Mariners In Training - Youth Sport Camps
Welcome to our 'Mariners in Training' Youth Sport Camps!
Develop your skills, learn new techniques, and embrace the love of sport. Our sport-specific camps are led by VIU Mariners student-athletes and coaches and offer skill development and a ton of fun!
2026 Summer Sport Camps
Summer info at a glance (full program listings with ages and times below)
- Online registration opens April 15 at 9 a.m.
- Girls Basketball: July 6-10 and August 24-28
- Boys Basketball: July 13-17 and August 10-14
- Boys Soccer: July 7-9 (Campbell River - coed) and August 4-6 (Nanaimo - boys)
- Girls Soccer: August 4-6 (Nanaimo) and August 10-12
- Boys Volleyball: August 17-21
- Girls Volleyball: August 31-September 4
Questions? Send us an e-mail.
July 6 - 10, 2026
Girls Basketball - Junior
Excited to get back on the court? Athletes will work with varsity coaches and players from the VIU women's basketball team, the CCAA National Champions! Expect fundamental skill development, position-specific training, performance enhancement, competitions, and gameplay.
Time: 9am - 12pm
Ages: 9 - 12
Girls Basketball - Senior
Excited to get back on the court? Athletes will work with varsity coaches and players from the VIU women's basketball team. Expect fundamental skill development, position-specific training, performance enhancement, competitions, and gameplay.
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Ages: 13 - 18
July 7 - 9, 2026
Campbell River Soccer Camp (Boys and Girls)
This camp is geared to challenge motivated players who have aspirations to play competitive/varsity soccer one day and will be led by VIU Mariners coaching staff/student athletes. This will also be used to identify potential prospects for the upcoming seasons.
Camp content across all ages will include but not be limited to tactical & technical drills, gameplay, Q&A with the Mariners, information on recruitment and enrollment
Time: 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: U9 - U18 (Individuals outside of this age range can email Head Coach directly to enquire about availability - Kevin.Lindo@viu.ca)
July 13 - 17, 2026
Boys Basketball - Junior
Get ready for next season by developing your overall basketball game with VIU Mariners Men's Basketball. All-star coaches and athletes will run participants through fundamentals, position-specific training, and much more!
Time: 9am - 12pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Boys Basketball - Senior
Get ready for next season by developing your overall basketball game with VIU Mariners Men's Basketball. All-star coaches and athletes will run participants through fundamentals, position-specific training, and much more!
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Ages: 13 - 18
August 4 - 6, 2026
Boys Soccer Camp (Nanaimo)
This camp is geared to challenge motivated players who have aspirations to play competitive/varsity soccer one day and will be led by VIU Mariners coaching staff/student athletes. This will also be used to identify potential prospects for the upcoming seasons.
Camp content across all ages will include but not be limited to tactical & technical drills, gameplay, Q&A with the Mariners, information on recruitment and enrollment
Time: 10am - 3pm
Ages: U9 - U18
August 4 - 6, 2026
Girls Soccer - High-Performance Camp
This program is led by the VIU Women's Soccer coach and players. It is targeted for those who are looking to get a little extra training before or during their preseason start-up. It is intended for players considering post-secondary soccer. Join the VIU players and look to develop your individual skills and game intelligence in a competitive environment. Daily giveaways included!
Time: 9am - 12pm
Ages: 11-18
August 10 - 14, 2026
Boys Basketball - Shooting
Looking to perfect your shot this year? With the repetition of fundamentals and small group drills at game speed, athletes will take their offensive game to the next level. Work with the VIU Mariners men's basketball coaches and players on shooting tactics and much more!
Time: 9am - 12pm
Ages: 10 - 18
Boys Basketball - Perimeter Development
Invest in your all-around game this summer with the VIU Mariners men's basketball coaches and athletes. Work on perimeter fundamentals, finishing, and strategic gameplay through plenty of skills and drills.
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Ages: 10 - 18
*If you register for both camps (Boys Basketball Shooting and Perimeter Development), you will receive a discount. You must register for both camps in the same transaction to receive the discount.
August 10 - 12, 2026
Girls Soccer - High-Performance Camp
This program is led by the VIU Women's Soccer coach and players. It is targeted for those who are looking to get a little extra training before or during their preseason start-up. It is intended for players considering post-secondary soccer. Join the VIU players and look to develop your individual skills and game intelligence in a competitive environment. Daily giveaways included!
Time: 9am - 12pm
Ages: 11-18
August 17 - 21, 2026
Boys Volleyball - Junior
Grow your confidence and overall volleyball skills this summer with VIU Mariners men's volleyball coaches and athletes. Work on fundamental skills and position-specific training in this half-day camp.
Time: 9am - 12pm
Ages: 10-14
Boys Volleyball - Senior
Grow your confidence and overall volleyball skills this summer with VIU Mariners men's volleyball coaches and athletes. Work on fundamental skills and position-specific training in this half-day camp.
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Ages: 15-18
August 24 - 28, 2025
Girls Basketball - Shooting
Work with the VIU Mariners women's basketball coaches and players on shooting tactics, and finishing through drills and competitions at game speed. Participants will get to incorporate these skills into gameplay scenarios. This camp will review and build off skills developed in the July camp!
Time: 9am - 12pm
Ages: 10 - 18
Girls Basketball - Perimeter Development
Invest in your all-around game this summer with the VIU Mariners women's basketball coaches and athletes. Work on perimeter fundamentals, finishing, and strategic gameplay through plenty of skills and drills.
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Ages: 10 - 18
*If you register for both camps (Girls Basketball Shooting and Perimeter Development), you will receive a discount. You must register for both camps in the same transaction to receive the discount.
August 31 - September 4, 2026
Girls Volleyball
Finish off summer and get a step ahead for the school season with a week of intense volleyball skill development! Work on position-specific training, performance enhancement, and player success skills with the VIU Mariners women's volleyball coaches and athletes.
Time: 9am - 4pm
Ages: 11 - 18