Nike Basketball Camp at New Jersey City University

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You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2026 OVERVIEW

• Age Group: 5-15
• Gender: All Genders
• Programs: Team Skills, Competitive Skills and Competition Friday
• Camp Types: Multi day and single day available
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch & snack to camp each day. No food or drinks will be available for purchase.

2026 CAMP DATES

• Session I: July 6-9 - Team Skills
• Clinic I: July 10 - Competition Friday
• Session II: July 13-16 - Competitive Skills
• Clinic II: July 17 - Competition Friday
• Attend multiple sessions! Campers are encouraged to attend multiple sessions! Each program delivers something unique to help players excel in all areas of the game.

CAMP OPTIONS

Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff and placed into groups based on age and ability level.

Team Skills & Competitive Skills

• Daily Hours:
  • Full Day: 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday
  • Morning Half Day: 9:00am-12:30pm Monday-Thursday
  • Afternoon Half Day: 1:30pm-5:00pm Monday-Thursday
  • Check-in: 8:30am-9:00am on Monday for Full Day and Morning Half Day Campers. Check in from 1:00pm-1:30pm for Afternoon Half Day Campers
  • Closing Ceremony: 12:00pm on Thursday for Morning Half Day Campers. Closing Ceremony at 4:30pm Thursday for Full Day and Afternoon Half Day Campers
  • Check-out: Camp will conclude at 12:30pm on Thursday for Morning Half Day Campers. Camp will conclude at 5:00pm on Thursday for Full Day and Afternoon Half Day Campers
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch & snack to camp each day. No food or drinks will be available for purchase.
• The Team Skills Camp (July 6-9) is geared towards players of all levels with a focus on setting screens, cuts, defense, reading, reacting, rebounding, and positional work. Individual fundamentals will also be touched on to ensure the success of each camper in game like situations.
• The Competitive Skills Camp (July 13-16) is geared towards players of all levels with a focus on competition individually and within teams. Campers will work on pressing, zone offense/defense, man to man offense/defense and applying these in tournament style play.

Competition Friday

• Clinic I: July 10
• Clinic II: July 17
• Daily Hours: 9:00am - 4:00PM, Friday
• Check-in: 8:30am-9:00am
• Check-out: 4:00PM
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch & snack to camp each day. No food or drinks will be available for purchase.
• Program: The Competition Friday Clinic is geared towards players of all levels and will be comprised of a multitude of competitive games along with individualized development.

Interested in Volleyball Camp? Check out our Nike Volleyball Camps at New Jersey City University!

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch & snack to camp each day. No food or drinks will be available for purchase.
• Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
• Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and prizes. *multi-day camps only.Basketballs: Basketballs are provided for instruction during camp.
  

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

• Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the director's discretion
• Equipment Needed: Players should have at least one pair of well-broken-in basketball (court) shoes. Campers do not need to bring their own ball. See Packing List for additional information.
• Facility: Indoor courts with air conditioning
• 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.

Ultimate Champions Philosophy

In order to be successful there has to be a strong foundation. If a builder is building a house, he must have a strong foundation in order for the house to stand properly over time. Well, the same is for basketball. There must be a strong foundation in fundamentals for continuous individual improvement. In addition to an emphasis on skill development, camp will also aim to improve each players athleticism and explosiveness.

CUSTOMER PORTAL

To access your 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

9:00am Campers arrive, warm up

9:15 AM Ball-Handling

9:45 AM One on One Moves

10:30 AM Defensive Work

11:00 AM Shooting Work

11:30 AM 3 on 3, 4 on 4, 5 on 5

12:00 PM Lunch

1:15 PM Stretching/Warm Up

1:30 PM Passing

2:00 PM Offensive & Defensive Fundamentals

3:20 PM Shooting Skills Competition

4:00 PM Campers Depart