December 28-30, 2026
CAMP HOURS
- Check in: Monday at 8:30am
- Closing Ceremony: Wednesday at 2:30pm
- Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Daily Hours: MON-WED 9AM-3PM
Why this camp
Work on your game with the University of St. Thomas coaching staff
Athlete pathways: Development and Competitive
Nike Basketball Camp at University of St. Thomas brings players ages 8-14 to Houston for basketball instruction led by University of St. Thomas Head Men's Basketball Coach Anthony Medina and his staff. Campers spend their time working through skill training and game play, with a mix of individual work and team-focused drills.
What you'll gain
Build the skill, then use it in the game
Campers work on shooting and dribbling before putting those skills into scrimmages and game situations. Coaches also cover strength and conditioning and game tactics, so players spend time on the physical and decision-making parts of basketball.
Development pathway: Campers improve fundamentals and technique, with progress they can see.
Competitive pathway: Campers sharpen skills at game speed, with tougher competition and coaching that raises the bar.
What you'll experience
A week built around training and game play
Players move between morning and afternoon training sessions, with drills, discussions, and games all part of camp. Coach Medina and his staff lead the basketball instruction, giving players opportunities to work on their skills and then take them into scrimmaging.
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 $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.
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
Campers Arrive
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
1:30 PM
Lecture/Skill Competitions
2:00 PM
Competitive Team Games - 3x3, 4x4, 5x5
4:00 PM
Campers Depart
