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Camp Overview

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 12-18. 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 is an exclusive camp for NBA Basketball School players only.

Highlights Include

  • 6-night accommodation (Sunday, July 19 to Saturday, July 25)​
  • Ground transportation
  • 3 meals per day for overnight campers
  • 20+ hours of basketball programming​
  • Entry to select WNBA All-Star Weekend activations
  • Visits from NBA/WNBA Legends​
  • Camper gear (jersey, shorts, t-shirt, bag)​
  • Daily laundry service​
  • Professional photographer and videographer​
  • Media day photoshoot​

Camp Coaches

  • Joel Green

    Joel Green

    Camp Director

    Joel Green, former professional player, founded Pro Level Training after realizing his undeniable passion for teaching and coaching. His goal is to help enhance player performance both physically and mentally by providing them uniquely designed skills and mental approaches they need to get a leg up on the competition.

    Joel Green

    Joel Green

    Camp Director

    Joel Green was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and was an All-City basketball player for all four years of high school. After graduating from high school, he attended the well known Hargrave Military Academy for prep school to exercise more college options. While there, he helped lead Hargrave to a #1 national ranking by USA Today and became top 30 players in the country.

    Upon leaving Hargrave he began his collegiate career at Siena College where he was the top recruit. After an injury sidelined him, he was forced to sit out and red shirt his freshman year. To seek better opportunity, Joel transferred from Siena into the JUCO rankings to avoid sitting out yet another year by going to another 4 year school, which is NCAA regulation for transfers. While spending time in Junior College, Joel was able to win back-to-back National Titles making his way back to Division 1 basketball by signing with Rider University. After winning a Regular Season Title his senior season with the Broncs, he graduated with honors earning his BA in psychology. Joel began his professional career by playing in Ireland’s Superleague, which was followed by playing in both Spain and Venezuela while receiving a D-League contact along the way. A recent highlight for Joel was when he was invited to spend a few weeks with the 76ers during their preseason training.

    Over the years Joel has been featured in multiple commercials, print ads and also on a national TV show. Joel is the 2017 face of Cheez-It Crackers' latest national basketball campaign. This feature was a dream come true and gave him the opportunity to play in the Celebrity Crunch Classic, coached by Magic Johnson, playing against Charles Barkley's team of celebrities. In addition to all of this, Joel also travels to speak to many organizations, schools, and programs to help motivate & inspire others to maximize on their talents, skills and untapped potential.

    Basketball Tips by Joel:

  • Tj gray

    TJ Gray

    Camp Director

    Terrence Gray will embark on his second year as Illinois Institute of Technology head men's basketball coach in 2021-22 (0-0). He assumed head coaching duties after three seasons with the Scarlet Hawks men's basketball program as an assistant coach.

    Tj gray

    TJ Gray

    Camp Director

    Gray helped guide the Illinois Tech men’s basketball program into full NCAA Division III membership in 2018-19. The Chicago native mentored four All-NACC members, two NACC Defensive Player of the Year honorees, five All-Association of Division III Independents selections, and one D3Hoops.com All-Central Region pick throughout his tenure as assistant coach. The Scarlet Hawks accumulated a 47-34 record under Gray’s assistance, which included a trip to the 2018-19 NACC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship Game.

    Gray arrived to Illinois Tech following a tour of duty at Walter Payton College Prep, where he served as assistant varsity boy’s basketball coach for two seasons. During his time at Walter Payton College Prep, Gray simultaneously held the head coaching post with Made Men AAU Basketball.

    Gray jumped into the coaching ranks at NCAA Division I Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He spent four seasons with the Cougars men’s basketball program as director of operations. Film exchange, on-campus visit coordination, team travel, academic progress and camp/clinic management fell under Gray’s watch at Southern Illinois Edwardsville.

    Gray’s collegiate playing career included stops at Western Illinois University (2003-2005), University of Illinois at Chicago (2005-07) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2007-08). He earned a spot on the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Second Team in his final season at SIUE.

    Gray obtained his bachelor of arts degree in business management from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2007. He went on to earn a master of science degree in kinesiology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2010.

Camp Details

JULY 19-25, 2026

  • Check-in: Sunday at TBD time
  • Closing Ceremony: Saturday at 12pm

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

Campers will reside in the dorms on campus and have up to 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: Provided
Air-conditioning: Yes
Pool: Yes

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • 6-night accommodation (Sunday, July 19 to Saturday, July 25)​
  • Ground transportation
  • 3 meals per day ​
  • 20+ hours of basketball programming​
  • Entry to select WNBA All-Star Weekend activations
  • 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!

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.

TRANSPORTATION

Ground transportation is included in your fee and is provided by AllSport. They will connect with you separately to arrange your ground transportation.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Validated Travel Restrictions
Participants who experience a validated travel restriction (such as a denied visa or refused entry at the border) will receive a full refund of camp tuition fees paid. To qualify, participants must submit official documentation from the relevant government authority confirming the denial. Notification and documentation must be received no later than 10 days before camp check-in.

Travel Bookings via Camp Travel Partner

Flights booked through AllSports International are subject to the refund and cancellation policies of the individual airlines. A non-refundable administrative fee of $150 USD per traveler will be deducted from any airline-related refund, regardless of the airline’s policy. If the airline issues a credit or voucher instead of a refund, that credit will be passed on to the participant. AllSports International is not responsible for airline-imposed penalties, change fees, or non-refundable fares.

General Cancellations

A full refund of tuition fees paid is available only if Cancellation Protection was purchased at registration (see Cancellation Protection section below). Cancellations made before May 15, 2026 are eligible for a camp credit voucher equal to the amount paid, valid through July 2027 and transferable to an immediate family member. Cancellations made after May 15, 2026 and at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will receive a camp credit voucher only if Cancellation Protection was purchased at registration. No refunds or vouchers will be issued for no-shows, voluntary withdrawal, schedule conflicts, or behavioral dismissal.

Medical or Family Emergencies

Camp credit vouchers may be issued for cancellations due to documented illness, injury, or family emergencies. Valid documentation (such as a physician’s note) must be submitted for consideration.

Cancellation Protection (Optional)

Cancellation Protection is available for $100 per participant and must be purchased at the time of registration. It provides a full refund of tuition fees paid if cancellation occurs before May 15, 2026. If cancellation occurs after May 15, 2026 but at least 24 hours before camp check-in, a camp credit voucher will be issued. The $100 Cancellation Protection fee is non-refundable.

Event Cancellation by Organizers

If the camp is cancelled by the organizers for any reason, including safety concerns, facility issues, or travel restrictions, participants will receive a full refund of camp tuition fees paid. Refunds for travel bookings will follow the airline’s refund policy, with the $150 administrative fee remaining non-refundable. Cancellation Protection fees are non-refundable.

Additional Terms

Campers with unpaid balances 10 days before camp may be removed from the program and forfeit all fees paid. Campers agree to waive any and all damages that may arise from cancellation and accept registration fees as liquidated damages.

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

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