Nike Boys Basketball Camp UC Santa Cruz
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Join former UC Santa Cruz Assistant Coach Kyle Bossier and staff for drills, skills, and a whole lot of fun this summer of 2024! Work on all aspects of the game, set yourself apart from the competition, and make long-lasting friendships.
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.
Highlights Include
- Daily emphasis on fundamental skill development, team play and more
- Discussions on basketball situational play, including game management and up-tempo play
- Receive a Nike Basketball Camp t-shirt and other prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Kyle Bossier
Kyle Bossier, former assistant coach at NCAA Division III UC Santa Cruz, enters his fifth summer directing the Nike Boys Basketball Camp at UC Santa Cruz. Bossier now enters his second season at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO as lead assistant coach.
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Camp Details
August 4-8, 2024
All Campers Check-in: Sunday from 8AM-10AM at the Rachel Carson Residence Hall
All Campers Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 12PM. Check-out following at 12:30PM.
Overnight Campers
Housing & Roommates
Overnight campers will reside in the Rachel Carson dorms on campus and stay three or four per room. 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: No
Pool: No
Room Key Deposit: $75
Meal Card: $10
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.
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.
Sunday:
♦ Extended Day Campers stay until 9PM.
♦ Lunch and dinner are provided.
Monday-Wednesday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-9PM.
♦ Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
Thursday:
♦ Extended Day Camper Hours are 9AM-12:30PM.
♦ Breakfast is provided.
♦ Check-out immediately follows closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: SUN 10AM-9PM, MON-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-12:30PM
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 snacks
● 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, shower
- 7:45 AM Breakfast (Overnight campers only)
- 9:00 AM Extended Day Campers arrive; stretching and conditioning
- 9:15 AM Instructional stations
- 10:30 AM Lecture
- 11:00 AM Full-court games
- 11:45 AM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Team practice
- 2:00 PM Full-court games
- 3:00 PM Drills, stations
- 4:00 PM Skill contests
- 4:30 PM Free time
- 5:15 PM Dinner
- 6:30 PM Back to gym, league games
- 9:00 PM Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 PM Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights Out
Just 27 miles south of San Jose and 65 miles south of San Francisco, resting on a 2,000-acre redwood forest overlooking the Pacific Ocean, U.C. Santa Cruz is a magnificent setting for camp. Campers will practice and play in the West Field House Gym, the home facility of the U.C. Santa Cruz Slugs. The west gym features a hardwood basketball court (94' x 50') with 6 adjustable hoops and court lining. Bleacher seating for up to 350 people.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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August 7, 2023: I think the skills he improved on and the positive environment provided by the staff.
— Anonymous
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August 7, 2023: My son had fun, learned new moves in basketball and made friends.
— Anonymous
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August 4, 2023: Preston says everything was a highlight!! Best week EVER!
— Anonymous
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Jax came home everyday and wouldn't stop talking how great it was.
— Anonymous
Nike Boys Basketball Camp UC Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, California 95064
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