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Garden City, NY

Basketball Camp

at Nassau Community College

Ages 6 - 14

June 29th through July 10th

July 20th through July 24th

August 10th through August 21st

2026 Registration is now OPEN!

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ELEVATE YOUR GAME ON AND OFF THE COURT

Future Stars Basketball Camp teaches campers to become well-rounded, team-oriented players. Campers receive specialized instruction focusing on dribbling, ball handling, passing, shooting, and rebounding.
Experienced high school and college coaches guide campers through small group instruction, close supervision, quality game play, and emphasize sportsmanship and teamwork. Campers are grouped by age and ability.

locationsSummer Day Camp 
1 Education Dr, Garden City, NY 11530

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Basketball Camp Facilities at Nassau

  • State-of-the-art collegiate facilities
  • Air-conditioned gymnasium
  • 6 baskets and drop-down dividers
  • Adjustable hoops
  • Grass athletic fields for recreational activities
  • Indoor heated swimming pool for daily swim

Building Skills That Last Beyond Basketball Camp

  • Dribbling – Build confident ball control with both hands, smooth direction changes, and solid protection from defenders
  • Shooting – Improve shooting form, accuracy, and consistency from various spots on the court
  • Free Throws – Develop a steady free-throw routine to stay calm, focused, and reliable at the line
  • Ball Handling – Strengthen overall control with drills that boost quick reactions and smooth movement with the ball
  • Footwork – Sharpen balance, pivots, and movement to create better scoring chances and stronger defense
  • Court Awareness – Learn to read the game, make smart decisions, and understand court positioning
  • Teamwork – Practice communicating, sharing the ball, and creating a positive team environment
  • Sportsmanship –  Build respect, fair play, and a positive attitude on and off the court
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2026 Dates & Rates

Find the camp week that fits your schedule.

Program
Date
Age
Weekly
Price
SAVE
3+weeks
(per wk)
Basketball
Jun 30 - Jul 4
6 - 14
$625
$575
Basketball
Jun 29 - Jul 3
6 - 14
$625
$575
Basketball
Jul 6 - Jul 10
6 - 14
$625
$575
Basketball
Jul 20 - Jul 24
6 - 14
$625
$575
Basketball
Aug 10 - Aug 14
6 - 14
$625
$575
Basketball
Aug 17 - Aug 21
6 - 14
$625
$575

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $65/wk, Late Pick-Up $65/wk

Sibling Discount:
Save $25/wk (after first child)

Directions to Future Stars Nassau

Future Stars is conveniently located at Nassau Community College in Garden City, just minutes from the Meadowbrook Parkway. Click HERE for an interactive campus map.

 

BASKETBALL CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00 am: Orientation / Warm-up

9:15 am: Instructional Stations / Fundamentals

10:15 am: Offense / Defense Drills

11:15 am: Half court / Full court Scrimmages

12:15 pm: Lunch

1:15 pm: Recreational Swim

2:15 pm: Situational Play / Skills Contests

3:00 pm: League Play

4:00 pm: Departure

Daily activities and times are subject to change.

Testimonials

Meet the Director

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Charlie VanDercook

Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College since 1993

 

Charlie co-founded Future Stars Camps and served as the very first Camp Director when the program launched in 1980. With more than four decades of experience leading camps, he has been shaping meaningful youth experiences from the very beginning.

A lifelong athlete, Charlie played tennis in high school, in college, and on the 1976 WATCH circuit before turning to coaching. He went on to serve as Director of Tennis at Banksville Racket Club, Westhampton Bath & Tennis, Hampton Athletic Club, and Green Hollow Tennis Club.

Today, as Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College, Charlie combines his collegiate athletic background, deep coaching expertise, and proven leadership to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for every camper.

F.A.Q.

How long is the camp day? Do you have early drop-off or extended day options? 

What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?

How do I make changes to my campers’ schedule?

How are campers grouped?

Pickup and drop off

What to bring to camp

Lunch option

Rain policies 

Any other key policies 

Do you offer pick-ups and drop-offs from my home? 

Does your camp offer swimming?

Game On for Summer 2026 at Nassau

 

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