McCracken Basketball Camps at Huntington University Huntington, Indiana
McCracken Boys Basketball Camp at Huntington University in Huntington, Indiana is known as a teaching camp, offering instruction for the most advanced high school player to the younger player who is just learning the game. We look forward to the opportunity to help you get better this summer.
McCracken Camps is beginning its 50th year of operation! In that time over 100,000 players have attended. McCracken Camps is known as a teaching camp, offering instruction for the most advanced high school player to the younger player who is just learning the game. We look forward to the opportunity to help you become the best you can be.
Highlights Include
- Our 50-year program of detailed, personalized, individual instruction
- Skill-appropriate drills for each player and drill group
- Top competition in daily league games and scrimmages
- Individual and group contests for awards
Huntington University is located in Huntington, Indiana, 20 miles southwest of Fort Wayne, just off U.S. 24.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Todd German
Coach German has been involved with The McCracken Basketball Camp for 38 years, first as a camper, then as a counselor, next as the assistant director, and now as the Director.
Read Full BioGerman was a stand-out high school player from Bronson, Michigan. He played college ball at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and at Manchester College. At both schools he was the leading scorer and rebounder, and the MVP. He received his master's degree from Western Michigan University and now teaches college recreation classes. German has coached various teams, up through the college level, and, in addition, during the winter he conducts clinics throughout the Midwest.
Since graduation from college, Coach German has been a major part in the planning and administration of McCracken Camps. Dedicated to the principles and philosophies of the camp, he believes that the individual camper is the most important factor to be considered in any camp activity.
2012 McCracken Camps at Huntington University:
- July 14-15 -- Player-Parent Camp
- July 8-11 -- Boys Complete Skills Camps
- July 8-11 -- Boys Shooting Camp
- July 8-11-- Boys Post/Perimeter Camp
- July 15-18 -- Girls Complete Skills Camps
- July 15-18-- Girls Shooting Camp
- July 15-18 -- Girls Post/Perimeter Camp
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 Wake-up
- 8:00 Breakfast
- 9:00 Lectures/Demonstrations
- 9:45-11:45 Drills/Stations/Scrimmage
- 12:00 Lunch
- 1:00 Rest
- 2:00 Lectures/Demonstrations/Contests
- 3:00-4:30 Drills/Stations/Scrimmage
- 4:30-5:15 Individual Instruction/Free Time
- 5:30 Dinner
- 6:30-8:30 League Games
- 9:00 Night Program
- 10:30 Lights Out
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Registration is in Livingston Hall at Huntington University.
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Check-in times are 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on the first day of camp
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AWARDS PRESENTATION (family and friends invited) starts at 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp
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Check-out time is 4:30 p.m.
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Extended Day Campers -- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Player-Parent Camp -- check-in is 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and camp ends at noon
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Team Camp -- check in is 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and camp ends at 4:30 p.m.
(For more information on team camps, please call Coach German in the camp office.)
Read camper reviewsParent
"Kudos to McCracken organization"
As a parent of a two-time camp attendee, I'd like you to let other parents know a couple of things. First of all, this camp is not for the lazy or unmotivated. My daughter comments all the time about how challenging she found camp and how much she loved it. She's remembering and using what she's learned from camp in her regular season play. Second, if you’re looking for a basketball camp that is truly worth the "price of admission"...THIS IS IT. You as a parent get the satisfaction of knowing your money isn't being wasted but more importantly, the skills and lessons your child will come home with are priceless. The McCracken Organization employs terrific coaches for the camps. Coaches who can communicate and teach, while promoting good sportsmanship and FUN. Kudos to the entire McCracken Organization !
Camper
"I had so much fun"
I had so much fun. I have improved tremendously on my post moves. I am now shooting around the paint and outside of the paint because of your camp. If you had seen my shooting before, you would know that I have made a big improvement. Thanks to you and your staff for helping me develop my skills as a leader and as a player.”
Counselor
"Just wanted to say thanks"
I just wanted to say thanks for the opportunity to be a counselor for the last two summers. I made so many friends and taught children a sport that they and I both love. But teaching them about basketball was not the most important thing. The most important thing your camp does is to teach these kids about life. McCracken Camps provide campers with discipline, motivation, sound skills, and leadership, but most importantly self-esteem and friendships. I feel extremely special to be a small part of this wonderful camp.
Camper
"I learned so much"
I learned so much about basketball during my week at camp -- and also some things about teamwork. I probably could not have made it completely through Defense Day and Stations without the coaches and the team that I was with.