COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Jan. 12, 2026) – USA Basketball will conduct six USA Basketball Gold Camps in three cities for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade boys and girls (as of the 2025-26 school year).
USA Basketball Gold Camps are advanced basketball camps that feature skill instruction led by experienced USA Basketball licensed coaches following curriculum set by 10-time gold medal winning coach Don Showalter.
Applications are now open for all camps. Eligible athletes must have been enrolled in 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade as of Oct. 1, 2025, and cannot be older than 16. For more information on the 2026 Gold Camps, including application instructions, click here.
The first pair of Gold Camps are set for Memorial Day Weekend in Southern California. The girls’ camp will be May 23-24, while the boys’ camp will take place May 24-25.
The second set of Gold Camps will take place in Pittsburgh from Aug. 13-14 (girls) and Aug. 15-16 (boys).
The program then heads to Omaha, Nebraska, over Labor Day Weekend for its final pair of camps. The girls’ camp will be held Sept. 5-6 with the boys’ camp following on Sept. 6-7.
USA Basketball Gold Camps, which debuted in 2019, focus on fundamental skill development through station work, group drills and competition and leadership sessions centered around the USA Basketball culture. The camps are designed for athletes that demonstrate skills in line with the advanced level of the USA Basketball Player Development Model.
Participants train and receive coaching to improve their skills, game play and character on and off the court. Gold Camps are a place for young basketball players to get better by competing with and against top talent from across the country. USA Basketball representatives will attend camps to evaluate the development level of all participants for potential future involvement.
Athletes interested in attending a Gold Camp must submit an application proving their advanced-level skills mastery, accolades and a letter of recommendation.
If selected, the cost to register for the standard Gold Camps in Southern California and Omaha is $185. Registration includes one meal and Nike/USA Basketball jersey, shorts and backpack.
The Pittsburgh extended Gold Camp is $265 per camper and includes increased court time, three meals, additional USA Basketball gear and a player report card.