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All Reviews about Nike Boys Basketball Camp Lewis & Clark College

19 Reviews

  • Coaches were very positive, encouraging, and knowledgeable. Liam's basketball skills improved and he had a great time! He loved his coach.
  • The camp was extremely well organized! My son raved every day at pick up about how much fun he had!
  • Nate enjoyed all of the 4 on 4 and 5 on 5 games and found the drills helpful. He liked all of the coaches and said they were friendly and encouraging.
  • My son had a great time and learned new skills. He's excited to join a team this year. He loved all of camp.
  • My son's very hard on himself but this camp built his confidence in playing basketball and to continue building his skills.
  • I loved seeing my son excitedly showing off his new skills.
  • The staff and coaches were fantastic.
  • My son said he enjoyed working with different coaches on different skills each day.
  • My son enjoyed his experience and is eager to return for future camps!
  • My son said he couldn't wait to do it again next year. He loved going every day and said the coach was nice to him.
  • Just having an overall good experience ... keeping active and making new friends
  • Noah had a wonderful time. The coaching staff were very helpful and friendly. Noah really improved in dribbling and passing. He is eager to continue working on the skills and drills that were taught in camp.
  • He had so much fun! He came home able to correctly dribble behind his back and a much stronger passer. He made new friends and he even got an award at the end of camp ceremony. He will definitely be attending again in the future.
  • He had so much fun! He came home able to correctly dribble behind his back and a much stronger passer. He made new friends and he even got an award at the end of camp ceremony. He will definitely be attending again in the future.
  • Jacob came home every day with a smile and exciting stories and new skills to show us. He was always telling us of funny stories and that he had made new friends too.
  • Nate enjoyed all of the 4 on 4 and 5 on 5 games and found the drills helpful. He liked all of the coaches and said they were friendly and encouraging.
  • Thank you for a great experience... both of my boys enjoyed camp and came home enthusiastic to keep playing!
  • My son loved improving his skills and learning more techniques.
  • Camp was excellent, coaches were great. Location was superb.

Camp Overview

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Lewis & Clark College offers collegiate-style drills, scrimmages and basketball-related activities to help players of all abilities take their skills to the next level. Train with the L&C Men's Basketball staff and players at this always popular day camp in Portland, OR in summer 2026.

The Complete Skills Camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills and enhance their skill set at the post, wing or guard position.

Highlights Include

  • Daily schedule featuring games, skill stations, classroom work and full court play
  • Handwritten evaluation and certificate upon completion of camp
  • All summer campers receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt!

Camp Coaches

  • Shawn Carson

    Shawn Carson

    Co-Director

    Lewis & Clark College men’s basketball coach Tim McCrory announced the hiring of Shawn Carson as the team’s new assistant coach. Carson brings a diverse background in coaching and sports management to the Pioneers. He most recently served as the men's basketball assistant coach at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon, where he helped lead the program to its first playoff appearance in 10 years during the 2021-2022 season.

    Shawn Carson

    Shawn Carson

    Co-Director

    Prior to his role at Mt. Hood, Carson was a graduate assistant coach at Bushnell University in Eugene. He has also gained valuable experience as an AAU coach with Oregon Prospects in Portland, where he developed training programs and mentored younger athletes.

    A two-year player for Bushnell, Carson averaged 6.7 points per game. He earned the Cecil Warner Most Improved Player award as a junior and was an Academic All-Cascaded Collegiate Conference selection as a senior. Carson led the team in blocks during his final campaign and finished with 53 career blocks to land sixth on the Beacon all-time list.

    The Rose City native’s skills extend beyond the basketball court. Carson worked as an On-Track Coordinator at Parkrose High School, providing academic and behavioral support to students. “My coaching philosophy is built on developing players and teaching the game while ensuring they feel heard and valued,” added Carson. “I focus on building their skills and confidence on and off the court, fostering their growth as athletes and individuals.”

  • Jonathan Canalin

    Co-Director

    Jonathan Canalin joined the staff in the summer of 2024. He brings a wealth of experience to Lewis & Clark having coached for 22 seasons.

    Jonathan Canalin

    Co-Director

    Over the years, he has coached in high school and travel basketball, with a significant portion of his career spent as a varsity head coach and or varsity assistant coach. His varsity coaching journey includes tenures at Encinal High School in Alameda, California (2009-2015) and Ida B. Wells High School in Portland (2022-2024). Canalin has coached at numerous club basketball teams in the Oakland, California area and Beaverton/Portland area. Additionally, from 2017 to 2024, Canalin had his biggest impact with Deny Basketball, where he led the player development position and the integration of skills into team play. He is a strong advocate for the philosophy that coaches teach the game and the players will make the plays.

    Outside of coaching, Canalin has experience in the apparel printing industry and currently works for Shirts and Skins Basketball, a basketball lifestyle apparel and uniform company based in Tualatin, Oregon. In his role at S&S, he serves as the point guard – aka "the art guy." Canalin spends his day time role leading the company in anything art related. Originally from Alameda, California, Jonathan now resides in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and three children.

Camp Details

2026 Dates

  • Complete Skills I: June 29-July 2
  • Complete Skills II: August 10-13
Complete Skills Camp Hours
  • Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
  • Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 2:30pm
  • Meals: Lunch is not provided.
  • Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-3PM

Looking for more camp dates? Check out the Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Riverdale High School.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch each day
  • Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Basketball Camps t-shirt. *1-day clinics and fall, winter and spring camps excluded.
  • Basketballs: Basketballs are provided for instruction during camp

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

  • Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion
  • Facility: Indoor courts
  • Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CUSTOMER PORTAL

To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, and Camp Information Packet, please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal

PACKING LIST

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

● Athletic, on-court clothing
● Athletic shoes
● Water bottle
● Packed lunch and snacks
● Small gym bag/backpack

CAMPER EVALUATION

Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. In addition, campers will be evaluated and then split up into smaller groups according to age and ability.

MEDICAL PROTOCOL

Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

COMPANY POLICIES

If you need to cancel for any reason up until 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for tuition fees paid that is good through the following year for any sport and is transferable to any immediate family member. Participants who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows for any reason) or who do not contact USSC to cancel at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will not receive a voucher or refund. Cash refunds are given only if Cancellation Protection was purchased at the time of registration and the cancellation is made before your balance due date.

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided by the camp to or from any airports. If you are flying to or from camp, we recommend using an airport shuttle service. Please schedule flights as close as you can to the check-in times on the first day and check-out times on the last day.

NIKE BASKETBALL CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our basketball camps, please see our FAQ page.

*Please note, this information is subject to change.

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 AM Morning Stretch/Attendance

9:30 AM Dribble Series

10:30 AM Instructional Drills

10:45 AM 3 on 3

11:15 AM Full Court Games

12:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM 3v3 Scrimmages

1:30 PM Instructional Drills

2:00 Scrimmages

3:00 PM Campers Depart

Camp will take place at Lewis & Clark College's Pamplin Sports Center, a 2,300 seat basketball arena which serves home to the Lewis & Clark Men's and Women's Basketball teams. The floor’s finger jointed matched MFMA Norther Hard Maple is installed over a plywood subfloor and pad system designed to reduce the likelihood of impact injuries and damage to the joints and provide a uniform playing surface. It is finished with 2 coard Hillyard seal and 2 coats finish. A brand new state of the art Daktronics color smart scoreboard system was installed in the summer of 2009. The scoreboards are located on the wall of both baselines, with one board featuring player stat panels. Shot clocks are placed on the backboard of both baskets.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Boys Basketball Camp Lewis & Clark College

19 Reviews

  • Coaches were very positive, encouraging, and knowledgeable. Liam's basketball skills improved and he had a great time! He loved his coach.
  • The camp was extremely well organized! My son raved every day at pick up about how much fun he had!
  • Nate enjoyed all of the 4 on 4 and 5 on 5 games and found the drills helpful. He liked all of the coaches and said they were friendly and encouraging.
  • My son had a great time and learned new skills. He's excited to join a team this year. He loved all of camp.
  • My son's very hard on himself but this camp built his confidence in playing basketball and to continue building his skills.
  • I loved seeing my son excitedly showing off his new skills.
  • The staff and coaches were fantastic.
  • My son said he enjoyed working with different coaches on different skills each day.
  • My son enjoyed his experience and is eager to return for future camps!
  • My son said he couldn't wait to do it again next year. He loved going every day and said the coach was nice to him.
  • Just having an overall good experience ... keeping active and making new friends
  • Noah had a wonderful time. The coaching staff were very helpful and friendly. Noah really improved in dribbling and passing. He is eager to continue working on the skills and drills that were taught in camp.
  • He had so much fun! He came home able to correctly dribble behind his back and a much stronger passer. He made new friends and he even got an award at the end of camp ceremony. He will definitely be attending again in the future.
  • He had so much fun! He came home able to correctly dribble behind his back and a much stronger passer. He made new friends and he even got an award at the end of camp ceremony. He will definitely be attending again in the future.
  • Jacob came home every day with a smile and exciting stories and new skills to show us. He was always telling us of funny stories and that he had made new friends too.
  • Nate enjoyed all of the 4 on 4 and 5 on 5 games and found the drills helpful. He liked all of the coaches and said they were friendly and encouraging.
  • Thank you for a great experience... both of my boys enjoyed camp and came home enthusiastic to keep playing!
  • My son loved improving his skills and learning more techniques.
  • Camp was excellent, coaches were great. Location was superb.

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