Cal Boys Water Polo Summer Camp

- Day
- Male
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 28 - Jul. 29, 2025
Jul. 30 - Jul. 31, 2025
Plan Your Summer – Lock in Your Water Polo Camp Spot Now!
USSC is proud to partner with Cal Water Polo Head Coach, Kirk Everist, this summer 2025 to bring you the Cal Water Polo Camp! The camp will be held on the beautiful UC Berkeley campus, located on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay with the central campus resting on 178 acres in Berkeley, California.
The focus of the program will be in-water instruction on the fundamentals of the game. Fundamental passing, shooting, team and individual defense along with tactical discipline and individual aspects of the game will be discussed. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with the top players and coaches in the country.
All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development. All events are subject to change based on NCAA and Covid-19 restrictions. Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.
Highlights Include
- Instruction by Cal Men's Water Polo coaching staff and current players
- TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Low camper to instructor ratio
- Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
- Position Specific Training for Drivers, Shooters, Goalies & 2 Meter Offense & Defense
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director/Head Coach Kirk Everist
Directing the Cal Water Polo Camp this summer is, Kirk Everist, the Cal Head Men's Water Polo Coach.
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Assistant Coach Jakov Belamaric
Jakov Belamaric completed his first season as a Cal assistant coach in 2022, a national championship-winning season which saw the Golden Bears post their highest win percentage (.920) in 30 years.
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Assistant Coach Iosefa Tuiasau
After spending the last two years as an assistant coach for the Pacific men’s and women’s water polo programs, Sefa returns to his alma mater where he joins his former head coach Kirk Everist as the newest member of the three-time defending champs’ coaching staff.
View Iosefa Tuiasau's Bio ⟩
Camp Details
This summer, Cal is offering two sessions of Day Camp (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM). The first session is a Youth Complete Skills camp for (Ages 9-13) on June 5-7. The second session is a High School Advanced Skills camp for (Ages 14-18 - rising 9th graders and up) on June 8-11.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates/Age Group: June 5-8 & July 30-31 (High School Advanced Camp: Ages 14-18)
- Dates/Age Group: June 9-11 & July 28-29 (Youth Skills Camp: Ages 9-13)
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm
- Check-In: 8:30-9:00am at UC Berkeley's Legends Aquatics Center
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Youth Skills Camp Program: The Youth Skills Camp program is designed for youth and incoming high school players (Ages 9-13). This program is designed to provide youth players with the fundamentals, latest drills, in-water scrimmages and position specific training (Divers, Shooters, Goalies and 2 Meter Offense & Defense) essential for improvement.
- High School Advanced Skills Program: The High School Advanced Skills Camp program is designed for high school players (Ages 14-18). This program focuses on advanced skills, position specific training for divers, shooters, goalies and 2 meter offense & defense, team concepts and an overall intense level of competition. Campers also have the opportunity to compete daily in games against each other. For graduation years 2027, 2026, 2025, & 2024s.
CAMP ADDRESS
Legends Aquatic Center
2214 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Click Here for Directions
PARKING
Parking is available in the RSF Parking Garage as well as metered street parking. Please be aware of parking restrictions.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. After all team members have successfully registered, contact us to receive a $25 refund per camper.
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED SKILLS CAMP
Session I: Thursday, June 5th to Saturday, June 8th
- Check-in: will take place between 8:30-9:00am at Legends Aquatic Center.
- Check-out: camp ends at 3:00pm each day.
Session II: Wednesday, July 30th to Thursday, July 31st
- Check-in: will take place between 8:30-9:00am at Legends Aquatic Center.
- Check-out: camp ends at 3:00pm each day.
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT YOUTH SKILLS CAMP
Session I: Sunday, June 9th to Wednesday, June 11th
- Check-in: will take place between 8:30-9:00am at Legends Aquatic Center.
- Check-out: camp ends at 3:00pm each day.
Session II: Monday, July 28th to Tuesday, July 29th
- Check-in: will take place between 8:30-9:00am at Legends Aquatic Center.
- Check-out: camp ends at 3:00pm each day.
There is no supervision before or after camp hours, so please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child on time.
MEALS
Lunch is NOT provided each day. Please bring a healthy lunch and snacks each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers will receive a Cal Camps t-shirt and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience per the director's discretion.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your water polo suit, swim cap, goggles and towel(s)
- Facility: Legends Aquatic Center
- 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.
Instruction will emphasize:
- Shooting, drive defense, defending center, pressure passing, and other important skill sets.
- Goal Setting sessions
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.
Items:
- Dryland Training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Warm jacket and sweats (for possible fog during morning training sessions)
- Backpack
- Water Polo Suit
- Rubber Caps
- Goggles
- 2 x Towels
- Hat or Visor
- Sandals/Flip Flops
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Healthy Lunch and Snacks each day
- University of California Release Form (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
- 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.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsTRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the Berkeley campus is Oakland International Airport; San Francisco International Airport is also within a reasonable distance. Campers are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp.
CAMP LODGING - NO HOUSING PROVIDED
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LEGENDS AQUATICS CENTER
Campers will train each day at UC Berkeley's Legends Aquatics Center, one of the newest and finest outdoor facilities in the United States. The main entrance to Legends Aquatic Center is on Bancroft Ave, one block down from Spieker Pool and RSF. Parking is available in the RSF Garage located on Bancroft or metered street parking.