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38 Reviews

  • Tate has been struggling with being aggressive and self-confident. Snow Valley Camp was all basketball, all the time which allowed him to grow in those areas. He had a lot of fun, met great friends, and the coaching staff were extremely motivational!
  • Awesome coaches, well run & organized, taught the right things to help the athletes improve. My daughter had a great time and is planning on attending again next year.
  • My daughter loved it! She came home and started working on her skills that night!
  • My son loved the competition and getting to play with and against kids from across the country.
  • Individualized work with reputable coaches, grade reports, the intensity of practice.
  • My son improved his basketball skills but also learned a lot about responsibility getting himself to practices on time, enough sleep, food choices, etc.
  • Well Organized, quality facility, diverse group of players, one-on-one coaching attention
  • The highlight of the camp experience was seeing my son come home with more confidence in his basketball skills. I also love that he made friends with kids who have the same love of basketball.
  • My kid loved getting to work with all the coaches from different areas and getting to meet new friends.
  • Working on skills during the day and then using them at game time that night.
  • Our daughter loved making new friends and playing with other players that were high caliber athletes from all over the country.
  • Getting exposure to great coaching, competing against other players of the same age, and the fun time meeting new friends.
  • I loved watching my daughter build her skill level while taking her enjoyment of the game to another level.
  • The high level of engagement and encouragement from the coaches were definitely our favorite parts.
  • It was great for my child to learn new techniques and get other coaches' perspective on current skill level and how to improve it.
  • This was my son's fourth year and he looks forward to camp every year!
  • It was great competing with kids from around the country and being a Snow Valley Award winner.
  • The amount of time spent on skill development over the four days was outstanding.
  • My son enjoyed his team and coach and winning the championship game! Also being awarded one of the defensive awards, always rewarding when your hard work pays off and is recognized!
  • This was our son's first overnight camp experience and we couldn't be happier. He enjoyed all aspects of camp, especially the team practices and games. He came home excited about basketball and had only positive things to say. He enjoyed his time, made new friends and improved his basketball skills. Thanks for a positive experience!
  • The highlight was seeing improvement, learning, meeting new friends, overall experience being away from home. Loved the booklet they hand out from the coach on what they did well and what they need to work on.
  • The highlight was the skill development and report card from coaching staff to offer advice and build confidence.
  • Coach Decker, my son's coach, was very engaged. He offered encouragement. He connected with my son and provided quality feedback for him.
  • The volume of games to implement the skills that were emphasized and worked on.
  • My son stated he liked the new perspective his coach brought to his game. He liked the report card that he received so he knows what he should work on.
  • My son had a great time playing basketball, learning new skills and drills, meeting new people, and just the team atmosphere. I enjoy how much I observe the camp staff truly love to be there and are there for the kids.
  • It was great for my son to make new friends and to better himself in a sport he wants to go to college for and absolutely loves.
  • Nash loved the camp! He really enjoyed the coaching, enthusiasm, and passion of the staff. Additionally, he liked meeting kids all across the country and building new friendships. This is unlike any camp in the country. This is about getting better and every kid there is there to get better. Great job guys! He will definitely be back next year.
  • Cooper really liked his coach, the experience, the approach his coach took with his team, and the individual attention to make him better. He liked the report card at the end, which not only was positive, but had some great criticism along with encouraging words on how to improve. This is a fantastic camp and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested.
  • Cooper really liked his coach, the experience, the approach his coach took with his team, and the individual attention to make him better. He liked the report card at the end, which not only was positive, but had some great criticism along with encouraging words on how to improve. This is a fantastic camp and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested.
  • We traveled far for this camp and it was totally worth the trip. She learned a lot of golden nuggets that will help enhance her game. She was excited to meet some many nice young ladies and coaches.
  • Tate has been struggling with being aggressive and self-confident. Snow Valley Camp was all basketball, all the time which allowed him to grow in those areas. He had a lot of fun, met great friends, and the coaching staff were extremely motivational!
  • My daughter really enjoyed her first year at camp, she met a lot of really nice girls from around the world and said the camp is challenging with a ton of training. She won a t-shirt for being one of the best passers and plans to attend next year.
  • She loved the camp experience. Ayla talked about the new people she met, the competition, the coaches, and even the security people. Every aspect of the camp went beyond what was expected. This was her first camp opportunity and it looks like you shared the joy of competition, learning, and basketball with her. Thank you!!
  • She loved the camp experience. Ayla talked about the new people she met, the competition, the coaches, and even the security people. Every aspect of the camp went beyond what was expected. This was her first camp opportunity and it looks like you shared the joy of competition, learning, and basketball with her. Thank you!!
  • My daughter really enjoyed her first year at camp, she met a lot of really nice girls from around the world and said the camp is challenging with a ton of training. She won a t-shirt for being one of the best passers and plans to attend next year.
  • I loved the staff, they were nice and friendly coaches who really wanted to be there, coaches actually cared about students well being and safety. There was also really good food!
  • I loved the staff, they were nice and friendly coaches who really wanted to be there, coaches actually cared about students well being and safety. There was also really good food!

Camp Overview

The Tradition Continues!

Directed by USA Basketball Coach Don Showalter, Sports Illustrated recognizes Snow Valley Iowa as one of the nation's top basketball camps. Improve your fundamental, positional, and team play skills in this high-energy environment with players of similar skill sets in summer 2026.

Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools is committed to helping campers improve their individual basketball skills in all areas of the game. Train with dedicated, highly-qualified basketball professionals from across the globe.

Highlights Include

  • All coaches are USA Basketball Licensed
  • A minimum of 19 individual and team fundamental clinics per week
  • High-level instruction, daily scrimmages, discussions, and more
  • Receive a camp t-shirt, personal evaluation, and report card

Camp Coaches

  • Don Showalter

    Don Showalter

    Executive Camp Director

    Ten-time USA Basketball gold medalist head coach, Don Showalter, who was hired by the USA Basketball Youth Division as the Director of Coach Development in May 2016, was named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Men’s College Basketball in 2020 by Silver Waves Media and was the 2018 USA Basketball Co-Developmental Coach of the Year.

    Don Showalter

    Don Showalter

    Executive Camp Director

    Most recently, Showalter coached over 50 NBA players including all stars Brad Beal, Jayson Tatum and 4 of the top 5 2021 draft picks - Which includes Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Jalen Green, and Scottie Barnes.

    In 2018, Showalter led the USA Basketball Men’s U16 National Team to a gold medal and 7-0 record at the 2018 FIBA U16 Tournament of the Americas. He was announced as the head coach of the 2017 USA Men's U16 National Team on March 2, 2017.

    A high school coach for 42 years and a 10 time USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year award winner, Showalter owns a perfect 62-0 record at the helm of USA Basketball U16 and U17 teams.

    Further, Showalter was the U.S. Olympic Committee 2012 Volunteer Coach of the Year.

    In addition to winning gold medals for the USA, Showalter has returned to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for eight fall training camps to help prepare the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team for future competitions.

    Showalter was the USA head coach in the 1998 Nike Hoop Summit and for the North Team in the 1998 USA Basketball Men’s Youth Development Festival. He was the coordinator for a youth clinic hosted by USA Basketball in New York in 2004, and he served as chair of the USA Basketball Cadet and Youth Committee (now the Developmental National Team Committee) from 2001-08.

    Showalter compiled a 601-346 overall record (.635 winning percentage) during his 42 seasons as a high school head, including 16 district titles and six state tournament appearances.

    In 2015-16, his fourth and final year at Iowa City High School, his team finished 13-10, was a co-champion of the Mississippi Division of the Mississippi Valley Conference, and Showalter was named the 2016 Mississippi Valley Division Coach of the Year in the MVC.

    While at Mid-Prairie High School (Iowa) from 1984-85 to 2011-12, Showalter tallied a 446-202 (.688) record, and in eight seasons (1976-84) as the head coach at Central Elkader High School (Iowa), he totaled a 108-63 (.632) record.

    Showalter earned the 2004 National Association of Basketball Coaches Advocacy Award. In 2009, he was honored by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association as the National Coach of the Year, and he was an Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year 10 times (1981, 1982, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2016).

    Showalter has been recognized by numerous organizations for his dedication to the game. In 2004 he earned the NABC Advocacy Award. In 2009 Showalter was honored by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association as its National, Regional and State Coach of the Year after having been named the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year nine times (1981, 1982, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2006-2008, 2010).

    In addition to his high school coaching duties, Showalter was selected to coach in the 1999 McDonald’s High School All-America Game and the 2005 and 2012 Jordan Brand Classic All-Star Games. He has been a coach at the Nike Skills Academy and LeBron Academy and has also spoken at basketball clinics around the world, including in Australia, Belgium, Dubai, Egypt, England, Italy, Russia, Scotland, Spain (Canary Islands) and Switzerland.

    He was a member of the McDonald’s All-American Game Selection Committee.

    Showalter splits his time between Colorado Springs and Iowa City with his wife Vicky, with whom he has two children and four grandchildren.

  • David schlabaugh

    Dave Schlabaugh

    Camp Director

    Dave Schlabaugh (pronounced SLAW-baugh) was appointed to lead Cornell’s men’s basketball program in May 2017, becoming the 17th head coach in the program’s 109-year history. Schlabaugh led Cornell to a breakthrough 2019-20 campaign in which the Rams qualified for the Midwest Conference Tournament as the No. 4 seed, after being picked eighth in the MWC Preseason Coaches' Poll. The team's 14-12 final record marked the program's first winning season in 10 years.

    David schlabaugh

    Dave Schlabaugh

    Camp Director

    Schlabaugh was the lead assistant on Cornell’s staff during the 2016-17 season, helping guide the Rams to a third-place finish in the MWC and the program’s first postseason berth since 2009-10.

    Schlabaugh carries more than 30 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels in the Hawkeye State.

    Schlabaugh has been a lead instructor for Snow Valley Basketball School since 1999 and is actively involved with USA Basketball.

    A 1992 graduate of Morningside College, Schlabaugh had a successful seven-year stint as head boys coach at Williamsburg High School from 2008-15. He compiled an overall record of 106-60, which included a 24-3 mark during his final campaign when the Raiders placed fourth in the Class 3A State Tournament.

    Schlabaugh guided Williamsburg to WaMaC Conference championships in 2014-15 and 2010-11, while earning league Coach of the Year honors both seasons. He was named 2015 Class 3A District Coach of the Year by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA).

    Schlabaugh’s coaching career began as boys’ assistant at Mid-Prairie High School (1984-88) under legendary Hall of Fame Coach Don Showalter. He then made stops as an assistant at Iowa Lakes Community College (1988-90), Morningside College (1990-96) and Mid-Prairie (2003-08) before taking the head job at Williamsburg.

    At Morningside, he was part of the 1995 team that advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Division II Tournament. While at Mid-Prairie, he was voted IBCA Class 2A Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2007. His 2006-07 Mid-Prairie squad finished runner-up in the state tournament.

    Schlabaugh, a Mid-Prairie High School graduate, earned his associate’s degree in education from Iowa Lakes Community College and received his bachelor’s in physical education from Morningside.

    Schlabaugh resides in Mt. Vernon with his wife Julie. They have four grown children: Lindsay, Zach, Carly and Gabe.

  • Schlabaugh Z

    Zach Schlabaugh

    Administrative Assistant

    Schlabaugh has been on Cornell’s men’s basketball staff since 2019, and was elevated to head assistant coach in the Summer of 2023.

    Schlabaugh Z

    Zach Schlabaugh

    Administrative Assistant

    Schlabaugh has also been Cornell’s game day operations coordinator since Fall 2022.

    Schlabaugh played four seasons at Coe and was voted team captain for the 2018-19 campaign. He earned academic all-conference honors and was a National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honor Council member.

    Schlabaugh earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and sports management from Coe in 2019. He was a member of Coe’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and served as liaison for the community engagement office and athletics department.

    Schlabaugh has been involved with Snow Valley Basketball Camps since 2016, holding roles as administrator, coach, and lead clinician. He was an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2020-21.

  • Chris Kern

    Chris Kern

    Division Leader

    Lives in Kalona, Iowa with his wife Ruby and he has two grown sons Travis and Jason. Retired High School Physical Education Teacher, Assistant Athletic Director, and Boys High School Basketball Coach Don Showalter’s Assistant Coach at Mid-Prairie for 26 years 1986 – 2012. 26 Year Snow Valley Veteran. Worked Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Camp every session since it’s beginning in 1996. Iowa Basketball Association Assistant Coach of the Year 1998. McDonalds All American Game Assistant Coach 1999. Capital One Classic All-Star Basketball Game Assistant Coach 2001. National High School Athletic Coaches Association Assistant Basketball Coach of the Year Finalist 2011. Head Coach Mid-Prairie High School 2012 – 2016.

  • Ken Spielbauer SV Coach

    Ken Spielbauer

    Division Leader

  • Dick Peth Snow Valley Iowa

    Dick Peth

    Division Leader

    After 27 seasons of coaching the program, Dick Peth has concluded his time as head coach of Wartburg College but is to remain close to the Snow Valley Iowa Camps to continue giving back to the game. He has compiled a 401–292 mark with the Knights, while his overall career record, which includes a strong 221-123 run at the University of Denver from 1985-1987, is 622–415.

    Dick Peth Snow Valley Iowa

    Dick Peth

    Division Leader

    During his tenure, Wartburg’s program has also captured three Iowa Conference championships (2000-01/2004-05/2005-06) and one Iowa Conference tournament championship (2017) and earned two NCAA Division III national tournament berths (2001 & 2017). He led the Knights to back-to-back Iowa Conference championships in 2004-05 and 2005-06 and a record-setting fifth consecutive season of 20-plus wins in 2004-05.The 2005 IIAC Coach of the Year, he has also earned other accolades at the helm of the program including the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association's Paul Maaske award in 2005 and 2000, D3News Coach of the Month honors in 2001-02, and the IIAC COTY award following the 2000-01 season.

    On Feb. 3, 2007, he became the 33rd active head coach to reach 400 wins in NCAA Division III and reached the 500 win mark on Jan. 17, 2015.

    Before coming to Wartburg, Peth was head coach at the University of Denver, an NCAA Division II school, posting a 221-123 record in 12 years. He played for former University of Iowa men's basketball coach Lute Olson from 1975 to 1979, captaining the 1979 team that won the Big 10 title and made it to the NCAA postseason tournament. Peth was recently ranked second on a list of the top 10 greatest high school players ever in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area by the La Crosse Tribune. He was inducted into the Wisconsin High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 5.

  • Sam Leal Wartburg HC

    Sam Leal

    Division Leader

    Leal comes to Wartburg from the University of Maine at Farmington, where he served as the head coach for the past four seasons. Prior to his time at Maine Farmington, he was also an assistant coach at both Bates College and Springfield College.

    Sam Leal Wartburg HC

    Sam Leal

    Division Leader

    The Beavers were 53-25 under his direction at the University of Maine at Farmington, which is the best overall record of all 11 Division III schools in Maine. During his tenure at Maine Farmington, Leal led the Beavers to the NAC Tournament every season, including a run to the tournament championship game in 2022-23. Over the four seasons he coached four all-conference players (no All-Conference given in 2020-21), including the 2022-23 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Leal was also named NAC Coach of the Year in the 2022-23 season. Following a 19-win season in 2022-23 that saw eight seniors graduate, Leal led the Beavers to 18 wins the next season.

    Leal was a four-year member of the basketball team at the University of Maine at Farmington, where he was captain his junior and senior seasons. He helped lead his team to a regular season NAC title in his junior year and then was apart of a NAC tournament finalist team in his final season. Leal earned both NAC All-Academic honors and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Coaches Honors Court. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in secondary education mathematics from the University of Maine at Farmington and then went on to earn his Master of Science degree from Springfield College in sport and exercise psychology.

  • Bob Amsberry Womens HC Wartburg

    Bob Amsberry

    Division Leader

    Bob Amsberry enters his 19th year as head women’s basketball coach at Wartburg College in 2024-25 and has established one of the strongest programs in the country.The Knights have advanced to the NCAA tournament for eight consecutive years, including the only three trips to the NCAA Final 4 in 2016, 2018 and 2024. As well as an Elite 8 appearance in 2019 and a Sweet 16 appearance in 2023.

    Bob Amsberry Womens HC Wartburg

    Bob Amsberry

    Division Leader

    The 2017-18 team recorded the first undefeated regular season in program history. The Knights were ranked as high as No. 2 in both the WBCA and D3hoops.com polls, which is the highest ranking in program history. The team posted a school-record 31 consecutive victories to start the year before falling in the Final Four and finishing the season 31-1. Amsberry was awarded the prestigious Pat Summit Trophy that year, as he was named the 2017-18 US Marine Corps/WBCA Division III National Coach of the Year. He was also a finalist for the award in 2016, 2019 and 2024. In addition, he has been awarded the Iowa Basketball Coaches’ Association Paul Maske Memorial Coach of the Year four times.

    Prior to Wartburg, Amsberry resurrected the Rockford College women’s basketball program. In the midst of a national record 70-game losing streak when he was named head coach in 1997, the Regents posted one of the best turnarounds in NCAA history and an NCAA tournament bid in just his fourth season. Over the course of his nine-year tenure as head coach, the Regents won the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference regular season and tournament titles three times and were awarded four bids to the Division III NCAA tournament. He earned four NIIC Coach of the Year honors and was also named Illinois Basketball Coaches’ Association Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2006.

    Amsberry started his coaching career as an assistant at NCAA Division III MacMurray College in Illinois, where he spent five seasons and helped lead the team to two conference titles and its first ever NCAA tournament appearance.

    A native of Dunlap, Iowa, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 from Buena Vista University and his Master of Science degree in Physical Education from Western Illinois University in 1996.

    Amsberry and his wife, Erin, are the parents of two children, Joseph and Paige and have three grandchildren, William, Sophia and Violet.

  • Jeff Christopherson SV Coach

    Jeff Christopherson

    Division Leader

  • Jerry Slykhuis

    Jerry Slykhuis (1943-2016)

    In Memoriam, Executive Camp Director

    For 40 years, Jerry Slykhuis coached through a philosophy based on fundamental development and individual growth. He instilled values of hard work and dedication and transformed the lives of players from all over the world. After the tragic loss of Jerry, we dedicate this camp season to him, a dear friend and one of Iowa's greatest coaches.

    Jerry Slykhuis

    Jerry Slykhuis (1943-2016)

    In Memoriam, Executive Camp Director

    Jerry was the former Cedar Falls and Fort Madison Head Coach, boasting over 500 wins. Coach Slykhuis was inducted into the Iowa High School & Ft. Madison Hall of Fames and named 12 times district & 2 times State Coach of the Year.

    Coach Slykhuis coached basketball and golf for 40 years. He was named district and substrate coach of the year 12 times and was named 4A coach of the year twice, once in 1977 and agin in 1987. Jerry was a National High School Athletic Coaches Association finalist in 2008 and National Chairman for Men's basketball for the NHSACA 2009-2012. He also coached the North team in USA basketball festival in 2002, the Iowa select team in 1990-92, and led Fort Madison and Cedar Falls to the State Tournament 7 times.

Camp Details


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SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location

2026 DATES

  • Boys I: June 22-25
  • Boys II: July 7-10
  • Boys III: July 14-17
  • Girls: July 23-26

Camp Hours

  • Overnight Campers Check-in: First day between 9:30AM-12PM at Cardinal Commons
  • Extended Day Campers Check-in: First day at 12:30PM at Cardinal Commons
  • Closing Ceremony: Last day at 11:30AM

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

Housing & Roommates: Campers will reside in the dorms on campus and stay two per room in suites with 2-4 double rooms and a common living area. If you have a roommate request, we ask that you please check-in together. After check-in, campers and parents will have the opportunity to browse campus, grab lunch and return to campus for the first on-court camp session at 1pm. Please come dressed ready to play.

Bathrooms: Shared
Linens:
Not provided
Air-conditioning:
Yes
Pool:
TBA
Suggested Spending Money:
$50 (Cash only)

Spending Money: Campers can purchase camp shorts and various camp shirts at check-in, during one night at camp and at check-out. Pizza is sold in the evenings. We also suggest that you do not bring anything to camp of high value.

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.

Day 1:
♦ Extended Day Campers stay until 9pm*.
♦ Dinner is provided.

Day 2-3:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 6:30am-9pm*.
♦ Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Day 4:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 6:30am-12pm.
♦ Breakfast is provided. Check-out immediately follows closing ceremony.

Daily Schedule: Day 1: 12:30PM-9PM* Days 2-3: 6:30AM-9PM* Day 4: 6:30AM-12PM

*Camp may conclude before 9pm each day depending on the timing of games. More information regarding your schedule will be given out on the first day of camp.


PERSONAL PLAYER PROFILE

At Snow Valley Iowa, we expect each and every camper to arrive prepared and bring a positive attitude. A Personal Player Profile Report Card will be kept on each camper throughout the week and given to him or her on the last day of camp. This Report Card will note particular strengths and weaknesses and offer suggestions for individual improvement once your son or daughter has left Snow Valley.

DAILY BASKETBALL PLAY

A minimum of nineteen clinics concerning individual and team fundamentals will be presented during the week-long session, with drills being part of each clinic. Daily game competitions against campers of the same age and ability level will be scheduled. Every participant will play a minimum of one-half of every game. We design our program to have a ratio of eight players to each coach. We guarantee an excellent week of basketball involvement.

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

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.

BASKETBALL CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our basketball camps please see our FAQ page.

*Please note, this information is subject to change.

Images by MD Janiska.

Sample Daily Schedule

6:30AM Report to gym Clinic # 1

7:00AM-8:00AM Breakfast

8:15AM-9:00AM On the floor warm ups

9:00AM-11:00AM Clinics

11:00AM-11:30AM Team practice or position work

11:30AM-12:30PM Lunch

1:15PM Back on the floor

1:30PM-4:00PM Clinics

4:00PM-4:45PM Team practice or position work

4:45PM-5:45PM Dinner

6:30PM-7:00PM Back on the floor (warm ups)

7:00PM-8:00PM Clinics

8:15PM-10:30PM Games

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Wartburg College is centrally located between most of the major metropolitan areas of the Midwest in Waverly, Iowa. Located on “The Avenue of the Saints” (Highway 27/218) that connects Minneapolis/St. Paul to St. Louis, Waverly is easily accessible.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College

38 Reviews

  • Tate has been struggling with being aggressive and self-confident. Snow Valley Camp was all basketball, all the time which allowed him to grow in those areas. He had a lot of fun, met great friends, and the coaching staff were extremely motivational!
  • Awesome coaches, well run & organized, taught the right things to help the athletes improve. My daughter had a great time and is planning on attending again next year.
  • My daughter loved it! She came home and started working on her skills that night!
  • My son loved the competition and getting to play with and against kids from across the country.
  • Individualized work with reputable coaches, grade reports, the intensity of practice.
  • My son improved his basketball skills but also learned a lot about responsibility getting himself to practices on time, enough sleep, food choices, etc.
  • Well Organized, quality facility, diverse group of players, one-on-one coaching attention
  • The highlight of the camp experience was seeing my son come home with more confidence in his basketball skills. I also love that he made friends with kids who have the same love of basketball.
  • My kid loved getting to work with all the coaches from different areas and getting to meet new friends.
  • Working on skills during the day and then using them at game time that night.
  • Our daughter loved making new friends and playing with other players that were high caliber athletes from all over the country.
  • Getting exposure to great coaching, competing against other players of the same age, and the fun time meeting new friends.
  • I loved watching my daughter build her skill level while taking her enjoyment of the game to another level.
  • The high level of engagement and encouragement from the coaches were definitely our favorite parts.
  • It was great for my child to learn new techniques and get other coaches' perspective on current skill level and how to improve it.
  • This was my son's fourth year and he looks forward to camp every year!
  • It was great competing with kids from around the country and being a Snow Valley Award winner.
  • The amount of time spent on skill development over the four days was outstanding.
  • My son enjoyed his team and coach and winning the championship game! Also being awarded one of the defensive awards, always rewarding when your hard work pays off and is recognized!
  • This was our son's first overnight camp experience and we couldn't be happier. He enjoyed all aspects of camp, especially the team practices and games. He came home excited about basketball and had only positive things to say. He enjoyed his time, made new friends and improved his basketball skills. Thanks for a positive experience!
  • The highlight was seeing improvement, learning, meeting new friends, overall experience being away from home. Loved the booklet they hand out from the coach on what they did well and what they need to work on.
  • The highlight was the skill development and report card from coaching staff to offer advice and build confidence.
  • Coach Decker, my son's coach, was very engaged. He offered encouragement. He connected with my son and provided quality feedback for him.
  • The volume of games to implement the skills that were emphasized and worked on.
  • My son stated he liked the new perspective his coach brought to his game. He liked the report card that he received so he knows what he should work on.
  • My son had a great time playing basketball, learning new skills and drills, meeting new people, and just the team atmosphere. I enjoy how much I observe the camp staff truly love to be there and are there for the kids.
  • It was great for my son to make new friends and to better himself in a sport he wants to go to college for and absolutely loves.
  • Nash loved the camp! He really enjoyed the coaching, enthusiasm, and passion of the staff. Additionally, he liked meeting kids all across the country and building new friendships. This is unlike any camp in the country. This is about getting better and every kid there is there to get better. Great job guys! He will definitely be back next year.
  • Cooper really liked his coach, the experience, the approach his coach took with his team, and the individual attention to make him better. He liked the report card at the end, which not only was positive, but had some great criticism along with encouraging words on how to improve. This is a fantastic camp and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested.
  • Cooper really liked his coach, the experience, the approach his coach took with his team, and the individual attention to make him better. He liked the report card at the end, which not only was positive, but had some great criticism along with encouraging words on how to improve. This is a fantastic camp and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested.
  • We traveled far for this camp and it was totally worth the trip. She learned a lot of golden nuggets that will help enhance her game. She was excited to meet some many nice young ladies and coaches.
  • Tate has been struggling with being aggressive and self-confident. Snow Valley Camp was all basketball, all the time which allowed him to grow in those areas. He had a lot of fun, met great friends, and the coaching staff were extremely motivational!
  • My daughter really enjoyed her first year at camp, she met a lot of really nice girls from around the world and said the camp is challenging with a ton of training. She won a t-shirt for being one of the best passers and plans to attend next year.
  • She loved the camp experience. Ayla talked about the new people she met, the competition, the coaches, and even the security people. Every aspect of the camp went beyond what was expected. This was her first camp opportunity and it looks like you shared the joy of competition, learning, and basketball with her. Thank you!!
  • She loved the camp experience. Ayla talked about the new people she met, the competition, the coaches, and even the security people. Every aspect of the camp went beyond what was expected. This was her first camp opportunity and it looks like you shared the joy of competition, learning, and basketball with her. Thank you!!
  • My daughter really enjoyed her first year at camp, she met a lot of really nice girls from around the world and said the camp is challenging with a ton of training. She won a t-shirt for being one of the best passers and plans to attend next year.
  • I loved the staff, they were nice and friendly coaches who really wanted to be there, coaches actually cared about students well being and safety. There was also really good food!
  • I loved the staff, they were nice and friendly coaches who really wanted to be there, coaches actually cared about students well being and safety. There was also really good food!

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