COLUMBIA, Mo. - Mizzou volleyball has announced its annual camp dates for the 2015 summer. In all, the Tigers are again offering four different types of camps - a youth camp, a team camp, an individual skills camp and a positional camp - as the four will run throughout June and July. Below is a complete list of the camp types and dates along with a description of each. For more information on Mizzou volleyball camps, please visit MUTigers.com/vbcamps.
Youth Day Camp
When: June 22-25, July 20-23
Ages: 3rd-8th Grade
Fee: $190
Description: A great way for your child to learn about volleyball in a fun environment. The camp is designed to teach age appropriate skills and techniques to the up-and-coming athlete. This is a developmental camp that targets at the beginning athletes.
Team Camp
When: July 15-17
Ages: 6th-12th Grade
Fee: $285 Residential, $250 Commuter
Description: Designed for Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, team camp allows teams to work together by playing matches against each other in order to develop skills and chemistry prior to the beginning of the season! Competition amongst other schools takes place during each session. Team camp concludes with an all-camp tournament.
Individual Camp
When: June 8-10, July 9-11, July 12-14
Ages: 6th-12th Grade
Fee: $340 Residential, $275 Commuter
Description: Designed specifically for athletes wanting to focus on the fundamentals of the game. Athletes are drilled in all skill areas including: setting, blocking, serving, attacking, and individual defense. In addition, instruction in team offensive and defensive systems will be incorporated through team play. Skill instruction is in all fact of the game.
Positional Camp
When: June 8-10, July 9-11, July 12-14
Ages: 6th-12th Grade
Fee: $340 Residential, $275 Commuter
Description: Features concentrated instruction for the athlete who wishes to focus on a designated position (S, OH, MH, or Libero/DS.) Campers will spend the majority of their time drilling on those skills unique to their chosen position. Team play is also provided to incorporate individual skill development into team offensive and defensive systems. Players will be grouped according to age/skill level.
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