Camp Director About the Camps Camp Staff
All registrations received before March 15, 2017, will be discounted $10 per player.
Head and assistant coaches from area high schools and club programs serve as head coaches of the camps. Current Bethel University volleyball players serve as assistant coaches and counselors in the residence halls at night. A certified athletic trainer is present before, during, and after all practice sessions.
Grades 8–9 July 21–22, 2017 Grades 9–12 July 23–26, 2017
DAY CAMP
Grades 6–8 July 31–August 1 or August 2–3, 2017 Photo by Carl Schmuland
Early Registration Discount
Camp Staff
Address Service Requested
With security-monitored entrances and exits to the campus after dark, Bethel is a great location to send your daughter for an overnight camp!
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55112-6999
Despite the growth of Bethel University Volleyball Camps in the last several years, the coach to camper ratio remains very low, with approximately one coach to every eight campers.
Megan Kirchoff has finished her sixth season as an assistant coach with the Bethel volleyball program. Before joining the Royals, Kirchoff played volleyball for the University of Missouri, then transferred to the University of Minnesota where she started for the 2009 Final Four team.
Bethel University Volleyball Camps
Bethel University Christian Volleyball Camps provide opportunities for players to reach their potential through athletic and spiritual training. Campers receive nondenominational instruction from Christian coaches and players so that players from all backgrounds feel welcome. Campers will get the personal instruction needed to improve in the physical parts of the game, and will also learn how faith can be incorporated into athletics.
Photo by Nathan Klok
About the Camps
Gretchen Hunt has been the head volleyball coach at Bethel University for 16 seasons, compiling an overall record of 272197. In 2001, 2007, 2011 and 2015 Bethel received a bid to the NCAA National Tournament, and in 2015 finished the season with their highest ever national ranking at #11. The 2015 season ended with the Royals playing in the Elite 8. In addition, Hunt has coached several junior club volleyball teams, taking four to USAV Junior Nationals.
Nonprofit Organization US Postage PAID Twin Cities MN Permit No 899
Camp Director
Join us this summer for Bethel University’s unique approach to sports camps! We offer camps for volleyball players of all skill levels. Those players with very little experience, as well as those who are top athletes on their high school teams are all welcome.
REGISTRATION
OVERNIGHT CAMP
OVERNIGHT CAMP
DAY CAMP
This individual skills camp is designed for female athletes with at least one year of competitive volleyball experience and who are entering grades 8 and 9. Attendees should have experience playing specific positions, such as setter, hitter, or defensive specialist. This camp will stress individual play and the basic skills for each position, and will also introduce many team concepts. The camp will end with a team “tournament” on the last day. This is a great camp for first-time overnight campers.
This individual skills camp is designed for female athletes with competitive volleyball experience and who are entering grades 9-12. This camp is not intended for beginning players. Attendees should have experience playing specific positions, such as setter, hitter, or defensive specialist. Instructional groups will be formed according to skill level. This camp will stress individual play and the basic skills for each position, and will also introduce many team concepts. The camp will end with a team “tournament” on the last day.
July 31–August 1 or August 2-3
Cost
The camp fee is $140; a $50 deposit is required with registration. Cost includes lunch each day. Limit: 60 campers per camp
Cost
The camp fee is $215; a $100 deposit is required with registration. Cost includes 4 meals and a pizza party. There is no commuter option for this camp. Limit: 72 campers Friday 8–9:30 a.m. 10 a.m.–noon noon–1 p.m. 1:30–5 p.m. groups 5–6 p.m. 6:30–9 p.m. 9–10 p.m. 11 p.m. Saturday 7:30–8 a.m. 8:30 a.m.–noon noon–1 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 4–4:30 p.m.
Registration Skills session Lunch Skills session and small Dinner Team practice Camp chapel Quiet Time in rooms Breakfast Team practice and wash drills Lunch Tournament Checkout
All Camps Include: Skill Instruction T-shirt Volleyball Devotional Materials
On-site Athletic Trainer Insurance
Grades 9-12 | July 23-26
The camp fee is $365 ($305 for commuters); a $100 deposit is required with registration. Cost includes 9 meals (7 for commuters) and 2 pizza parties. Limit: 120 campers Sunday Noon–1:15 p.m. 2–4 p.m. 4–4:30 p.m. 5–5:45 p.m. 6–7 p.m. 7:15–9:30 p.m.
Registration Welcome and evaluation Small Group Dinner Camp chapel Skill session
Monday/Tuesday 7:30–8 a.m. Breakfast 8:30–10:30 a.m. Position practices 10 a.m.–noon Position practices noon–1 p.m. Lunch 1:30–4:15 p.m. Skill sessions 5–5:45 p.m. Dinner 6–7 p.m. Camp chapel 7:15–9:30 p.m. League games Wednesday 7:30–8 a.m. 9–10 a.m. 10:15–noon noon–1:30 p.m. 1:30–3:30 p.m. 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Breakfast Final small group Camp Tournament Lunch Camp tournament Check-out
Grades 6-8
Bethel University Volleyball Camp
This individual skills camp is for intermediatelevel athletes (generally grades 6-8) with one to three years of volleyball experience. The camp is designed to facilitate the development of self-confidence and discipline by challenging athletes in a high-energy and supportive environment. This camp will stress individual play and the basic skills for each position.
Cost
9–10:30 a.m. 10:30–10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m.–noon noon–1:30 p.m. 1:30–3 p.m. 3–3:15 p.m. 3:15–4:30 p.m.
REGISTER ONLINE: bethelroyals.com Click on “Sports Camps”
Or return this form with deposit to: Bethel University Volleyball Camps 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112 ❑ OVERNIGHT CAMP—Grades 8-9
My $100 deposit is enclosed, and $115 is due upon arrival (less $10 for registrations postmarked by March 15, 2017).
❑ OVERNIGHT CAMP—Grades 9-12
My $100 deposit is enclosed, and $265 ($205 for commuters) is due upon arrival (less $10 for registrations postmarked by March 15, 2017).
❑ DAY CAMP—Grades 6-8 ❑ July 31-August 1 ❑ August 2-3
Daily Schedule
Skills and drills Break and devotions Skills and drills Lunch break Skills and drills Break and devotions Team activities
Applications to all camps will be accepted in the order received until each camp’s limit is reached.
Photo by Carl Schmuland
Grades 8-9 | July 21-22
My $50 deposit is enclosed, and $90 is due upon arrival (less $10 for registrations postmarked by March 15, 2017).
Camper Name________________________________ Mailing Address______________________________ _____________________________________________ Email address (Bethel will send confirmation to this address) _____________________________________________ Phone: (______)_______________________________ School_______________________________________ Grade in School in 2017-2018_________________ Position: Setter Middle Outside Hitter_ Libero Unknown T-shirt (adult sizes) XL L M S Roommate preference for overnighters (if any) _____________________________________________
This person must also list you.
A confirmation letter, camper instruction sheet, and directions to Bethel will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
Head and assistant coaches from area high schools and club programs serve as head coaches of the camps. Current Bethel University volleyball players serve as assistant coaches and counselors in the residence halls at night. A certified athletic trainer is present before, during, and after all practice sessions.
Grades 8–9 July 21–22, 2017 Grades 9–12 July 23–26, 2017
DAY CAMP
Grades 6–8 July 31–August 1 or August 2–3, 2017 Photo by Carl Schmuland
Early Registration Discount
Camp Staff
Address Service Requested
With security-monitored entrances and exits to the campus after dark, Bethel is a great location to send your daughter for an overnight camp!
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55112-6999
Despite the growth of Bethel University Volleyball Camps in the last several years, the coach to camper ratio remains very low, with approximately one coach to every eight campers.
Megan Kirchoff has finished her sixth season as an assistant coach with the Bethel volleyball program. Before joining the Royals, Kirchoff played volleyball for the University of Missouri, then transferred to the University of Minnesota where she started for the 2009 Final Four team.
Bethel University Volleyball Camps
Bethel University Christian Volleyball Camps provide opportunities for players to reach their potential through athletic and spiritual training. Campers receive nondenominational instruction from Christian coaches and players so that players from all backgrounds feel welcome. Campers will get the personal instruction needed to improve in the physical parts of the game, and will also learn how faith can be incorporated into athletics.
Photo by Nathan Klok
About the Camps
Gretchen Hunt has been the head volleyball coach at Bethel University for 16 seasons, compiling an overall record of 272197. In 2001, 2007, 2011 and 2015 Bethel received a bid to the NCAA National Tournament, and in 2015 finished the season with their highest ever national ranking at #11. The 2015 season ended with the Royals playing in the Elite 8. In addition, Hunt has coached several junior club volleyball teams, taking four to USAV Junior Nationals.
Nonprofit Organization US Postage PAID Twin Cities MN Permit No 899
Camp Director
Join us this summer for Bethel University’s unique approach to sports camps! We offer camps for volleyball players of all skill levels. Those players with very little experience, as well as those who are top athletes on their high school teams are all welcome.
REGISTRATION
OVERNIGHT CAMP
OVERNIGHT CAMP
DAY CAMP
This individual skills camp is designed for female athletes with at least one year of competitive volleyball experience and who are entering grades 8 and 9. Attendees should have experience playing specific positions, such as setter, hitter, or defensive specialist. This camp will stress individual play and the basic skills for each position, and will also introduce many team concepts. The camp will end with a team “tournament” on the last day. This is a great camp for first-time overnight campers.
This individual skills camp is designed for female athletes with competitive volleyball experience and who are entering grades 9-12. This camp is not intended for beginning players. Attendees should have experience playing specific positions, such as setter, hitter, or defensive specialist. Instructional groups will be formed according to skill level. This camp will stress individual play and the basic skills for each position, and will also introduce many team concepts. The camp will end with a team “tournament” on the last day.
July 31–August 1 or August 2-3
Cost
The camp fee is $140; a $50 deposit is required with registration. Cost includes lunch each day. Limit: 60 campers per camp
Cost
The camp fee is $215; a $100 deposit is required with registration. Cost includes 4 meals and a pizza party. There is no commuter option for this camp. Limit: 72 campers Friday 8–9:30 a.m. 10 a.m.–noon noon–1 p.m. 1:30–5 p.m. groups 5–6 p.m. 6:30–9 p.m. 9–10 p.m. 11 p.m. Saturday 7:30–8 a.m. 8:30 a.m.–noon noon–1 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 4–4:30 p.m.
Registration Skills session Lunch Skills session and small Dinner Team practice Camp chapel Quiet Time in rooms Breakfast Team practice and wash drills Lunch Tournament Checkout
All Camps Include: Skill Instruction T-shirt Volleyball Devotional Materials
On-site Athletic Trainer Insurance
Grades 9-12 | July 23-26
The camp fee is $365 ($305 for commuters); a $100 deposit is required with registration. Cost includes 9 meals (7 for commuters) and 2 pizza parties. Limit: 120 campers Sunday Noon–1:15 p.m. 2–4 p.m. 4–4:30 p.m. 5–5:45 p.m. 6–7 p.m. 7:15–9:30 p.m.
Registration Welcome and evaluation Small Group Dinner Camp chapel Skill session
Monday/Tuesday 7:30–8 a.m. Breakfast 8:30–10:30 a.m. Position practices 10 a.m.–noon Position practices noon–1 p.m. Lunch 1:30–4:15 p.m. Skill sessions 5–5:45 p.m. Dinner 6–7 p.m. Camp chapel 7:15–9:30 p.m. League games Wednesday 7:30–8 a.m. 9–10 a.m. 10:15–noon noon–1:30 p.m. 1:30–3:30 p.m. 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Breakfast Final small group Camp Tournament Lunch Camp tournament Check-out
Grades 6-8
Bethel University Volleyball Camp
This individual skills camp is for intermediatelevel athletes (generally grades 6-8) with one to three years of volleyball experience. The camp is designed to facilitate the development of self-confidence and discipline by challenging athletes in a high-energy and supportive environment. This camp will stress individual play and the basic skills for each position.
Cost
9–10:30 a.m. 10:30–10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m.–noon noon–1:30 p.m. 1:30–3 p.m. 3–3:15 p.m. 3:15–4:30 p.m.
REGISTER ONLINE: bethelroyals.com Click on “Sports Camps”
Or return this form with deposit to: Bethel University Volleyball Camps 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112 ❑ OVERNIGHT CAMP—Grades 8-9
My $100 deposit is enclosed, and $115 is due upon arrival (less $10 for registrations postmarked by March 15, 2017).
❑ OVERNIGHT CAMP—Grades 9-12
My $100 deposit is enclosed, and $265 ($205 for commuters) is due upon arrival (less $10 for registrations postmarked by March 15, 2017).
❑ DAY CAMP—Grades 6-8 ❑ July 31-August 1 ❑ August 2-3
Daily Schedule
Skills and drills Break and devotions Skills and drills Lunch break Skills and drills Break and devotions Team activities
Applications to all camps will be accepted in the order received until each camp’s limit is reached.
Photo by Carl Schmuland
Grades 8-9 | July 21-22
My $50 deposit is enclosed, and $90 is due upon arrival (less $10 for registrations postmarked by March 15, 2017).
Camper Name________________________________ Mailing Address______________________________ _____________________________________________ Email address (Bethel will send confirmation to this address) _____________________________________________ Phone: (______)_______________________________ School_______________________________________ Grade in School in 2017-2018_________________ Position: Setter Middle Outside Hitter_ Libero Unknown T-shirt (adult sizes) XL L M S Roommate preference for overnighters (if any) _____________________________________________
This person must also list you.
A confirmation letter, camper instruction sheet, and directions to Bethel will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
