McCracken Basketball Day Camp at Battle Creek YMCA
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The McCracken Basketball Camps are the perfect place to take your game to the next level. Give yourself an advantage over your competition at McCracken!
McCracken Camps is beginning its 62nd year of operation, and in that time over 133,000 players have attended. McCracken Camps is known as a teaching camp, offering instruction for the most advanced high school player to the younger player who is just learning the game. We look forward to the opportunity to help you become the best you can be.
Complete Skills Program - Detailed instruction and drills in all the skills necessary to be a complete basketball player.
Highlights Include
- Our established program of detailed, personalized, individual instruction
- Skill-appropriate drills for each player and drill group
- Top competition in daily league games and scrimmages
- Individual and group contests for awards
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Todd German
Coach German has been involved with The McCracken Basketball Camp for over 40 years - as a camper, counselor, Assistant Camp Director, and now as Camp Director. German was a standout high school and college athlete from Bronson, MI. He played basketball at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Manchester College; he was the leading scorer, rebounder, and MVP at. German received his master's degree from Western Michigan University.
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Coach Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson has been coaching at McCracken Basketball Camps for over 37 years. His experience includes coaching at the high school, club, college, and professional level.
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Coach David Vogel
Coach Vogel has been a longtime camper and coach with McCracken Basketball Camps and is currently serving as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Texas Christian University. Prior to coaching he played basketball at DePauw University. He attended Norwell High School where he led his team to IHSAA State Finals and where he currently holds the school record for three-point shot percentage.
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Staff McCracken Basketball Camps
Trained counselors will work with the campers along with the director and assistant director, and will supervise all camp activities.
Camp Details
July 29-August 1, 2024
CHECK-IN/OUT: Please check in each morning at the Battle Creek YMCA between 8:45 and 9:00 am. Check-out time is each day at 4:00 pm.
LUNCH:
Campers should bring a sack lunch each day (no refrigeration available). Campers should also bring enough bottled water to last them throughout the day.
HEALTH & RELEASE FORMS
All registered campers are required to have a parent or legal guardian fill out US Sports Camps’ mandatory Health & Release Forms online before arrival at camp. This camp does NOT require a doctor's signature on the forms.
INFORMATION PACKET
A detailed Information Packet containing check-in location and address, on-site staff contact information, a checklist of things to bring, site-specific forms, and more will be emailed to all registered campers prior to camp.
PEACE OF MIND POLICY
At US Sports Camps, we hope you will not have to cancel your enrollment in camp. If you do though, there are options. For details on our Cancellation Policy, including cancellations of camp by US Sports Camps, please visit: www.ussportscamps.com/peace-of-mind-policy
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsSample Daily Schedule
- 9:00 Lectures/Demonstrations
- 9:45 Drills/Stations/Scrimmage
- 12:00 Lunch
- 1:00 Lectures/Demonstrations/Contests
- 1:45 League Games
- 3:15 Drills/Stations/Scrimmage
- 4:00 Check-out
The Battle Creek YMCA is located at 182 Capital Avenue NE, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017.
Camp Reviews
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had fun with the coaches!
August 6, 2021: Learned new basketball skills and had fun with the coaches! We will definitely return next year.
— Kris C., Parent
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Jaxson enjoyed all of the camp
August 6, 2021: Jaxson enjoyed all of the camp. Each day he came home and talked about what they did.
— Chelsey S., Parent
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Coach Todd's leadership is exceptional.
August 4, 2017: Would love to see this camp expand to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Coach Todd's leadership is exceptional and sets a positive tone. Our son was quite pleased with Coach David and the support he gave his group. Our son who is going into 7th grade is his second year of dong the camp would like the "older kids like me" to learn and practice more moves, such as post up, attacking the basket, etc...
— John C.
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My kids enjoyed the skills and drills.
August 4, 2017: My kids enjoyed the skills and drills taught. They also liked 3 on 3 and the 5 on 5 tournaments. As a parent, I enjoyed the awards ceremony and encouragement for all the kids. My only complaint is that it was rather hot inside the building.Maybe ask the Y-Center to provide a cooler system or fans to circulate more air.
— Timeaka R.
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Very well organized!
August 7, 2017: Fun games, good coaches, very well organized!
— Kim B.
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I learned so much
I learned so much about basketball during my week at camp -- and also some things about teamwork. I probably could not have made it completely through Defense Day and Stations without the coaches and the team that I was with.
— Camper
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Kudos to McCracken Organization
As a parent of a two-time camp attendee, I'd like you to let other parents know a couple of things. First of all, this camp is not for the lazy or unmotivated. My daughter comments all the time about how challenging she found camp and how much she loved it. She's remembering and using what she's learned from camp in her regular season play. Second, if you’re looking for a basketball camp that is truly worth the "price of admission"...THIS IS IT. You as a parent get the satisfaction of knowing your money isn't being wasted but more importantly, the skills and lessons your child will come home with are priceless. The McCracken Organization employs terrific coaches for the camps. Coaches who can communicate and teach, while promoting good sportsmanship and FUN. Kudos to the entire McCracken Organization!
— Parent
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I had so much fun
I had so much fun. I have improved tremendously on my post moves. I am now shooting around the paint and outside of the paint because of your camp. If you had seen my shooting before, you would know that I have made a big improvement. Thanks to you and your staff for helping me develop my skills as a leader and as a player.
— Camper
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I just wanted to say thanks
I just wanted to say thanks for the opportunity to be a counselor for the last two summers. I made so many friends and taught children a sport that they and I both love. But teaching them about basketball was not the most important thing. The most important thing your camp does is to teach these kids about life. McCracken Camps provide campers with discipline, motivation, sound skills, and leadership, but most importantly self-esteem and friendships. I feel extremely special to be a small part of this wonderful camp.
— Counselor