Challenge yourself and reach your basketball goals in spring & summer 2026 with the Ultimate Champions Basketball Academy staff. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, NY, this camp at St. Joseph's University Brooklyn will work on developing your shooting technique, footwork, team play skills, basketball IQ, and so much more.
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TJ Jones
Camp Coordinator
TJ Jones is the founder and lead skills director of Ultimate Champions Basketball Academy and is a National Nike Basketball Camp Director. Coach Jones has over 22 years of basketball experience as a player, coach and player development instructor.
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Ultimate Champions Basketball Academy
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With over 22 years of training and coaching experience that covers all age groups and skills levels, Ultimate Champions has become one of the nation's premier basketball training academies.
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
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 for all camps
- Gender: All Genders
- Programs: Competitive Skills, Complete Skills, Ultimate Offense, Ultimate Scoring, Individual Skills, Team Skills, High Intensity
- 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
- Spring Session: April 6-9 - Competitive Skills
- Spring Clinic: April 10 - Competition Friday
- Session I: July 6-9 - Complete Skills
- Clinic I: July 10 - Competition Friday
- Session II: July 13-16 - Ultimate Offense
- Clinic II: July 17 - Competition Friday
- Session III: July 20-23 - Ultimate Scoring
- Clinic III: July 24 - Competition Friday
- Session IV: July 27-30 - Individual Skills
- Clinic IV: July 31 - Competition Friday
- Session V: August 3-6 - Team Skills
- Clinic V: August 7 - Competition Friday
- Session VI: August 10-13 - High Intensity
- Clinic VI: August 14 - 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.
Spring Camp (Competitive Skills)
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Thursday
- Check-in: 8:30am-9:00am on Monday
- Closing Ceremony: 2:30pm Thursday
- Check-out: 3:00pm Thursday
- 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 Competitive Skills Camp 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.
Summer Camps (Complete Skills, Ultimate Offense, Ultimate Scoring, Individual Skills, Team Skills, High Intensity)
- 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 Complete Skills Camp (July 6-9) is geared towards players of all levels with a focus on shooting, ball handing, defense, and positional play. Campers will receive explanation and demonstration before participate in drills and competitive play to reinforce the skills learned in real time!
- The Ultimate Offense Camp (July 13-16) is geared towards players of all skill levels with a focus on offensive moves for players of all positions that will then be applied to game like situations.
- The Ultimate Scoring Camp (July 20-23) is geared towards players of all skill levels with a focus on high level scoring moves used by the top players in the game then applying them to game like situations.
- The Individual Skills Camp (July 27-30) is geared towards players of all levels with a focus on shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork, defense, and more. Each skill broken down making it as simple as possible for each camper to understand and implement the skills in a fun and exciting way.
- The Team Skills Camp (August 3-6) 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 High Intensity Camp (August 10-13) is the perfect camp for the more advanced basketball player with at least 4 yrs of organized basketball playing experience. Campers will be developed on individual, team and game like concepts.
COMPETITION FRIDAY
- Spring Clinic: April 10 (Hours are 9am-3pm for the spring clinic)
- Clinic I: July 10
- Clinic II: July 17
- Clinic III: July 24
- Clinic IV: July 31
- Clinic V: August 7
- Clinic VI: August 14
- Daily Hours: 9:00am - 4:00PM, Friday
- Check-in: 8:30am
- 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.
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.
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
9:00 AM Stretching
9:15 AM Ball-Handling
9:45 AM One on One Moves
10:30 AM Defensive Work (stance, movement, communication, desire)
11:00 AM Shooting Work (foot alignment, shoulder alignment, balance, selection, technique)
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 Ball-Handling
2:00 PM Passing
2:15 PM Guest Speaker/lecture
2:45 PM Offensive & Defensive Fundamentals
3:00 PM Shooting Skills Competition
3:15 PM 3 on 3, 4 on 4, 5 on 5
3:45 PM Ending Speech and Recognition
4:00 PM Dismissal
The Hill Center began construction in May 2012 and opened its doors in winter 2014. The 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility located on Vanderbilt Ave. is the first new building on the Brooklyn Campus since McEntegart Hall Library opened in 1965. The Hill Center contains a number of outstanding amenities for the entire SJC community including a 270-spectator arena with NCAA-regulation basketball and volleyball courts with a premier sound system, scoreboard and full-color message board
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Basketball Camp St. Joseph’s University Brooklyn
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Great ball handling drills! The repetition of defensive and offensive plays were a great learning experience.
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Our son was well supported and included in everything even though he was younger and less developed than most if not all other campers. He was also challenged and not coddled, which was the perfect balance.
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He loved everything including the location, coaches, drills, games, and last but not least, the friendships. He’s looking forward to attending next summer. Thank you!
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My 9 year old son had a great time and gained confidence and skills. He enjoyed all parts of the camp--the skills training, the talks about the game and the scrimmages. We both really appreciated the written feedback at the end of camp--it gave him clear goals to work on!
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Rokko loved the interaction with the coaches, all felt very professional to him. He was doing drills he had never done before and he really enjoyed the other kids at the camp. He had a great time and would love to do it again but for longer next year.
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My son loved the game play the most and appreciated how much time they spent in 1v1, 3v3, and 5v5. We also really loved the individualized assessment of our son's strengths and weaknesses at the end of the camp.
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My son had a great experience and was able to learn new skills to improve upon his basketball. He also met some nice friends.
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Great coaches, supportive and encouraging, good mix of scrimmage and drills. The awards are fun and motivating for kids.
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My son came home able to articulate what he learned and has been practicing since. The staff didn't settle, you can tell this was intended to be an experience where the students were going to learn from serious coaches. He was given constructive feedback, taught the skill better and received affirming feedback as well when he did good.
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My son really had fun at the camp. He was excited to go every morning.
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Hearing my daughters talk and laugh about the day when I picked them up! Seeing their confidence levels go up with their skill level!
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He felt like he was challenged, enjoyed the games and drills, felt like the camp was well-organized, and had fun! Thank you - we will be back!
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He felt like he was challenged, enjoyed the games and drills, felt like the camp was well-organized, and had fun! Thank you - we will be back!
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Rokko loved the interaction with the coaches, all felt very professional to him. He was doing drills he had never done before and he really enjoyed the other kids at the camp. He had a great time and would love to do it again but for longer next year.
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You can tell when a camp is good when your child still wants to go to camp after an injury. Chance absolutely loved the camp and the coaches were the absolute best with him. He literally had the time of his life!
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My son felt that his skills greatly improved and that this was the first real training he got in basketball. He felt it was a really great workout too. And this inspired him to do more basketball. He felt the feedback he got was very accurate and helpful also. We would definitely send him back to another week of camp in the future.
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My 9 year old son had a great time and gained confidence and skills. He enjoyed all parts of the camp--the skills training, the talks about the game and the scrimmages. We both really appreciated the written feedback at the end of camp--it gave him clear goals to work on!
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Our son was well supported and included in everything even though he was younger and less developed than most if not all other campers. He was also challenged and not coddled, which was the perfect balance.
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My son felt that his skills greatly improved and that this was the first real training he got in basketball. He felt it was a really great workout too. And this inspired him to do more basketball. He felt the feedback he got was very accurate and helpful also. We would definitely send him back to another week of camp in the future.