McCracken Basketball Camp Albion College

2026 DATES

• Boys: July 6-9
• Girls: July 6-9

The Boys and Girls camps at Albion College will take place at the same time, but will be running as two separate camps for boys and girls.

Camp Hours

• Boys Campers Check-in: Sunday between 1PM-2PM at Whitehouse Hall.
• Girls Campers Check-in: Sunday between 1PM-2PM at Seaton Hall.
• All Campers Closing Ceremony: Wednesday at 3:30PM. Check-out following at 4:30PM.

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

ROOM KEYS
Available upon request at check-in time for a $20.00 deposit. Deposits will be returned at checkout when the room key is returned. The deposit is forfeited if the key is lost.

CAMP MAIL
If you wish to receive mail while at camp, please address as: Camper's Name, c/o McCracken Basketball Camp, 611 E Porter St, Albion, MI 49224.

SUPERVISION
Campers are supervised 24 hours a day. The staff live in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all camp activities, both on and off the court.

EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS

On the first day of camp, all extended day campers should arrive between 1PM-2PM dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.

Day 1:
♦ Commuter Campers stay until 9:45PM.
♦ Dinner is provided.

Day 2-Day 3:
♦ Commuter Camper Hours are 9AM-9:45PM.
♦ Lunch and dinner provided.

Day 4:
♦ Commuter Camper Hours are 9AM-4:30PM.
♦ Lunch is provided. Check-out immediately following closing ceremony.

Daily Schedule: Day 1 2PM-9:45PM, Day 2-3 9AM-9:45PM, Day 4 9AM-4:30PM

CELL PHONES

Campers are allowed to bring a cell phone to camp. Cell phones must be kept in the dorm room and can only be used there (not in the gym, cafeteria, etc.). Please talk to your child prior to arrival about using cell phones only to communicate important camp information (pick-up time, game schedule, etc.). We would also hope that you, as parents, keep calls to your child to a minimum. Part of the camp experience is giving your child the chance to get away and to be on their own. Cell phones are not necessary as there are pay phones available. Should an event arise, the Site Director will have a phone available for campers to use and/or will personally contact the parents.

PICTURES

A group picture of the campers may be ordered at check-in time for a fee of $5. The group picture will be handed out before the end of the camp session.

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
● Small gym bag/backpack

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

● Athletic clothing mentioned above
● Comfortable off-court clothing
● Flip flops
● Toiletries
● Personal items & medications
● Washcloth and bath towel
● Fan (optional)
● Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter, or sleeping bag

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

The camp staff will be able 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

7:30 AM Wake-up

8:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM Lectures/Demonstrations

9:45 AM Drills/Stations/Scrimmage

12:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM Rest

2:00 PM Lectures/Demonstrations/Contests

3:00 PM Drills/Stations/Scrimmage

4:30 PM Individual Instruction/Swimming

5:30 PM Dinner

6:30 PM League Games

9:00 PM Night Program

10:30 PM Lights out

One of the first on-campus facilities for indoor sports among Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association members, Kresge Gymnasium is Michigan's oldest active intercollegiate athletic facility.

Built in 1925 as a replacement for the College gymnasium destroyed in a January 1922 fire, Kresge saw its first event on Jan. 8, 1926, when Albion defeated Olivet in an MIAA men's basketball contest, 30-21. Albion went 13-7 that season, winning six of eight home contests. The next season, Albion stepped up its game, finishing with a 15-4 mark, including a 7-1 home record and the league championship.