Nike Boys Basketball Camp Jessup University
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Train at the only overnight Northern California Nike Basketball Camp in summer 2024! Located north of Sacramento in Rocklin, WJU Head Coach Lance Von Vogt and staff provide a motivating and positive environment for ages 8-18 to hone in on their fundamentals, shooting technique, team play skills, and basketball IQ.
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.
The Shooting Camp emphasizes technique, footwork, shooting drills, shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, shooting games, free throw shooting, and post/perimeter shooting.
Highlights Include
- Collegiate-style drills for players of all abilities
- Dine a nationally ranked college cafeteria: Crossroads Cafe
- Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Director Mark Darnall
Jessup University formally welcomed Mark Darnall as the next head coach for the men’s basketball program in April of 2023. Darnall comes to Rocklin after an extensive career as an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I & II ranks.
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Camp Details
2024 DATES
Complete Skills I (Day Camp): June 21-24
Complete Skills II (Extended Day or Overnight): July 12-15
Shooting (Extended Day or Overnight): July 16-17
CAMP HOURS
Complete Skills I:
Check in: Friday at 8:30AM
Closing Ceremony: Monday at 3:30PM
Meals: Lunch is provided.
Daily Hours: FRI-MON 9AM-4PM
Complete Skills II:
All Campers Check-in: Friday between 8AM-9AM at Warrior Arena
All Campers Closing Ceremony: Monday at 3:30PM
Extended Day Camper Daily Hours: FRI-SUN 9AM-9PM, MON 9AM-4PM
Shooting:
All Campers Check-in: Tuesday between 8AM-9AM at Warrior Arena
All Campers Closing Ceremony: Wednesday at 3:30PM
Extended Day Camper Daily Hours: TUES 9AM-9PM, WED 9AM-4PM
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Housing & Roommates
Campers will reside in the (TBD) dorms on campus and stay two per room. Campers 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: Yes
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.
Complete Skills II: Extended Day Campers
On the first day of camp, all extended day campers should arrive between 8AM-9AM dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Friday:
♦ Extended Day Campers stay until 9PM.
♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Saturday-Sunday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-9PM.
♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Monday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-4PM.
♦ Lunch is not provided. Check-out immediately following closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: Friday-Sunday 9AM-9PM, Monday 9AM-4PM
Shooting Camp: Extended Day Campers
On the first day of camp, all extended day campers should arrive between 8AM-9AM dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Tuesday:
♦ Extended Day Campers stay until 9PM.
♦ Dinner is provided.
Wednesday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-4PM.
♦ Lunch is provided. Check-out immediately following closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: Tuesday 9AM-9PM, Wednesday 9AM-4PM
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
● 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.
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
- 7:30 AM Breakfast (overnight campers only)
- 9:00 AM Day & Extended Day Campers arrive; stretching and conditioning
- 9:15 AM Instructional stations
- 10:30 AM Lecture
- 11:00 AM Full-court games
- 12:00 PM Lunch, rest
- 1:00 PM Team practice
- 2:00 PM Full-court games
- 3:00 PM Drills, stations
- 3:30 PM Skill contests
- 4:00 PM Day Campers Depart
- 5:00 PM Free time
- 5:30 PM Dinner
- 6:30 PM Back to gym, league games
- 9:00 PM Extended Day Campers depart; Overnight campers supervised free time
- 10:00 PM Lights out!
Jessup University is located in Placer County in Rocklin, CA about 30 minutes from Sacramento. The campus athletic facility is host to some of the top mens and womens sports programs in the area. Campers will utilize the Warrior Arena and Activities Building on campus.
Campers train in the new Warrior Arena opened in 2012. The Warrior Arena holds more that 1,100 spectators for volleyball, men's and women's basketball. The facility includes an NBA size wood court, three regulation sport court playing floors, 10 hoops, weight room, softball hitting and pitching cage and indoor golf training facility. It also includes four team rooms, showers, five athletic offices, a training/therapy room with state-of-the-art hydrotherapy equipment, laundry facility and cameras located in the upper mezzanine for live streaming of volleyball and basketball games.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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July 2, 2022: Highlights include the training, friendly and inspiring staff, the all-around positive energy, the food and dorm experience, and the quality of the facilities. The camp was very well-organized from beginning to end, and the staff were so welcoming and friendly from the moment we checked in to the moment we checked out.
— Anonymous
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July 2, 2022: The highlight was the current and returning players impact on our boys. The professionalism, skills, care and unmatched talent of the staff (from trainers to coaches to coordinators) is remarkable and appreciated.
— Anonymous
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June 22, 2023: Director Vogt is amazing and provided a well run camp and my son loved the Nike Jessup camp! We come every year!
— Anonymous
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June 22, 2023: My son came home excited about his day and motivated, His highlights were being challenged daily.
— Anonymous
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July 5, 2022: Coaches were all very friendly and took their job seriously to coach and mentor the campers.
— Anonymous
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June 28, 2022: My child enjoyed the dorms and overnight experience, food, friendliness of staff, quality of facility, and how well organized it was.
— Anonymous
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July 4, 2022: Tyler loved the whole camp. He especially loved having the college players as coaches. We will be back next year!
— Anonymous
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June 28, 2022: Tyler had a great experience. His highlight was working with all the coaches.
— Anonymous
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June 28, 2023: Kids interaction with coaches and friendliness of staff to encourage kids
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loved the coaches
— Anonymous
Nike Boys Basketball Camp Jessup University
Warrior Arena
Rocklin, California 95765
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