Nike Girls Basketball Camp UC Santa Cruz
- Extended
- Overnight
- Female
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jun. 22 - Jun. 26, 2025
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Nike Basketball Camps
Join UC Santa Cruz Women's Basketball assistant head coach Delaney McCann and staff for drills, skills, and a whole lot of fun this summer of 2025! Work on all aspects of the game, set yourself apart from the competition, and make long-lasting friendships.
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 shooting development, team play and more
- Discussions of basketball situational play, including time and game management
- Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Director Delaney McCann
Delaney McCann was hired in summer 2023 as the first addition to new head coach Monica Armstrong's staff. In new her role, Coach McCann will be working with the post players."I've been a guard my whole life. So I wanted to bring in somebody who had a different skill set and could add that component to our coaching staff," said Coach Monica Armstrong. "It is the first time that our student-athletes have had a post coach. So we're really excited to have Coach McCann and to be able to get her knowledge she can instill."
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Assistant Director Ahmad Senegal
Ahmad is an assistant coach and head of recruiting at UC Santa Cruz.
Camp Details
JUNE 22-26, 2025
- All Campers Check-in: Sunday 3-5 PM at Stevenson Res Hall
- All Campers Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 11:30AM. Check-out following at 12PM
Overnight Campers
Housing & Roommates
Campers will reside in the Stevenson 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 10AM-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
TEAM DISCOUNT
If you have a group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. If you have a group of 10 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $40 discount. Please fill out the Team Discount - Basketball form with the name of your group and the names of each camper enrolling in the camp and we will create a unique discount code for your group.
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
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
- 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!
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.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jun. 22 - Jun. 26, 2025
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Reviews & Testimonials
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My daughter loved it!!
August 8, 2016: My daughter loved it!! Her favorite part was playing 5 on 5 and she is already looking forward to next summer!
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My basketball game improved a lot
I had a very positive experience at the Nike Basketball Camp I attended. My game improved a lot thanks to the help of the extremely nice staff.
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Camp was fantastic.
Camp was fantastic. I particularly enjoyed the games at the end with the counselors - great fun. And - I learned alot about improving my shot. Thanks!
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This basketball camp stands out among others
Compared to the other basketball camps I’ve been to, this one stands out among the others. I liked the camp this year even better than last year.
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I love this camp!
August 12, 2017: I love this camp. I made new friends. I loved when we played scrimmage and did fun games like steal the bacon and barnacles. The dorms was a good first experience for me at UCSC. This camp taught me a lot. I got better at my defense, handling, rebounding, and helped me to get better for school and for the future. It is the best b-ball camp I have ever went.
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We will be back next year
August 13, 2019: Gabby enjoyed learning the breakdown of the games from offense and defense and also how to move the ball, not just dribbling. We will be back next year!
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Coached by actual college players
August 13, 2019: Her favorite part was meeting other basketball players that are her age and loved being coached by actual college players! She seemed to learn the most through 3 on 3 scrimmages.
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she learned a ton
August 9, 2019: Eva loved getting to work with the coaches, she enjoyed the talent show, and she was really proud of her improvement and it seems like she learned a ton! These were long days and she was tired, but she could not wait to go back each day.
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Great experience.
Great experience, I would recommend this to any girl who wants to further her basketball knowledge and skill.
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One of the best experiences I ever had.
August 8, 2016: I love how long the camp is, I love how they provided overnight stay. It was one of the best experiences I ever had. My favorite part of the camp was all the conditioning that we did and the skills we learned. In my past experiences with basketball camps, I did not learn as many skills as I would've liked; however, in UC Santa Cruz's basketball camp, I learned many new offensive moves and I can't wait for basketball to start next season in my school!
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The coaches are very inspiring.
August 9, 2016: At this camp you can make some lifelong friendships and the coaches are very inspiring. The food wasn't the best but overall the camp was amazing.
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The camp helped improve her skills.
August 11, 2017: She enjoyed the shooting camp, doing stations, and 3 on 3. The camp helped improve her skills.
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Enjoyed Making Friends
August 12, 2018: I really enjoyed making friends and learning more about basketball at this camp!
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My daughter loved the overnight camp.
My daughter was not going to stay overnight but then changed her mind. The staff's willingness to let her stay was fantastic and they made it as easy as possible. She loved it and wants to come back next year!
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The whole week was great.
The whole week was great. Went to general camp and shooting camps back to back and really enjoyed both! Instructors were very helpful and very nice.
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We will be back!
August 12, 2018: Charlie had a great time and would like to come next year for the whole week. I felt the kids were well supervised and stayed with the kids that weren’t spending the night until they were picked up which was very important to me. We will be back!
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Played a lot of basketball and had a great time
August 12, 2017: My girl has improved her skill a lot and got confident! She got recognised her status in each area and how she needs to train herself. She made good memories from this camp because its coaches were sweet and caring for each camper. She definitely wants to come back next year!
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My daughter loved it!!
August 8, 2016: My daughter loved it!! Her favorite part was playing 5 on 5 and she is already looking forward to next summer!
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My basketball game improved a lot
I had a very positive experience at the Nike Basketball Camp I attended. My game improved a lot thanks to the help of the extremely nice staff.
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Camp was fantastic.
Camp was fantastic. I particularly enjoyed the games at the end with the counselors - great fun. And - I learned alot about improving my shot. Thanks!
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This basketball camp stands out among others
Compared to the other basketball camps I’ve been to, this one stands out among the others. I liked the camp this year even better than last year.
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I love this camp!
August 12, 2017: I love this camp. I made new friends. I loved when we played scrimmage and did fun games like steal the bacon and barnacles. The dorms was a good first experience for me at UCSC. This camp taught me a lot. I got better at my defense, handling, rebounding, and helped me to get better for school and for the future. It is the best b-ball camp I have ever went.
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We will be back next year
August 13, 2019: Gabby enjoyed learning the breakdown of the games from offense and defense and also how to move the ball, not just dribbling. We will be back next year!
-
Coached by actual college players
August 13, 2019: Her favorite part was meeting other basketball players that are her age and loved being coached by actual college players! She seemed to learn the most through 3 on 3 scrimmages.
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she learned a ton
August 9, 2019: Eva loved getting to work with the coaches, she enjoyed the talent show, and she was really proud of her improvement and it seems like she learned a ton! These were long days and she was tired, but she could not wait to go back each day.
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Great experience.
Great experience, I would recommend this to any girl who wants to further her basketball knowledge and skill.
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One of the best experiences I ever had.
August 8, 2016: I love how long the camp is, I love how they provided overnight stay. It was one of the best experiences I ever had. My favorite part of the camp was all the conditioning that we did and the skills we learned. In my past experiences with basketball camps, I did not learn as many skills as I would've liked; however, in UC Santa Cruz's basketball camp, I learned many new offensive moves and I can't wait for basketball to start next season in my school!
-
The coaches are very inspiring.
August 9, 2016: At this camp you can make some lifelong friendships and the coaches are very inspiring. The food wasn't the best but overall the camp was amazing.
-
The camp helped improve her skills.
August 11, 2017: She enjoyed the shooting camp, doing stations, and 3 on 3. The camp helped improve her skills.
-
Enjoyed Making Friends
August 12, 2018: I really enjoyed making friends and learning more about basketball at this camp!
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My daughter loved the overnight camp.
My daughter was not going to stay overnight but then changed her mind. The staff's willingness to let her stay was fantastic and they made it as easy as possible. She loved it and wants to come back next year!
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The whole week was great.
The whole week was great. Went to general camp and shooting camps back to back and really enjoyed both! Instructors were very helpful and very nice.
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We will be back!
August 12, 2018: Charlie had a great time and would like to come next year for the whole week. I felt the kids were well supervised and stayed with the kids that weren’t spending the night until they were picked up which was very important to me. We will be back!
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Played a lot of basketball and had a great time
August 12, 2017: My girl has improved her skill a lot and got confident! She got recognised her status in each area and how she needs to train herself. She made good memories from this camp because its coaches were sweet and caring for each camper. She definitely wants to come back next year!
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August 7, 2022: My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the players from UC Santa Cruz that coached them.
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August 8, 2022: We really liked the environment that the director and head coach, Todd Kent, provided. It was phenomenal.
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August 16, 2022: Getting to know and talk to all the coaches and them actually caring about my daughter and not just her as a basketball player and all of the coaches learning her name.
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August 6, 2023: Jadie's camp experience highlight was playing basketball all day and experiencing the college life of eating in cafeteria and spending the night at the dorms.
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This is a great camp!