Nike Boys Basketball Camp Lake Forest Academy
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Reach your full potential and set yourself apart from the competition during summer 2024 at this new overnight basketball camp in Lake Forest, IL. Join the Pro Level Training staff for three days of fundamental development, partner drills, positional skills, gameplay strategy, and much more!
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
- Fundamental instruction, individual development, and team play
- Off-court discussions and activities to enhance on-court game
- All campers receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt!
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Camp Coaches
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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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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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Camp Details
2024 Dates
Session I: June 30-July 3
Session II: July 28-31
Session III: August 1-4
Check-in (Ages 8-12): First day at 12pm
Check-in (Ages 13-18): First day at 12:30pm
Closing Ceremony: Last day between 11:30am and 12pm
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Campers will reside in Ferry Dorms and have two 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: Sessions I & II
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-Tuesday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9am-8:30pm.
♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Wednesday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9am-12pm.
♦ Lunch is not provided.
♦ Check-out immediately follows closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: SUN 2pm-8:30pm, MON-TUES 8:45am-8:30pm, WED 9am-12pm
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS: Session III
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.
Thursday:
♦ Extended Day Campers stay until 8:30pm.
♦ Dinner is provided.
Friday-Saturday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9am-8:30pm.
♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Sunday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9am-12pm.
♦ Lunch is not provided.
♦ Check-out immediately follows closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: THURS 2pm-8:30pm, FRI-SAT 8:45am-8:30pm, SUN 9am-12pm
SWIMMING
TBA
BASKETBALLS
Nike Versa Tack Basketballs can be purchased during registration for $30. 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.
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.
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
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 Extended Day Campers Arrive; stretching
- 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
- 2:00 PM Competitive Team Games - 3x3, 4x4, 5x5
- 3:00 PM Skills contests
- 5:00 PM Free time
- 5:30 PM Dinner Time
- 6:30 PM Back to gym, league games/evening activities
- 8:30 PM Extended Day campers depart
- 9:00 PM Overnight Campers to rooms - free time
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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August 3, 2022: TJ Gray was extremely energetic and awesome. My son transitioned from Ice Hockey to Basketball. He needed to see and experience something different. He told me these were the best coaches he had all summer and he went to 5 basketball camps. HE SAID NIKE ROCKED!
— Anonymous
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August 12, 2022: My son had so much fun with all of the games and competitions. It was great for him to learn from some new coaches.
— Anonymous
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helped my daughter develop more confidence
— Anonymous
Nike Boys Basketball Camp Lake Forest Academy
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Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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