This summer, UC Davis is offering three water polo clinics this spring and a summer camp in July. The spring clinics are on April 6, May 11, and May 25. The April 6 clinic is a half-day clinic from 1:00pm-6:00pm and the May clinics are from 9:00am-3:00pm. The summer camp will run from 9:00am-4:00pm with an overnight option as well.
2026 OVERNIGHT CAMP OVERVIEW
- Dates: 2026 dates coming soon. Join the priority list to receive camp updates.
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Day (commuter)
- Check-in: All Campers check-in between 1:00-2:00pm at Pine Hall in Tercero
- Check-out: A closing ceremony will take place at 11:00am on Thursday. Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony.
- Day Schedule: MON 2:00PM-6:00PM, TUE-WED 9:00AM-4:00PM, THURS 9:00AM-12:00PM **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Day campers will receive lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday. No lunch will be provided on Monday or Thursday.
- Youth Skills Camp Program: The Youth Skills Camp program is designed for youth and incoming high school players (Ages 10-13). 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.
CAMP ADDRESS
Pine Hall - Click Here for Directions - Campus Map
568 Tercero Hall Cir
Davis, CA 95616
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Schaal Aquatics Center - Click Here for Directions - Campus Map
426 Health Sciences Dr
Davis, CA 95616
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
From the Bay Area
- Travel east on Interstate 80 until reaching turnoff near UC Davis campus for Highway 113 (toward Woodland).
- Exit Hutchison Blvd. and stay right.
- Turn right at Health Sciences Drive. Proceed straight to Lot 56.
From Sacramento
- Travel west on Interstate 80 until reaching turnoff near UC Davis campus for Highway 113 (toward Woodland).
- Exit Hutchison Blvd. and stay right.
- Turn right at Health Sciences Drive. Proceed straight to Lot 56.
Additional nearby parking is available in Lot 53, the University Credit Union Center Parking Structure.
NOTE: Schaal Aquatics Center is also accessible from downtown Davis by traveling west on Fifth Street. That road turns into Russell Blvd. Turn left at La Rue Road, proceed south to Hutchison Blvd. Turn right at Hutchison, then left onto Health Sciences Drive toward Lot 56.
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.
CHECK-IN OVERNIGHT CAMP
Monday, July 28th
- Check-in: will take place between 1:00-2:00pm at Pine Hall.
CHECK-OUT OVERNIGHT CAMP
Thursday, July 31st
- Check-out: will take place between 11:30am-12:00pm (noon) at Schaal Aquatics Center.
There is no supervision before or after camp hours, so please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child on time.
2025 HOUSING
- Dorm: Pine Hall
- Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Bathrooms: Shared
- Linens: Not included. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: No - dorms do not have A/C
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 Camp t-shirt and prizes. *Summer camp only
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your water polo suit, swim cap, goggles and towel(s)
- Facility: Schaal Aquatics 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!
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Checklist of things to bring:
- Weather appropriate clothing for 3 nights/4 days
- Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Backpack
- 2-3 Water Polo Suits
- Towels
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/flip flops
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Spending Money ($50)
- Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Notebook & Pen
- No Fan Needed - dorm has AC
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items: water polo suit, cap, goggles, towel, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, sandals, water bottle, dry land gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt) and any other appropriate clothing for that day’s activities which will be described to you on the first day of camp.
Camp Schedule & Meals:
- Monday: Day Campers should arrive dressed and ready to play. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week. Day Campers stay until 6:00pm. Dinner is provided.
- Tuesday-Wednesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch is provided.
- Thursday: Day Camper Hours - 9:00-12:00pm. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
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.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the UC Davis campus is Sacramento International Airport. Campers are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp.
Schaal Aquatics Center
The Schaal Aquatics Center opened its doors during the 2003-04 season, serving UC Davis swimming and diving, and the Aggie men’s and women’s water polo programs. In its short lifetime, it has already hosted several championship events, including both the men’s and women’s Western Water Polo Association Championships in 2004-05 and the 2005 United States Water Polo Men’s National Championships. The facility also serves as a home course for local club aquatics programs. The complex features an all-deep 65-meter by 25-yard pool with a depth ranging from seven feet to 14 feet (for diving purposes), men’s and women’s locker rooms, four team rooms, training facilities, office space and a fixed-seating capacity for approximately 500 spectators.
