There are four basic annual Lite sessions: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall. Each session most commonly consists of 6-8 weeks (length is based on season and location), with one scheduled practice per week.

As the schedule permits, some locations might also include Special Sessions (ex: a short Holiday Special in Nov/Dec or a short June Special) or group their basic season sessions more specifically by month (ex: Sept/Oct instead of 'Fall').

Yes and Yes! The Lite Program at LAVA Shack has its own registration page. Please the box on this page above that says 'Sign Up for Lava Lite @ Lava Shack - Click Here' to visit our registration page!

The Lite Program is largely for elementary school athletes in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. However, 2nd graders and 6th graders are allowed to participate in the Lite with Director approval, and it is recommended for 2nd graders and 6th graders to participate when the following criteria are met:

• For 2nd Graders . . . It is recommended that 2nd graders only participate in the Lite if the following are accurate: (1) the athlete has strong coordination and/or movement skills; (2) the athlete has a strong interest in volleyball; and (3) it is the Winter or Spring session of the Lite Program. We do not recommend 2nd graders start in the fall of their second grade year.
• For 6th Graders . . . It is recommended that Rising 6th Graders participate in the Lite for the Summer and Fall sessions (July through October, apx). 'Rising' means entering 6th grader in the upcoming or newly begun school year. Rising 6th graders are encouraged to attend the Lite for these sessions only. For 6th graders looking to join the Winter, Spring, or Holiday Special sessions (November through June), it is highly recommended those athletes participate in the LAVA Juniors program instead. Click here to visit the Juniors Program homepage.

The Advanced Lite and Lite Plus Programs are one and the same. These programs are the advanced form of Lite for players who have progressed their skills and are ready for more. LAVA Shack sometimes has Advanced Lite or Lite Plus programs available for more experienced players, but not at all times.

*Advanced Lite and Lite Plus Programs do require Director approval. For Director approval to participate in the Lite Plus or Advanced Programs, please contact Shack Director Catarina Marbach at catarina.emerson2@gmail.com or (818) 667-5871.

The Lite Program offers something for everyone, from those who have never played before to those who have attended multiple Lite sessions. No experience required; beginner and intermediate players welcome!

Additionally, the Advanced Lite and Lite Plus offer even more for our most advanced Lite athletes.

Awesome! We are excited to have your daughter join us. Please contact Shack Director Catarina Marbach at catarina.emerson2@gmail.com or (818) 667-5871.

Yes, we do! Our Juniors Program @ Lava Shack is for middle school aged athletes (6th-8th grades) and is the natural next step for those Lite athletes who do not make the jump to club volleyball. Please click here to access the Lava Shack Juniors page.

Yes, we do!

Our brother program SMBC Boys does offer a boys youth program; not all locations do, so please check with your specific preferred location. Additionally, boys of a certain age (3rd-5th graders) are allowed to participate in the Youth Lite Program with Director approval. Please click here to visit the Boys Youth page. Feel free to sign your son up for the Lite, as well.