Lizzy's Volleyball and Adventure

Lizzy's Volleyball and Adventure includes activities such as beach volleyball, youth and adult beach volleyball, swimming, volleyball, field sports, bocce ball, frisbee, beach games, river tubing, creek walking, skipping rocks, disc golf, slacklining, bowling, miniature golf, climbing at Pacific Edge, basketball, tennis, kayaking, and a variety of themed camps including Animal Camp, Ancient Time Travelers Camp, and several science camps such as Fun with Physics and Blood, Guts, and Bones. Lizzy's Adventure Camps are described as fun-filled and educational, with children introduced to new sports, animals, and activities. Adventure Sports includes at least two activities a day that are described as designed to build confidence in a supportive and empowering environment.

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Lizzy's Volleyball is offered to youth (3rd–6th grade), teens, and adults in spring, summer, and fall, and Lizzy's Adventure Camps are offered Monday through Friday for children in 2nd–8th grade during summer, winter, and spring breaks; additional options include 5-week afterschool classes and Monday–Thursday or Monday–Friday camp sessions.

Lizzy's Volleyball is offered in spring, summer, and fall through Santa Cruz Parks and Rec, including 5-week classes from March–April, April–May, September–October, and October–November. Spring and fall afterschool classes include Tuesday afternoon Youth Beach Volleyball for ages 8–11 and Wednesday afternoon Youth Beach Volleyball for ages 6–8. Summer 2025 Beach Volleyball “Fun in the Sun Beach Volleyball Drills, Skills, and Techniques” is scheduled Monday–Thursday mornings during the weeks of June 9, 16, and 23 and July 28. Summer 2025 Adventure Sports is offered from 10:00–2:00 Monday–Thursday, and camps are also offered Monday–Friday during summer, winter, and spring break for grades 2–5.

Lizzy's small sports camps are offered for children ages 6–9 and 10–13, and Science and History camps for ages 6–9 are offered through Santa Cruz Parks and Rec. Ancient Time Travelers Camp includes activities related to ancient Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Indian, Chinese, and other ancient times with costumes, food, art projects, myths and legends, market trading, and games. Animal Camp focuses on animal care, behavior, and habitats. Fun with Physics includes activities that explain laws that govern the universe, and Blood, Guts, and Bones explores the human body through experiments and models. Main Beach No Attitudes Volleyball Tournaments are described as for non-rated intermediate players who want to challenge themselves and support others. Private beach volleyball lessons are offered to individuals or small groups in July, and a private camp option is available for a child and a group of friends. Enrollment is limited for camps and classes.

The program’s stated mission emphasizes introducing children to new sports, animals, and activities in a supportive, fun, and engaging environment, with an emphasis on good sportsmanship, positive team spirit, and fun. Lizzy's Adventure Camps are described as designed to build the confidence of each child in a supportive and empowering environment, and the small sports camps highlight new sports activities, the importance of teamwork, and respect for one another. Science and History camps for ages 6–9 are described as fostering a love of exploration and learning in a safe and fun environment, and the overall program description notes a wide variety of sporting and educational activities that stimulate learning, boost self-confidence, and inspire others through friendly cooperation.

Liz Fowler has a California Teaching Credential and a BA from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is CPR and First Aid certified. She has been teaching and coaching kids in the Santa Cruz area for over 30 years, including the past 15 years at Spring Hill School, and has been coaching and teaching volleyball for 20 years. She coaches beginning and intermediate beach volleyball to youth, teens, and adults and offers private lessons, and she notes that she and Phil Kaplan have been working together to provide classes for beginning players. The program has been offering Adventure Sports Summer Camp experiences for kids ages 7–12 for over 10 years.

Classes and some camps are offered through Santa Cruz Parks and Rec, and families can register online, by phone, or in person. Parent testimonials describe children thanking their parents for the camp, appreciation for what has been created for kids, and experiences of children looking forward to camp each day, having fun, and enjoying Spring Break camp days.

Last updated March 11, 2026.