SPIRE Basketball Camp
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2023 Dates & Prices Now Available!
Train like a professional with our Extended Training Camp. Experience life as a SPIRE Academy student athlete with daily training sessions on the court and Performance Training with the SPIRE Performance Team. Our experienced coaching staff will work with you to focus on individual skills necessary to play at the highest levels of basketball. Off the court, we will develop a training plan that will bring strength, speed and agility to your game. This camp is a perfect fit for international athletes or those traveling a long distance. Pro-level instruction from SPIRE.
Highlights Include
- Professional level training in world class facilities
- Daily training sessions on the court and with the SPIRE Performance Team
- Lunch is included daily for Day Campers and all meals are included for Boarding Campers
- Personalized training plan
- SPIRE t-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Co-Director Candice Wiggins
In her former career she was a four time All-American at Stanford University (’04-’08), where she led the Cardinal to a Final Four appearance her senior season and was awarded the 2008 Wade Trophy. Before her senior season began, she was named the 2007 USA Basketball Player of the Year. Upon being selected to the Minnesota Lynx with the third pick in 2008 WNBA Draft, she was named the WNBA 6th Woman of the Year. In 2011, she led Minnesota to its first WNBA championship.
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Co-Director Gravelle Craig
Coach Craig brings over 18 years of Division I coaching experience including six as a Head Coach. He most recently was an assistant coach at Stetson University. Prior to Stetson, Craig spent seven seasons as an Assistant (2004-2011) and six as a Head Coach (2011-2017) at Bethune Cookman University.
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Camp Details
2023 OVERVIEW 2-WEEK EXTENDED TRAINING CAMP
- Dates: June 12-25
- Age Group: 13-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Boarding Plus, Boarding, Day
- Check-in: Check-in at 9:00am
- Check-out: Check-out at 2:30pm
- Day Schedule: 9am-3pm
- Meals: All meals are provided to Boarding and Boarding Plus campers. Day (commuter) campers only receive lunch. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
2023 OVERVIEW 6-WEEK EXTENDED TRAINING CAMP
- Dates: June 12-July 30
- Age Group: 13-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Boarding Plus, Boarding, Day
- Check-in: Check-in at 9:00am
- Check-out: Check-out at 2:30pm
- Day Schedule: 9am-3pm
- Meals: All meals are provided to Boarding and Boarding Plus campers. Day (commuter) campers only receive lunch. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
2023 OVERVIEW 10-DAY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAMP
- Session I: June 19-29
- Session II: July 10-20
- Session III: August 1-10
- Age Group: 13-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Boarding Plus, Boarding, Day
- Check-in: Check-in at 9:00am
- Check-out: Check-out at 2:30pm
- Day Schedule: 9am-3pm
- Meals: All meals are provided to Boarding and Boarding Plus campers. Day (commuter) campers only receive lunch. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
2023 OVERVIEW WOMEN'S PRO EXPERIENCE CAMP WITH CANDICE WIGGINS
- Dates: July 31-August 4
- Age Group: 13-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Boarding, Day
- Check-in: Check-in at 9:00am
- Check-out: Check-out at 12:00pm
- Day Schedule: 9am-3pm
- Meals: All meals are provided to Boarding campers. Day campers only receive lunch. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
CAMP PACKAGES
- Boarding Plus Campers:
- 3 meals/day + daily protein shake
- Boarding in on-campus dorm
- Includes transportation to and from airport
- Includes weekend extracurricular activities
- Boarding Campers:
- 3 meals/day
- Boarding in on-campus dorm
- Day Campers:
- Includes daily lunch
2023 HOUSING
- Dorm: TBA
- Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. 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 included. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: YES - Dorm has A/C
SUPERVISION
The staff reside in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
- Day campers: Lunch is provided.
- Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers will receive a SPIRE Basketball Camps t-shirt.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
- 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.
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
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
BASKETBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our basketball camps, please see our FAQ page.
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
SPIRE delivers superb technical instruction, technique development and tactical coaching to its athletes.
At SPIRE, athletes become physically stronger, faster, more flexible and agile with increased endurance. They also become well-educated, confident, motivated, self-disciplined human beings who thrive under pressure and are ready to tackle the world. This combination represents the true impact of the SPIRE Way!
SPIRE features state-of-the-art basketball and athlete performance training facilities. And the coaching and training staff in both departments are second to none. The coordinated programming approach delivered by these experts will help SPIRE campers grow and develop, on and off the court.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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The coaches were really fun
— Anonymous
SPIRE Basketball Camp
5201 Spire Circle
Geneva, Ohio 44041
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Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
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