2026 DATES
- Kids Camp I (Girls, Ages 6-13): June 22-25
- Kids Camp II (Coed, Ages 6-13): July 6-9
- Bear for a Day (Girls, Ages 12-18): August 1
These camps were created with every camper in mind. We offer camps for individual players, beginners, advanced players, and every girl in between! Work on the fundamentals, fine-tune your positional skills, learn the technique of 3-point shooting, and play daily scrimmages in an encouraging yet challenging environment. The Cal Women's Basketball staff and players are here to help you take your game to the next level! Join us on the UC Berkeley campus for an experience you won't forget!
All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development.
CAL KIDS CAMP (ENTERING GRADES 1-8)
- Location: Gate 3 at Haas Pavilion
- Check-in: Monday at 8:30AM
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-4:00PM
- Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
The Cal Kids' Camp is for entering grades 1-8 only. This camp is designed for young girls who want to learn the fundamentals in a fun environment. Camp is open to participants of all abilities and is restricted only by gender and age.
BEAR FOR A DAY CAMP (ENTERING GRADES 7-12)
- Location: Gate 3 at Haas Pavilion
- Check-in: Saturday at 8:30AM
- Hours: Saturday 9:00AM-4:00PM
- Meals: Lunch is available for purchase at registration ($5 - multiple options)
Bear for a Day is the most intensive Cal Girls Basketball Camp geared toward the more serious basketball players. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the day. In addition, campers will be evaluated and then split up into smaller groups according to age and ability. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt!
CUSTOMER PORTAL
To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, and Camp Information Packet, please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal
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!
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.
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
8:00 AM
Welcome
8:15 AM
Dynamic Warm-up
8:30 AM
Demo Cal Transition Series
10:00 AM
Transition Series
11:05 AM
Team Practice - Learn and Run Cal’s Offenses
11:30 AM
Game Time
12:15 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Demo Cal Guard/Post Breakdowns
1:10 PM
Guard/Post Breakdowns
1:45 PM
Basketball Discussion and Film Session
2:00 PM
Warm-up
2:15 PM
3-on-3 Tournament
3:00 PM
Skill Breakdown Drills and Competitions - Defense, Passing and Shooting
3:15 PM
Game Time
4:45 PM
Awards and Closing
5:00 PM
Departure
Kids Camp players will utilize UC Berkeley's Haas Pavilion for basketball instruction. The newly renovated Walter A. Haas Jr. Pavilion is home to the University of California Golden Bears men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's gymnastics teams. Haas Pavilion is located at 115 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA 94720.
Bear For a Day players will utilize UC Berkeley's Haas Pavilion and Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) for basketball instruction. The newly renovated Walter A. Haas Jr. Pavilion is home to the University of California Golden Bears men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's gymnastics teams. The Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) is the University’s largest, most complete fitness center with over 100,000 square feet of activity space, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, 3 weight rooms, seven basketball courts, seven racquetball/handball courts, six squash courts, treadmills, elliptical trainers, stairmasters, rowing machines and stationary bikes. Additionally, there is space reserved for volleyball, badminton, group exercise classes, martial arts, and table tennis.