Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College
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*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season.
Exceptions may apply.
Extended Day/Overnight Camp
Ages 11-18
Boys
Basketball School
June 22 - 25, 2026
Overnight
$585
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp
BVXRIA-622 (2026) Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp from 06/22/26-06/25/26 at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
USD
80228
Boys
11-18
06/22/26-06/25/26
585
SVBB
Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
US Sports Camps
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Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg Collegehttps://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/snow-valley-iowa-basketball-schoolsOvernight
June 22 - 25, 2026
Extended Day
Daily hours:6:30am-9:00pm
$485
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp
BVXRIA-622 (2026) Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp from 06/22/26-06/25/26 at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
USD
80228
Boys
11-18
06/22/26-06/25/26
485
SVBB
Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
US Sports Camps
IA
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg Collegehttps://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/snow-valley-iowa-basketball-schoolsExtended Day
July 7 - 10, 2026
Overnight
$585
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp
BVXRIA-707 (2026) Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp from 07/7/26-07/10/26 at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
USD
80400
Boys
11-18
07/7/26-07/10/26
585
SVBB
Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
US Sports Camps
IA
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg Collegehttps://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/snow-valley-iowa-basketball-schoolsOvernight
July 7 - 10, 2026
Extended Day
Daily hours:6:30am-9:00pm
$485
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp
BVXRIA-707 (2026) Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp from 07/7/26-07/10/26 at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
USD
80400
Boys
11-18
07/7/26-07/10/26
485
SVBB
Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
US Sports Camps
IA
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg Collegehttps://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/snow-valley-iowa-basketball-schoolsExtended Day
July 14 - 17, 2026
Overnight
$585
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp
BVXRIA-714 (2026) Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp from 07/14/26-07/17/26 at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
USD
80402
Boys
11-18
07/14/26-07/17/26
585
SVBB
Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
US Sports Camps
IA
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg Collegehttps://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/snow-valley-iowa-basketball-schoolsOvernight
July 14 - 17, 2026
Extended Day
Daily hours:6:30am-9:00pm
$485
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp
BVXRIA-714 (2026) Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp from 07/14/26-07/17/26 at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
USD
80402
Boys
11-18
07/14/26-07/17/26
485
SVBB
Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
US Sports Camps
IA
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg Collegehttps://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/snow-valley-iowa-basketball-schoolsExtended Day
Ages 11-18
Girls
Basketball School
July 23 - 26, 2026
Overnight
$585
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp
BVXRIA-723 (2026) Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp from 07/23/26-07/26/26 at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
USD
80403
Girls
11-18
07/23/26-07/26/26
585
SVBB
Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
US Sports Camps
IA
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg Collegehttps://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/snow-valley-iowa-basketball-schoolsOvernight
July 23 - 26, 2026
Extended Day
Daily hours:6:30am-9:00pm
$485
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp
BVXRIA-723 (2026) Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College - Extended Day/Overnight Camp from 07/23/26-07/26/26 at Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
USD
80403
Girls
11-18
07/23/26-07/26/26
485
SVBB
Snow Valley Iowa - Wartburg College
US Sports Camps
IA
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg Collegehttps://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/snow-valley-iowa-basketball-schoolsExtended Day
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools at Wartburg College
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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
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.
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.
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.
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
Division Leader
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.
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.
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.
Jeff Christopherson
Division Leader
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.
Camp Details
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.
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
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!