JUNE 21-25, 2026
- All Campers Check-in: Sunday 3-5 PM at Rachel Carson Res Hall
- All Campers Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 11:30AM. Check-out following at 12PM
Overnight Campers
Housing & Roommates
Campers will reside in the Oakes Residence Hall dorms on campus and 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: No
Pool: No
Room Key Deposit: $75
Meal Card: $10
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.
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.
Sunday:
♦ Extended Day Campers stay until 9PM.
♦ Dinner is provided.
Monday-Wednesday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-9PM.
♦ Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner provided.
Thursday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-11AM.
♦ Breakfast is provided.
♦ Check-out immediately follows closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: SUN 5PM-9PM, MON-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-12:30PM
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
● Packed lunch and snacks
● 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
OVERNIGHT CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you need to cancel for any reason up until 14 days prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for 100% of tuition fees paid. If you need to cancel from 1-13 days prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for 50% of tuition fees paid.
DAY CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY:
This policy applies to all non-overnight campers and clinic participants. 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.
ALL CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY (within 24 hours):
After the 24-hour cancellation window has expired, no refunds or vouchers for camp fees paid will be issued for voluntary withdrawal, schedule conflicts, or behavioral dismissal. 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 any voucher or refund. Vouchers will be considered for cancellations due to family emergencies, illness, or injury upon receipt of required documentation such as physician's notes, medical records, etc.
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.
Facility
Just 27 miles south of San Jose and 65 miles south of San Francisco, resting on a 2,000-acre redwood forest overlooking the Pacific Ocean, U.C. Santa Cruz is a magnificent setting for camp. Campers will practice and play in the West Field House Gym, the home facility of the U.C. Santa Cruz Slugs. The west gym features a hardwood basketball court (94' x 50') with 6 adjustable hoops and court lining. Bleacher seating for up to 350 people.
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
11:00 AM
Full-court games
11:45 PM
Lunch, rest
1:00 PM
Team practice
2:00 PM
Full-court games
3:00 PM
Drills, stations
4:00 PM
Skill contests
4:30 PM
Free time
5:15 PM
Dinner
6:30 PM
Back to gym, league games
9:00 PM
Extended Day Campers depart
10:00 PM
Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights Out!
