Our early stages summer camps are geared towards younger athletes ages 6-11. The camps will have a SMASHBALL format, which is volleyball specifically modified for younger ages.

SMASHBALL is volleyball for kids aged 6-12 played on a modified court in a 3 vs 3 format. There are 5 progressive levels that provide a fun, safe and developmentally appropriate environment for kids to learn volleyball. In SMASHBALL you get to learn to smash/spike right away, there is lots of time to play and learn the cycle of actions that is used in full 6 vs 6 volleyball.

Introducing Smashball (youtube.com)

Registration Breakdown

A refund of the program fees, less a $35 administration fee, will be refunded if withdrawing before the registration deadline. No refund will be issued if withdrawing after the registration deadline.  

All Camps are for all skill levels! In all of our Volleyball Alberta Summer Camps, groups are split up based on skill level to ensure all athletes can grow together as well as push boundaries in their skill set. All demos, warm ups, recreational acitivies etc are done as an entire camp and in their skill groups. 

This 4-day camp is jam packed with detailed sessions to improve all skills and transferring those skills into gameplay, amazing Camp Activities to get to know your peers on another level and a 5:1 coach ratio to ensure everyone gets the focus they need to better their skills and find even more reasons why they love the sport of Volleyball!

What to expect:

• Indoor Volleyball, and exploring options to have a half or full day on the beach courts!
• No meals included, a 1 hour lunch hour will be given to athletes, supervised.

Registration Breakdown

Immerse yourself in the world of volleyball at the Sylvan Lake Volleyball Camp, nestled in the picturesque town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. This overnight experience, tailored for ages 12-16, offers a comprehensive blend of Grass, Beach, and Indoor Volleyball.

Our camp provides a perfect setting for athletes seeking total immersion in volleyball, skill enhancement, and an unforgettable camp experience in one of Alberta’s finest towns. Accommodation, three daily meals, nighttime snacks, and an impressive 5:1 coach-to-athlete ratio are just the beginning of what awaits you.

The Sylvan Lake Volleyball Camp is a developmental haven, prioritizing fundamental skills and fitness for athletes of all levels. Each day is a dynamic mix of grass, indoor, and beach sessions, totaling approximately 5 hours of on-court instruction and 2 hours of gameplay. Both indoor, grass and beach games are covered to provide a well-rounded experience.

Our camps are designed for all skill levels, with groups organized based on proficiency, ensuring a supportive environment for growth and skill refinement. Whether engaged in demos, warm-ups, recreational activities, or skill-specific drills, participants enjoy a cohesive experience within their skill groups and as a unified camp community. Elevate your volleyball game and create lasting memories in the heart of Sylvan Lake!

Facilities – The Sylvan Lake Volleyball Camp takes place primarily outdoors on grass & sand courts at the pier with some indoor sessions. You will have ample time to take in the sights and sounds of one of Alberta’s premiere resort towns. The camp provides each live-in athlete with a dining area, 3 full meals per day prepared by cooks, shower facilities, indoor & outdoor courts, lecture rooms, an athletic trainer and support staff.

Pre-Camp Information – Once you are registered for the camp, further details with regards to clothing, supplies and scheduling details will be e-mailed to you from our Camp Coordinators who start their role in May (usually in mid-June for SLVC).

Registration Breakdown

Spots are limited for each week for 60 overnight campers and 20 day campers. If the registration reaches maximum capacity, a waitlist will open. When spots open, we will invite participants from the waitlist to register on a sequential priority basis. 

Sylvan Lake Camp registrations will close on June 15^th in order to ensure proper preparation can be done for the camp. 

Summer Camp Registration Guide – Please note that the guide is very simple and will act as more of an aid. For in depth questions please reach out.

For guidance on how to active your account you can find it here: Sportlomo Activation Guide

Part 1: Annual Membership Required

If you are already a Volleyball Alberta member and have a Sportlomo account (any youth membership), skip to Part 2: Event Registration

Part 2: Event Registration

Please ensure the correct item is in your basket.

A full refund (less a $35.00 administration fee) will be granted to any person withdrawing from the camp prior to June 15th. After June 15 no refunds will be granted except in the case of injury with physician documentation, family crisis, or selection to a Volleyball Alberta High Performance program. During camp, a refund of $75.00 per day missed will be given to live-in campers who leave due to injury or illness. No refund will be provided should they choose to remain at camp for the duration of the week. Sportlomo Service Fee is Non-Refundable (as it goes directly to Sportlomo). Please email your cancellation and refund request to Robyn Bishop who oversees the VA Summer Camps this year. Robyn’s email is events@volleyballalberta.ca

Link to JumpStart!: Home | Jumpstart (canadiantire.ca)

Link to KidSport!: KidSport Canada | So all kids can play

Coaching Staff – The coaching staff for Volleyball Alberta Summer Camps consist of experienced University, College, and National Team coaches and Post Secondary players from some of the top institutions in Canada, in addition to some international representatives.  For example,

Yuzo Fukuhara – International -Tsukuba University, Japan
Clement Lemeiux – Former Head Coach of the Canadian Men’s National Team
Young-Sun Lee -1984 Korean Olympian and professional player
Fumitoshi Tokunaga – International, Budo University, Japan
Terry Danyluk – University of Alberta Golden Bears Head Coach 1992-2016
Laurie Eisler – University of Alberta Pandas Head Coach 1991-2023
Jordan Taylor – York University Men’s Head Coach
Alyssa Coulter – Former Team Canada National Team Member and Professional
Lee Carter – Former Brandon University Bobcats Women’s Head Coach
Dani Smith – Team Canada National Team Member and Professional
Andre Arsenault – VA Summer Camp Legend
Chris Voth – Former Team Canada National Team Member, Professional and Current University of Winnipeg Head Coach
Alexa Gray – Team Canada National Team Member and Division 1 Turkey Pro
Parker Austin – Team Canada National Team Member
Jesse Elser – Team Canada National Team Member and Division 1 France Pro
Hilary Howe – Team Canada National Team Member and Division 1 Turkey Poland
Jackson Howe – Team Canada National Team Member and Division 1 France Pro
Carolyn O’Dwyer – Current University of Alberta Pandas Head Coach
Pearson Eshenko – Team Canada National Team Member and Division 1 Portugal Pro
Sam Tu’ivai – Former New Zealand National Team Member and Professional
And many many more!!

All interested are invited to please contact our Camps Email with your resume and filled out application to camps@volleyballalberta.ca