Nike Girls Basketball Camp Sacred Heart University
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Camp Overview
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Join SHU Women's Head Coach Jessica Mannetti and her staff during summer 2026 for high-energy basketball training at one of the nation's most popular Nike Girls Basketball Camp locations that's been around for over 20 years. Work on skill-appropriate developmental drills, shooting technique, footwork, and team building activities in Fairfield, CT.
Summer ’26 Update: As we prepare for Summer 2026, scheduled repairs at the Pitt Center mean camp enrollment will begin with reduced capacity. The Valentine Recreation Center will be our main camp location. Because of the limited spots, we expect camps to fill quickly and recommend registering early and adding your child to any available waitlists. We’re hopeful that once construction details are finalized, more openings may be added closer to camp start dates.
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.
Please note: This camp is open to campers that are entering high school in the fall. Campers that are currently/already in high school are not able to attend this camp.
Highlights Include
Collegiate instruction from SHU Women's Basketball staff and players
Daily emphasis on fundamental shooting development, team play and more
Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
Camp Coaches
Jessica Mannetti
Camp Director
Under Jessica Mannetti's leadership, the Sacred Heart University women's basketball team has remained as one of the top programs in the Northeast Conference – most recently being crowned the 2023 NEC Conference Champions. The Pioneers have made four postseason appearances during her tenure and captured the 2015-16 regular season championship, the 2023 NEC Conference Championship and made both school and league history with a first round win in the 2023 NCAA tournament. Sacred Heart has averaged at least 17 wins per season with Mannetti at the helm and has never had a sub-.500 record in conference play. She starts the 2023-24 campaign with a 147-147 record, 115-67 in the league.
Nola Carter
Director of Basketball Operations
Nola Carter begins her role at Sacred Heart as the Director of Women’s Basketball Operations for the 2025-26 season. Most recently, Nola served as an Assistant Coach at St. Leo University in St. Leo, FL from August 2021 where she assisted with player development, scouting and recruiting.
Camp Details
2026 Dates
Complete Skills I: July 6-10
Shooting: July 11-13
Complete Skills II: July 13-17
All overnight campers must be 12 years or older at the start of camp. There will be no exceptions.
Complete Skills I & II CAMP HOURS
All Campers Check-in:Monday at 8am at the Pitt Center
All Campers Closing Ceremony: Friday at 11:30am
Day Camper Daily Hours: 9AM-4PM MON-THURS, 9AM-12PM FRI
SHOOTING CAMP HOURS
All Campers Check-in:Saturday at 2:15pm at the Pitt Center
All Campers Closing Ceremony: Monday at 3:30pm
Day Camper Daily Hours: SAT 3PM-9PM, SUN-MON 9AM-4PM
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Housing & Roommates Campers will reside in Toussaint Hall dorms on campus and will room two per room with 2 rooms per unit. Campers are assigned by age and roommate requests. If you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please do so as soon as possible. Roommate requests are not guaranteed, if you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Bathrooms: Shared Linens: Not provided Air-conditioning: Yes Pool: No Suggested Spending Money: $50 Room Key Deposit: $50 (Cash Only)
Meals: Day Campers: Lunch will be provided each day of camp. Day campers in Complete Skills II will be provided dinner on Saturday July 11. Overnight Campers: Lunch and dinner are provided on Day 1. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on Days 2-4. Breakfast is provided on Day 5.
Supervision The staff live in the dormitories with the campers and participate in evening activities. Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are strictly prohibited and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
EXTRA NIGHT STAYOVER
Overnight campers attending back to back sessions are welcome to enroll for an extra night between session I & II on July 10th. This will be an additional cost of $95 and may be added during registration.
COMPLETE SKILLS I & II DAY CAMPERS
On the first day of camp, all day campers should arrive at 8:00am dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Monday-Thursday: ♦ Day Camper Hours are 9AM-4PM. ♦ Lunch is provided.
Friday: ♦ Day Camper Hours are 9AM-12PM. ♦ Lunch is not provided.
Daily Schedule: 9AM-4PM MON-THURS, 9AM-12PM FRI
SHOOTING DAY CAMPERS
On the first day of camp, all day campers should arrive at 3:00pm dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Saturday: ♦ Day Camper Hours are 3PM-9PM. ♦ Dinner is provided.
Sunday-Monday: ♦ Day Camper Hours are 9AM-4PM. ♦ Lunch is provided.
Daily Schedule: 3PM-9PM SAT, 9AM-4PM SUN-MON
MEALS
Meals will be buffet style and the menu will vary each day. The menu can include but is not limited to meatball grinders, quesadillas, sliders, grilled chicken, tacos, burgers all accompanied with different sides of pasta or pasta salad, french fries, assorted veggies, chips, fruit salad, etc. Additionally, there will be a variety of beverages and desserts. Gluten-free options are available.
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.
CUSTOMER PORTAL
To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, and Camp Information Packet, please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal
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
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
● Athletic clothing mentioned above ● Comfortable off-court clothing ● Flip flops ● Toiletries ● Personal items & medications ● Washcloth and bath towel ● Fan (optional) ● Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter, or sleeping bag
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/Attendance/Announcements/ Judge Daily Contest
9:10 AM
Stretch
9:25 AM
Stations
11:00 AM
Break
11:05 AM
Games
12:05 PM
Lunch
1:05 PM
Warm-up
1:15 PM
Break Down Lecture
1:45 PM
Dribble Knockout
2:00 PM
Break/Free Shooting
2:15 PM
Contest
2:45 PM
Break
2:50 PM
Break
3:50 PM
Team Lines
4:00 PM
Dismissal
Campers will utilize Sacred Heart University's William H. Pitt Center and the Bobby Valentine Health and Recreation Center.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Girls Basketball Camp Sacred Heart University
29 Reviews
This is an amazing camp. It really helps you with your skills. The coaches are very nice. The camp is well supervised for overnight campers. I would recommend this camp for anyone who loves basketball.
Very well staffed - I think I counted 15 staff at one time. Girls got a lot of ball time, playing time, and encouragement.
I loved making new friends who shared my love of basketball. I learned a lot of new skills and had a lot of fun playing a ton of basketball. My game has definitely improved. I already told my mom I want to come back next year. I only wish it was longer!
Coming to the sacred heart Nike basketball camp was a memorable experience that I will NEVER forget. I have no complaints or regrets. The campers had the best of both worlds with the skills stations and the games. At the end of the session we have progressed to better players, had lots of fun, and made a ton of friends.
I enjoyed the camp very much. I recommend this to all my friends. I liked how we were split up into teams and had stations in the morning and games in the afternoon. I also liked how we got a big break for lunch, that we weren't rushed to eat so we could get back. I enjoyed it very much, and I am looking forward to participating next summer!
Coming to the sacred heart Nike basketball camp was a memorable experience that I will NEVER forget. I have no complaints or regrets. The campers had the best of both worlds with the skills stations and the games. At the end of the session we have progressed to better players, had lots of fun, and made a ton of friends.
Team bonding came very naturally which made for a friendly welcoming environment. The camp directors are very good with the girls. It seems a natural talent to teach their love and knowledge of the game to the younger girls. My daughter most enjoyed being with her team, learning, laughing, and playing basketball with likeminded children. This camp is unique in that the girl are put into teams, taught skills, and are encouraged to apply those skills in games throughout the week.
This is an amazing camp. It really helps you with your skills. The coaches are very nice. The camp is well supervised for overnight campers. I would recommend this camp for anyone who loves basketball.
Very well staffed - I think I counted 15 staff at one time. Girls got a lot of ball time, playing time, and encouragement.
I can't wait to come back next year!
The scrimmages at the end of the week, awards and my daughter loved learning about the college experience in general.
My daughter had a great time and loved meeting new friends.
Coaches were skilled in technique and teaching, friendly, took time to learn about the children.
Both of my daughters have attended this camp and they love it. Their basketball skills have improved tremendously over the years.
My daughter loved working with the counselors. Having the SHU girls basketball team work with the girls was an amazing experience.
Great coaches that worked to improve skills. Good teamwork. Food was excellent too!
My daughter loved her counselor, made new friends, and had a lot of fun working on her basketball skills.
The camp built my child's confidence in her abilities. She made friends and felt comfortable there. She reported it was fun and was excited to go back the next day. She was amazed by the food. :)
This camp is so well run, the staff is amazing! This is her 3rd year!
Coach Taylor definitely helped my daughter get more involved in the games.
This camp was amazing. My daughter loved every minute. The camp director was pleasant and you can tell loves her job. My daughter can't wait till next year.
The camp coaches were so great with the girls and were great role models. It was a great experience for her to be on the college campus too.
She met new girls and enjoyed the camp. She also worked hard. We really appreciated the evaluation sheet. Sara liked it so much we signed her up for the second week.
She met new girls and enjoyed the camp. She also worked hard. We really appreciated the evaluation sheet. Sara liked it so much we signed her up for the second week.
She absolutely loved the camp. She said it was her favorite one ever. Thank you to the staff and everyone who made it an amazing experience for her.
She absolutely loved the camp. She said it was her favorite one ever. Thank you to the staff and everyone who made it an amazing experience for her.
Edey was reluctant to go to camp but absolutely loved it every day! She said she wished it went for another week because she didn’t want it to end. She loved her coach/counselor, learned a lot, and had a great time. Thank you!!
Edey was reluctant to go to camp but absolutely loved it every day! She said she wished it went for another week because she didn’t want it to end. She loved her coach/counselor, learned a lot, and had a great time. Thank you!!
Brooke and Courtney had a great time. They couldn’t wait to get to camp each day. Their travel coach has already commented that he noticed an improvement in their skills/game playing.
