Volleyball Camps

Volleyball Camp

Sport Camps for Sport Champs

Teamwork, Cooperation, Good Sportsmanship & Fun

Volleyball Camp at Hamilton District Christian High is designed for both male and female athletes of all levels of ability going into grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Our experienced coaches promote teamwork, cooperation, and a spirit of good sportsmanship and all take place in a fun, inclusive learning environment.

Each camp is a 3-hour session and is offered in the morning or the afternoon

The morning session goes from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. The afternoon session goes from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

  • Volleyball Introductory Camp: Dates for 2025 TBD
  • Volleyball Intermediate Camp: Dates for 2025 TBD
  • Volleyball Experienced Camp: Dates for 2025 TBD

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A camp will run for 3 hours in the morning or the afternoon. At this point, each session can have up to 24 athletes. Please register even if there is a waiting list, as spots may open up.

Coaches: Brad Heidbuurt, Kyle Grootenboer, and Rebecca Powell

Note: One week of camp does not normally give a player enough experience to go to the next level of camp in a proceeding week. We expect a player to be at the same level for all camps they join in the same summer.

This camp is designed for volleyball players who have played a little bit of organized volleyball in the past or are brand new to the game. This camp focuses on acquiring and starting early consolidation of basic volleyball skills. It is recommended that players enter this camp if they are going to grades 6, 7 or 8 and don’t fulfill the recommendations for the Intermediate or Experienced Camp.

July 22 – 26 – Volleyball Introductory Camp – Morning (3 hours): 
The focus for this week will be on developing individual skills that are needed to successfully play a team game. Skills will include cue reading & decision making, movement, passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking, digging. Much time will be spent in small group work and games for lots of ball contact. There will be 4 days indoors and 1 day on the beach courts.

July 29 – Aug 2 – Volleyball Introductory Camp – Afternoon (3 hours)
The focus for this week will be on understanding 6v6 game play concepts. Along with individual skills, players will learn positions on the floor, rotations, defensive positions, and serve-receive positions. There will be 4 days indoors and 1 day on the beach courts.

This camp is designed for those who have acquired the basic skills of the game and are looking to continue to consolidate skills and gain an understanding of positioning. It is recommended that players enter the camp if they are going to grades 7, 8, or 9 and they have done at least one of the following:

  • Attended Sport Camps 4 Sport Champs at HDCH for the 2 previous years.
  • have already played two years of elementary volleyball and attended 2 or 3 other camps 
  • Played 2 years of elementary volleyball and have attended at least one year of Sport Camps 4 Sport Champs

Some specific attributes that are helpful for athletes in this camp:

  • consistently serve an overhand serve over the net from behind the end line
  • set a ball high and to the far side of the court from the setter’s position 
  • run to a spot quickly and forearm pass a ball effectively to the setter’s position
  • consistently forearm passes a ball that has been overhand served.
  • jump into the air and hit a ball over the net with the hitting hand.
  • Other things that help are overall height, quickness, and strength. These are important factors too.

July 22 – 26 – Volleyball Intermediate Camp – Afternoon (3 hours):
The focus for this week will be on developing individual skills that are needed to successfully play a team game. Skills will include cue reading & decision-making, passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking, and digging. Much time will be spent on small group work and games for lots of ball contact. There will be 4 days indoors and 1 day on the beach courts.

August 19 – 23 – Volleyball Intermediate Camp – Morning (3 hours)
The focus for this week will be on developing individual skills that are needed to successfully play a team game. Skills will include cue reading & decision-making, passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking, and digging. Much time will be spent on small group work and games for lots of ball contact. Simple Beach Volleyball strategies will be included during the week. There will be 2-3 days indoors and 2-3 days on the beach courts.

This camp is designed for volleyball players who already have a lot of experience with the game. During this week, we will have some coed activities and some that have the boys and girls separated. It is recommended that players enter this camp if they are going to grades 9, 10 or 11, possess very good ball control, and they have done at least one of the following:

  • Played at least two full years of club volleyball in the OVA
  • Played at least two full seasons of high school volleyball

Volleyball Experienced Camps – (3 hours)
The focus for both of these weeks will be on understanding 6v6 gameplay concepts.  Using their advanced individual skills, players will further their knowledge of specific positions, rotations, defensive positions, playing with back row and front row setters, back row attacks, and serve-receive options.  There will be 4 days indoors and 1 day out on the beach courts.

This camp is designed for volleyball players who already have a lot of experience with the game.  During this week, we will have some coed activities and some that have the boys and girls separated.  It is recommended that players enter this camp if they are going to grades 8, 9, or 10, possess very good ball control, and have done at least one of the following:

  • Played at least one full year of club volleyball in the OVA
  • Played one full season of high school volleyball

Volleyball Experienced Camps – (3 hours)
The focus for both of these weeks will be on understanding 6v6 gameplay concepts.  Using their advanced individual skills, players will further their knowledge of specific positions, rotations, defensive positions, playing with back row and front row setters, back row attacks, and serve-receive options.  There will be 4 days indoors and 1 day out on the beach courts.

Brad Heidbuurt

BradCoach-300x300.png Athletic Director, Hamilton District Christian High

As athletic director and physical education teacher, Brad has coached 100s of students to become better athletes. In 2012, he started coaching volleyball at HDCH with the Junior Boys team and was tournament convener for OFSAA Girls ‘A’ Volleyball in 2015.

"I love the game of volleyball and it is very rewarding to help players improve their skills and watch them fall in love with the game too!”
 

Brad played both high school and varsity volleyball at Redeemer University College. He has been coaching high school volleyball since 2012 and has been coaching with the Ancaster Lions Volleyball Club since 2015.

"This week of volleyball will be an excellent way for the players to develop their skills, learn more about the game, and get ready for the upcoming seasons in their elementary school teams, high school teams, and/or club teams."
 

Contact us at camps@hdch.org

Kyle Grootenboer

KyleG-300x300.pngCoach

I am first and foremost a volleyball fan. I love the energy of this beautiful sport! I played volleyball in high school, learning about the game from some incredible coaches. I played intramural volleyball at McMaster for 5 years while also playing in a men’s league in Hamilton. While at McMaster for 5 years, I attended every home game for the varsity men’s volleyball team. I loved to watch such high-quality volleyball.
 

In my first 5 years at HDCH, I coached the Jr Girls Volleyball Team for two years. I really enjoyed the experience with those teams and the sport of volleyball.

This year, my sixth at HDCH, there was an opening to coach the Junior Boys volleyball team and I eagerly jumped at the opportunity.

Whether it is playing, watching, or coaching; I am always gung-ho to learn more about this beautiful game!

Contact us at camps@hdch.org

Rebecca Powell

RPowell-450x450.png Assistant Coach, ancaster lions Volleyball club

Rebecca will be joining us again this year!

She will be there for one of the weeks in August.


 

Contact us at camps@hdch.org

Early Bird deadline is Friday, May 10, 2024

  • Volleyball Camp: $155/week | $145 for early bird or additional camper

Families who register for more than one week or register more than one camper will receive the “early bird” rate for each additional week or each additional camper that is registered.

**New!! Policy on withdrawals from Camp

  • Any withdrawal from camp will cost a minimum $25 admin fee
  • 50% refund for any withdrawal from camp within 14 days of the camp’s first day.
  • No refund for any withdrawal from camp within 7 days of the camp’s first day.

When Indoors:

  • Athletic Shoes (should be on before you enter the building)
  • Refillable water bottle.

When on the Beach:

  • Anything you need to play is already on (knee braces and ankle braces on before you come to beach courts)
  • Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, socks if sand is too hot, etc…
  • Refillable water bottle