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Nike Basketball Camp North Shore Sports and Wellness

TJ Gray, Camp Director

550 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, Illinois 60015

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Co-Ed
Summer
Winter

Limited

Complete Skills | Day 9am-3pm

Dec. 29 - Dec. 31, 2025

Co-Ed | Ages: 8 - 16

Camp will run Monday-Wednesday from 9am-3pm.

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$299

Limited

Complete Skills | Day 9am-3pm

Jul. 20 - Jul. 24, 2026

Co-Ed | Ages: 8 - 16

Camp runs Monday-Thursday from 9am-3pm and Friday from 9am-12pm.

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$525

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates. Additional fees may apply.

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Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Basketball Camps

Train at the former Chicago Bull's practice facilities in winter 2025 and summer 2026 with TJ Gray, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Illinois Institute of Technology! Formerly named Joy of the Game Sports Center, North Shore Sports and Wellness is the perfect location for players of all abilities who are looking to work on their skills in a fun and focused environment, all while having serious fun!

Pro Level Training Nike Basketball Camps mission is to provide players with the skills and mental approach they need to become a better and more explosive player. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, footwork, balance, and conditioning.

Highlights Include

The teaching of foundational athletic skills and work habits
Discussion of nutritional goals and off-court activities to benefit on-court game
Summer campers receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Director TJ Gray

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.
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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.
Staff Pro Level Training

Pro Level Training’s concept is very simple: cover all grounds with everyone that we work with. In addition to skills training, we place major emphasis on the strength, conditioning and performance sides of the game.
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The idea of Pro Level Training was conceived from Founder Joel Green’s desire to bring the “Pro” style of training and preparation to youth athletes. He saw that there was a need for athletes to learn how to properly prepare their minds and bodies for the game of basketball.
Our goal is to improve the quality of individual on court performance by providing clients with the physical & mental tools needed to get to the next level of their career. We enjoy both training and educating players to get the most out of each session.

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

2025 & 2026 Dates

Winter Complete Skills: December 29-31
Summer Complete Skills: July 20-24

Winter Complete Skills Hours

Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
Closing Ceremony: Wednesday at 2:30pm
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Daily Hours: MON-WED 9AM-3PM

Summer Complete Skills Hours

Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
Closing Ceremony: Friday at11:30am
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-3PM FRI 9AM-12PM

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

TEAM DISCOUNT

If you have a group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. If you have a group of 10 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $40 discount. Please fill out the Team Discount - Basketball form with the name of your group and the names of each camper enrolling in the camp and we will create a unique discount code for your group.

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 required 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.

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Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 AM Campers Arrive
9:15 AM Stretch/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
1:35 PM Competitive Team Games - 3x3, 4x4, 5x5
3:00 PM Campers Depart

North Shore and Wellness Facility

The North Shore Sports and Wellness is a 49,000 square foot, state of the art facility offering dynamic space designed to meet the needs a plethora of activities and services. The Sports Center has an arena with four large basketball/volleyball courts (two pro size and two high school length). Activities on the courts can be observed from courtside or from our mezzanine that also includes classrooms, offices, a team lounge, and a concession stand.

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Complete Skills | Day 9am-3pm