Illinois Area Boys Volleyball Camps at Lake Forest Academy
Lake Forest Academy, 1500 Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
CAMP DATES
SESSION 1: July 21st-24th, 2025
Directed by Eli Valentin
AGE GROUP
Revolution Volleyball Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $749
Extended Day: $649
* Team Discounts Available:
5-9 Players Receive $25 Off Camp Tuition
10+ Players Receive $35 Off Camp Tuition
OVERVIEW
Campers will get to play at Lake Forest Academy’s newly renovated courts. Lake Forest Academy’s campus is conveniently located just 30 miles north of Chicago and 60 miles south of Milwaukee. We’re excited to host the Revolution Volleyball Camps at Lake Forest Academy. Join us and improve your volleyball skills this summer!
Camp is open to all ages and ability levels. Each camper will be assessed and grouped with campers of similar age and ability levels. Adjustments to the groups may be made throughout the week to provide campers with opportunities to train with and compete against different players. Drills, games, and scrimmages are designed to help each camper learn, improve, and have fun!
Camp Director
Elias “Eli” Valentin II joined the DePaul Volleyball staff in August 2023 as an assistant coach.
Valentin coached at the high school and juniors club level. He served as the Associate Head Coach and Head JV Coach at TL Hanna High School, helping lead the JV team to a regional championship.
Throughout his high school coaching career, Valentin has worked with a variety of South Carolina Gatorade Players of the Year including three-straight at Hillcrest High School.
Valentin also won three state championships and sent 23 student-athletes to play collegiate volleyball during his time at Hillcrest High School.
Valentin played volleyball at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. where he was a member of the men’s team and a four year letterwinner. At one point, he led the NCAA in digs per set.
What to Expect
At Revolution Volleyball Camps you’ll receive individualized volleyball training through a superior curriculum regardless your age or ability level. We want young volleyball players to improve in every aspect of their game; our camps put a focus on individual skill development while incorporating drills and matches to emphasize teamwork.
Features of our volleyball staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; Groups based off of age & ability level; Fun, energetic, & experienced staff.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in small games & camp matches
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
DAILY SKILLS BREAKDOWN
Individual Skill & Ball Control
- Dynamic warm up
- Agility & ball control
Technical Skills Training
- Serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking & digging
Tactical Skill Training
- Reading the play or situation
- Decision-making skills to solve problems at the correct time
Game-Based Learning
- Competition & camp matches
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Overnight Campers: Check in at 12PM-1PM Monday. Campers should be picked up at 12PM Thursday.
Extended Day Campers: Check in at 12PM-1PM Monday (9AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 8:30PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and at 12PM Thursday. (Lunch and dinner are included)
Make sure campers bring all necessary volleyball equipment (knee pads, shoes, etc.), and a refillable water bottle.
Volleyball Typical Daily Schedule*
7am: | Wake Up |
7:30am: | Breakfast |
8:45am: | Extended Day and Day Campers Arrive |
9am: | Warm Up/Stretch |
9:30am: | Technical Skill Development |
11am: | Small-Sided Games and Situational Scrimmages |
12pm: | Lunch |
1:30pm: | Tactical Skill Development*Schedule may change, up to director on site and staff. |
3pm: | Team-Based Games and Scrimmages |
5pm: | Dinner |
6:30pm: | Position-Specific Training and Serving or Evening Activity |
8:30pm: | Extended Day Campers Depart; Dorm Games, Evening Meeting, Social Time for Overnight Campers |
10:30pm: | Lights out |
*Schedule may change, up to director on site and staff.
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We suggest that campers do not bring expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are allowed to bring cell phones to camp to contact their guardians, but they are not allowed on the field during training sessions. Please label every article you bring to camp. All personal items are the responsibility of each camper. Revolution Volleyball and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Knee Pads
- On-Court Clothes (T-Shirts, Shorts, Socks, etc)
- Athletic Sneakers
- Water Bottle
- Off-Field Clothes (Athletic Socks, T-Shirts, Shorts, Sweatshirts, etc)
- Sunscreen
- Linens (Twin XL)
- Blanket/Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Toiletries
- Shower Towel
- Alarm Clock
- Portable Fan
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CAMP REVIEWS
“It was so much fun to spend part of the summer with other players who love this sport like me!”
Emma M.