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Camp Overview

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Join Nick Bonifay and Luke Gromer at Game Time at the Grounds for an unforgettable basketball experience in summer 2026! This day camp in Cabot, AR, offers high-energy drills, competitive games, and hands-on instruction to help players refine their skills and boost their performance. Don’t miss your chance to learn, compete, and have a blast on the court!

The Basketball Academy Camp is designed for athletes that are serious about raising their game to the next level. The RYG Athletics Basketball Academy combines classroom and court time to teach athletes (ages 10-14) the leadership, mindset, and basketball skills they need to thrive. The camp features two classroom sessions a day that dive into leadership, mindset, basketball principles of play and film. The twice daily court sessions give athletes the opportunity to immediately put into practice the things they're learning in the classroom in a fun, challenging, and competitive environment.

Highlights Include

  • Two court sessions per day featuring competitive games, drills, and individual skill development
  • Two classroom sessions per day diving into leadership skills, mindset skills, and basketball skills and film
  • Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!

Camp Coaches

  • Nick Bonifay Polo HS

    Nick Bonifay

    Camp Director

    Nick is an Assistant Coach at the University of Montevallo, a Division II program competing in one of the most competitive conferences in the country. He played five years at Oklahoma City University, serving as a two-year team captain and earning Academic All-American honors all five seasons. He also received the Coaches Award in 2023–24 and 2024–25, recognizing his excellence in academics, leadership, community involvement, and work ethic.

    Nick Bonifay Polo HS

    Nick Bonifay

    Camp Director

    Nick brings extensive coaching experience across multiple levels. He has worked with Thunder Youth Basketball, affiliated with the Oklahoma City Thunder, running camps across the state. Nick has also coached AAU teams with Summit Basketball Academy in Oklahoma City. For the past six years, he has provided individual skill development in both Alabama and Oklahoma. Additionally, from 2020-2022, he served as a basket instructor for Point Guard College basketball camps.

    Nick coaches because he loves basketball — the strategy, competition, and the pursuit of improvement. He also values the opportunity to mentor young athletes, using the game to teach character, leadership, and life skills. “I see coaching as a sacred responsibility — one that goes far beyond wins and losses. A coach can be one of the most impactful figures in a young person's life. My job goes deeper than creating better shooters and passers. I want to use the game to create better people.”

    Parents and players can expect a coach fully committed to development on and off the court. Nick focuses on building habits, skills, and mindsets that help athletes succeed in basketball and life, emphasizing dedication, teamwork, and consistency in every session.


  • Luke Gromer Headshot 1

    Luke Gromer

    Camp Director

    Luke Gromer is a NIKE Basketball Camp Director and the founder and president of RYG Athletics. RYG Athletics operates some of the highest-rated NIKE Sports Camps, serving hundreds of athletes across the country each summer.

    Luke Gromer Headshot 1

    Luke Gromer

    Camp Director

    Luke has been coaching basketball for 10 years across the high school, junior high, and youth levels. He has over 15 years of experience working at, leading, or directing summer camps.

    Luke is passionate about helping athletes have better experiences in sport and using sport as a vehicle to teach athletes the leadership and mindset skills they need to thrive in sport and life.

    Luke also created and hosts The Cutting Edge Coaching Podcast where he has conducted over 100 interviews on effective coaching with some of the top coaches, sports psychologists, experts, and leaders from across sports. Additionally, Luke delivered a TEDx talk titled, The Missing Ingredient in Youth Sports where he outlined how we can provide better experiences in sport to youth athletes.

    Luke holds a bachelors and masters degree in education. He lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife and three young children.

    Here’s what others say about Luke’s skill as a coach:

    “Luke is a high-level coach and teacher of the game. He’s passionate about using sport to positively impact the lives of young people. I have no doubt that RYG Basketball Camps will help numerous young players become better basketball players, and more importantly, better people!”

    – Brad Friess, Arkansas Athletes Outreach Founder

    "Luke is an intentional and well studied teacher of the game. He has a great approach to teaching and is one of the most prepared and effective I have been around."

    – Tyler Coston, SAVI Coaching

Camp Details

JUNE 22-26, 2026

  • Check-in: Monday at 8:30AM
  • Closing Ceremony: Friday at 12:00pm
  • Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
  • Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-3PM FRI 9AM-12:30PM

Interested in Volleyball camp? Check out our Nike Volleyball Camp at Game Time at the Grounds!

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.

LATE PICKUP/SUPERVISED SCRIMMAGES

Late Pickup/Supervised Scrimmages is offered from 3pm-4pm, Monday-Thursday for $55 for the week. This option can be added on during registration. Please note, this option is only offered for Basketball Academy campers.

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.

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 AM Campers Arrive

9:00 AM Classroom session I

9:45 AM Gym Session I

12:00 PM Lunch

12:30 PM Classroom Session II

1:00 PM Gym Session II

3:00 PM Campers Depart

3:00 PM - 4:00PM Late pick-up/supervised scrimmages (optional add-on)

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