Ken Preston and his staff have been hosting this camp since 1981. Over the years campers have improved their volleyball skills and trained with top high school, club and college coaches. Off the court campers look forward to "skit night" and an ice cream social

Participants will receive expert coaching and extensive training in competitive volleyball fundamentals and tactics. The camp goal is to encourage enjoyment and success by providing a wholesome, enthusiastic, learning environment in which all campers may build, refine and test their volleyball skills.

Camp is for boys & girls ages 12-17 of all skill levels. Boys & girls will train separately.

Camp Benefits

Emphasis on proper fundamentals
10-1 player to coach ratio

Skill development sessions

Nightly competition

End of camp awards ceremony

All Indoor Courts

Camp t-shirt

Camp Schedule

Coaching Staff

In addition to Ken Preston, the camp features, UCSB Assistant Coaches and an outstanding staff of successful college volleyball coaches, as well as elite volleyball players. With an approximate coach/player ratio of eight to one, each participant is ensured of receiving high quality, individualized instruction.

Housing & Meals

Campers will stay at Tropicana Gardens dormitory, located adjacent to the UCSB campus. Campers are supervised by camp staff as well as the full time staff of the dormitory. Health conscious and hearty meals are planned by a professional nutritionist.

Groups/Teams

Teams are welcome and encouraged to attend camp together and by doing so can benefit from tuition discounts. All team members are guaranteed to be placed in the same group in order to improve as a team and to take advantage of nightly competition.Coaches may observe all sessions and help coach during evening competitions. Individual campers will be placed in groups according to ability.

Medical Care

The University Health Center is professionally staffed and available in case of injury or illness, as well as the camp's student athletic trainer.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel two weeks or more prior to the first day of camp, you will receive a refund less your $100 non-refundable deposit. Refunds will not be granted if cancellation occurs less than two weeks before the start of camp. In cases of medical and family emergencies, refunds will be handled on a case by case basis.

Transportation

Shuttle transportation is available to and from local airport, bus or train stations on the first and last days of camp. Please make transportation arrangements at least two weeks prior to the camp session by writing, faxing or e-mailing the camp office. There is an additional $5 fee for this service.

Please note that there is a $50 additional surcharge for all "unaccompanied minors" traveling by air and train. Depending on your carrier, airlines and Amtrak require us to stay with the minor until their train or flight depart. The age for this requirment varies by carrier so you must communicate this need with camp staff before their arrival.