NBC Basketball Camp at Whitworth University Spokane, Washington
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NBC Camps at Whitworth offers some of our most popular camps in the Northwest. Come and experience the best in basketball and life skills training this summer.
NBC Camps is the leader in providing the best sports instruction along with valuable life lessons. Since 1971, over 250,000 athletes have attended NBC Camps, the largest overnight basketball camp in the world. Come and experience the total camp for the total athlete.
NBC Camps is the largest overnight basketball camp program in the world. We focus on total skill development emphasizing training the total athlete. Our camps elevate skill level through intensive skill training. We break down each skill into specific portions which ingrain the skill and creates "muscle memory." The intensity of our camps help maximize the "heightened" environment necessary for growth. Our camps are high energy, fun, and unlike any other camp experience. Come elevate your game and change your life.
Complete Player Camps: Complete Player Camps focus on the crucial keys to becoming a great player. We break our teaching into four focus areas: Individual offense, defense, shooting and team skills. Campers are separated into teaching groups and teams based on their age and ability. These camps are not for the beginning basketball player. Athletes who attend must have a decent ability to dribble and be in able to play for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. We recommend our junior camps to younger or more beginning athletes.
Complete Player Camps emphasis extensive skill development, intensity, enthusiasm, leadership, and team. Many athletes who have attended our program go on to play at the college level and beyond. NBC Camps full-time staff work year round to make NBC Camps the premier basketball camp in the world.
Team Camp: Bring your Varsity or JV high school team to NBC Team Camp for an amazing week that will be the start of a great season. NBC Team Camp is a unique and exciting program focused on helping your team develop confidence, mental toughness, and the winner’s mindset. You leave camp not only having played lots of games, but with the tools, encouragement, mentoring, enthusiasm and team unity you need to have the best season of your life.
Family Hoop Camp: If you love basketball and want to spend a great weekend with your son, daughter or entire family, this weekend is for you. Build memories at a fantastic way to have competitve games for older players, solid fundamental teaching for younger players and plenty of fun from family olympics to paper airplane challenge, swimming, treats, evening programs and more.
Position Training Weekend Camp: Guard, Wing and Post Development: Designed for an intensive weekend experience to elevate your skills at the point, wing or post, this camp is a quick yet comprehensive training session packed with top ways to evelate your game.
Junior Camp (July 16-19): These camps offer fun and fundamental basketball and athleticism training at a level appropriate for the younger age group and beginning players. The goal is to provide a solid fundamental basketball foundation and create a FUN and memorable camp experience. Overnight option allows campers to sleep in the dorms and eat all meals on campus. See Details Tab for information and times.
Highlights Include
- Great facilities on the beautiful Whitworth University Campus
- Outstanding staff and coaches that will get to know you and help you improve
- In-depth skill training that will make you a better player
- Learn critical life skills teaching points that challenge you to be your best on and off the court
- Great competition and basketball training
- An atmosphere of encouragement, skill mastery, intensity, great fun, enthusiasm, Christian values and leadership training on and off the court
- Personalized basketball evaluation
- NBC Camps reputation as the best basketball camp in the world
ABOUT THE CAMPUS
Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure environment. Campers will be staying in the university dorms. Each room has 2 beds available with nearby private shower facilities. These rooms are not air-conditioned and we suggest you bring a fan. The quality cafeteria facility provides an all-you-can-eat salad bar with fresh fruit, hot entrees with beverage, sandwich and cereal stations. Campers alternate being bussed to nearby local gyms to provide maximum competition. Whitworth is located seven miles north of downtown Spokane, Washington.
Roommates for this site need to be requested before camp begins. If you have no preference we will match you with a camper of same gender and similar age. Contact nbc@nbccamps.com if you need to add a roommate request.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
John Fazio
John has been involved with NBC Camps since 1995 and a full time Camp Director since 2000.
Read Full BioJohn runs a basketball training program in Spokane called Varsity Academy. He has several years of experience conducting individual training and coaching AAU basketball.
Camp Director
Danny Beard
Danny, Senior Vice President of NBC Camps directs the Team Camp and Positions Camp at Whitworth University.
Read Full BioDanny was Southern Illinois Athlete of the year, Kansas State standout, clinician for the Uganda African Olympic Team, and coach of the NBC Thunder Team.
We select outstanding people we believe are of high integrity and character, work ethic and willingness to pour their lives into helping athletes be their best. We work hard to hire college players and coaches, along with high school coaches who are dynamic and competent teachers of the game.
The NBC Difference
Unlike other camp programs where skills training falls under the expertise of the camp director, NBC Camps has built a program of training to help each camper walk out of camp a better player and person. Our site directors work as event managers helping to run a great week of camp and facilitating the implementation of our specific camp expectations. Our basketball instruction is based on skill curriculum and talent development we believe are essential to take your game to the next level. Though coaching styles and drills may change, our master teachers receive DVDs, lesson plans, and detailed training on how to maximize this week of camp. Coaching at camp is much different than coaching a team. With over 40 years experience, our goal is to give you the best basketball and life skills instruction possible.
TEACH BASKETBALL AND LIFE SKILLS AT A “WORLD CLASS” LEVEL
Coach the game at a world class level. FAB 4
• Protect the ball
• Play with quickness and intensity
• Play Smart
• Finish the play
Teach by living valuable skills for life. LIFE 4
• Guard your heart
• Live with love & intensity
• Be smart by seeking out wisdom
• Finish strong, never give up
TEC Method
The ability to know, understand and apply is the heart of NBC’s Teach, Encourage, Correct method. True teaching takes place when the student knows how to reproduce the skill and self-correct the skill when it is wrong.
COMPLETE PLAYER BASKETBALL CAMPS
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Typical Day:
7:00am - Wake Up
7:30am - Breakfast
8:45-9:15am - Ball Handling
9:30am-Noon - Morning Stations
Noon-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00-5:00pm - Instruction and Games
5:00-6:00pm - Dinner
6:30-7:30pm - Evening Activity
7:30-8:45 - Evening Program and Life Skills Building
10:00pm - Lights Out
LODGINGS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure environment. Campers will be staying in the university dorms. Each room has 2 beds available with nearby private shower facilities. These rooms are not air-conditioned and we suggest you bring a fan. The quality cafeteria facility typically provides an all-you-can-eat salad bar with fruit, hot entrees with beverage, sandwich and cereal stations. Whitworth has multiple onsite gyms as well as outdoor courts, a very secure campus with 24 hour campus security, and excellent facilities.
IMPORTANT ROOMATE INFORMATION: Roommates for this site need to be requested before camp begins. If you have no preference Conference Services will match you with a camper of same gender and similar age. Contact nbc@nbccamps.com or call 800.406.3926 if you need to add a roommate request.
CHECK IN/ OUT INFORMATION
COMPLETE PLAYER CAMPS
Check-in Location:
Campers checking into camp must come first to the Hixon Union Building (HUB) Bldg #49 on the campus map. Please enter Whitworth's main entrance. You will see signs pointing you toward check-in. Please leave your luggage in the car when checking in.
12:30pm Check-in begins for everyone including overnight and extended day campers and allows time to arrive, turn in Concussion and Medical Release Forms, receive your room assignment, make store deposits, meet with certified trainer if necessary and settle in your room. Then escort your campers to the camp's main gym (field house) to begin pre-evaluation.
1:20pm - Parent orientation is held in Weyerhauser Hall (Robinson Teaching Theater) and lasts about 20 minutes. If this is your first experience with NBC Camps we highly recommend you attend one of these sessions while your child is getting settled in. Certain camps may use alternate locations for parent orientation so be sure to review your get ready for camp information prior to camp. The camp director may also email you the week prior to the start of camp to confirm check-in details.
2:00pm Camp starts promptly with camper orientation in the field house, Bldg #22 on the campus map.
Intensity Station is on the third day of camp (for all 5-day camps) and usually begins at about 8:00pm. Be sure to check with your child or the camp director to confirm.
Final Day of Camp for the Complete Player Camps:
Feel free to come join your athlete for lunch and plan on arriving at 11:00 so you can find them. On rare occasions, they are playing at gyms off-site so the camp staff should be able to point you in the right direction. Campers may also be working on dorm clean up just prior to lunch if they are not on court. There is a fee in the cafeteria for all extra people who attend (athlete does not have to pay) and will be paid directly to the cafeteria.
The afternoon will be filled with games and activities and the closing ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00pm.
Closing program location:
Whitworth Field House--largest gym on the far west side of campus, Bldg #22 on the campus map.
Camp is over at 4:00pm - Drive safely and remember to keep an eye on our website for next year's dates starting in November!
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COMPLETE PLAYER JUNIOR BASKETBALL CAMP - July 16-19, 2013
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Typical Day:
7:30am - Wake Up
7:45am - Breakfast
9:00am-Noon - Morning Stations & Games
Noon-1:00pm - Lunch
3:30-4:30pm - Pool Time
(5:00pm - Day Camper Check Out)
5:00-6:00pm - Dinner
6:30-7:30pm - Evening Activity & Life Skills Building
(8:00pm - Extended Day Check Out)
9:30pm - Lights Out
LODGINGS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure environment. Campers will be staying in the university dorms. Each room has 2 beds available with nearby private shower facilities. These rooms are not air-conditioned and we suggest you bring a fan. The quality cafeteria facility provides an all-you-can-eat salad bar with fresh fruit, hot entrees with beverage, sandwich and cereal stations. Whitworth has multiple onsite gyms, a very secure campus with 24 hour campus security, and excellent facilities.
IMPORTANT FOR THOSE STAYING ON CAMPUS: Roommates for this site need to be requested before camp begins. If you have no preference Conference Services will match you with a camper of same gender and similar age. Contact nbc@nbccamps.com or call 800.406.3926 if you need to add a roommate request.
CHECK IN/ OUT INFORMATION FOR JR. CAMP - July 16-19
Check-in Location:
11:30 Hixon Union Building - Overnight Campers
Noon for Non-Overnight Campers - Look for signs
12:30 Camper/Parent Orientation and Welcome
Final Day of Camp
The final day of camp we will have short closing program from 3:30-4:00pm.
Most of our Jr. Camp (July 16-19) activities will take place in the Whitworth Presbyterian Gymnasium on the East end of campus.
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WEEKEND JUNIOR BASKETBALL OVERNIGHT CAMP - AUGUST 2-4, 2013
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Typical Day:
7:30am - Wake Up
7:45am - Breakfast
9:00am-Noon - Morning Stations & Games
Noon-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00-4:30pm - Basketball Games and Instruction
5:00-6:00pm - Dinner
6:30-8:30pm - Evening Activity & Life Skills Building
9:30pm - Lights Out
LODGINGS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure environment. Campers will be staying in the university dorms. Each room has 2 beds available with nearby private shower facilities. These rooms are not air-conditioned and we suggest you bring a fan. The quality cafeteria facility provides an all-you-can-eat salad bar with fresh fruit, hot entrees with beverage, sandwich and cereal stations. Whitworth has multiple onsite gyms, a very secure campus with 24 hour campus security, and excellent facilities.
IMPORTANT FOR THOSE STAYING ON CAMPUS: Roommates for this site need to be requested before camp begins. If you have no preference Conference Services will match you with a camper of same gender and similar age. Contact nbc@nbccamps.com or call 800.406.3926 if you need to add a roommate request.
CHECK IN/ OUT INFORMATION FOR JR. WEEKEND CAMP - August 2-4
Check-in Location:
12:30 Hixon Union Building
1:30 Camper/Parent Orientation and Welcome - Graves Gym
Final Day of Camp
The final day of camp we will have short closing program from 10:30-11:00am
Most of our Jr. Weekend Camp (August 2-4) activities will take place in Graves Gymnasium on the West end of campus.
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM CAMP & GIRLS ADVANCED PLAYER CAMP
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Typical Day:
7:00am - Wake Up
7:30am-8:45am - Breakfast/Ball Handling rotations
8:45am - All Camp Meeting
9:30am-Noon - Morning Position Stations
Noon-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00-5:00pm - Games
5:00-6:00pm - Dinner
6:00-8:00pm - Games or Evening Activity
8:30-9:30pm - Evening Program and Life Skills Building
10:30pm - Lights Out
LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure environment. Campers will be staying in the university dorms. Each room has 2 beds available with nearby private shower facilities. These rooms are not air-conditioned and we suggest you bring a fan. The quality cafeteria facility typically provides an all-you-can-eat salad bar with fruit, hot entrees with beverage, sandwich and cereal stations. Whitworth has multiple onsite gyms as well as outdoor courts, a very secure campus with 24 hour campus security, and excellent facilities.
IMPORTANT ROOMATE INFORMATION: Roommates for this site need to be requested before camp begins. If you have no preference Conference Services will match you with a camper of same gender and similar age. Contact nbc@nbccamps.com or call 800.406.3926 if you need to add a roommate request. For Team Camp, our directors will be in contact with the High School Coaches regarding camper numbers and room situations.
CHECK IN INFORMATION
10:00am-Noon - Check-in and Rooming at the HUB
Noon - High School Coaches Meeting at the HUB
1:20pm - All Camp Orientation at the Gym/Field House
CHECK OUT INFORMATION
Our final day of Team Camp consists of a tournament scheduled throughout the day. Most teams will finish around Noon. All teams are able to eat lunch on campus.
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED PLAYER CAMPS
The Advance camp provides high school girls a chance to come together and play against high level teams from around the Northwest. This is a very intensive and exciting camp option for talented high school players. For more information contact camp director, John Fazio at jfazio@nbccamps.com. Please also see Girls High School Team Camp Information
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POSITION SPECIFIC WEEKEND CAMP
Sample Schedule:
7:00am - Wake Up
7:30am - Breakfast
8:45-9:15am - Ball Handling
9:15-Noon - Position Drills/Games
Noon-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00-5:00pm - Drills/Competition/Games
5:00-6:00pm - Dinner
6:00-7:30pm - Games
7:30-9:00pm - Evening Activity & Life Skills Program
10:30pm - Lights Out
Check-in and Check-out for this weekend camp
For the Weekend Camps Only:
Check-in Starts at 12:30pm on Friday in the HUB
Camp ends on Sunday with a short closing program at 10:30am that will be finished at 11:00am
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COMPETITION INTENSIVE WEEKEND CAMP - Cancelled
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Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00 am Wake Up
- 7:30 am Breakfast
- 8:30 am Ball Handling
- 9:00 am Extended day campers arrive ready to start their day
- 9:00 am Basketball Instruction & Games
- Noon Lunch
- 1:30 pm Basketball Instruction & Games
- 5:00 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Fun Activity
- 8:00 pm Evening Program/Life Skills Training
- 9:00 pm Extended day campers will leave campus
- 10:00 pm Lights Out
TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
If you are flying to camp and need transportation from the airport, here are a couple of shuttle options for you to consider:
Busy Bee Plains Taxi (Owner: Randy) 509-244-2211
www.spokaneairportcab.com
Spokane Airport Shuttle (Owner: Jim) 509-276-9177
Growing as a player and as a person
I attended NBC camps as a student athlete and am excited to see my daughter now attend NBC camps. She had every bit as much fun as I did. Listening to her talk about her growth as a player and a person was very satisfying. See you next year!
Shelbie R.
Best camp in the region
NBC camps are a vast improvement over other camps in the area. They work on the whole player, not just basketball. My daughter came away more knowledgeable about basketball as well as knowing a positive attitude makes a difference.
Cindy S.
Thoroughly Impressed
We were thoroughly impressed with the staff, facilities, and overall experience of our son at NBC Camp on the Whitworth University Campus. We saw him grow in his confidence as well as mature even more into a young man of integrity and faith.
Ali
So worth it!
NBC Camps teach you how to be an all around great basketball player and an outstanding person. They teach you about encouragement, life skills, and importance in yourself, your family, your friends, and much more. The coaches and staff are super! They will help you understand something better if you are having trouble with anything and they are a great influence on the players to be a better person and basketball player. You also play many fun games and do tons of fun activities. NBC camp is so worth it!
Absolutely loves NBC
I would highly recommend NBC Camp to anyone who is looking to really improve their game. The coaches are amazing and my son always leaves this camp so happy and feeling more confident in his basketball abilities. He tells me that NBC is the only bball camp he absolutely loves and looks forward to. And we've tried a few. Thanks NBC Camps!
Ethan
Whole lot more
NBC camp was a week of high energy, fun activities, goal setting and personal development. I only thought it was a basketball camp, but I came away with a whole lot more. I'm now more goal oriented and focused on the things I want to achieve as basketball player and as a person.
I would recommend this camp to everyone!! This has helped my daughter with many of her basketball skills and her life skills. She came home with new ideas and a wonderful confidence about herself!
Caroline
Summer highlight
My daughter has attended NBC Camps for the last 3 summers and it has helped her improve dramatically each year! She has been motivated to push herself outside her comfort zone and challenge herself beyond what she thought was possible in her intensity and focus! She has become a fearless competitor because of the excellent instruction in fundamentals, self-discipline, and goal-making, as well as the encouragement in her spiritual walk. She has also met many new friends that she continues to stay in contact with. NBC Camp has become the highlight of her summer and she can't wait to go back each year!
Kate N.
Thank you
NBC Camp was probably one of the best camps I have ever been to. They taught life skills along with basketball and team work. The coaches and staff were all really nice and ready to help. I would encourage all to try for the Golden Ruler because it really challenges you. I did it and it was hard, but I am so glad I did it. Thank you!
Rich R.
Better players and people
NBC Camp is more than a basketball camp! I have brought three kids the past two years and I have seen growth from them as people as well as basketball players.
Haley M.Camper
One of the best weeks of summer!
I love NBC camp! It is one of the best weeks of the summer! I always feel inspired and motivated after attending camp. I LOVE the coaches and staff! Can't get enough!