play, and three regular season and postseason SCIAC titles in as many years on staff. The team also advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament in two of those three seasons and reached the regional final in the other.

    For her coaching efforts, Hughes was named Division III National Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association in 2022.

    While overseeing the defense and assisting the head coach in nearly every aspect of the program, Hughes helped develop the 2022 AVCA Division III National Player of the Year, the 2022 and 2023 SCIAC Defensive Player of the Year, the 2023 AVCA West Region Player of the Year, and the 2021 AVCA Division III Freshman of the Year. Those four were among the six CMS players who earned All-American status during her time on staff.

    In addition to her role at CMS, Hughes was an assistant or head coach for Forza 1 North Volleyball Club for five years. She also hosted Nike US Volleyball camps and clinics.

    Hughes is a graduate of Western New Mexico University, where she majored in English and racked up more than 1,500 assists and nearly 100 aces during her career on the volleyball team.

  • Camp Staff

    Additional Coaches

    Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include their assistant coach(es).

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.

2026 CAMP OPTIONS

JULY 20-23: YOUTH ALL SKILLS CAMP
  • Open To: Boys & Girls, Ages 8-12
  • Daily Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Campers should bring their own lunch.
  • Program: Offers high-energy training focused on fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Athletes will build a solid foundation and boost confidence in a positive, energetic environment. Recommended for all positions and abilities. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience at the Director’s discretion.
JULY 20-23: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ALL SKILLS CAMP
  • Open To: Boys & Girls, Ages 12-18
  • Daily Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Campers should bring their own lunch.
  • Program: Designed for athletes who know the basics and want to build on their skills across all areas of the game. Recommended for high school and club-level players with 1+ year of competitive experience
JULY 24: SERVE & PASS CLINIC
  • Open To: Boys & Girls, Ages 8-18
  • Daily Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Campers should bring their own lunch.
  • Program: Focuses on basic serving and ball control fundamentals. Recommended for all positions and abilities.

Camp schedules and details are subject to change. If important updates occur before camp begins, we’ll notify registered campers by email and update this webpage. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience at the Director’s discretion.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Daily volleyball training
  • 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!
  • Facility: Indoor courts
  • Medical Protocol: Our camp will 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.
  • 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.

PREPARE FOR CAMP

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit the Customer Portal.

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 clothing
  • Athletic shoes
  • Knee pads
  • Water bottle
  • Personal hygiene products
  • Small gym bag/backpack

TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNTS

If you have a group of 4 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. If you have a group of 8 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $45 discount. Discounts are not available for camps priced at $250 or less. Please fill out the Team Discount - Volleyball form and we will create a unique discount code for your group.

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.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.

Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

ALL SKILLS SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9:00am Campers arrive

9:00am-12:00pm Training Session I

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm-3:00pm Training Session II

3:00pm Campers depart

Lake forest college volleyball camp

Lake Forest College was ranked #18 in the nation for athletic facilities by the Princeton Review. Located just 30 miles north of Chicago, campers will train in the state of the art Lake Forest College Sports & Recreation Center that features a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, cafe, and a training room.

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FAQ

  • 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.

  • If you need to cancel for any reason up until 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for tuition fees paid that is good through the following year for any sport and is transferable to any immediate family member. Participants who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows for any reason) or who do not contact USSC to cancel at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will not receive a voucher or refund.

    For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

  • Yes! To save your spot at camp, a deposit is due at registration:

    • $150 for Day and Half Day camps
    • $300 for Overnight and Extended Day camps
    • Camps under $150 must be paid in full at registration.

    Your remaining balance is due on the 1st of the month before your camp begins:

    • June camps → due May 1
    • July camps → due June 1
    • August camps → due July 1

    Any camper with an unpaid balance 10 days before camp will forfeit all fees paid and be removed from the camp.

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