What Makes Grounded Camp Special?
Your athletes deserve the best. That’s why we run the highest-quality volleyball camp in BC. You will not find a better coaching staff — whether it’s representing Canada on the world stage, competing professionally overseas, raising U SPORTS championship banners, or coaching some of the top university programs in the country, our coaches have done it at the highest level — and now they’re investing into your athlete's development.
When is Grounded Camp?
Girls âž” July 13-17
Grades 6-8 âž” 5-6:30 PM
Grades 9-12 âž” 6:30-9 PM
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Boys ➔July 20-24
Grades 6-8 âž” 5-6:30 PM
Grades 9-12 âž” 6:30-9 PM
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*Grade is determined by the athlete’s grade level for the Fall 2026 school year.
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Where is Grounded Camp?
Pacific Academy (Middle School Campus)
10238 168 St, Surrey, BC, V4N 1Z4
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Coaches
TIP: Hover your cursor over each coach to see a little bit about them!
Mathias Elser
- U Sport National Champ and MVP
- Team Canada Player
- Pro Player in France
- TWU Setter
- Co-Host of Pit to Pro Podcast
TWU MVB Assistant Coach
Alicia Perrin
TWU WVB Assistant coach
- Pro Player in Spain
- Team Canada Player
- U Sports National Champ
- U Sports All Canadian
- TWU Middle Blocker
Henry Rempel
Pro Player in Belgium
- U Sport National Champ
- U Sport All Canadian
- Pro Player in Czech Republic and Belgium
- TWU Opposite Spiker
Raya Surinx
2x U Sports Player of the Year
- U Sport National Champ
- Team Canada Player
- Manitoba Outside Spiker
Dan JVD
2016 Olympian
- 2x U Sport National Champ
- UFV Assistant Coach
- TWU Middle
- 2015 NORCECA Championship Best Middle Blocker
Irvan Brar
Cap U MVB Head Coach
- U Sport National Champ
- Pro Player in Austria
- Team Canada Player
- UBC Outside Spiker
Maryn Boldon
U Sport All Canadian
- U Sports All Canadian
- Team Canada Player
- TWU Outside Hitter
Ben Ball
TWU MVB Assistant Coach
- 2x U Sport National Champ (Player)
- 5x U Sport National Champ
(Coach)
- U Sport Player of the Year
Ryan Hofer
TWU WVB Head Coach
- 2x U Sport National Champ
- U Sports Coach of the Year
- Raised an Olympian
Lucy Borowski
U Sport All Canadian
- U Sports National Champ
- Team Canada Player
- UBC Outside Spiker
Jordan Schnitzer
Pro Player in Italy
- TWU MVB Coaching Consultant
- Team Canada Player
- TWU Middle Blocker
- Pro Player in Germany, France,
and Italy
Ben Pike
TWU MVB Setter
- U Sport National Champ
- Cascades U18 Head Coach
- TWU MVB Setter
Linden Bontkes
Grounded Founder
- 2024 Gardener of the Year
- TWU MVB DOP
- TWU MVB Middle Blocker
Tate Calles
CW Libero of the Year
- U Sport National Champ
- AVP Beach Qualifier
- TWU Libero
- U Sport Tournament All Star
Kaylee Plouffe
CW 1st Team All Star
- U Sport National Champ
- TWU WVB Middle Blocker
- Team Canada Next Gen Player
John Obi
Pro Player in Germany
- TWU Opposite Spiker
- Junior Team Canada Player
Camp Details
High School (Grades 9-12)
Designed for advanced skill refinement, tactical development, and high-level competitive tournament play
6:30-9 PM
Day 1 âž” Passing/Defence + Gauntlet Contest
Day 2 ➔Serving/Spiking + Serve Speed Contest
Day 3 âž” Setting/Team Systems + Bounce Comp
Day 4-5 âž” Grounded Cup
âž” Draft Combine (Spike Touch/Serve Speed/etc.)
âž” Coaches Behind Curtains Draft
âž” Pool Play
âž” Championship Bracket
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âž” 1 to 8 Coach to Camper Ratio
âž” Lulu or Carharrt Hoodie Included
âž” Grounded Cup Champs, MVP, All Star Prizes
➔ Daily Prizes and More!​​​​​
Cost: $400​
Youth Camp (Grades 6-8)
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A focus on building strong foundational skills in a high-energy, encouraging environment where athletes develop confidence and have fun.
5-6:30 PM
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Days 1-4 âž” Skill Development with fun contests and games
Day 5 âž” Mini Grounded Cup
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âž” 1 to 8 Coach to Camper Ratio
âž” T Shirt Included
âž” Grounded Cup Champs, Daily Prizes, and more!
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Cost: $200​
