2025 Summer Camp - Basketball - Kathleen MacDonald HS
Join us this Summer for a day of Next Level Camp in San Jose at Kathleen MacDonald High School! Gather your buddies and sign up today for some awesome Summer Camp fun! See below for more info!
General Registration is now open for all participants!
2025 Summer Camp Dates & Times
- Week 1: Monday, June 16th - Friday, June 20th
- Basketball Segment (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Camp is open to participants from 1st to 8th grade (2025/2026 school year)!
Basketball Camp
The Next Level Sports Basketball Camp will cover a wide variety of fundamental skills during each day of programming. The camp will focus on fundamentals including footwork, ball handling, shooting and passing as well as the introduction of proper defensive techniques. The 5-day camp offers a great balance of instruction, competition, hard work, and fun!
The Next Level Basketball Camp offers a complete overview of the game of basketball. Guided by Coach Gil Vasquez - his staff will be comprised of current coaches and high school players.
No previous Next Level Basketball experience is required to attend the camp. The program is open to all players interested in improving their skill level and interest in the game of basketball.
All camp attendees will receive a Next Level Camp Nike Dri-Fit T-shirt which is included in the base cost of the program!
Site Logistics and Schedule
Camp Curriculum:
Offense:
- Basic offensive set and offensive play installation.
- Proper shooting form and technique.
- Passing, ball handling, offensive motion and movement fundamentals.
- Half-court and full-court offensive strategies and techniques.
Defense:
- Age appropriate defensive coverages (man and zone concepts).
- Proper stance, leverage, motion alignments to establish defensive principles.
- Zone coverage responsibilities, court discipline and zone spacing discipline.
- Half-court and full-court defensive strategies and techniques.
Optional Additional Camp Purchases/Packs
For our 2025 Summer Camps, several additional purchase options are available on a weekly basis (see below). They can be selected/purchased during the registration process. Additional Purchases will be added to the base camp registration fees at check out. All additional camp merchandise will be on-site for pick up on Day 1 of camp:
- Early Drop Off - $25.00: Extended Drop Off Window for Camper(s), 30 minutes before Camp Start.
- Late Pick Up - $25.00: Extended Pick Up Window for Camper(s), 30 minutes post Camp Finish.
- Additional Camp Shirt - $30.00: Secondary Nike Dri-Fit Camp Shirt featuring team on the front & participant’s last name on the back.
- Summer Fun Pack - $40.00: Secondary Nike Dri-Fit Camp Shirt, Next Level Drawstring Camp Bag, & Next Level Water Bottle.
Location and Arrival Information: Kathleen MacDonald High School
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Snack
- Sunscreen
- Lunch (if in both segments)
Site Director: Gil Vasquez (Basketball)
Gil Vasquez is a dedicated educator and coach with over 20 years of coaching experience, currently serving as the Physical Education teacher, Athletic Director, and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at MacDonald High School. Throughout his career, Coach Vasquez has been committed to creating inclusive, high-energy environments where students thrive both in athletics and personal development. His extensive background in coaching, leadership, and youth mentorship allows him to bring a fun, structured, and positive approach to summer camps and youth sports leagues, helps students foster confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills on and off the court.