Advanced Camp

July 19-22, 2026

$650 Overnight (only)

Courts:  Godwin Hall, Convocation Center, UREC

Dining:  D-Hall

Dorm:  Jennings Hall

*1/20 Update: Advanced Camp is waitlisted (to be put on waitlist, fill out registration form)

The Advanced program is recommended for current or future high school varsity and club players, age 10-18, with a commitment to the sport and possible motivation to play in college.  This intense camp stresses 6V6 play, skill instruction and physical conditioning.  This camp is recommended for any campers with at least two or more year's volleyball experience and is open to any and all applicants.  

All Campers will have supervised dormitory housing on campus and all meals provided.  Campers will stay in Jennings Hall with up to two campers in each room. 

For those campers staying for both Position Camp and Advanced Camp, we offer an extra night stay at Jennings Hall.  The cost is $100.

Check-in will be at Jennings Hall on July 19th.  Check-in will be from 8:00A-9:15A for 15-18 year olds and 9:30A-10:45A for 11-14 year olds.  Check in times are only to help with lines at registration.  Campers are not divided by these ages after registration.  Check out will be at 12:00P on July 22nd.

GO DUKES!!!

ADVANCED CAMP INFORMATION FOR AFTER YOU REGISTER: 

JMUVB CAMP FORMS  

Please print off and bring the completed JMUVB Camp forms below.  These forms are required to participate and will be collected at registration.

CHECK IN/CHECK OUT & TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Your camper will need to tell you what facility they will be in for the tournament on Wednesday if you are hoping to come watch them play.  Information on locations is in the document below.  Thanks!

SKILLS TESTING NOTE:

*We do not have time to evaluate each camper for an extended period during this skills testing time.  Please bear with us as we try our very best to get each camper on a team with other campers with similar skill levels and the correct positions.  We evaluate campers based on technique, skill and results.  We try to make teams age appropriate as well, although please expect to be put with campers one year above and one year below.  Also, based on numbers and positions, the skill levels can be different.  For example, if there are only a handful of middles at camp and a lot of outsides, a team with an outside that tested high might be on a team with a middle that tested a little lower.  If campers would like to be on the same team as a friend, please have both campers put each other on the bottom of the skills testing card where it asks if they want to be with a friend.  Please note that you could be placed on a team with a friend that tested the lowest.  If both campers do not both put each other, we cannot guarantee they will be together. Parents: Please have the conversation with your daughter in regard to what you would like them to do.  If friends are not on the same team, there is a chance they could be in different waves, therefore, on different schedules until dinner time.  If friends ask to be together, a camper might be placed on a team that is the skill level of their friend.  We encourage you to think through this decision prior to arriving at skills testing.  Thank you!

SCHEDULE

Below you will see our first day of camp schedule, as well as our James and Madison waves.  You will be told which wave you are in during the first session, and you will be given your schedule (James Wave or Madison Wave) at that time.  The waves are not divided by skill level, both waves have campers with a lot of experience and campers that do not have as much experience.  We will give you a copy of the first day schedule at check-in for your reference until the first session.  Monday is "Madison Monday" - Wear all the purple, gold and JMU gear that you have on Monday.

CAMPUS WALKING MAP

ROOM KEY & MEAL CARDS

Please make sure each camper has $60 at camp in case they lose a room key or meal card.  There is a $50 charge for a lost room key and a $10 charge for a lost meal card by conference services.  Let a coach know if you have misplaced either and we will get a replacement asap.  If you lose your room key on the last day, we kindly ask you to stop by the table to pay $50 before departing camp.  This enables us to not have to take room key/meal card check deposits in the future.  Thank you!

SPENDING MONEY

Campers can purchase Snacks, Drinks and JMUVB gear at the camp store.   We will also have a pizza night ($10/large pizza).  We take cash/check (made out to MADaboutvolleyball Camps) only.

AUTOMOBILES ON CAMPUS

Any campers wishing to drive themselves to camp and leave the car at JMU, must email Lauren at sauerla@jmu.edu prior to camp to get their car registered to park.  All keys to these cars must be turned into the Camp Director (Coach Lauren Steinbrecher) at check-in for the duration of camp.

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items.  

JMU is not responsible for lost or stolen articles or money. 

§ JMUVB Camp Forms (REQUIRED)

§ Linens (XL Twin) & blanket or sleeping bag

§ Pillow/Pillowcase

§ Towels

§ 10 T-shirts (bring to train in incase it rains and you need a fresh shirt)

§ Knee pads

§ 4-6 shorts/spandex

§ 8-10 pairs of socks

§ 1 pair of volleyball shoes, well broken-in

§ Water bottle

§ Umbrella!!

§ Pajamas

§ Underwear & Socks

§ Alarm clock

§ Volleyball Shoes / Walking Shoes

§ Toiletries/Personal Items

§ Washcloths & Soap (including Hand Soap for the bathroom)

§ Appropriate spending money

CAMP PHONE

To leave a message:    859-351-0019

Emergency ONLY:        540-478-3330

Camp Email:  JMUVBcamp@gmail.com