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 ➔ July 13-17
Grades 8-10 ➔ 4:30-7:00 PM
Grades 11-12 ➔ 7:00-9:30 PM
Boys ➔July 20-24
Grades 8-10 ➔ 4:30-7:00 PM
Grades 11-12 ➔ 7:00-9:30 PM
*Grade is determined by the athlete’s grade level for the Fall 2026 school year.
*If the athlete doesn't fall within the age range and would still like to participate please contact us. Depending on level of volleyball experience Grounded Camp may be able to accommodate.
Where is Grounded Camp?
Pacific Academy (Middle School Campus)
10238 168 St, Surrey, BC, V4N 1Z4
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
Camp Details
High School (Grades 8-12)
Designed for advanced skill refinement, tactical development, and high-level competitive tournament play
Junior Camp 4:30-7:00 PM (Grades 8-10)
Senior Camp 7:00-9:30 PM (Grades 11-12)
Day 1 ➔ Passing/Defence + Gauntlet Contest
Day 2 ➔Serving/Spiking + Serve Speed Contest
Day 3 ➔ Setting/Team Systems + Bounce Comp
Day 4-5 ➔ Grounded Cup
➔ Draft Combine (Spike Touch/Serve Speed/etc.)
➔ Coaches Behind Curtains Draft
➔ Pool Play
➔ Championship Bracket
➔ 1 to 8 Coach to Camper Ratio
➔ Lulu or Carharrt Hoodie Included
➔ Grounded Cup Champs, MVP, All Star Prizes
➔ Daily Prizes and More!
Cost: $400
