Nike Basketball Camp The Calhoun School

THE 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.

COMPLETE SKILLS

The Complete Skills Camps encompass individual, team, and competition skills. These sessions are designed to help players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills, and enhance their skill set at the post, wing, or guard position. Campers will be taught the foundations of shooting stationary and off the dribble, ball handing under pressure and on the break, the difference between rebounding and boxing out, how to play positions 1 through 5, how to read any defense, how to defend all five positions, and how to mentally approach the game.

Check-in: Monday at 8:30AM
Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 3:30PM
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM

COMPETITION FRIDAY (NEW!)
Extend your camp experience with Competition Friday! Competition Friday is the chance to come back the Friday after camp ends and put the new skills you've learned to the test. Competition Friday runs 8am-5pm at an additional cost of $120. The schedule will include a full day of competitive games including 2 on 2, 3 on 3, 5 on 5, NBA Skills Challenges, Hot Shot, Dunk Contests and much more! All players will be divided into groups based on their age and skill level. Please note, this day is exclusively for enrolled campers and is not applicable for the Intro to Hoops Camp.

ESPORTS POST GAME LOUNGE (NEW!)
Join the Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) and Ultimate Champions Basketball Academy after camp (Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-6pm) and experience basketball + gaming designed for game skill and personal development. These 90-minute sessions will help bring campers together to train as a team, learn new skills, and grow with their community, using a basketball video game, featuring NBA 2K, as our teaching platform. To learn more, visit Post Game Lounge at Calhoun School. You can register through this link or on this webpage, under 'Dates & Prices'.

INTRO TO HOOPS CAMP

The Intro to Hoops Camp is designed for our youngest campers that are new to the sport. Campers receive an introduction to basketball and will learn basic concepts, terminology, and gross motor movements from our encouraging and highly-skilled staff. Campers will play with smaller size balls and utilize adjustable hoops to accommodate their height and help improve their skills and confidence. Open to boys and girls, ages 5-8.

MORNING HALF DAY

Check-in: Monday at 7:30am
Check-out: Friday at 12pm
Meals: Not provided. Please eat prior to arrival.
Hours: M-Fri 8am-12pm

AFTERNOON HALF DAY

Check-in: Monday at 12:45pm
Check-out: Friday at 5pm
Meals: Not provided. Please eat prior to arrival.
Hours: M-Fri 1pm-5pm

EARLY DROP-OFF

Early drop-off is available for campers at an additional fee of $40 (for all 4 days). This fee includes supervision and activities provided by the camp staff Monday-Thursday from 8AM-9AM. Pro-rates are not available.

LATE PICK-UP

Late pick-up is available for campers at an additional fee of $40 (for all 4 days). This fee includes supervision and activities provided by the camp staff Monday-Thursday from 4PM-5PM. Pro-rates are not available.

BASKETBALLS

Nike Versa Tack Basketballs can be purchased during registration for $25. 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.

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. Parents are invited to attend the closing ceremony! Departure immediately following at 4:30PM.

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.

INFORMATION PACKET

A detailed camper information packet containing check-in location, health/release forms, emergency contact numbers, and a checklist of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers prior to the start of camp. The US Sports Camps health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.

*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 Passing
• 1:45 PM Guest Speaker
• 2:30 PM Offensive & Defensive Fundamentals
• 3:20 PM Shooting Skills Competition
• 3:45 PM 3 on 3, 4 on 4, 5 on 5
• 4:00 PM Dismissal

The Calhoun School is a multi-story private school located in New York City's Upper West Side and contains a full size gymnasium, a weight room, and multi-purpose rooms.