Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Basketball Camps
Work on your game in summer 2026 with the 2025 DIII National Champion Head Men's Basketball Coach James Cosgrove and the Trinity College Men's Basketball staff at this long-time favorite basketball camp in Hartford, CT. Focus on the fundamentals and fine-tuning your positional work, shooting technique, footwork and ball-handling skills.
The Complete Skills Camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills and enhance their skill set at the post, wing or guard position.
Highlights Include
Collegiate-style skill development drills for players of all abilities
Discussion of nutritional goals and off-court activities to benefit on-court game
Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
Camp Coaches
James Cosgrove
Camp Director
James Cosgrove enters his 15th season at Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Trinity College for the 2024-25 season after guiding the Bantams on a historic run during their 2023-24 campaign. Cosgrove holds a career record of 456-261, including a 217-124 mark at Trinity. During his tenure at Trinity, Cosgrove has coached seven NESCAC All-Conference selections, three NESCAC Defensive Players of the Year, two National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-American selections, 2015-16 NESCAC Player of the Year, and 2022-23 NESCAC Rookie of the Year. The Bantams have earned 26 Academic All-Conference selections, and were named an NABC Academic Excellence Team in 2022-23.
Pete King
Jadon Archer
Camp Details
JULY 27-31, 2026
Camp Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
Closing Ceremony: Friday at 1:30pm
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Pool: All campers will have optional swim time. Campers must bring their own bathing suit and towel if they want to participate in the optional swim time.
Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM, FRI 9AM-2PM
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.
BASKETBALLS
Nike All Court Elite 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 recommended 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!
HEALTH & RELEASE FORMS
All registered campers are required to have a parent or legal guardian fill out US Sports Camps’ mandatory Health & Release Forms online before arrival at camp. The State of Connecticut requires a copy of camp participants’ most recent physical and record of immunizations, shots, etc., in addition to the US Sports Camps health and release form. This form can be found here or provided by your physician.
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
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
Dynamic Warm-up & Dribble Series
9:40 AM
Skills Training
10:20 AM
Full Court 3 on 3
11:00 AM
5 on 5 Games
12:00 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM
Skills Competitions
1:20 PM
Shooting Instruction
1:40 PM
Team Offense/Defense
2:20 PM
Transition Drills
2:40 PM
Half Court 5 on 5
3:10 PM
FT Game
3:30 PM
Half Court 3 on 3
4:00 PM
Campers Depart
Trinity College is Connecticut's second oldest college located in the heart of the state capital at 300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106. The Ferris Center is home to the Ray Oosting Gymnasium, with seating for 2,100. It boasts two volleyball courts and two basketball courts and was the site of the men's NCAA Division III basketball regional playoffs in 1995.
In addition to the Ferris Center, campers will also utilize nearby gyms at the Montessori School and Learning Corridor when necessary.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Basketball Camp Trinity College
11 Reviews
This was his first time being at an overnight camp. He liked being on his own and he was so happy to make new friends. Another highlight of Marques' was winning the championship with his teammates.
My daughter loved this camp! She loved making new friends and the opportunity to play with the boys, which she believes makes her better. She will definitely attend next year and tell her teammates to join. The coaches were great and I hope they consider an overnight camp for the girls. Thank you Coach Cosgrove. It was a great camp!
This was his first time being at an overnight camp. He liked being on his own and he was so happy to make new friends. Another highlight of Marques' was winning the championship with his teammates.
Trent could not say enough good things about his experience. He met new friends and didn't want to leave. His coach was great and said it was the best time. He can't wait to go back. Thanks to everyone for a top-notch basketball camp.
Trent could not say enough good things about his experience. He met new friends and didn't want to leave. His coach was great and said it was the best time. He can't wait to go back. Thanks to everyone for a top-notch basketball camp.
Staying on a College campus as beautiful as Trinity College made the overnight experience mature, responsible, grown up, and important. The Trinity College basketball coach was AMAZING and all their basketball players were so compassionate about the sport and the camp! There was a tremendous amount of learning on an hourly basis and daily basis. This was by far the best camp I have ever attended, it exceeded my expectations. My son loved it so much that now he wants to apply to Trinity College in 4 years. This is his go to camp!
My son had an amazing experience. He can be very shy but he came right out of his shell and was made to feel welcome and at home. He loved every day and couldn't wait to go back in the morning! Thank you to the coaches!
My son loved playing with so many different people. They kept him active and eager to learn. He can't wait to go back next year.
One highlight was when I was doing a dribbling drill and one of my teammates gave me a compliment. Another highlight was when another teammate told me that my rebounding was a big part of winning our scrimmage. I loved camp!
I thought it was nice that the camp gave out awards at the closing ceremony. I also really like that the kids received a report card. Overall the camp was nice. My son enjoyed the experience of camp as this was his 1st time away.
I thought it was nice that the camp gave out awards at the closing ceremony. I also really like that the kids received a report card. Overall the camp was nice. My son enjoyed the experience of camp as this was his 1st time away.
