Nike Volleyball Camp at Prairie View A&M University

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

2023 OVERVIEW

• Dates: 2024 Dates Coming Soon. Join Priority List!
• Age Group: 11-18
• Gender: Girls
  
• Programs: All Skills, Advanced, Serving Clinic, and Little Panthers
• 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 13-15: Advanced Camp (ages 14-18/grades 8-12)
• July 16: Serving Clinic (ages 11-18)
• July 16-17: All Skills Camp (ages 11-15/grades 6-10)
• July 18: Little Panthers Camp (ages 5-10)
• 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 and placed into groups based on age and ability level.

ADVANCED CAMP SCHEDULE

• Dates: July 13-15
• Gender/Age: Girls ages 14-18/grades 8-12
  
• Check-in: 8:00am-9:00am on Thursday
• Check-out: 4:00pm on Saturday
• Daily Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Thursday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm Saturday
• Program: This 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 and high school volleyball, 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.

SERVING CLINIC SCHEDULE

• Date: July 16
• Gender/Ages: Girls, ages 11-18
• Check-in: 8:00am-9:00am, Sunday
• 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.

ALL SKILLS CAMP SCHEDULE

• Dates: July 16-17
• Gender/Age: Girls, ages 11-15/grades 6-10
  
• Check-in: 12:00pm-1:00pm on Sunday
• Check-out: 6:00pm on Monday
• Daily Hours: 1:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, 9:00am-6:00pm Monday
• Program: This program is geared towards girls and boys ages 11-15/grades 6-9 of 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.

LITTLE PANTHERS SCHEDULE

• Date: July 18
• Gender/Ages: Co-ed, ages 5-10
• Check-in: 8:30am, Tuesday
• Check-out: 12:00pm
• Daily Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm
• Program: This Little Panthers 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!

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: 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)

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.