Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Basketball Camps
Head to Frederick, MD for one or two weeks of serious basketball fun for boys and girls of all abilities in summer 2024! Nike Basketball Camp Director Jourdain Blackmon and the Pro Level Training staff will teach you skills and techniques that will help boost your overall skill set and confidence.
Pro Level Training Nike Basketball Camps' mission is to provide players with the skills and mental approach they need to become a better and more explosive player. The Complete Skills camp places emphasis on fundamentals, footwork, balance, and conditioning. The Shooting Camp emphasizes technique, footwork, shooting drills and post/perimeter shooting.
Highlights Include
- Fundamental instruction, individual development, and team play
- Off-court discussions and activities to enhance on-court game
- Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Jourdain Blackmon
Jourdain Blackmon has over seven years of coaching experience and has worked at nearly 20 Nike Basketball Camps since 2014. Blackmon is a high school basketball coach at Timbercreek High School in Sicklerville, NJ and former trainer who places emphasis on being aggressive offensively, character building, and playing with passion.
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Staff Pro Level Training
Pro Level Training’s concept is very simple: cover all grounds with everyone that we work with. In addition to skills training, we place major emphasis on the strength, conditioning and performance sides of the game. We will give campers a snapshot of how professional basketball players train in order to get the most out of every second on the floor.
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Camp Details
2024 DATES
Session I: July 29-August 2
Session II: August 5-9
Camp Hours
Check-in: Monday at 8:30am
Closing Ceremony: Friday at 11:30am
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Daily Hours: MON-THURS 9AM-3PM FRI 9AM-12PM
BASKETBALLS
Nike Versa Tack Basketballs can be purchased during registration for $30. Players can choose between a size 6 (28.5", standard girls) or size 7 (29.5", standard boys) ball, which will be passed out on the last day of camp. Please note that it is not required to bring a basketball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction.
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
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.
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
- 9:00 AM Campers Arrive
- 9:15 AM Stretch/Dynamic Warmup
- 9:30 AM Skill Development/Performance Training
- 11:30 AM Classroom (Connect & Build Campers IQ of Basketball)
- 12:00 PM Lunch/Extra Shooting
- 12:45 PM Individual Improvement Drills/Camper Interviews
- 1:05 PM Lecture/Skill Competitions
- 1:35 PM Competitive Team Games - 3x3, 4x4, 5x5
- 3:00 PM Campers Depart
The BB&T Arena is home to the Hood College women's and men's basketball teams.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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August 6, 2022: The coaches made my daughter feel welcomed, comfortable and were fun to be around. My daughter commented that they pushed her to improve, but did it in a way that made her feel comfortable.
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August 11, 2023: The individual challenges from the coaches as well as them speaking life into the kids that truly wanted to learn and grow
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August 15, 2022: My child had a lot of fun while also learning skills for the competitive part of the game
— Anonymous
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August 12, 2022: Great coaching, solid personal feedback but also really nice, the gym was great.
— Anonymous
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August 1, 2022: The coaches -- all very friendly and really interested in developing the kids.
— Anonymous
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July 29, 2022: My daughter had a great time while improving her basketball skills!
— Anonymous
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This camp increased her confidence!
— Anonymous
Nike Basketball Camp Hood College
601 Blazer Trl
Frederick, Maryland 21701
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
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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