2024 Volleyball Alberta Summer Camps
Sylvan Lake Volleyball Camp – Registration Open Now
Edmonton Volleyball Camp at the Saville – Registration Open Now
Early Stages Volleyball Camp – Registration Open Now
Jasper Volleyball Camp– Due to renovations and policies changing within the municipality that affects rentals to make it possible to have overnight camps in Jasper, JVC will not be operating in 2024. As this location has been used for decades for our Volleyball Alberta Summer Camps, we will continue to work towards finding solutions for 2025.
Questions? Contact the Volleyball Alberta Summer Camp Coordinators:
During Summer (May-August), email: camps@volleyballalberta.ca
During Fall/Winter/Spring (planning months), email Volleyball Alberta’s Summer Camps Coordinator, Robyn Bishop: events@volleyballalberta.ca
2024 Early Stages (6-11yrs)
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 Note: SMASHBALL FUNdamentals (6-8yrs) and SMASHBALL Learn To Train (9-11yrs) are age specific, and have AM or PM sessions. Please ensure registration is in the correct week & session.
Registration Breakdown OPEN NOW
Week 1 : July 15-18 | AM Session | PM Session | Location | Price | |
SMASHBALL FUNdamentals (6-8yrs) | 9am-12pm | 1pm-4pm | Edmonton, Saville Centre | $225+ tax | |
SMASHBALL Learn To Train (9-11yrs) | 9am-12pm | 1pm-4pm | Edmonton, Saville Centre | $225+ tax | |
Week 2: August 19-22 | AM Session | PM Session | Location | Price | |
SMASHBALL FUNdamentals (6-8yrs) | 9am-12pm | 1pm-4pm | Spruce Grove, TransAlta Tri Leisure | $225+tax | |
SMASHBALL Learn To Train (9-11yrs) | 9am-12pm | 1pm-4pm | Spruce Grove, TransAlta Tri Leisure | $225+tax |
2024 Edmonton Day Camp (12-15yrs)
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 OPEN NOW
Dates | Start Time | End Time | Location | Price | |
Week 1: July 29-Aug 1 | All ages (12-15yrs) | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Edmonton, Saville | $500+taxes |
Week 2: Aug 6-9 | All ages (12-15yrs) | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Edmonton, Saville | $500+taxes |
2024 Sylvan Lake Camp (12-16yrs)
*** Registration Open Now***
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 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!
What Is Included – Sylvan Overnight Camper (12-16yrs)
- Includes sleeping arrangements for the entirety of the camp
- campers will be asked to bring a sleeping mattress/bedding
- a packing list will be distributed prior to the camp
- Many Showers and bathrooms located throughout the facility.
- Beach and Grass Courts booked all week! A wonderful mix of both!
- Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Nighttime Snack.
What Is Included – Sylvan Day Camper (12-16yrs)
- Lunch is INCLUDED.
- Beach and Grass Courts booked all week! A wonderful mix of both!
- Does not include room & board, Breakfast or Dinner. Please contact for other food arrangements.
Registration Breakdown OPEN NOW
Week 1: July 7-12 | Drop Off | Pick Up | Location | Price | |
Overnight Camper (12-16yrs) | July 7 Afternoon | July 12 @ noon | Sylvan Lake, HJ Cody High School | $925+tax | |
Day Camper (12-16yrs) | July 7 Afternoon | July 12 @ noon | Sylvan Lake, HJ Cody High School | $650+tax | |
Week 2: July 14-19 | Drop Off | Pick Up | Location | Price | |
Overnight Camper (12-16yrs) | July 14 Afternoon | July 19 @ noon | Sylvan Lake, HJ Cody High School | $925+tax | |
Day Camper (12-16yrs) | July 14 Afternoon | July 19 @ noon | Sylvan Lake, HJ Cody High School | $650+tax | |
2024 How to Register?
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.
Refund Policy – 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).
Thank you for your interest in the Volleyball Alberta
Summer Camps! We hope to see you this summer!!
Looking for a grant?
Link to JumpStart!: Home | Jumpstart (canadiantire.ca)
Link to KidSport!: KidSport Canada | So all kids can play
Summer Camp Coaches and Mentors
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 Head Coach 1992-2016
Jordan Taylor – York University Men’s Head Coach
Lee Carter – Brandon University Women’s Head Coach
Andre Arsenault – VA Summer Camp Legend
Chris Voth – Team Canada National Team Member 2012-2016 and Former Professional
Tyler Latu’lia – Team Canada Beach Next Gen Assistant Coach, York MVB Assistant Coach
Jackson Howe – Team Canada National Team Member
Pearce Eshenko – Team Canada National Team Member
Sam Tu’ivai – Former New Zealand National Team Member
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
Summer Camp Coaching Positions | |
Lead Coach | Interested in being the Sylvan Lake Lead Coach? Assisting the Camp Coordinator and leading the vibe/experience for all coaches to pass down to the athletes! If you are interested please write that in your email when submitting your Head Coach Application! |
Head Coach | VA Summer Camp Head Coach Job Application |
Assistant Coach | VA Summer Camp Assistant Coach Job Application |
Junior Coach | VA Summer Camp Junior Coach Job Application |
Mentor Coach | Current Masters Student or Post Secondary Coach? Please email our camps email below if you have interest |
Coaches Profiles – 2023 Volleyball Alberta Summer Camps
Vinny Saporito: Coach Mentor – SLVC+EVC Current Univerisity of Alberta Golden Bears Assistant Coach, 2022 USPORT National Champion, 2022 17U National Champion Head Coach, 2022 Volleyball Alberta Mikasa Performance Coach of the Year, OCAA Mohawk Mountainer’s Men Head Coach 2018-20, 5 Year ACAC Setter at Lakeland College. | Brendon Lord: VA Summer Camps Coordinator Current Outside Hitter for Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack, Member of 2021 Team Alberta 17U, Member of FOG Volleyball from 15U-18U, 4x Alberta Volleyball Beach Gold Medalist, Edmonton Metro All Star, Currently enrolled in TRU’s BA of Psychology. | Lana Matthews: SLVC Lead Coach Current Leftside for the 2023 ACAC Provincial Champions and 2023 CCAA National Champions Lakeland College Rustlers. 2023 CCAA National All-Star, 2020 GPRC Rookie of the Year, 2022 GPRC Athlete of the Year, Founder of Athena Sports, Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Marketing. |
Lucas Pelster: SLVC Coach Mentor Univeristy of Alberta Golden Bear Alumni, USPORT National Champion, 18U National Champion, 6 time Volleyball Alberta Provincial Champion and 2 time member of the Alberta Provincial Team | Emmitt Juul-Hansen: SLVC Head Coach Ambrose University Lions Mens Volleyball Athlete | Kalysta Knappett: EVC Head Coach University of Alberta Pandas Womens Volleyball Athlete |
Laila Johnston: SLVC Head Coach Current Right Side for the University of Alberta Panda’s. Lalia was on the Canada West All Rookie Team and finished in the top 10 for points in the conference. Laila has been apart for Team Alberta for 4 years and most recently won Silver at Canada Summer Games. Working with children is a passion as Laila is in school to become an elementary school teacher. | Liam Frost: SLVC Head Coach Lethbridge College Kodiaks Mens Volleyball and Soccer Athlete | Ryan Telieske: SLVC Head Coach Current Kings University Eagles Mens Volleyball Head Coach |
Bronwyn Ettinger: SLVC Head Coach Brownwyn is a 2nd Year Libero for the MacEwan University Griffins. Previously Bronwyn has played for the Pandas Volleyball Club, Strathcona High School Sr Team and represented our province competing with 19U Team Alberta earning a Silver at the 2022 Canada Summer Games. Attended VA Overnight Summer Camps and is thrilled to provide the amazing experience to the youth athletes of today! | Seth Birkholtz: SLVC Head Coach MacEwan University Griffins Mens Volleyball Athlete | Evan Gagliardi: SLVC Head Coach Owner and Founder of one of Canada’s fastest growing athletic companies JUMPLETE.Archbishop Jordan High School Sr Boys Head Coach |
Kayla Zazula: SLVC Head Coach Nait Womens Volleyball Alumni | Anna Hansen: SLVC Head Coach Nait Womens Volleyball Alumni | Sophia Muller: SLVC AC Nait Womens Volleyball Assistant Coach |
Alexa Landmark: SLVC AC University of Calgary Dinos Womens Volleyball Commit | Austin Ly: SLVC AC and EVC Head Coach Red Deer College Kings Mens Volleyball Athlete | Dean Larson: SLVC AC The Kings University Eagles Mens Volleyball Athlete |
Josh Dueck: SLVC AC Western University Mustangs Mens Volleyball Athlete | Rylee Hauger: SLVC AC and EVC Head Coach South Peace Volleyball Club 15U Coach | Jeff Madro: SLVC AC and EVC AC University of Alberta Golden Bears Volleyball Commit |
Zach Fernandez: SLVC AC Olds College Mens Volleyball Commit | Adam Hucal: SLVC AC and EVC AC Western University Mustangs Mens Volleyball Athlete | Logan Kranrod: SLVC JC Concordia University Thunder Mens Volleyball Athlete |
Megan Patterson: SLVC JC South Peace Volleyball Club 18U Member | Kirk Tucker: SLVC JC Concordia University Thunder Mens Volleyball Athlete | Kai Hildebrandt: SLVC JC Nait Ooks Mens Volleyball Commit |
Reese Holman: SLVC JC Northwestern Polytechnic Wolves Womens Volleyball Commit | Carys Simon: SLVC JC Fog 18U Member | Taylor Wright: SLVC JC University of Alberta Pandas Womens Volleyball Athlete |
2023 Summer Camp Dates
Registration: … Registrations will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Register early as summer camps may fill fast!
All camps will have a participant minimum and maximum with a coach to participant ratio of 1 coach to 5 participants. If the registration reaches maximum capacity, a waitlist will open. When spots open, Volleyball Alberta will invite participants from the waitlist to register on a sequential priority basis.
Summer Camps by Volleyball Alberta | |||||||
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2023 Summer Camps | Age | Camp Dates | Times | Venue | Cost | Registration opens | Registration closes |
SLVC Sylvan Lake Volleyball Camp | 12 – 16 (’08 – ’11) | July 16-23, 2023 | Overnight Camper | Sylvan Lake | $950 + Tax + fee | May 4th | June 18th |
Saville Centre Edmonton Volleyball Camp | 12 – 15 (’07 – ’10) | Aug 1-4, 2023 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Saville Centre | $500 + Tax + fee | May 17th | EXTENDED July 31th |
Saville Centre Edmonton Volleyball Camp (FULL) | 12 – 15 (’07 – ’10) | Aug 8-11, 2023 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Saville Centre | $500 + Tax + fee | May 4th | June 30th |
2023 Camp Fees
Sylvan Lake Volleyball Camp, Overnight Camper – $950+Tax+service fee (Checkout total: $1,028.92)
- Includes sleeping arrangements for the entirety of the camp with floor matresses
- Many Showers and bathrooms located throughout the facility
- Beach and Grass Courts booked all week! A wonderful mix of both!
- Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Night Time Snack
Sylvan Lake Volleyball Camp, Day Camper – $700+Tax+service fee (Checkout total: $758.29)
- Lunch is INCLUDED.
- Beach and Grass Courts booked all week! A wonderful mix of both!
- Does not include room & board, Breakfast or Dinner. Please contact for other food arrangements.
Edmonton Volleyball Camps – $500+Tax+service fee (Checkout total: $541.78)
- 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.
Refund Policy – A full refund (less a $35.00 administration fee) will be granted to any person withdrawing from the camp prior to June 18th. A refund of $200.00 will be granted to any person withdrawing from the camp prior to June 30. After June 30 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).
Sylvan Lake Volleyball Camp (SLVC) 2023
Mock Schedule: (Subject to Change): SLVC Week Schedule
Week 1: July 17-23 in the beautiful town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta having the opportunity to play Grass, Beach, and Indoor Volleyball! An overnight camp for anyone ages 12-16 who wants to learn deeper about the sport, enhance their skills or have an amazing Volleyball Camp experience in one of the best towns in Alberta! This overnight camp includes accommodation, 3 meals a day, snacks, a 5:1 ratio of amazing coaches to athletes and so much more! Please check out our camps page for more information and pricing!
The Sylvan Lake Volleyball Camp is a developmental camp spanning from Sunday to Sunday with an emphasis on the basic skills and fitness levels for all athletes. The days are split between grass sessions, indoor sessions & a couple of days at the beach! Daily schedules contains approximately 5 hours of on-court instruction and 2 hours of game play. Both the indoor game and the beach game will be covered.
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 could grow together and their skills tested. All demos, warm ups, recreational acitivies etc are done both as an entire camp and in their skill groups.
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.
Recreational Activities – A weekday will be the Camp’s activity day. Athletes are encouraged to participate in recreational activities. The recreational activities are not included in the price of the camp. All activities are supervised. Exact recreational acitivies will be announced soon.
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 (usually in mid-June for SLVC).
Day Camper – $700+Tax
Overnight Camper – $950+Tax
Edmonton Volleyball Camp 2023
Mock Schedule: (Subject to Change): EVC Week Schedule
Week 2: August 7-11 at the Saville Centre in Edmonton, Alberta! For the 3rd year in a row Volleyball Alberta is having our Edmonton Volleyball Camp! This 4-day camp (8am-4pm) 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! Please check out our camps page for more information and pricing!
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 could grow together and their skills tested. All demos, warm ups, recreational acitivies etc are done both as an entire camp and in their skill groups.
Day camp only.
Jasper Volleyball Camp (JVC) – Not Operating in 2023
Facilities in Jasper that we use are either under construction or will not allow rentals this summer. Volleyball Alberta’s goal is to be back in Jasper for JVC Camps in 2024!!
Located in the majestic Rocky Mountains in the Jasper National Park town-site, JVC provides the best scenery for a summer camp. This developmental camp spans 6 days with an emphasis on the basic skills and fitness levels for all athletes. Each day is scheduled with approximately 6 hours of on-court instruction, 3 hours of game play, fitness activities, and classroom lectures.
Facilities – JVC takes place outdoors where you can absorb the breathtaking beauty of the incredible Rocky Mountains. The camp is based around the Jasper Activity Centre, the Jasper High School, and the Jasper Elementary School. The camp provides each live-in athlete with: a dining area, 3 full meals per day prepared by professional cooks, shower facilities, indoor & outdoor courts, lecture rooms, an athletic trainer and support staff.
**Detailed Information packages will be mailed out to registrants 2 weeks prior to Camps commencement.
Day Camper –
Overnight Camper –