Nike Basketball Camp at Adelphi University
- Day
- Half-day
- Clinic
- Co-Ed
- Male
- Summer
- Winter
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Dec. 29 - Dec. 30, 2025
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Nike Basketball Camps
Join the Head Men's Coach Dave Duke and staff at our Garden City basketball camp during winter 2025/2026. This camp at Adelphi University is designed to help campers take their game to the next level through fundamental training, positional skill work, competitive gameplay, and more!
Winter Clinic- This clinic will feature a balanced combination of competitive games and focused skill development, giving participants the opportunity to apply what they learn in real-game situations while also improving their individual techniques and overall understanding of the game.
Highlights Include
- Daily emphasis placed on fundamental development, team play and basketball IQ
- Discussion of nutritional goals and off-court activities to benefit on-court game
- All summer campers receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Dave Duke
Dave Duke was named head coach of the men's basketball program at Adelphi University on April, 29, 2014 by Director of Athletics Danny McCabe, and enters his sixth season at the helm of the Panthers. In his tenure at Adelphi, Duke has led a program turnaround, and has posted a pair of winning seasons after Adelphi had recorded a series of consecutive losing campaigns.
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Camp Details
2025 DATES
- Winter Clinic: December 29-30
Winter Clinic Hours
- Check-in: Monday at 8:30AM
- Meals: Lunch is not provided.
- Daily Hours: MON-TUES 9AM-3PM
2026 DATES
- MLK Day Clinic: January 19
MLK Day Clinic Hours
- Check-in: Monday at 8:30AM
- Meals: Lunch is not provided.
- Daily Hours: MON 9AM-3PM
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch each day
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Basketball Camps t-shirt. *1-day clinics and fall, winter and spring camps excluded.
- Basketballs: Basketballs are provided for instruction during camp
INSTRUCTION & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion
- Facility: Indoor courts
- 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.
BASKETBALLS
Nike All Court Elite Basketballs can be purchased during registration for $35. Players can choose between a size 6 (28.5", standard girls) or size 7 (29.5", standard boys) ball, which will be passed out on the last day of camp. Please note that it is not recommended to bring a basketball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction.
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.
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
- 9:00 AM Stretching
- 9:15 AM Ball-Handling
- 9:45 AM One on One Offensive Drill Stations
- 10:30 AM Defensive Work (movement, team, concepts)
- 11:00 AM Shooting Work
- 11:30 AM 3 on 3, 4 on 4, 5 on 5
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Game-Concept Stations
- 2:00 PM "Season" Games
- 3:00 PM Dismissal
Adelphi University is a private school located in Garden City, New York.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Dec. 29 - Dec. 30, 2025
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Reviews & Testimonials
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July 29, 2022: My kids had a great time, met new friends and learned new skills.
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July 15, 2022: My son enjoyed his experience at the camp and he met new friends.
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August 5, 2023: My son throughly enjoyed himself, he learned so much and made friends!!!
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July 15, 2022: My son came home every single day excited to tell me about how much fun he had.
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July 18, 2022: The staff was extremely welcoming, and there was a good mix of competition and comradery!
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July 29, 2022: My child was very happy with his coaches, he bonded with staff and kids incredibly well!
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July 5, 2022: The staffy were friendly and knowledgable. They also kept the boys engaged. Wonderful experience.
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July 6, 2022: The great facilities and amazing, dedicated coaches were a highlight. The atmosphere was competitive but fun.
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August 7, 2023: My son felt welcomed and valued when coaches and participants recognized him from prior year.
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July 27, 2023: My son gained valuable coaching and instruction from the coaches that greatly improved his skills.
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August 1, 2023: Amazing staff and camp director. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The ceremony on the last day of camp was awesome!
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August 2, 2022: My son kept wanting to go back! He felt like a champ winning a trophy and the fact that all the counselors knew his name was amazing.
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July 6, 2023: The camp was very well run- fun safe and the boys wanted to go back every morning! The camp director knew each kid by name, that was impressive!
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July 18, 2022: Both of my boys felt like they bonded with the coaches and are looking forward to watching their coaches play basketball for Adelphi's team.
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July 29, 2022: My sons' interest in basketball soared. He liked the way his coaches taughtand he said it's a big difference from learning basketball at school.
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July 1, 2022: This camp experience was thrilling for my son as he was able to practice and compete against his peers while learning more about the game of basketball. He was excited to tell me about his experience each day he came home from camp.
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July 3, 2023: My boys enjoyed these camps this summer and last summer. They are going in to 7th grade and play plenty of competitive basketball, so letting them continue to play basketball at Adelphi and enjoy it were the most important things to me.
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July 29, 2022: The coaches evaluated my child's ability and skill level on the first day and spent the rest of the week working with him on area where he needed improvement and focus. They were inspiring and encouraging at every step of the way and made him feel good about himself.
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July 17, 2023: The coaches and staff were all very attentive and helpful. They gave personal attention and helped each individual work on skills they needed to improve their game. They quickly learned the strengths and areas of improvement needed for each camper and gave the necessary individual instruction to improve their skills.
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he wished he had one more day