NBA Basketball School - US Camp Experience at Lake Forest Academy

- Extended
- Overnight
- All
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jul. 13 - Jul. 19, 2025
Join us for camp at NBA Basketball School - US Camp Experience at Lake Forest Academy.
This is an exclusive event for NBA Basketball School players around the world ages 14-17. It includes six nights of accommodation, three meals daily, and over 20 hours of basketball training. Campers will attend a WNBA game and meet NBA/WNBA legends. They will receive exclusive gear, daily laundry service, and content captured by a professional photographer and videographer. The camp also features Chicago tourist activities and opportunities to make friends from around the world, ensuring a well-rounded and memorable experience.
This Camp is for NBA Basketball School Players Only
Highlights Include
- 6-night accommodation (Sunday, July 13 to Saturday, July 19)
- 3 meals per day for overnight campers; 2 meals per day for extended day campers
- 20+ hours of basketball programming
- 1 ticket to Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA game
- Visits from NBA/WNBA Legends
- Camper gear (jersey, shorts, t-shirt, bag)
- Daily laundry service
- Professional photographer and videographer
- Media day photoshoot
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Camp Coaches
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Co-Director Bill Bayno
Bill Bayno has served as an assistant coach for several NBA teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons. His NBA coaching career spans nearly two decades, working under notable head coaches like Dwane Casey and Nate McMillan.
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Co-Director Chris Oliver
Chris Oliver is a Canadian basketball coach and founder of Basketball Immersion, known for pioneering Basketball Decision Training (BDT) and mentoring coaches worldwide. He spent 14 seasons as head coach at the University of Windsor, winning over 300 games and earning multiple Coach of the Year honors.
Camp Details
JULY 13-19, 2025
- Check-in: Sunday at TBD time
- Closing Ceremony: Saturday at TBD time
This Camp is for NBA Basketball School Players Only
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Campers will reside in the dorms on campus and have four campers per room. We will do our best to accommodate roommate preferences but cannot guarantee them. You will be contacted in advance should we have any questions regarding roommate requests. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Bathrooms: Shared
Linens: Not provided
Air-conditioning: Yes
Pool: TBA
Refundable Room Key Deposit: $25 check made payable to Lake Forest Academy
Suggested Spending Money: $30-$50
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS
On the first day of camp, all extended day campers should arrive dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Sunday:
♦ Extended Day Campers stay until 8:30pm.
♦ Dinner is provided.
Monday-Friday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9am-8:30pm.
♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Saturday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9am-12pm.
♦ Lunch is not provided.
♦ Check-out immediately follows closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: SUN 2pm-8:30pm, MON-FRI 8:45am-8:30pm, SAT 9am-12pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- 6-night accommodation (Sunday, July 13 to Saturday, July 19)
- 3 meals per day
- 20+ hours of basketball programming
- 1 ticket to Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA game
- Visits from NBA/WNBA Legends
- Camper gear (jersey, shorts, t-shirt, bag)
- Daily laundry service
- Professional photographer and videographer
- Media day photoshoot
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.
CUSTOMER PORTAL
To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, and Camp Information Packet, please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal
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
- 7:00 AM Wake up, shower
- 7:45 AM Breakfast (Overnight campers only)
- 9:00 AM Gym opens
- 9:15 AM Dynamic Warmup
- 9:30 AM Skill Development/Performance Training
- 11:30 AM Classroom (Connect & Build Campers IQ of Basketball)
- 12:00 PM Lunch/Extra Shooting
- 12:45 PM Individual Improvement Drills/Camper Interviews
- 1:05 PM Lecture/Skill Competitions
- 2:00 PM Competitive Team Games - 3x3, 4x4, 5x5
- 3:00 PM Skills contests
- 5:30 PM Dinner Time
- 6:30 PM Back to gym, league games/evening activities
- 9:00 PM Overnight Campers to rooms