Viterbo University Girls' Basketball Camps and Clinics

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Summer 2011 Camps (Camp Brochure coming soon)

Philosophy - The Viterbo basketball camps are very different from the average basketball camp. The 6:1 camper-instructor ratio makes an intense learning experience the norm. Coach Vandenberg directs the camp, does all the planning and the large group teaching, and oversees the small group teaching. Playing games is not the priority in our camps because our focus is teaching the game to our campers, so they leave more confident in their knowledge and skills! All competitions will follow directly from the skills and techniques taught in camp. In all camps, the players will be grouped according to age and experience to maximize development.

Facilities - The R.W. Beggs, Sr. Gymnasium at the Viterbo Student Activities Center is the site of all women's home basketball games. The 1050 seat gymnasium is equipped with 6 rectangular glass backboards and pro-style break-away rims. The gymnasium's hardwood floor has been tabbed by many as the best floor in La Crosse. This year all of our camps will also use the Mathy Center. The Mathy Center is a multi-million dollar facility, with three basketball courts.

Fee - The fees range from $45 to $85 and  covers eight to twelve hours of instruction, V-Hawk clothing, and an opportunity to win prizes.

Supervision/Insurance - Participants will be supervised during the instructional sessions by the coaches and camp staff. However, all athletes are expected to carry their own medical insurance and are reminded to show up in the best possible physical condition. Viterbo will also provide an excess comprehensive medical insurance plan for participants. This plan covers all athletic-related accidents that may incur during instructional sessions in camp.

Pre-registration - Click here to email (blvandenberg@viterbo.edu) Coach Vandenberg to pre-register for camps. Be sure to include your full name, grade in the fall, correct mailing address, phone number, and place "GBB CAMPS" in the subject line of your email.

Camp Dates

Waiting lists are available for full camps in case of cancellations. Call 608-796-3813.

Shooting Camps (Grades 6-12) Limit: 42 girls for each session (two sessions available)
The Viterbo Shooting Camp will expose you to Coach V's time tested methods of shooting the basketball. If you learn to follow her formula for shooting success from the footwork to the finish, your shooting percentage will steadily improve! We concentrate on the details of shooting that are so often overlooked. We will also add a few techniques that will make you hard to stop going to the basket. The only thing you will need to add is lots of practice. The camp is so popular that we have included two sessions to meet the demand.

V-Hawk Skills Camp (Grades 6-10) Limit: 60 girls
The V-Hawk Skills camp is designed to build on the fundamentals of basketball and includes more advanced skills such as screening, reading the defense, advanced dribble moves, and positional skills (post and perimeter skills). This camp is for all girls who are serious about improving their skills. The last two days of camp will include fun competitions and team play.

Fundamental Skills Camp (Grades 3-7) Limit: 60 girls
The Fundamental Skills Camp is for young girls that have the desire to learn or improve all of the important basic skills of basketball. This camp is meant to build a foundation of good fundamentals that is so critical for future success in the game. Shooting, passing, catching, ball-handling, cutting, rebounding and individual defense will all be covered and drilled. The camp will culminate with fun competition that incorporates the skills emphasized during the week.

Little Hawks Camp (Grades K-3) Limit: 30 girls
This camp will focus on teaching the basics of basketball to the youngest of players. We will use eight foot baskets and smaller balls to maximize success and good fundamentals. The teaching and planning will be done by current V-Hawk players, many of whom are elementary education majors. We hope the girls will leave the camp with the excitement to start a long career with this great game.