Cal Basketball
Kids Basketball Camp in Berkeley California
Average Rating 4.75 / 5
Camp Highlights
Improve your game and have serious fun
at Cal Basketball Camps
2026 DATES
- Kids Camp I (Girls, Ages 6-13): June 22-25
- Kids Camp II (Coed, Ages 6-13): July 6-9
- Bear for a Day (Girls, Ages 12-18): August 1
These camps were created with every camper in mind. We offer camps for individual players, beginners, advanced players, and every player in between! Work on the fundamentals, fine-tune your positional skills, learn the technique of 3-point shooting, and play daily scrimmages in an encouraging yet challenging environment. The Cal Women's Basketball staff and players are here to help you take your game to the next level! Join us on the UC Berkeley campus for an experience you won't forget!
All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development.
CAL KIDS CAMP (ENTERING GRADES 1-8)
Location: Gate 3 at Haas Pavilion
Check-in: Monday at 8:30AM
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-4:00PM
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
The Cal Kids' Camp is for entering grades 1-8 only. This camp is designed for young players who want to learn the fundamentals in a fun environment. Camp is open to participants of all abilities and is restricted only by gender and age.
BEAR FOR A DAY CAMP (ENTERING GRADES 7-12)
Location: Gate 3 at Haas Pavilion
Check-in: Saturday at 8:30AM
Hours: Saturday 9:00AM-4:00PM
Meals: Lunch is available for purchase at registration ($5 - multiple options)
Bear for a Day is the most intensive Cal Girls Basketball Camp geared toward the more serious basketball players. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the day. In addition, campers will be evaluated and then split up into smaller groups according to age and ability. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt!
CUSTOMER PORTAL
To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, and Camp Information Packet, please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal
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 lunch and snacks
● Small gym bag/backpack
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
If you need to cancel for any reason up until 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for tuition fees paid that is good through the following year for any sport and is transferable to any immediate family member. Participants who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows for any reason) or who do not contact USSC to cancel at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will not receive a voucher or refund. Cash refunds are given only if Cancellation Protection was purchased at the time of registration and the cancellation is made before your balance due date.
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.
BASKETBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our basketball camps, please see our FAQ page.
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
Highlights Include
- Small group instruction led by a Cal coach, player or staff members
- Improve foundational skills and learn advanced offensive and defensive techniques
- Each camper receives a Cal camp t-shirt and additional prizes!
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Camp Coaches
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Head Coach - Women's Basketball Charmin Smith
Charmin Smith is an award-winning coach, former professional player, and active board member who has dedicated her career to progressing equity and opportunity. The true definition of a trailblazer, Smith is the first-ever Black Head Coach for the Cal women’s basketball program and is on a mission to leverage her platform to lead societal change through sports.
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Camp Director Eliza Pierre
Not long ago, Eliza Pierre was on the floor at Haas Pavilion, setting records for steals and games played and leading the Golden Bears to their first Final Four appearance in 2013. Now, after four years of coaching at UC Santa Barbara, Pierre is back in Berkeley as a part of head coach Charmin’s Smith’s coaching staff, rejoining the Bears in June 2021. In June 2024, Pierre was named to Silver Waves Media's Top 50 Most Impactful Women's Assistants list.
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Associate Camp Director Tess Romine-Black
2025-26 mark's Tess Romine-Black's fifth season as the Director of Basketball Operations for the Women’s Basketball program. In this role, she oversees all operations, including budget management, team travel, student managers, and the execution of ancillary events such as the annual banquet and initiatives like the Race for Change (raising over $30,000 for Cal’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Justice Office) and the Raising the B.A.R (Basketball Activism Representation) Invitational.
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Assistant Coach Heidi Heintz
Heidi Heintz joined the women's basketball coaching staff prior to the 2022-23 season. Named to the 2019 WBCA Thirty Under 30, Heintz comes to Cal with a wealth of coaching and playing experience at Division I and professional levels.
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Assistant Coach Travon Bryant
Travon Bryant is in third season with the Cal women's basketball team after joining the program in September 2023. Bryant comes to the Golden Bears with over eight years of coaching experience at the NBA and G-League level and has personally worked with perennial NBA All-Stars such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. At Cal, he is responsible for post-player development, defensive game planning and recruiting efforts.
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Assistant Coach Jenny Huth
Jenny Huth is entering second season with the California women’s basketball program as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Huth came to the Golden Bears in May 2024 with over 15 years of coaching women’s basketball at the Division I level.
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Facilities
State of the art facilities
Haas Pavilion and Recreation Athletic Center
The Walter A. Haas, Jr. Pavilion is a state-of-the-art multipurpose sports facility and home of the University of California Golden Bears men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's gymnastics teams. The Haas Pavilion now stands on what was once the Harmon Gym. Renovati ...
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Cal Berkeley's Recreational Sports Facility
Cal Berkeley's Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) is the University of California's largest fitness center. The facility has over 100,000 square feet of activity space, including seven basketball courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, seven racquetball/handball courts, six squash courts, treadmil ...
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Kids Camp players will utilize UC Berkeley's Haas Pavilion for basketball instruction. The newly renovated Walter A. Haas Jr. Pavilion is home to the University of California Golden Bears men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's gymnastics teams. Haas Pavilion is located at 115 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA 94720.
Bear For a Day players will utilize UC Berkeley's Haas Pavilion and Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) for basketball instruction. The newly renovated Walter A. Haas Jr. Pavilion is home to the University of California Golden Bears men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's gymnastics teams. The Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) is the University’s largest, most complete fitness center with over 100,000 square feet of activity space, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, 3 weight rooms, seven basketball courts, seven racquetball/handball courts, six squash courts, treadmills, elliptical trainers, stairmasters, rowing machines and stationary bikes. Additionally, there is space reserved for volleyball, badminton, group exercise classes, martial arts, and table tennis.
Show Less View More DetailsChoose from a variety of camp sessions at UC Berkeley to help you reach your basketball goals! Train with the Cal Women's Basketball staff and players at Haas Pavilion and Cal Berkeley's Recreational Sports Facility for an unforgettable summer camp experience.
All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development. All events are subject to change based on NCAA and Covid-19 restrictions. Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:00 am Welcome
- 8:15 am Dynamic Warm-up
- 8:30 am Demo Cal Transition Series
- 9:00 am Transition Series
- 10:00 am Team Practice - Learn and Run Cal's Offenses
- 11:30 am Game Time
- 12:15 pm Lunch
- 1:00 pm Demo Cal Guard/Post Breakdowns
- 1:10 pm Guard/Post Breakdowns
- 1:45 pm Basketball Discussion and Film Session
- 2:15 pm Warm-up
- 3:00 pm Skill Breakdown Drills and Competitions - Defense, Passing, and Shooting
- 3:30 pm Game Time
- 4:45 pm Awards and Closing
- 5:00 pm Departure
Camp Reviews
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Thank you to UC Berkeley!
August 12, 2019: The camp was an awesome experience for the young ladies who participated. Patricia enjoyed the opportunity to actually interact with the college players she has been watching on television. It was a humbling experience for her to have the opportunity to play on the same court with them. From my perspective she was more perceptive to the advice offered to her. She especially enjoyed the incorporation of the team dancing competition. Thank you to the UC Berkeley coaches and staff for this magnificent opportunity.
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Experienced Coaches!
August 4, 2019: Our daughter appreciated the level of competition of the participants and the experienced coaches. She also really enjoyed team building activities.
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Very Impressed
June 28, 2019: It's a fun yet serious camp on teaching basketball skills. Emmi said the training is more rigorous than the basketball class she used to take. Being coached by Cal basketball team players and playing at the Haas Pavilion is a valuable experience. Also, the coaches are so approachable and friendly even they are on the Cal basketball team. I, as a parent, was very impressed by them!
— Frances C. Parent
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Patient Coaches
June 10, 2019: We arrived and after a few minutes of standing around we were approached and guided to registration. It was no time before she was handed a shirt and badge name. Several moments throughout the camp I notice how patient they all were with her, who has never played organized ball. She has been practicing all year with a trainer but even with the training she has it was clear there’s so much more for here to learn. This camp will be a big help toward her basketball future.
— Rob B. Parent
Kids Basketball Camp
Haas Pavilion and Recreation Athletic Center
115 Haas Pavilion
Cal Berkeley's Recreational Sports Facility
2301 Bancroft Way
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Camp Dates & Prices
Jun. 22 - Jun. 25, 2026
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Jul. 6 - Jul. 9, 2026
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Aug. 1 - Aug. 1, 2026
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