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All Reviews about Cal Boys Basketball Camp

12 Reviews

  • Sebastian was actually very excited to get to camp early and shoot around with the staff! He felt very much engaged in the action and daily programs. He came home with signed basketball shoes and the end of camp, asking if he can return next year.
  • Thank you so much. He was encouraged with basketball, learned more about how to be healthy and enjoyed the coaching and meeting the team members. He is also now interested in attending Cal.
  • The whole week was fantastic! Meeting the Cal players and getting autographs on the last day was really fun.
  • General experience of being at Cal gym to play. High quality coaching and playing with kids at his level.
  • Lots of skills development and games. The director was also great about moving my son onto the team with his friends on the second day when we asked - this was really important to him!
  • As a parent, the highlight was that it boosted my child's confidence. For my child, he felt like it improved his skills. He also loves learning more about nutrition.
  • He loved the film and working on what was learned during the film session.
  • I like how they showed and talked to kids about expectations of a D1 player.
  • EXACTLY WHAT MY SON WAS LOOKING FOR! Real guidance and training to boost his confidence and effectiveness on the court. The coaches quickly recognized our son's strengths instead of just looking at his size and assuming he plays a certain position. They encourage his strengths and taught him how to build on it. We will definitely come back next year!
  • Maxwell came home and expressed that this was probably the best camp he has ever been to. This is in regards of the staff to the other campers. Overall, hands down, real quality!
  • The highlights were interacting with and hearing about the training regimen of the Cal basketball team players. That is what is unique to this camp. He loved hearing about how they meet their nutrition needs, how they train, learning about the different kinds of coaches and professionals that make the team work. We loved it!
  • The highlights were interacting with and hearing about the training regimen of the Cal basketball team players. That is what is unique to this camp. He loved hearing about how they meet their nutrition needs, how they train, learning about the different kinds of coaches and professionals that make the team work. We loved it!

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Camp dates & prices

Secure your spot at the current rates with a deposit.
Flexible cancellation options available.

*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.

**Pricing may vary based on availability and additional fees may apply.

  • Full Day Camp

      • Ages 9-14
      • Boys
      • Complete Skills

      Full day session is for 9-14 year old campers.

      • June 1 - 4, 2026

        Full Day (ages 9-14)

        • Daily hours: 9:00am-4:00pm

        $695 Includes all fees *

      • June 9 - 12, 2026

        Full Day (ages 9-14)

        • Daily hours: 9:00am-4:00pm

        $695 Includes all fees *

  • Half Day Camp

      • Ages 6-8
      • Boys
      • Complete Skills

      Half day session is for 6-8 year old campers.

      • 7 Spots Left

        June 1 - 4, 2026

        Half Day (ages 6-8)

        • Daily hours: 9:00am-1:00pm

        $515 Includes all fees *

      • Sold Out

        June 9 - 12, 2026

        Half Day (ages 6-8)

        • Daily hours: 9:00am-1:00pm
        Sold Out

        $515 Includes all fees *

  • Day Camp

      • Ages 12-18
      • Boys
      • BEAR FOR A DAY

      This camp is for entering grades 7-12.

      • July 31, 2026

        Clinic

        • 9:00am-4:00pm

        $105 Includes all fees *

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Camp Overview

Improve Your Skills And Have Fun
at Cal Basketball Camp

Receive collegiate-style basketball training from Division 1 Cal Men's Basketball! Hosted at UC Berkeley's Haas Pavilion in summer 2026, you'll have the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches and players in the NCAA. Offering a variety of summer camps, you'll be sure to find the best fit focused around your individual needs.

Cal Basketball Camps feature sessions for players of all abilities and ages including Kids Camps and an Elite Camp. All camps take place on the UC Berkeley campus!

Highlights Include

  • A tenacious approach to defensive skills training and improvement
  • Collegiate-style instruction focusing on fundamental development, team play and basketball IQ
  • Official California Basketball Team T-Shirt and other great prizes!

Camp Coaches

  • Mark Madsen Headshot

    Mark Madsen

    Head Coach

    Mark Madsen, a two-time NBA champion with East Bay roots and a proven track record as both a college and professional coach, was named the 19th head coach in California men’s basketball history on March 29, 2023. His first season with the Golden Bears will be in 2023-24.

    Mark Madsen Headshot

    Mark Madsen

    Head Coach

    Following a decorated playing career which included a trip to the NCAA Final Four at Stanford and two NBA championships while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Madsen is considered a rising star in the coaching ranks, having most recently led Utah Valley to the semifinals of the 2023 NIT. Madsen was named the 2023 Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and led the Wolverines to a pair of conference titles during his four seasons at the helm. He was well-recognized for his efforts during the 2022-23 campaign as he was named District Coach of the Year by both the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) and a finalist for the Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year award, which is presented annually to the top Division I mid-major coach in college basketball.

    'Mad Dog' – the nickname Madsen received from his fifth grade P.E. teacher at Montair Elementary School in Danville – didn't waste a second in implementing his vision for Cal men's basketball. He's aggressively pursued some of the top recruits in the country in the transfer portal and on the high school level, and On3 ranked the Bears' 2023 transfer class as the eighth-best in the nation.

    Madsen was 70-51 (.578) overall and 39-25 (.609) in WAC play in four seasons at Utah Valley. Following an 11-win season in his first year in 2019-20, Madsen led the Wolverines to a share of the WAC regular-season title in 2020-21 and back-to-back 20-win seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23. Madsen’s 2022-23 squad won a program record 28 games and was an impressive 15-3 in WAC play. Led by sophomore Aziz Bandaogo, the 2022-23 Wolverines led the country in blocks per game (6.6) and ranked fifth in field-goal percentage defense (39%) and sixth in rebounds per game (40.06), nationally. Utah Valley earned a road victory against Pac-12 Conference foe Utah, 77-72, in Eugene on Dec. 20. In 2021-22, Madsen’s Wolverines finished 20-12 overall and notched signature wins against No. 12 BYU and at Washington.

    Under Madsen's guidance, Fardaws Aimaq – who reunited with Madsen as the first transfer to join the Bears ahead of the 2023-24 season – earned back-to-back WAC Defensive Player of the Year honors and was named to the All-WAC first team both years (2020-21, 2021-22). The big man posted a WAC record 27 double-doubles during the 2021-22 season, tied for the fifth-most in a single-season in NCAA history with Oscar Robertson, Lew Alcindor, Artis Gilmore, Bill Walton and Pascal Siakam.

    Madsen spent six seasons as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers (2013-19) prior to leading Utah Valley. During his time on the Los Angeles bench, he coached NBA superstars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash, among others. He also played alongside some of the NBA’s greatest players, including Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and Kevin Garnett. Following three seasons played with the Lakers (2000-03), Madsen played six further seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

    Madsen’s first coaching position came as an assistant coach for the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League during the 2009-10 season. He later returned to his alma mater to earn an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2012 and spent the 2012-13 season as an assistant coach for the Cardinal, working in recruiting, opponent game planning and player development.

    A 2019 Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Madsen earned All-America honors twice while helping lead the Cardinal to four NCAA Tournament appearances – including the 1998 Final Four – in as many seasons played from 1996-2000. He averaged 10.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in his Stanford career and ranks fourth in field goal percentage (.587) and sixth in rebounds (857) in program history. Madsen earned an undergraduate degree in economics from Stanford in 2000.

    Madsen served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Spain. Madsen and his wife, Hannah, have two sons (William and Leroy) and two daughters (Alexandria and Anastasia).
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    Blaire Braxton

    Director of Basketball Operations

    Blaire Braxton has served as the Director of Business Operations for the California men’s basketball program for two seasons, having joined Mark Madsen's staff in 2023-24. She serves in a crucial role with oversight of the team's day-to-day operations, including managing travel itineraries, team meals and budgetary needs.

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    Blaire Braxton

    Director of Basketball Operations

    One of the most recognizable faces in the Montana State women's basketball program in recent memory, Braxton served as an assistant coach for two seasons (2020-22) after a decorated playing career (2016-20) that ended in her playing a school-record 125 games for the Bobcats. Braxton's role on the Montana State bench included responsibilities in recruiting, coordinating official and unofficial visits, assisting in post development, serving as assistant defensive coordinator, serving as the program’s academic liaison, running the program's social media platforms and assisting with Bobcat camps.

    Braxton received her degree in business management with a minor in entrepreneurship from Montana State in 2020.
  • Anthony Rini

    Anthony Rini

    Coach

    Anthony Rini is in his first year as the Coordinator of Recruiting Operations for the California men's basketball program in 2023-24.

    Anthony Rini

    Anthony Rini

    Coach

    Rini spent the previous two seasons in Stockton with Pacific men's basketball, most recently serving as the Director of Basketball Operations during the 2022-23 campaign. He joined the Tigers' staff in the fall of 2021 as the Creative Content and Video Coordinator, overseeing film exchange while assisting with scouting and preparing content for recruiting.

    Prior to Pacific, Rini was a scouting assistant at Florida where he was responsible for the setup, recording, and live cutting of all the Gators' practices and games. Rini also assisted the coaching staff with editing, organizing and the presentation of scouting materials.

    He started his coaching career at Oklahoma. As a graduate assistant, he was involved in the capturing and cutting of Sooners' opponent games. He assisted the coaches with practices and workouts as well as a myriad of operational duties.

    Originally from Ohio, he earned his bachelor's degree from Xavier University and his master's degree from the University of Oklahoma.
  • Nathan Martin Headshot

    Nathan Martin

    Coach

Camp Details

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Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location

2026 DATES

  • Kids Camp I (Ages 6-14): June 1-4
  • Kids Camp II (Ages 6-14): June 9-12
  • Elite Camp (Ages 12-18): July 31

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. Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.

KIDS CAMP I

  • Check-in Location: Haas Pavilion at 8:30AM
  • Full Day Camp Hours (Ages 9-14): Monday-Thursday 9AM-4PM
  • Half Day Camp Hours (Ages 6-8): Monday-Thursday 9AM-1PM
  • Camp Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch money. A camp store will be open for pizza, snack, and drink purchases.

KIDS CAMP II

  • Check-in Location: Haas Pavilion at 8:30AM
  • Full Day Camp Hours (Ages 9-14): Tuesday-Friday 9AM-4PM
  • Half Day Camp Hours (Ages 6-8): Tuesday-Friday 9AM-1PM
  • Camp Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch money. A camp store will be open for pizza, snack, and drink purchases.

Designed for the beginner as well as the seasoned player, the Cal Bears Kids Camp will place emphasis on fundamentals, skill development, and proper technique. Camp will feature former and current Cal players as coaches who are eager to share their playing experiences and demonstrate the dedication necessary to improve and accelerate an enjoyment for the game of basketball. Campers will experience an assortment of drills designed to enhance: shooting, ball handling, footwork, communication, stance, and an overall understanding of the game.

Elite Camp

  • Check-in Location: Haas Pavilion at 8:30AM
  • Hours: Friday 9AM-4PM
  • Camp Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch money. A camp store will be open for pizza, snack, and drink purchases.

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

9:00 AM Arrival/Check-in

9:15 AM Camp introduction/Set agenda for the day

9:45 AM Dynamic "Cal Bear" warm-up

10:15 AM Skill development stations (offensive/defensive)

10:45 AM Competitive games

11:30 AM Shooting drills

12:00 PM Lunch/Free Shoot

12:50 PM Warm-up

1:00 PM Skill development stations (offensive/defensive)

1:45 PM Lecture (from coach, player, friend of the program)

2:30 PM Pac 12 tournament games

3:30 PM Day recap

4:00 PM Dismissal

Campers will utilize UC Berkeley's Haas Pavilion and the 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.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Cal Boys Basketball Camp

12 Reviews

  • Sebastian was actually very excited to get to camp early and shoot around with the staff! He felt very much engaged in the action and daily programs. He came home with signed basketball shoes and the end of camp, asking if he can return next year.
  • Thank you so much. He was encouraged with basketball, learned more about how to be healthy and enjoyed the coaching and meeting the team members. He is also now interested in attending Cal.
  • The whole week was fantastic! Meeting the Cal players and getting autographs on the last day was really fun.
  • General experience of being at Cal gym to play. High quality coaching and playing with kids at his level.
  • Lots of skills development and games. The director was also great about moving my son onto the team with his friends on the second day when we asked - this was really important to him!
  • As a parent, the highlight was that it boosted my child's confidence. For my child, he felt like it improved his skills. He also loves learning more about nutrition.
  • He loved the film and working on what was learned during the film session.
  • I like how they showed and talked to kids about expectations of a D1 player.
  • EXACTLY WHAT MY SON WAS LOOKING FOR! Real guidance and training to boost his confidence and effectiveness on the court. The coaches quickly recognized our son's strengths instead of just looking at his size and assuming he plays a certain position. They encourage his strengths and taught him how to build on it. We will definitely come back next year!
  • Maxwell came home and expressed that this was probably the best camp he has ever been to. This is in regards of the staff to the other campers. Overall, hands down, real quality!
  • The highlights were interacting with and hearing about the training regimen of the Cal basketball team players. That is what is unique to this camp. He loved hearing about how they meet their nutrition needs, how they train, learning about the different kinds of coaches and professionals that make the team work. We loved it!
  • The highlights were interacting with and hearing about the training regimen of the Cal basketball team players. That is what is unique to this camp. He loved hearing about how they meet their nutrition needs, how they train, learning about the different kinds of coaches and professionals that make the team work. We loved it!

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