Youth Volleyball Camps in Greater Milwaukee (2026)

UW-Milwaukee Susie Johnson Volleyball Camps

Looking for the perfect volleyball camp to help your young athlete build skills, confidence, and a love for the game? Greater Milwaukee offers an incredible variety of youth volleyball programs—from introductory clinics for kindergartners just learning to bump the ball to intensive college-prep camps for high schoolers chasing recruitment dreams.

This comprehensive guide covers more than 80 programs across Milwaukee's six-county metropolitan area for summer 2026 and beyond. Whether your child is picking up a volleyball for the first time or preparing to compete at the next level, you'll find a program here that fits your family's needs and budget.

Most university camps run in July with registration opening in early spring. Club volleyball tryouts typically occur mid-July through August for the following season. Prices range from around $25 for single-session clinics to $500 for multi-day overnight camps. Many programs offer both boys and girls options, with several coed opportunities for younger players.

Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County offers the widest variety of programs, from Division I university camps to community recreation leagues, making it the natural starting point for families exploring volleyball options.

Marquette University Golden Eagles Volleyball Camps

Marquette delivers Division I instruction at the Al McGuire Center located at 770 N. 12th Street in Milwaukee. Head Coach Ryan Theis and his staff typically run seven distinct camps each July.

The Youth Day Camp serves grades 3-6 in a coed format, running four days with morning sessions. The All Skills Day Camp targets grades 7-8 with afternoon sessions. College Prep Camp focuses on girls in grades 9-12 seeking exposure to college-level training. Positional Day Camps and High School Team Camps round out the offerings.

Campers receive a souvenir volleyball, and the coaching staff includes current Golden Eagles players. Summer 2026 dates are expected to be announced in early spring. Contact LJ.Marx@marquette.edu or visit marquettevolleyballcamps.com for updates. Early registration is recommended as sessions fill quickly.

UW-Milwaukee Susie Johnson Volleyball Camps

Head Coach Susie Johnson and her staff operate camps from the Klotsche Center. Based on past programming, expect 2026 offerings to include Youth Camps for K-12 boys and girls ranging from $175-260 for 2-3 day sessions, specialized Serving Camps at around $55 for 90-minute sessions open to all ages, and Positional Camps around $150 for grades 5-12 where athletes choose attacker, setter, or first contact tracks.

College Prep Camp typically runs $80-150 for girls in grades 9-12. High School Team Camp offers both commuter and resident options. Visit susiejohnsonvolleyball.com for 2026 dates when announced.

MSOE Raiders Camps

MSOE hosts camps at the Kern Center located at 1245 N. Broadway in Milwaukee. Their Women's All-Skills Camp typically runs mid-July for grades 6-12, while the Boys High School Camp targets grades 9-12 in late July. Both include camp t-shirts, and group discounts are often available. Prospect Camps for recruiting-focused training are also offered. Check commerce.cashnet.com/msoe-raiders for 2026 registration.

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Wisconsin Lutheran offers Elite All-Skills and ID Camps targeting juniors through incoming college freshmen seeking recruitment exposure. Programming includes multiple practices, Q&A sessions with current players, and Warriors gear. Visit volleyball.wlcsportscamps.com for 2026 dates.

Milwaukee Sting Volleyball Club

Milwaukee Sting operates from their premier 8-court facility at N54 W13904 Northpark Drive in Menomonee Falls. As a two-time national championship club, they offer the area's most extensive summer camp lineup.

Youth Skills and Games Camp serves kindergarten through 4th grade in a coed format, typically running three days in late June with evening sessions around $125. All Skills Starter Camp targets 4th-6th graders, also coed, with afternoon sessions around $150.

Their College Coach Camps in mid-July are a standout offering, featuring instruction from coaches at programs like Marquette, Creighton, Illinois, UCLA, and Long Beach State—a rare opportunity for Division I exposure. These run for grades 7-12.

First Contact Camp and NETwork Camp serve 5th-12th graders in coed format during late July, each around $150. Position Skills camps follow in late July for grades 6-12. Skills and Drills camps in early August round out the summer for grades 3-12.

Contact them at 262-558-4193 or visit milwaukeesting.com/training/camps for the complete 2026 schedule when released.

414 Milwaukee Elite

This club provides affordable competitive training at Wisconsin Products Pavilion and Milwaukee County Sports Complex at 6000 W. Ryan Road in Franklin. Their Youth Program for ages 8-12 boys and girls costs just $17.50 for Badger Region membership plus camp fees and focuses on fundamentals in a non-team format. Summer camps typically run in early to mid-July. Contact 414mevolleyball@gmail.com or visit 414me.com.

Wisconsin Elite Volleyball

Located at 7095 S. Ballpark Drive in Franklin, Wisconsin Elite emphasizes systems-based player development for girls. Their Elite First Rep Camp introduces ages 6-10 to volleyball basics starting in late winter. Led by AVCA Badger Region Coach of the Year Arianna Neumeyer, the club produces consistent college commitments. Visit wisconsinelite.org.

Recreation Department Programs

Wauwatosa Recreation Department operates the popular Tosa Volleyball League featuring two weeks of instruction covering bumping, setting, spiking, serving, and rules, followed by four weeks of league play. Registration typically opens in August for fall sessions at tosarec.com.

Shorewood Recreation offers a Youth Developmental Program in July teaching fundamentals through circuits and games, plus a Middle School League for grades 6-8 in coed format with twice-weekly practices and weekend games.

Whitefish Bay Recreation runs a summer clinic at WFB High School Fieldhouse led by varsity coaches. Grades 1-3 focus on fundamentals in early afternoon sessions, grades 4-5 work on skills development in mid-afternoon, and grades 6-8 tackle competitive techniques in later afternoon sessions. Watch for July 2026 dates.

Nicolet Recreation Department serving Glendale, Fox Point, Bayside, and River Hills offers 3-day All-Skills Camps in early August for various grade groupings, plus 1-hour specialized clinics in June and July covering hitting/blocking, setting, and defense/serve-receive.

Franklin Community Education runs a Youth Co-Ed Volleyball League at Forest Park Middle School for grades 3-8 focusing on passing, hitting, serving mechanics, and game flow. Volunteer coaches receive a 50% registration refund.

Milwaukee Recreation Department offers school-based youth volleyball leagues for grades 1-8 with registration at wimilwaukeeweb.myvscloud.com. Scholarships are available through their Everyone Plays program.

YMCA Programs

Rite-Hite Family YMCA at 9250 N. Green Bay Road in Brown Deer provides year-round youth volleyball skills classes, summer and fall clinics, and spring/winter leagues focusing on serving, passing, setting, and hitting fundamentals. Call 414-354-9622 for current offerings.

Briscoe Family YMCA Wellness Center at 7095 S. Ballpark Drive in Franklin and Northside YMCA at 1350 W. North Avenue also offer youth programming—contact individual branches for schedules.

Waukesha County

Waukesha County hosts several premier volleyball facilities and the area's largest concentration of Nike Sports Camps partnerships.

Carroll University Pioneers

Carroll University's Van Male Field House at 100 N. East Avenue in Waukesha partners with Nike Sports Camps for All-Skills Camps serving ages 8-14 in coed format. Head Coach Emma Mertler, a former Lakeland University standout, leads the instruction. Camps include Nike t-shirts and prizes. Sessions have sold out in past years, so register early once 2026 dates are announced. Join the priority list at ussportscamps.com.

Southwest Volleyball Club

Operating since 1992, Southwest VBC owns a dedicated 2-court practice facility at 1260 S. West Ave in Waukesha. Director Adam Stikel, the 2022 Club Director of the Year, leads programs for coed youth ages 8-11, girls teams 12s through 18s, and offers middle school clinics, holiday and summer camps, plus private lessons.

A unique advantage here is flexible season options without requiring 8-month commitments. Some teams travel to AAU Nationals in Orlando. Contact 414-416-8450 or email southwestvbc@gmail.com.

Revolution Volleyball Academy

RVA operates at Center Court Sports Complex at 815 Northview Road in Waukesha, offering boys and girls programming from 4th through 12th grade. Their Lil' Revs program serves younger players, and tune-up sessions help athletes prepare for tryouts. Visit revolutionwi.com.

MKE Volleyball Camps

Also operating from Center Court and coached by current and former Wisconsin Lutheran College players, MKE Volleyball Camps offers coed sessions for ages 10-12 and 13+ covering all skills, attacking/blocking, serve receive/defense, and setting. Athletes can attend full weeks or register for individual dates. Visit mkevolleyballcamps.com.

Nike Volleyball Camp at Center Court Sports Complex

This camp features professional beach volleyball player Bill Kolinske from the AVP Tour along with former UW-Milwaukee player Kelley Kolinske as directors. The 52,000 square foot facility hosts girls ages 10-18 for summer sessions. Details at ussportscamps.com.

Municipal Programs

City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry offers various programs—contact 262-524-3737 for the current guide.

Pewaukee Volleyball Club offers boys and girls entering 5th-8th grades a fall program around $200 that includes registration, equipment, coaching, and uniform. Practices begin in August with league matches running September through October at Milwaukee Sting or Center Court. Contact Tommy Jonas at 262-312-0748 or tommyjonas11@gmail.com.

Pewaukee High School Youth Camp runs for 5th-8th graders and includes a Mini Pirate Camp for 1st-4th graders. Instruction comes from varsity coaching staff and players, and participants receive a camp t-shirt plus daily prizes.

New Berlin Recreation maintains the Activity and Recreation Center with 6 volleyball courts at 15321 W. National Avenue. New Berlin Sportsplex also hosts leagues and court rentals.

Good Times Volleyball Hub in New Berlin provides summer Beach Club sand volleyball. Sessions for 2nd-5th grade run Monday and Wednesday mornings throughout summer around $350. The 6th-9th grade girls session runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings and includes beach tournament entry. Contact Sara Voigt at goodtimesvolleyballhub.com.

Menomonee Falls Community Education and Recreation offers volleyball leagues and open gym. Call 262-255-8460.

Falls Focus provides a unique non-tryout club option for girls grades 11-15 with 16 years of experience. The focus is on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship with mostly one-day tournaments within 2 hours of Menomonee Falls. Contact Director Stephanie Bechel at 414-708-8784 or stephanie@fallsfocus.com.

Oconomowoc Volleyball Club serves girls through age 16 with competitive club and developmental group programs. Some sessions take place at Pabst Farms YMCA. Visit oconomowocvbc.com.

Eclipse Volleyball Club covering Hartford, Erin, and Hartland areas offers girls U12-U18 competitive travel volleyball. Contact Director Alan Capps at 262-627-0173 or eclipsevbdirector@gmail.com.

MVP Wisconsin (Motion Volleyball Players) in Sussex serves all ages with club volleyball for boys and girls, camps, training programs, and private lessons. Contact Director Jay Golsteyn at 615-618-5087 or jaygolsteyn@mvpvolleyball.org.

YMCA Options

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County with headquarters at 3610 Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive in New Berlin offers Sports Week specialty camps including volleyball within broader day camp programs. The Waukesha YMCA at 320 E. Broadway (262-542-2557) and Pabst Farms YMCA both offer programming. The facilities are licensed by the Department of Children and Families and accept Wisconsin Shares. Visit gwcymca.org.

Washington County

West Bend Juniors Volleyball Club

Operating from their facility at 7865 Sandy Ridge Road in Kewaskum, West Bend Juniors is part of the Juniors Volleyball Club network and has sent 18s teams to AAU Nationals in Orlando. Director Amy Barnes also serves as Varsity Coach at West Bend East High School. Contact 262-707-5603 or visit westbendjuniors.com.

Wisconsin Attack VBC

The first club established in West Bend, Wisconsin Attack offers youth development programs. Visit wisconsinattackvbc.com.

Hartford Volleyball Club

Starting as a middle school program, Hartford VBC now fields U13-U17 teams as a Badger Region and JVA member. Call 414-550-4673 or visit hartfordvbc.com.

G-Force Volleyball Club

Practicing across Germantown, Jackson, West Bend, and Grafton, G-Force serves girls ages 10-18. Contact Director Kevin Hedinger at 262-424-1761 or khedinger33@gmail.com.

Adversity-Wisconsin VBC

Located at the Adversity Training Center at N113W18750 Carnegie Drive in Germantown, this club emphasizes family-oriented, positive drill development for grades 2-12.

Their Summer Series is a 7-week instructional program with age and skill groupings. Position-Specific Training includes Friday outdoor sand sessions in Sussex. The Invite-Only Tournament Camp runs 5 days at Mount Mary College for elite-level players. Private lessons and small group training are available for both indoor and outdoor options. Tune-Ups run October through November to prepare athletes for tryouts.

Player-to-coach ratio stays between 8:1 and 10:1 maximum. Contact Director Dave Pauers at 262-707-1003 or adversitywisconsin@gmail.com.

Municipal Programs

Hartford Parks and Recreation at 125 N. Recreation Center offers youth and adult leagues including winter volleyball. Register online, in-person, by email at signup@hartford.wi.gov, or by mail. Visit ci.hartford.wi.us.

Slinger Parks, Recreation and Forestry runs a Youth Volleyball League with registration via Active.com.

City of West Bend Parks, Recreation and Forestry focuses on adult leagues but check westbendwi.gov for youth developments.

Ozaukee County

Gateway Sports Academy

This major new facility at 555 Market Street in Saukville opened in late 2025 as the new home of Wisconsin Premier Volleyball Club. The 45,000+ square foot facility features 6 volleyball courts, 4 basketball courts, and 12 pickleball courts. A partnership with Special Olympics and Mel's Charities provides inclusive programming. Visit infogsa.com.

Concordia University Wisconsin

Concordia hosts programs at R. John Buuck Field House at 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive in Mequon.

The CUW Overnight Elite Camp typically runs in mid-June for girls entering grades 10-12 and college freshmen. Limited to 35-45 campers, the overnight option runs around $265 while commuters pay around $212. The experience includes 4 training sessions, campus tour, admissions meeting, meals, and volleyball prizes. Head Coach Carly Wehling and Assistant Coach Kaily Erdman, an NCAA All-American, lead instruction.

Nike Volleyball Camp at Concordia also features Kaily Erdman as camp director with an all-skills focus. Participants receive a Nike t-shirt and prizes. Join the priority list at ussportscamps.com for 2026 dates.

Wisconsin Premier Volleyball Club

Now operating from Gateway Sports Academy in Saukville, Wisconsin Premier offers exceptional programming for youth through high school.

Bump and Jump Camp serves 3rd-8th graders in coed format, typically running Tuesdays for 6 weeks in June and July from 5:30-7pm around $175 including a t-shirt. The focus is on passing, serving, attacking, and game play.

MS/HS Skills Camp serves grades 7-12 on Tuesdays in June and July. Summer Sand Camp, now in its 11th year, runs 4 weeks Monday and Tuesday at Concordia University with separate tracks for grades 4-6 and 7-12, providing cross-training benefits for vertical jump and foot speed.

Special Needs Open Gym runs Thursdays in June and July around $95 per session, providing inclusive programming. Competition Nights, Small Group Training, and Middle School League are also available. Contact premiervolleyball@outlook.com or visit wipremiervb.com.

I AM Volleyball Club

Operating from facilities at 8611 WIS 60 in Cedarburg and 10725 Executive Court in Mequon, I AM Volleyball serves Ozaukee County with comprehensive boys and girls programming.

I AM Next serves 6th grade and younger with 1 hour per week for 4-5 weeks, perfect for beginners. First Serve Academy introduces kindergarten through 2nd graders to the sport. Youth Skill Camp runs in June for 3rd-8th grade girls. Specialty Skill Camps in August target 7th-12th grade girls with Hitter, Defense, and Setter tracks.

Sand Camp serves 5th-12th graders in coed format at Galioto's Twelve21 in Cedarburg during June and July. A new Boys Volleyball League for 5th-8th grade runs 8 weeks in fall. Club Teams for ages 10-18 compete in winter, spring, and summer travel.

Contact Directors Jarrod Luedtke and Austin Cass at 608-335-0747 or iamvolleyballclub@gmail.com. Visit iamvolleyball.com.

Municipal Programs

City of Cedarburg Recreation runs a Sand Volleyball Camp at Community Pool courts for grades 5-8 in coed format. The camp typically runs Monday and Wednesday mornings in June and July around $65 including a t-shirt. Cedarburg Varsity players coach. Registration deadline is typically late May. Call 262-375-7611 or visit cedarburg.recdesk.com.

Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department offers various youth programs with financial assistance available. Contact Recreation Supervisor Mike Schoemer at 262-238-7536 or mschoemer@mtsd.k12.wi.us.

Village of Grafton Recreation provides Girl's Volleyball Camp for grades 6-9 focusing on fundamentals for high school or recreational play. Visit villageofgraftonwi.gov.

YMCA

Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA at 465 Northwoods Road in Port Washington, part of Kettle Moraine YMCA, offers volleyball classes and youth sports including sand volleyball instruction covering passing, setting, hitting, and serving basics. Call 262-268-9622 or visit kmymca.org.

Racine County

Belle City Juniors

Located at 4237 Courtney Street in Franksville, Belle City Juniors is part of the Juniors Volleyball Club family and offers girls G18 through G-Instructional divisions with developmental to competitive levels. Season runs December through March/April with July tryouts. Contact Director Christina Lehner at 262-331-4768 or BelleCityJuniors@gmail.com.

Burlington Elite Volleyball Club

This 501c3 non-profit serves girls ages 10-18 at all skill levels. Season runs December through April with twice-weekly practices and approximately 2 tournaments monthly. Contact Director Teri Little at 262-492-6565 or burlingtonelitevbc@gmail.com.

Burlington High School Girls Volleyball Camp

Typically runs in late July with registration through Burlington Community Education Department.

Waterford Wave Volleyball Club

Offers girls U12-U14 competitive club volleyball. Contact Director Ashley Ingish at 262-853-0980 or ashleyingish1@gmail.com.

Municipal Programs

City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services runs Youth Sand Volleyball with round-robin play for all skill levels in coed format. Registration typically opens March 1 and runs through mid-June. Contact prcs@cityofracine.org.

Waterford Recreation Department offers a unique Hybrid Camp/League format featuring 2 camp days teaching skills plus 3 weeks of games in coed programming. Register at waterfordwi.myrec.com or call 262-514-8200 ext. 1131.

Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation provides summer sand volleyball programs. Registration typically opens the first Saturday of March at mountpleasantwi.myrec.com. Contact Recreation Program Supervisor Brittany Bodnar at 262-865-4408.

YMCA

Racine Family YMCA at 8501 Campus Drive in Mount Pleasant and 924 Center Street in Racine offers Instructional Volleyball - Advanced with fall sessions running in October and November around $50-60. Call 262-634-1994 or visit ymcaracine.org.

Kenosha County

Carthage College

Carthage hosts camps at Tarble Arena in Kenosha with air-conditioned facilities and overnight options in the Oaks Residence Halls.

The Women's Volleyball All-Skills Camp typically runs in late July for girls entering grades 7-12 at all skill levels. Cost runs $390-420 for commuter versus overnight options. The experience includes college coach instruction, air-conditioned facilities, meals, and a certified athletic trainer. Overnight campers get private rooms with bathrooms. Visit ladyredsvbcamp.com.

Men's Volleyball Camps typically run in late July with separate Freshman/Sophomore Camp for incoming 9th-10th graders and Junior/Senior Camp for incoming 11th-12th graders and college freshmen. Cost ranges $400-500 with early registration discounts typically available before May 1st. Coaches include Carthage players from national championship teams, NCAA/NAIA coaches, and professional players. Sessions cover fundamentals, technical training, position-specific work, and live 6v6 play. Visit carthagevbcamp.com.

Nike Volleyball Camp at UW-Parkside

Held at DeSimone Arena at 900 Wood Road in Kenosha, this camp typically runs mid-July. Little Volleys serves ages 6-12 in coed format with half-day morning sessions that are beginner-friendly. All Skills serves ages 12-18 in coed format with full-day sessions for all levels.

Head Coach Leigh Barea leads instruction with a 1:10 staff-to-player ratio. Participants receive a Nike t-shirt and prizes. Group discounts of $25 off for 4+ campers and $45 off for 8+ campers are typically available. Contact 1-800-645-3226 or visit ussportscamps.com.

UW-Parkside Athletics

Parkside also offers Little Rangers Camp for ages 6-11 in coed format and specialized clinics covering serving/passing, blocking/attacking, and setting for grades 5-12. Free camp t-shirts included. Contact Associate AD C.J. Selner at selner@uwp.edu or 262-595-2245.

Curtis Madson Volleyball Camp

Bringing Concordia University Wisconsin coaching to Indian Trail High School at 6800 60th Street in Kenosha, this one-day intensive serves rising high school freshmen through seniors. Visit cuwvolleyballcamps.com.

Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club

Operating from the impressive Pleasant Prairie RecPlex at 9900 Terwall Terrace—America's largest municipal recreation facility at over 300,000 square feet with up to 12 volleyball courts—Wisconsin Juniors is an AAU Platinum Level Club with college coaches and national championship-winning staff.

They offer girls G10 through G18 plus Instructional level, with Developmental, Regional, Travel, and National program tiers. Elite Training Tune-Ups, camps, and lessons are available. They also host tournaments including the President's Day Tournament.

Contact Directors Dan Dresen at 262-497-7887 or Kyleigh Neave at 309-242-0871. Visit wisconsinjuniors.com.

Southport Volleyball Club

This 501c3 non-profit in Kenosha is the area's premier boys-only club serving ages 10-18. Teams compete at every age level 12-18 from developmental to elite/national competition. Tryouts for 14-and-under typically occur in early October with ongoing tryouts for 15s-18s. Contact 262-909-4810 or southportvbc@gmail.com. Visit southportvbc.com.

YMCA and Recreation

Kenosha YMCA at 7101 53rd Street runs a Youth Volleyball League November through February for ages 6-14 in coed format. Practices run Tuesdays with games on Saturdays. Cost is around $100 for members and $115 for non-members. Early bird discounts and multiple child discounts are typically available. Call 262-654-9622 or visit kenoshaymca.org.

Kenosha Unified School District Recreation offers free summer sports instruction for ages 6-18 residing in Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, or Somers. Call 262-359-6225 for volleyball offerings.

Planning Your Volleyball Journey

For beginners ages 5-10: Start with low-pressure introductory programs like Milwaukee Sting Youth Club for K-4th around $125, I AM Volleyball's First Serve Academy for K-2nd, Wisconsin Premier's Bump and Jump around $175, or local recreation department leagues typically $35-75. These programs emphasize fun, basic skills, and appropriate equipment.

For intermediate players ages 10-14: Progress to multi-day skills camps at universities like Marquette, UW-Milwaukee, MSOE, and UW-Parkside, or club camps at Milwaukee Sting, 414 Milwaukee Elite, and Wisconsin Premier. Consider joining fall recreation leagues to build game experience before club tryouts.

For competitive players ages 13-18: Target college-prep camps with recruiting exposure such as Carthage overnight camps, Concordia Elite Camp, and Wisconsin Lutheran ID Camp. Join established club programs like Wisconsin Juniors, Milwaukee Sting, Belle City Juniors, or Southport for boys. Position-specific training becomes increasingly valuable at this stage.

Registration Timeline for 2026:

In January and February, university camps typically announce dates and priority lists open. March and April bring recreation department summer registration. By May, camp registration deadlines approach and fill rates increase. July 19 marks the start of Badger Region club tryout period. August sees fall recreation leagues forming.

Badger Region Membership: Required for most club activities. Options include tryout-only at $17.50, summer, and full-year memberships through badgervolleyball.org.

Important Contacts and Resources

Badger Region Volleyball Association 2831 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 105, Pewaukee, WI 53072 Phone: 262-349-9785 Website: badgervolleyball.org The Badger Region maintains comprehensive club directories and summer camp listings.

Major Multi-Court Facilities:

Milwaukee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls features 8 indoor courts plus 6 outdoor sand courts. Pleasant Prairie RecPlex offers up to 12 volleyball courts. Gateway Sports Academy in Saukville opened in 2025 with 6 courts. Center Court Sports Complex in Waukesha spans 52,000 square feet. Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin has 4 courts.

This guide reflects programming patterns and typical scheduling. Many summer 2026 camp dates will be announced in early spring 2026. Contact individual organizations directly to confirm current offerings, registration deadlines, and availability. Follow clubs and recreation departments on social media for timely updates on registration windows and camp additions.