Barton Community College will offer several summer opportunities for local girls to develop their skills in volleyball this summer four different camps.

The camps will have three levels of instruction as well as a position specific training during the month of June.

Early registration is encouraged due to limited space. For more information contact Barton coach Phil Shoemaker at 620-792-9374.

Advanced Skills Camp – June 8-11

The Advanced Skills Camp is a 4-day camp for players ready to compete at the high school varsity and junior varsity level. The advanced skill camp will emphasize the development of solid technical and tactical skills utilizing games, contests and prizes in a fun, competitive atmosphere.  

The camp will be held in the Kirkman Activity Center and the Barton Gym. Cost is $155 per player and includes a camp T-shirt with room and meal options available adding to the camper’s convenience and experience.

Beginner Skills Camp – June 15-16
The Beginner Skill Camp is a 2-day camp introducing a solid foundation to the fundamental skills of the game and open to participants typically entering grades 4-6.  

The camp will include a lot of drills and games to develop individual skill proficiency and confidence and serves as a great introduction to the Intermediate Skills Camp.  

The camp will be held in the Kirkman Activity Center and the Barton Gym. Cost is $100 per player and includes a camp T-shirt.
Intermediate Skills Camp – June 22-24

The Intermediate Skills Camp is a 3- day camp for players focusing on the fundamental skills required for volleyball success. This camp is for participants with at least one year of organized volleyball training, this skill camp usually fits the 6-9 grade levels.  

The camp will include drills, games, contests, and prizes in a fun, cooperative and success-oriented atmosphere.

The camp will be held in the Kirkman Activity Center and the Barton Gym. Cost is $125 per player and includes a camp T-shirt.

Position Specific Training (Level 1 – June 17; Level 2 – June 18)
Barton Volleyball will also have a pair of Position Specific Camps in June.

The Level 1 camp is for players entering the 6-9 grade levels while Level 2 is for 10-12 grades as players are given the option of choosing setting, hitting and blocking, or passing and defense.

Each specific training camp date will have a morning and afternoon session as players will receive specific individual skill training.  Competitive, game-like drills will highlight the afternoon session to further enhance skills.  

The camp will be held in the Kirkman Activity Center and the Barton Gym. Cost is $25 per player for a half-day instruction and $35 per player for a full day instruction.

Summer League information:

Middle School League – June 2-30
The Middle School league will be held Tuesday evenings, beginning June 2 and continuing through June 30 at the Great Bend High School Panther Athletic Center. Cost is $50 per player and includes a league T-shirt.

Junior Varsity League - June 1-29

The Junior Varsity/ C-team league will be held Monday evenings and continue through June 30 at the Great Bend High School Panther Athletic Center. Cost is $50 per player and includes a league T-shirt.

Varsity Level League – June 1-30

The Varsity league will be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings and continue through June 30 at the Kirkman Activity Center and the Barton Gym. Cost is $65 per player and includes a league T-shirt.