The sheer variety of summer camps is the main advantage. You can find everything from hardcore 6-hour-a-day training intensives to relaxed vacation camps where volleyball shares the schedule with beach BBQs and sunset drinks. Spain, Italy, Greece, and Croatia all have their full camp calendars running, with new sessions starting almost every week.

The trade-off is cost and crowding. Peak-season pricing runs 20-40% higher than spring or autumn, and the most popular camps sell out months in advance. If you want a specific camp, booking by March is advisable. Temperatures in southern destinations can hit 35°C+, which means many camps shift to early-morning and late-afternoon court sessions with a long midday break.

Summer is the best time for players who want match practice. Tournament-style camps, round-robin formats, and mixed-level competitions are standard. Many camps invite local club players to join evening sessions, giving you a broader pool of opponents and the chance to test your skills against unfamiliar playstyles.