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Several camps hosted by the Grizzly Volleyball team are scheduled for July.
Several camps hosted by the Grizzly Volleyball team are scheduled for July.
Posted: Apr 15, 2024

Grizzly Volleyball camps set for July

Officials with the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team will offer several camps this summer for those interested in learning how to play volleyball, as well as those who want to hone their skills.

The camps will be offered in July at the West Plains Civic Center. They will be directed by Paty Figueiredo, head coach of the Grizzly Volleyball team.

Little Grizzlies Camp

The Little Grizzlies Camp, set for July 12 and 17, is for youngsters entering grades first through eighth. It will focus on hand, eye and foot coordination and introduce participants to the skills of the game. Campers will be divided into stations to work on different skills and coordination movements in an upbeat environment, Figueiredo said.

"Campers will have lots of fun learning and sharing great memories with their coaches and other campers," she said.

Sessions are divided based on age. First through fifth grade campers will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days, with check-in at 8:30 a.m. Sixth through eighth grade campers will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. both days, with check in at 1 p.m.

Campers can choose to attend their respective age sessions on both dates or just one of the dates. The cost for those choosing to attend their age session on just one of the two dates offered is $80. The cost to attend sessions on both dates is $140. Those who register by June 26 can pay discounted rates of $70 and $130, respectively. All campers also will receive a T-shirt. 

The camp is open to boys and girls, but space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

High School Camps

Several camps are scheduled for students entering ninth through 12th grades this fall, including skill-focused camps, a game camp and a camp for those interested in playing at the collegiate level.

  • The Setting and Hitting Camp will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 10. Campers will be divided into small groups to work on each skill separately then they will come together to run different drills that apply both skills in game-like situations. The cost is $65; $55 for those who register by June 26.
  • The Ball Handling/Passing/Defense Camp will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. July 10. This camp is focused on ball control and the understanding of key points in reception and defense. Campers will be divided into groups to work on each specific skill. The cost is $65; $55 for those who register by June 26.
  • The All Skills Camp is set for 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 11. This camp is designed to help campers develop all-around skills. The session will be broken down into different skills, including serving, passing, defense, attacking and setting. Campers will be trained individually and in game-like situations. Cost is $70; $60 if registration is submitted by June 26.
  • The Serve and Block Camp is set for 2 to 4:30 p.m. July 11. This camp is designed to help players develop these specific skills and give them an understanding of how these skills impact defensive systems. Players will be taught different types of serves, and they will work on key techniques that will improve their blocking skills. Cost is $65; $55 for those who register by June 26.
  • The College Grizzly ID Camp is set for 1 to 5 p.m. July 15 and is for those interested in playing at the collegiate level. It is structured to ensure campers experience a Grizzly Volleyball practice day with the team's coaches. Campers will tour the Grizzly Volleyball facilities and experience a day in the life of a Grizzly player. A question-and-answer session with the coaches will be held at the end of the camp. The cost is $80; $70 for those who register by June 26.
  • The Sideout/Transition Camp is set for 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 16. Campers will be grouped to work on game situations of defense to hitting (transition) and serve receive to hitting (side out). Cost is $65; $55 for those who register by June 26.
  • The Game Day Camp will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. July 16. Campers will be grouped into teams and coached by a camp coach. The first part of the camp will focus on team drills, and the second part of the camp will include six-on-six games. Cost is $60; $50 for those registered by June 26.

All high school camps are open to boys and girls, but spaces are limited so early registration is encouraged. All campers will receive a T-shirt. 

Registrations for the Little Grizzlies and High School Camps will be taken until the first day of each camp session; however, to receive the discount and to guarantee correct T-shirt size, registrations must be submitted by June 26.

Additional information about the camps and online registration can be found at MSUWPGrizzlies.com/Camps/2024_GRIZZLY_VOLLEYBALL_SUMMER_CAMP.