Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Basketball Camps
Join founder of The Works Basketball Coach Pete Rivas in Garden Grove in summer 2026 and work on improving your strength and conditioning, team play skills, and fundamentals. This Orange County multi-week camp is the perfect location to get better, build confidence on the court and make new friends!
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
Emphasis placed on fundamental development and team play
Off-court discussions and activities to enhance on-court game
Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
Camp Coaches
Pete Rivas
Camp Director
Pete Rivas, founder of The Works Basketball Academy, boasts a basketball coaching career spanning over four decades. With a wealth of experience in coaching boys and girls at the youth, high school, and college levels, Rivas has become a respected figure in the basketball community and has established himself as a prominent authority in player development. He holds a USA Basketball coaching license, has served as
a long-time Nike Basketball Camp Director, and co-directs the Snow Valley Basketball
Schools.
Rachel Nagel
Co-Director
Rachel
Nagel is the current Head Girls Basketball Coach at Pacific Ridge School. Prior to Pacific Ridge High School, she was a Division 1 coach for the University of San Diego and UC Davis
women’s basketball programs.
Patrick Pajam
Coach
Patrick
Pajam is a driven high school basketball coach and skills performance trainer.
In the past year, Coach Pat, as an assistant coach, was part of two successful
programs. Fil-Am Nation Select, where they won multiple championships in Manila
Live, the Philippines’ top high school tournament.
Then, La Habra HS Boys Varsity, as they won the Freeway League
and CIFSS DIV3AA championships.
Coach Pat as a head coach also lead
the Highlanders’ JV team to a 10-0 season.
Pablo Garcia
Co-Director
Coach Pablo Garcia brings over 22 years of high school basketball coaching experience, including the past 12 years as a head coach. He is currently entering his third season as the head coach at Rubidoux High School in Jurupa Valley, CA. Throughout his career, he has made a lasting impact on programs across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Since 2017, Coach Garcia has been a dedicated member of the Snow Valley Basketball School staff, serving as a Director in recent years. He is passionate about player development and finds fulfillment in watching young athletes grow both on and off the court each summer. With his own sons now getting older and beginning to play, he’s excited for them to become part of the Snow Valley tradition.
Coach Garcia believes in the unique learning environment Snow Valley provides—combining elite instruction with a competitive atmosphere unmatched by other camps.
Eva Mejia
Coach
Coach Eva Mejia has been coaching girls basketball for 4 years. She owns and operates her own girls club team; Aztecas, that was founded to help young girls in financial need pursue basketball at a competitive club level.
Camp Details
June 22-25, 2026
Check-in: Monday at 8:15AM
Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 3:30PM
Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM
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 packed lunch or $10/day to purchase lunch.
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.
CAMP OUTLINE
Warm-up: Foam Roll/Static Stretch/Stabilization/Core & Balance/Dynamic Warm-Up/Injury Prevention -- Warming up properly is the #1 thing you can do to prevent injury. We go to great lengths to make sure your body is properly stretched and stabilized before we begin training.
SAQ Attack: Speed/Quickness/Explosion/Footwork/Agility/Strength -- We will teach you the proper techniques of movement, change of direction, acceleration, deceleration, and jump/landing techniques.
Footwork: Catch & Shoot/Half Court Attack/Catch Attack/Dribble Attack/Transition Attack/Finishing Moves -- The quality of your: catching, passing, shooting and ball handling is directly related to the quality of your footwork. Our workouts are literally “built from the ground up.”
Conditioning: With Out Ball/With Ball/Combination/Competitive Drills/Controlled Scrimmage -- Once a habit has been formed it must be applied when tired and at game speeds. Out workouts conclude with an opportunity to perform learned skills in a competitive setting.
Cool Down: Foam Roll/Static Stretch/Core Stabilization/Partner Stretch/Band Stretch -- Cool down is a period vital to the regenerative process. When basketball is long done, you will still have your body to live with. A little time now will pay great dividends later in life.
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
Introduction/Roll Call
9:00 AM
Foam Roll
9:10 AM
Dynamic Warm-up/Stabilization/Core
9:40 AM
Footwork Ladders/Agility
10:00 AM
Ball Handling Series Stationary/On the Move
10:30 AM
Pass and Catch Series Stationary/On the Move
11:00 AM
Dribble Attack Skills w/ Finishing Moves
11:30 AM
1-2-3 Man Games
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Afternoon Warm-up
1:10 PM
3-Minute Tournament
1:30 PM
Catch and Shoot Series
2:00 PM
Catch Attack Jab Series w/Finishing Moves
2:30 PM
Shooting on The Move Series/Transition Attack w/ Finishes
3:00 PM
Cutthroat-Attack Games
3:30 PM
Cool Down/Stretching/Closing Comments
4:00 PM
Campers Depart for the Day
Camp will be held at Santiago High School in Garden Grove, CA. This Orange County camp is a convenient location for anyone in the Orange, Santa Ana, and surrounding areas.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Basketball Camp Santiago High School
7 Reviews
I enjoyed seeing the encouragement and involvement of the camp staff and campers. My child, who is very shy and timid, was exhausted but was well worth the exhaustion. It gave her more confidence in herself and her game.
Camp staff were all helpful, friendly and extremely organized. I was impressed with the intensity of the camp. My sons thoroughly enjoyed their experience at this camp. Thank you!
Jaden's experience: Fun, safe, and awesome. Jaden is always willing to learn. Camp staff provided a positive and basketball learning environment for Jaden. Camp staff presented positive body language and encouragement toward campers. Coach Pete is great. We liked how he displayed discipline toward a few of the campers. Some coaches would let questionable behavior go without discipline, but not coach Pete. Overall, the camp provided a healthy multi-dimensional space for mental focus, learning, and conditioning. Without hesitation, we would recommend Nike basketball camps. We'll be back. Thank you for everything you do. Catch you on the rebound, Dewey and Jaden.
He felt his skills improve and learned a lot from the camp. He won the most improved player award and was very proud.
Marcos had such a FABULOUS time!! He learned new skills as well as proper warm ups, stretching, rolling on foam rollers and tennis balls. He made many new friends and we cannot wait for the next camp!
Marcos had such a FABULOUS time!! He learned new skills as well as proper warm ups, stretching, rolling on foam rollers and tennis balls. He made many new friends and we cannot wait for the next camp!
Both my kids had an absolute blast! The coaches were friendly and great role models, the other campers were friendly competition, and the location was amazing. We loved the Nike t-shirt and everything about camp. Thanks!
