ATHLETE INSTITUTE VOLLEYBALL SUMMER CAMP

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Level Up Your Game This Summer

Unlock your full volleyball potential with Athlete Institute’s High-Performance Summer Camps. Whether you're serving your first ace or fine-tuning your footwork, our expert coaches and cutting-edge training make this the ultimate experience for driven young athletes.

Serving & Passing

Dig, bump, and volley with fundamentals that build consistency and control.

Hitting & Tipping

Master attacking techniques that maximize power, placement, and offensive strategy.

Footwork & Positioning

Move with purpose and precision on the court—react faster, and cover more ground.

Game IQ & Communication

Develop smart plays, read the court, and communicate like a confident leader.

Make friends, get inspired, and leave camp with the skills (and memories) of a lifetime.

Volleyball Camp
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August 5–8
U15 CO-ED Intermediate Day Camp

Perfect for developing players ages 11–15, looking to refine their skills and build confidence.

Day Camp: $495

Lunch add-on available

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Aug 18–22
U17 GIRLS Competitive Camp

Available as an Overnight or Day Camp for girls ages 13–17, this program focuses on high-level training, game strategy, and competitive play.

Overnight Camp: $1525

Day Camp: $595

CHOOSE YOUR CAMP.

List of inclusions for Athlete Institute Summer Volleyball Camps, showing overnight and day camp options with icons indicating availability.

Meet Our Experienced Coaches

  • Thomas Leça

    Lead Coach

    Thomas Leça is a veteran volleyball coach with over 17 years of experience across club, high school, and international settings. Known for his success developing championship teams and mentoring youth athletes, Thomas combines technical expertise with strong leadership. He has coached at some of Ontario’s top clubs, directed high school programs, and led youth camps across Spain.

    Key Accolades:

    9 years coaching club volleyball (Pakmen & Zeus)

    3x Volleyball Canada National Medals

    32 Gold Medals with Pakmen (2011–2014)

    2x Ontario Champions (15U in 2012, 14U in 2016)

    Head Coach, Technical Director & President – Zeus Volleyball Club

    22 high school teams coached (North Park SS, Jean Augustine SS, Fletcher’s Meadow SS)

    8 ROPSSAA Division Championships

    3 OFSAA appearances, including 2012, 2014, and 2019

    3x OFSAA Colin Hood Sport Award winner

    Coach of the Year (2014)

    6 summers coaching youth in Spain (2011–2014, 2017–2020)

  • James Gomez

    Lead Coach

    James Gomez brings over 15 years of volleyball coaching experience across club, school, and international levels. His athlete-first philosophy and strong technical background help athletes grow on and off the court. With a foundation in Kinesiology and youth leadership, James builds competitive, values-driven teams while making training fun and engaging.

    Key Accolades:

    10 years of OVA coaching (Etobicoke Titans, Zeus, Pakmen)

    2016 14U Boys Ontario Provincial Champions – Pakmen

    2019 11U Girls Bronze Medalists – Pakmen

    8 ROPSSAA Championships (North Park SS, Jean Augustine SS, Fletcher’s Meadow SS)

    3 OFSAA appearances: 2012 (AAA Jr), 2014 (AAA Sr), 2019 (AA Sr)

    Head Coach & Coordinator – Spain youth summer camps (2012–2019)

    Coaching philosophy rooted in Kinesiology, mentorship, and athlete development

WE KNOW VOLLEYBALL

  • Ontario Volleyball Association

    Athlete Institute hosts 30+ Ontario Volleyball tournaments annually.

  • Team Ontario

    Athlete Institute is the home to Team Ontario U15 and U17 Girls Training Camp.

  • Cwench All Canadian Games

    In partnership with Gerry Dee, Athlete Institute hosts the All Canadian Volleyball Games.

CONNECT WITH US!

Book a 15-minute call with one of our knowledgable representatives to help explain and clarify any questions you may have about our camps. We are always here to help!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A SUMMER CAMP

  • FOOD & NUTRITION

    Nutritious, fresh, and athlete-friendly food prepared in our kitchen by local food providers.

  • FACILITIES

    State of the art, world-class facilities

  • EXPERIENTIAL

    All athletes receive the same incredible instruction, but we also provide various packages to help enhance an athlete’s experience.

  • COACHING EXPERIENCE

    Training by elite coaches from USPORTS and OUA

  • ENVIRONMENT

    Be around like-minded athletes of all skills that want to develop into players that can reach the next level. Explore your passion and challenge yourself

  • EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

    Breaks from Volleyball to socialize and have some fun - campfires, outdoor water play and other sports.

  • SAFETY

    Small and secure remote campus in the rolling hills of Southern Ontario with 24/7 coach supervision and camera monitoring.

  • Residence

    Overnight option to stay in our Athlete Institute residence. Maximize your camp experience by staying overnight. Each room can sleep up to 4 athletes. Semi-Private accommodations also available.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Our camps are ideal for players of all skill levels. Groups are divided by age and skill level, which are flexible and allow us to find the best situation for each camper. We offer personalized instruction that allows campers to improve specifically in the areas they need, whether they are new to the game or highly skilled.

    We cannot control the skill level of participants that walk through the door but our staff and coaches always strive to ensure that each player receives quality training appropriate to their skill level.

  • Yes! This program is co-ed. We pride all of our programming to be inclusive for all!

  • Arrival - We recommend that you arrive for Overnight camp after 4pm on the Sunday that your camp is supposed to start. You may also arrive on Monday morning if needed. An email is sent out to all campers with arrival and departure information, sample meal schedule, and need-to-know information, 1 week prior to the start of camp.

    *If you are staying for multiple weeks you may stay in the dorm through the weekend under our coaches supervision for an additional weekend fee.

    Departure - We require that parents pick up their children on Friday evening by 4pm.

  • Yes, you can stay over the weekend (Friday night to Sunday afternoon) if you are registered for multiple back to back weeks of camp. The price to stay on the weekend is $400 + HST. You will receive additional basketball instruction, meals, and off-campus activities (i.e., movies, bowling, mini golf, etc.). This will be communicated to parents prior to.

  • We accept maximum 20 campers per week.

  • Our overnight campers live the full prep experience by staying in our state-of-the-art university style dormitory. There are two or four high quality beds per room with common bathrooms that offer private stalled showers. Please see our facilities page to learn more.

  • All meals are prepared by healthy and local providers and eaten in our cafeteria just like our prep players do!

    Allergies are taken into consideration so please ensure you list what your food allergies are on the camp registration form.

  • No. The Weekend Stay add-on is the only instance in which a camper (under supervision) will go on off-site activities. Everything else takes place on property.

  • PAYMENT OPTIONS

    You will be required to provide a non-refundable deposit upon conclusion of the registration. An Athlete Institute team member will follow up with you to finalize your dates, package option and final invoice. You then have two ways to pay below:

    1) PAY ONLINE IN FULL: A non-refundable deposit is collected immediately upon registration. You can then submit total fees online using Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. We also accept Interac e-transfer at - billing@athleteinstitute.ca (please provide the camper's first and last name along with the reason for the payment).

    2) MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN: A non-refundable deposit is collected immediately upon registration. The remaining balance is divided into equal monthly instalments based on the date that you register until July 1st. Each payment automatically debited on the first of the month. The payment schedule is outlined with the Athlete Institute Team Member afterward. You may pay via Visa, MasterCard, Discover.

  • GENERAL REFUND POLICY

    You will receive a 50% refund of paid registration fees after the deposit until June 1st. After June 1st there will be no more refunds of any paid registration fees unless there is a medical reason for cancellation which requires written confirmation from the treating Physician. You may also keep 100% of paid registration fees as credit with Athlete Institute programs for future use.

    Please note: If there is a circumstance in which a refund is applicable, Athlete Institute will either keep the initial non-refundable deposit or 35% of the total cost of the camp package, whichever is of greater value.

    CANCELLATION POLICY

    INJURIES: If the participant is injured prior to the start of Summer Academy thus not allowing them to attend, written confirmation from the treating Physician is required and then you will receive a full credit to your Recdesk account. If the participant is injured during his or her time at Summer Academy, they will still be asked to continue on an adjusted program outline dependent on their ability. If their injury is significant, forcing them to be unable to continue on in camp, you will receive an adjusted credit to your Recdesk account for days missed.

    SICKNESS: If the participant is sick during his or her time at Summer Academy, the participant will be asked to go home and you will receive an adjusted credit to your Recdesk account for days missed.

  • Absolutely!

    It is FREE to switch camp weeks.

    For example: You bought Week 3 and can't attend? Call our front desk - (519)-940-3735 and an amazing Athlete Institute will switch you into another week of your choosing.

  • Disclaimer: Payment plans are only available for overnight camp programs.

    We offer a payment plan option for anyone registering prior to 3 months before the start of camp.

    Each camp requires a non-refundable deposit of $500 at time of sign up. The remaining amount owed will be divided into three equal monthly payments, charged on the 1st of each month.

    For example, if a camp is $1100, we would require $600 after the initial $500 deposit, which would then be broken down into three equal payments of $200 on the 1st of each month.

    This offer is only available to campers minimum 3 months prior to the start of your camp. For example, if your camp starts in July, you must enter the payment plan before April 1st.

    Please call one of our representatives at 519-940-3735 and we would be glad to assist you. Please keep in mind that we are a cashless facility and only accept payment via credit and debit.