Frequently Asked Questions
Q. My daughter is going to camp with her friends. How do you divide the campers into groups and can they all be in the same group during camp?
The very first session of camp is allocated to dividing the campers into groups. When dividing into groups we first start by splitting the courts by age. Then we begin a set of skills evaluations and then move the campers into groups with similar skills. This does mean a younger camper with more skills could be with older campers with similar skills and vice versa. Our belief is that the campers chose to come to Regis Volleyball Camp with the attitude of getting better at not only skills but with leadership, attitude, competitiveness and building new friendships.
Q. Do you offer any scholarships?
We cannot offer scholarships to prospective student athletes per NCAA bylaws. We recommend contacting Sports Women of Colorado. They are able to offer assistance to camps through an application process. http://sportswomenofcolorado.org/camp-scholarships
Q. My daughter is going into 8th grade and has played rec ball for the last 3 years. Her coach is very competitive and has taught them a lot of skills, positions, 5/1 rotation, overhand serves, etc... will the skills camp be beneficial for her to get to that?
The Skills Camp serves campers from a variety of experiences, skill levels, and athletic ability. We separate the campers, first by age and then by their overall ability after an evaluation process, so they have similar attributes and we can do a better job of teaching. The coaching staff is experienced and energetic. We have two coaches per group, one lead coach and a younger coach who can model skills and relate to the campers. We emphasize skill training and how these skills are incorporated into playing the two phases of the game: serve and pass (serve receive offense) and transition (block/dig and counterattack). We expect the campers to put forth great effort and our aim is to get them excited about the sport of volleyball while teaching them skills. -Joel List Camp Director
Q. Do you allow boys to come to camps?
Absolutely! Although the mass majority of our campers are girls, we do encourage boys to attend camp if they are interested in learning more and getting better at the game of volleyball.
Q. What happens if my child gets hurt? Do you have a trainer in the gym?
There will be an athletic trainer or other medical personnel on site that will handle any and all medical needs for the campers. Please be sure to be as detailed as possible when filling out your campers medical form so that we may be prepared to manage your camper's needs.
Q. What kind of food do we eat?
Food will be provided from multiple venues, so please provide a detailed allergy on your registration to ensure we meet your camper's needs.
Q. How many participants do you generally allow for each camp? (I know it's 8:1 ratio but what is the total limit) Also, who is actually teaching the camps (Regis students or actual coaches)? What meals are provided? (breakfast, lunch & dinner?)
Our Skills Camp, Total Player Camp, and Position Camp all max out at 100 campers. Our Lil' Rangers Camp maxes out at 50 campers. Our coaches come from local high school, colleges and clubs. We have college volleyball athletes assisting these coaches. During an overnight camp, we provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner unless you choose to bring your own food.
Q. Hi. I am coming to the Position camp this summer, but sometimes I get homesick. I went to the CU camp last year, and parents were allowed to come watch for a little bit if they wanted. I was wondering if this is allowed here, too. Or can they come see me?
Parents are welcome to come watch camp at any time. We have a balcony that they can stand and watch their son or daughter participate in camp. We ask that parents not approach the coaches or interrupt demonstrations and skills work though.
Q. I am interested in signing up for the total player camp for my 12 yr old daughter. She wants to do the overnight camp. What are the accommodations/supervision for this age group. I assume they will be housed in the dorm? Thank you.
If a camper stays overnight, they are housed on campus in the dorms. Rooms are assigned first by roommate preference, then rooms are located near similar aged girls. Our camp staff stays in the dorms as well.
Q. My daughter is a sophomore who last played in middle school and wants to attend position camp. She's talking about setter? Will this be beneficial for her?
Any camp and competition is good if she hasn't played since middle school. Position Camp would be critically important to attend if she wants to be prepared for a setting role because of its skill demands. I would encourage her to do multiple camps if she is seriously looking to jump back into it.
Q. What type of activities will the girls be able to do in the evening? My daughter will be attending total player camp and staying overnight in the dorms. Also, do the coaches supervise the girls in the evening as well?
Total Player camp is done at 8pm. The girls will go to their dorm rooms and shower and are required to be in their room at 10:30pm with doors closed and lights out at 11pm. We have various activities in that hour and half, from 9-10:30 such as a talent show or dance competitions or movies. Many members of the coaching staff also stay in the dorms to monitor the campers.
Q. For the overnight camps , do you put the children in a group for the dorms or two people in each dorm? Also, are the bathrooms in the dorms or in a different area?
The campers stay overnight in our University's Residence Halls. Typically we are in O'Connell Hall – a traditional dorm with individual rooms (2 campers per room) and a bathroom/showers at the end of the hallway or on the same floor. The floors will be isolated by gender (all girls) and chaperoned by camp staff. We pair up campers per room by request and then by age. We look forward to hosting your daughter at camp!
Q. Do you recommend any hotels in the area for parents traveling from other areas?
Parents can get a “Regis Athletics” discount at the Fairfield by Marriott.
Q. My daughter is a 7th grader and has played Gold Crown for the last three years and plays through the rec center. Since Adams 12 has now pulled athletics for next year she won't be able to play for her middle school and I want her to have the right skills.
It sounds like she could benefit from either camp you mention as well as the Skills Camp. The Position Camp is more specific by position whereas the Total Player Camp does skill training and splits the time with team play. It is a definite need if middle school sports have been dropped! I share the belief of solid fundamentals at an early age. - Joel List Camp Director
Q. My daughter played on her 8th grade school team last year and is planning on trying out for the High School team this coming fall. She has never been assigned a position, would she benefit from your Position camp? Is the purpose to expose the players to all positions?
Here is my take on your daughter's situation: We put those unsure of their position in the Outside Hitter group as they are all around players since they receive serve, play defense, hit, serve, block, and set a bit on the right side. The focus of the Position Camp is on developing skills. If the camper is open to coaching, works hard, and wants to improve, then she will benefit. All the best to you and your daughter! - Coach Joel
Q. Where on the website can I find the list of what my daughter needs to bring and the directions of how to get to the building where we are to check in?
Visit the Facilities Page to find where the building is to check in. Visit the Camper Information page to find out what to bring.
The very first session of camp is allocated to dividing the campers into groups. When dividing into groups we first start by splitting the courts by age. Then we begin a set of skills evaluations and then move the campers into groups with similar skills. This does mean a younger camper with more skills could be with older campers with similar skills and vice versa. Our belief is that the campers chose to come to Regis Volleyball Camp with the attitude of getting better at not only skills but with leadership, attitude, competitiveness and building new friendships.
Q. Do you offer any scholarships?
We cannot offer scholarships to prospective student athletes per NCAA bylaws. We recommend contacting Sports Women of Colorado. They are able to offer assistance to camps through an application process. http://sportswomenofcolorado.org/camp-scholarships
Q. My daughter is going into 8th grade and has played rec ball for the last 3 years. Her coach is very competitive and has taught them a lot of skills, positions, 5/1 rotation, overhand serves, etc... will the skills camp be beneficial for her to get to that?
The Skills Camp serves campers from a variety of experiences, skill levels, and athletic ability. We separate the campers, first by age and then by their overall ability after an evaluation process, so they have similar attributes and we can do a better job of teaching. The coaching staff is experienced and energetic. We have two coaches per group, one lead coach and a younger coach who can model skills and relate to the campers. We emphasize skill training and how these skills are incorporated into playing the two phases of the game: serve and pass (serve receive offense) and transition (block/dig and counterattack). We expect the campers to put forth great effort and our aim is to get them excited about the sport of volleyball while teaching them skills. -Joel List Camp Director
Q. Do you allow boys to come to camps?
Absolutely! Although the mass majority of our campers are girls, we do encourage boys to attend camp if they are interested in learning more and getting better at the game of volleyball.
Q. What happens if my child gets hurt? Do you have a trainer in the gym?
There will be an athletic trainer or other medical personnel on site that will handle any and all medical needs for the campers. Please be sure to be as detailed as possible when filling out your campers medical form so that we may be prepared to manage your camper's needs.
Q. What kind of food do we eat?
Food will be provided from multiple venues, so please provide a detailed allergy on your registration to ensure we meet your camper's needs.
Q. How many participants do you generally allow for each camp? (I know it's 8:1 ratio but what is the total limit) Also, who is actually teaching the camps (Regis students or actual coaches)? What meals are provided? (breakfast, lunch & dinner?)
Our Skills Camp, Total Player Camp, and Position Camp all max out at 100 campers. Our Lil' Rangers Camp maxes out at 50 campers. Our coaches come from local high school, colleges and clubs. We have college volleyball athletes assisting these coaches. During an overnight camp, we provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner unless you choose to bring your own food.
Q. Hi. I am coming to the Position camp this summer, but sometimes I get homesick. I went to the CU camp last year, and parents were allowed to come watch for a little bit if they wanted. I was wondering if this is allowed here, too. Or can they come see me?
Parents are welcome to come watch camp at any time. We have a balcony that they can stand and watch their son or daughter participate in camp. We ask that parents not approach the coaches or interrupt demonstrations and skills work though.
Q. I am interested in signing up for the total player camp for my 12 yr old daughter. She wants to do the overnight camp. What are the accommodations/supervision for this age group. I assume they will be housed in the dorm? Thank you.
If a camper stays overnight, they are housed on campus in the dorms. Rooms are assigned first by roommate preference, then rooms are located near similar aged girls. Our camp staff stays in the dorms as well.
Q. My daughter is a sophomore who last played in middle school and wants to attend position camp. She's talking about setter? Will this be beneficial for her?
Any camp and competition is good if she hasn't played since middle school. Position Camp would be critically important to attend if she wants to be prepared for a setting role because of its skill demands. I would encourage her to do multiple camps if she is seriously looking to jump back into it.
Q. What type of activities will the girls be able to do in the evening? My daughter will be attending total player camp and staying overnight in the dorms. Also, do the coaches supervise the girls in the evening as well?
Total Player camp is done at 8pm. The girls will go to their dorm rooms and shower and are required to be in their room at 10:30pm with doors closed and lights out at 11pm. We have various activities in that hour and half, from 9-10:30 such as a talent show or dance competitions or movies. Many members of the coaching staff also stay in the dorms to monitor the campers.
Q. For the overnight camps , do you put the children in a group for the dorms or two people in each dorm? Also, are the bathrooms in the dorms or in a different area?
The campers stay overnight in our University's Residence Halls. Typically we are in O'Connell Hall – a traditional dorm with individual rooms (2 campers per room) and a bathroom/showers at the end of the hallway or on the same floor. The floors will be isolated by gender (all girls) and chaperoned by camp staff. We pair up campers per room by request and then by age. We look forward to hosting your daughter at camp!
Q. Do you recommend any hotels in the area for parents traveling from other areas?
Parents can get a “Regis Athletics” discount at the Fairfield by Marriott.
Q. My daughter is a 7th grader and has played Gold Crown for the last three years and plays through the rec center. Since Adams 12 has now pulled athletics for next year she won't be able to play for her middle school and I want her to have the right skills.
It sounds like she could benefit from either camp you mention as well as the Skills Camp. The Position Camp is more specific by position whereas the Total Player Camp does skill training and splits the time with team play. It is a definite need if middle school sports have been dropped! I share the belief of solid fundamentals at an early age. - Joel List Camp Director
Q. My daughter played on her 8th grade school team last year and is planning on trying out for the High School team this coming fall. She has never been assigned a position, would she benefit from your Position camp? Is the purpose to expose the players to all positions?
Here is my take on your daughter's situation: We put those unsure of their position in the Outside Hitter group as they are all around players since they receive serve, play defense, hit, serve, block, and set a bit on the right side. The focus of the Position Camp is on developing skills. If the camper is open to coaching, works hard, and wants to improve, then she will benefit. All the best to you and your daughter! - Coach Joel
Q. Where on the website can I find the list of what my daughter needs to bring and the directions of how to get to the building where we are to check in?
Visit the Facilities Page to find where the building is to check in. Visit the Camper Information page to find out what to bring.
