Nike Girls Basketball Camp Transylvania University
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Camp Overview
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Head to Transylvania University in summer 2026 and train with the back-to-back HCAC Champions, 2022-23 National Champions and HCAC 2024-25 Head Coach of the Year Hannah Varel! Choose either the shooting camp, complete skills camp, or both to elevate your game, make new friends, and have fun at this top Nike Girls Basketball Camp in Lexington, KY!
The Shooting Camp emphasizes technique, footwork, shooting drills, shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, shooting games, free throw shooting, and post/perimeter shooting.
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
Daily emphasis on fundamental development and shooting technique
Participate in off-court discussions and activities to help enhance your on-court game
Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other awesome prizes!
Camp Coaches
Hannah Varel
Head Coach
Hannah Varel has been named the new Head Coach of Transylvania Women's Basketball. Varel becomes the 8th Women's Basketball Head Coach at Transylvania since 1968.
Loren Bewley
Assistant Coach
Loren Bewley is in her tenth season as an assistant coach for the Transylvania women’s basketball team entering the 2023-24 campaign. Bewley, a 2009 Transylvania alumna, received her master of science from Eastern Kentucky University in 2014.
Delaney Williams
Assistant Coach
Camp Details
2026 Dates
Shooting: July 16-18
Complete Skills: July 18-21
Shooting Camp Hours
Overnight Campers Check-in: Thursday between 9:45am-10:45am at Bassett Residence Hall
Extended Day Campers Check-in: Thursday between 10:15am-10:45am at Clive M. Beck Center Lobby
All Campers Closing Ceremony: Saturday at 1:30PM. Check-out following at 1:45PM.
Complete Skills Camp
Overnight Campers Check-in: Saturday between 3pm-4:15pm at Bassett Residence Hall
Extended Day Campers Check-in: Saturday at 3:45pm-4:15pm at Clive M. Beck Center Lobby
All Campers Closing Ceremony: Tuesday at 12PM. Check-out following at 12:15PM.
*Campers attending both the Shooting Camp and Complete Skills Camp will be supervised and provided activities between check-out and check-in on Saturday (1:30PM-3PM) at no additional fee.
Check-In/Out
Shooting Camp Overnight shooting campers check-in at the dorms and extended day campers check-in at the Clive M. Beck Center Lobby on the first day. Please come dressed and ready to play. All campers will participate in their first on-court instructional session immediately after check-in.
Complete Skills Camp Overnight complete skills campers check-in at the dorms and extended day campers check-in at the Clive M. Beck Center Lobby on the first day. Please come dressed and ready to play. The first on-court instructional session will take place after overnight campers move their belongings into the dorms.
All Overnight Campers
Housing & Roommates
Campers will reside will reside in the Bassett Residence Hall dorms on campus and stay two per room. 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 Room Key Deposit: No, only charged if lost Suggested Spending Money: $50
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.
Shooting Camp: Extended Day Campers
On the first day of camp, all extended day campers should arrive dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Thursday: ♦ Extended Day Campers stay until 8PM. ♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Friday: ♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-8PM. ♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Saturday: ♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-1:45PM. ♦ Lunch provided. ♦ Check-out immediately follows closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule:THURS 11AM-8PM, FRI 9AM-8PM, SAT 9AM-1:45PM
Complete Skills Camp: Extended Day Campers
On the first day of camp, all extended day campers should arrive dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Saturday: ♦ Extended Day Campers stay until 8PM. ♦ Dinner provided.
Sunday-Monday: ♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-8PM. ♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Tuesday: ♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-12PM. ♦ Meals not provided. ♦ Check-out immediately follows closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: SAT 4:30PM-8PM, SUN-MON 9AM-8PM, TUES 9AM-12:15PM
Campers Attending Both Sessions
Campers attending both the Shooting Camp and Complete Skills Camp will be supervised and provided activities between check-out and check-in on Saturday (1:30PM-3PM) at no additional fee. It is not required for parents/guardians to attend the Complete Skills Camp check-in on Saturday if their child attended the Shooting Camp.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
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 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!
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
7:00 AM
Wake-up, shower
7:45 AM
Breakfast (Overnight campers only)
9:00 AM
Extended Day Campers arrive; stretching and conditioning
9:15 AM
Instructional stations
10:30 AM
Lecture
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Team practice
2:00 PM
Full-court games
3:00 PM
Drills, stations
4:00 PM
Skill contests
5:00 PM
Free time
5:30 PM
Dinner
6:30 PM
Back to gym, league games
8:00 PM
Extended Day Campers depart
10:00 PM
Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights Out
Clive M. Beck Center-Transylvania’s Clive M. Beck Center, a 97,000-square foot athletic facility, serves as home to the men’s and women’s basketball team and women’s volleyball team, providing locker rooms, athletic training facilities, a fitness center for strength and conditioning, and seating for 1,200 Transylvania athletic fans. Transylvania's basketball and volleyball facility is located on Fourth and Broadway, across from the William T. Young Campus Center, which houses the Transylvania swimming facility.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Girls Basketball Camp Transylvania University
22 Reviews
I met a lot of new people that were very nice. I thought that everything was super fun!
My daughter loved the Transylvania players/coaches. They were helpful and patient. I loved how organized the camp was. Everything ran as scheduled & had an excellent flow to it.
My child loved working with (and receiving guidance and praise from) the college players as coaches.
Learned lots, and loved new skills, appreciated the evaluation (seemed very personalized!)
The all-skills camp - great schedule, activities, fun methods of teaching skills
This was our daughter's first overnight basketball camp and she absolutely loved it!
It was an immersive experience, with basketball activities from morning until night.
The camp director was amazing and was so engaged. She was greeting parents and campers in the morning and working directly with the kids during the camp. She was wonderful!
Our daughter enjoyed the camp, learned new skills, coaches were friendly, well organized, wants to come back next year as overnight camper.
This was my daughter's first time staying away from home and she completely embraced the experience. I have heard countless stories of all the fun, shared laughs, and competitions. She loved being able to interact with coaches and players. She even managed to win a few of the competitions. Overall the camp was a great experience not only on the court but off.
My daughter was able to make new friends and experience being with the older girls at camp to boost her confidence. She talked about the camp the entire time riding back home. She also enjoyed spending time with the camp staff.
She loved the campus and the overall atmosphere! She enjoyed meeting new people and growing in her basketball skills! I loved that the coaches and players were easy to talk to and very hands on. This is a great camp!
Wow! This is by far my daughter’s favorite camp of the summer, not only because of the coaches and the facilities, but because of the other campers. Before camp she had struggled with her shot, but the instruction and support she received helped her improve and now she has a beautiful shot. After camp, her coaches were so impressed on the improvements she made and by how much her confidence grew. Can’t wait to send her again next summer.
We picked up our girls in between camps yesterday to take them out to eat and they said they were having a great time and loved the camp again this year. The camp is not only about basketball; it's about team building and social skills and learning to work with new people.
Wow! This is by far my daughter’s favorite camp of the summer, not only because of the coaches and the facilities, but because of the other campers. Before camp she had struggled with her shot, but the instruction and support she received helped her improve and now she has a beautiful shot. After camp, her coaches were so impressed on the improvements she made and by how much her confidence grew. Can’t wait to send her again next summer.
We picked up our girls in between camps yesterday to take them out to eat and they said they were having a great time and loved the camp again this year. The camp is not only about basketball; it's about team building and social skills and learning to work with new people.
Even though Jaden was exhausted each day, she said she had a great time and really enjoyed the camp a lot. She attended last year and made new friends and got to see them again this year at camp. The camp is a great experience for both the physical and social emotional aspects of life.
Even though Jaden was exhausted each day, she said she had a great time and really enjoyed the camp a lot. She attended last year and made new friends and got to see them again this year at camp. The camp is a great experience for both the physical and social emotional aspects of life.
This was Addie’s 3rd year participating in Nike basketball camp. It’s something she looks forward to each year. Everyone is great at Transy.
My daughter has not stopped talking about this camp in the last 24 hours. She was so glad she attended and cannot wait to go back again next year. She said the only thing is she definitely wants to stay on campus next year.
I had a great time this year and last year! I will definitely be back next year! My favorite part of the camp was shooting, playing games, and getting to know everyone. I really loved playing games and having fun with the coaches and players. I loved everything.
This camp is the highlight of her summer. She looks forward to it every year!! Thank you again for showing her an amazing time at a beautiful college.
