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2026 PGC BASKETBALL
SUMMER CAMPS

Learn The Uncommon Skills, Habits, Mindset And Leadership Traits Needed To Stand Out & Get Noticed!

Registration Opens Monday, Jan 26 @ 9am EST (6am PST)

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Is PGC Right For Your Son Or Daughter?

Possibly! PGC Basketball Camps could be a great fit for your child, especially if they…

  • Are a SERIOUS, dedicated middle school or high school player who truly wants to get better and who is open to trying new things and willing to explore their own self limiting beliefs.

  • Often hold back or hesitate on the court out of fear of making mistakes.

  • Are shy (or introverted) and could benefit from being encouraged to get outside of their comfort zone and develop super important communication skills that can make all the difference on and off the court.

  • Have ever lost their passion for the game due to an injury, setback or some other adverse circumstance. (PGC is where players from middle school to the NBA and WNBA come to re-ignite their passion!)

  • Are the kind of player who’s willing to put in the “unseen” hours required to become great. Nothing worth having in life comes easy and the demands of a PGC Basketball Camp are no different.

  • Are looking for an intense, no-nonsense learning environment where players learn the “little things” that can make all the difference on and off the court.

If You Didn’t Nod Or Say “YES!” To Any Of The Above, I Highly Suggest You Don’t Waste Your Time or Money, As PGC Is Probably Not For Your Son or Daughter

However, if you said YES to at least one, we’d love to extend an invite for them to attend a camp with us this summer where they can improve their basketball skills and learn leadership lessons for life… All in just ONE WEEK!!

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Basketball Players From These Programs Have Attended PGC Camps

From the desk of Mano Watsa
President & Owner, PGC Basketball

Dear Caring Parent,

Over the past 20 years, I’ve traveled around the world as a basketball coach, trainer, and speaker to help over 250,000 students, NCAA coaches, and NBA players reach their full potential by doing ONE thing really well:

Learning How to ‘Think the Game Like A Champion’.

Now what exactly does that mean? I’m glad you asked because it’s really quite simple…

In fact, there are just 4 main components to thinking the game like a champion:

1. BASKTBALL IQ

Learning how to incorporate the “little things” and contribute to your team in ways that give coaches no choice but to pay attention to you.

2. CONFIDENT MINDSET

Learning how to overcome setbacks, losing, injuries, being benched, unfair treatment, and all the things that rob players of their confidence and joy for the game.

3. LEADERSHIP

Learning how to inspire teammates, foster a sense of urgency and get others to work together at a high performance level.

4. PLAYMAKING

Learning how to read the defense and make better decisions with the ball.

Now, you might be thinking…

That sounds great, but aren’t most of these “intangibles” that mostly go unnoticed?

The short answer is yes, 100% percent…

But they are also the sort of game-changing skills (and super valuable life skills) that coaches at the high school, NCAA, NBA and WNBA level mostly look at when deciding who they want playing on their team.

Now whether your child wants to play Division 1 college ball, make more of the right plays when the game is on the line, or get more high-quality playing time…

… what we’ve found to be true over the past 30 years is this.

It doesn’t matter how talented your child is because IF they don’t understand all the ways that …

  • work ethic

  • encouragement

  • leadership

  • communication

  • and all those “little things”

… can positively affect a group of people (especially on a basketball court) they can’t play basketball effectively.

That’s why the NBA and WNBA have strict rules against kids going straight from high school to the pros. Their general lack of maturity and experience doing the ‘little things’ and developing the intangibles preclude them from succeeding at the highest levels.

Sure, there are exceptions, but they’re rare.

“My two boys and I attended PGC this past week and had all assumed we were simply ‘going to a basketball camp’…

And what we collectively learned is that PGC is far more than ‘a basketball camp’.

PGC is a leadership experience in the cloak of a basketball camp.

I sat in the back of the classroom for an evening session and decided from there to shift my calls so I could make as many of the classroom sessions as possible.

I’ve attended hundreds of hours of leadership training over the years and what I witnessed my boys experiencing at PGC was among the best leadership/life training I have personally been exposed to. The fact that they leave loving basketball more than they did when they arrived, and with improved skills, is simply the icing on the cake!

Please accept my sincere thank you for doing the kind of work that has the potential for such positive impact on our children’s lives. We have purchased your Summer Lifetime Pass for both boys.”

Leagh Turner
Former Global Chief Operating Officer
SAP

Here’s the good news…

At PGC, we specialize in developing your child’s champion mindset.

We lead them toward reaching their FULL potential, which results in a new found passion for the game.

The bottom line is this – YOU want what’s best for your child. I want to help you get that.

That’s why we’re inviting you to…

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Give your child the gift of discovering the little-known skills, daily habits, mindset and leadership traits that most players never even know exist, but that can make all the difference on and off the court. If you want your child to learn how to

‘Think the Game of Basketball (and Life) Like a Champion’

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Here Are A Few Of The Pro Tips Your Child
Will Learn On The Court And In The Classroom
At A PGC Camp This Summer…

Little-known scoring secrets that lead to playing the game more intelligently than any other player on the court (giving your child an almost unfair advantage over every other player on the floor.)

The most effective ways to incorporate “the little things” that other players and your average fan probably won’t notice (but that coaches at every level of the game sure as heck will!)

How to become a dominant and powerful presence in the paint (once your child learns this approach, other players will be forced into making mistakes of their own.)

The great secret of finding teammates for easy scoring opportunities.

An “almost magic” way to break down their defender and aggressively attack the rim with confidence and ease.

Why it’s so important to develop a shooter’s mindset and take only high-percentage shots (and how to avoid the one shooting mistake 99% of players make.)

How to eliminate 99% of all costly turnovers and handle pressure with poise.

The “X” factor of a “for real” player (and how to create a clear game plan to be that player in the near future.)

A simple little tip that will help them create opportunities to score—even when they don’t have the ball.

YOUR NEXT STEP…

If you’ve ever watched your child struggle to have the confidence to take the open shot, aggressively attack the rim, or be a leader on and off the court, PGC is the place for them to be this summer!

ATTENTION: When 2026 summer camp registration launches on Monday, January 26th @ 9am EST (6am Pacific) the first 2,500 players will receive a $100 discount. That’s why it’s so important to join the FREE priority list today, so your child can be at the front of the line and scoop up one of those 2,500 discounted spots!

Dedicated To Your Child’s Success,

Mano Watsa
President & Owner, PGC Basketball
International Motivational Speaker & Coach

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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Where will your camps be located in 2026?

Our team is working around the clock to confirm our 2026 summer camp locations and our schedule will be posted online for your preview around mid-January.

We'll be offering over 225 day and overnight camps this coming summer all across North America.

How do I know if my child is good enough to attend?

We get this question often and it's not about being 'good enough.'

If your child is a dedicated player who loves the game and wants to improve, they'll fit right in. If they're not interested in learning the game, PGC is probably not for them, regardless of how good they are.

Players are placed in skill-based groups, so if your child is a less experienced player, they'll be with others who are similar — and if they're one of the top players, they'll be with other top players.

Which camp should I attend first?

The only prerequisite to attend PGC is a desire to work hard and learn. If your child is age-eligible, and you’ve already taken the test, we HIGHLY recommend attending our camps in the following order if your schedule permits:

1. Playmaker College - Incoming 7th-11th grade players
2. Scoring College - Incoming 9th-12th grade & college
3. Point Guard College - Incoming 9th-12th grade & college

Note – If you have a child who’s in the 4th-8th grade, check out our non-residential Point Guard Prep day camps to locate a camp near you.

How do we know it will be worth it?

Over 140,000 players and 10,000 coaches have attended a PGC camp over the past 31 years and the feedback is consistent.

Players who are eager to learn and get better have a really special experience. A player who thinks they know it all already and isn't interested in getting better doesn't typically enjoy their time with us.

As long as your son or daughter has a passion for the game and wants to improve, they're going to love their time at PGC.

As we stand behind the experience we provide, and to remove any risk for you, we are the only camp in the camp industry to offer a 100% Money-Back Guarantee.

If your child attends an entire PGC session and you aren’t completely satisfied with their basketball experience, simply contact us within this calendar year and not only will we refund your entire camp tuition, we will also send you an additional $500 cash to help cover any of your other basketball events or travel related expenses this year, to help further your child’s development.

But don’t just take our word on the impact of the PGC experience. Check out what a few PGC grads had to share about their time at PGC:

Is PGC for players of every position?

Yes. We teach the game, not a group of skills specific to one position.

Any player will benefit from any PGC camp—regardless of their position—as long as they are eager to learn the game.

How many players attend each session?

The majority of our sessions have 80-120 players with a 12:1 player-to-coach ratio. Typically, basketball camps are two to three times the size of our sessions, but we don’t take any more players than our course director can know by name. Please note, some of our bigger locations may have 140-160 athletes depending on capacity.

Most of our programs fill up and we turn away lots of players each summer, but we limit enrollment so that we can provide the best experience possible for players.

Can I request a roommate?

We do our best to accommodate roommate requests. The dorms are typically two players to a room, although there are a few dorms that are singles, triples or quads.

You can make your roommate request after you register for your session. Your request must be made at least three weeks prior to the start of your session. Any requests made within three weeks of the start date cannot be guaranteed, and we cannot accommodate any requests for roommate changes during check-in.

As a parent, can I watch any part of the week?

We invite parents to join us on Day 3 evening at each of our residential courses for the classroom, film, and court session. We also invite parents to join us for the opening Parent Meeting on Day 1, prior to the start of the session, and for the Closing Ceremonies on the final morning.

These are the only times we permit parents to observe, as popping in and out during the week can be a distraction for players and our staff. Parents may take their son or daughter for a meal off-campus during the week, if desired.

Are there swim breaks or special outings?

There are no talent shows, swim breaks, or celebrity autograph signings, and we don’t roll out the balls and “just play”. You can find these things at many basketball camps, but not at PGC.

We believe when you invest in your game, you should actually get better and improve. So, our commitment is to NEVER waste a player's time or attention.

What are the dorms like?

Don’t expect the dorm rooms to be like the Hilton – they’re not. Some are nicer than others, but typically the rooms are standard college dorm rooms.

We attempt to get dorms with air-conditioning whenever possible (nearly all college dorms have AC in the southern states), but some dorms don’t have it. You won’t spend much time in your room, but if you end up in a dorm that’s not very nice (or cool), it’ll be a chance for you to practice what you’ll learn at PGC about approach and mental toughness.

If you don't require a dorm room for the week, you will save $100 off the tuition fee. We do recommend staying on-campus if possible, as the 'full-immersion experience' is instrumental in the transformation process for players.

Note: Meals are still included for commuting players.

What are the meals like at the residential camps?

We have hungry players and staff at PGC courses. As a result, every meal is all-you-can-eat. Each college cafeteria provides a variety of options at every meal, and we request as many nutritious options as possible, especially as our staff have to eat cafeteria food all summer long.

But, we can't guarantee your session will have amazing food, especially as we don't know what you think 'amazing food' is. If you're a picky eater, we recommend bringing lots of extra snacks so you don't go hungry.

Note: We recognize some players have dietary restrictions and we work with each college to accommodate specific dietary needs. Please note your dietary restrictions on our 'additional information' forms once you've signed up and we'll contact you if we have questions.

What about injuries?

If you’re injured prior to your session, we recommend you still attend. Many players have done this, and nearly every player has said they were glad they did. The majority of teaching takes place in the classroom, so as long as you can write and sit in a chair, you’ll get all the information that every other player receives.

Note: Every player's health and safety is our utmost priority. We've consulted college coaches and top athletic trainers to ensure we're taking every precaution possible to minimize the risk of injuries at the camp, including managing the physical load placed on players and ensuring proper rest and recovery time. We will also have an athletic trainer onsite for the duration of the camp.

What if the camp is just too far away?

The average PGC camp attracts players from 11 different states, as well as a handful of international players. Hundreds of players fly, endure long bus rides, or beg a parent or coach to drive them 10-12 hours to get to PGC. We are constantly amazed at how far some players will travel to attend a session.

Right now, players in North Dakota, Alaska, Lithuania, and New Zealand are coming up with creative ways to get themselves to PGC.

So, don’t let distance be a deal-breaker for you. Where there’s a will, there's usually a way.

“When we left PGC, we had a 10-hour trip ahead of us, so I thought that Daymon would sleep most of the way home. Although physically exhausted, he was so energized and excited that we talked for over nine hours about his experience at PGC. He said, ‘Dad, this was one of the greatest weeks of my life.’ Last night, I watched him play in open gym and he is already incorporating what he learned into his game. Thanks for the positive impact that you made on our son.”
— Joe Osborn, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

What if we can't afford the tuition fee?

How determined are you or your child to attend a PGC camp?

If you are truly determined, there are ways to make it happen, even if you are financially challenged. Lots of parents and players have done it. We hear their stories all the time.

If you can’t help your child pay for the camp, don’t let that stop them. Right now, a player in Texas is figuring out how many lawns he has to mow to get to a session, while a player in Chicago is calculating how many driveways she has to shovel to get to a camp. For decades now, players have been resourceful in finding ways to raise the money they need to attend. What about you?

Here are a few quick ideas to assist your child, as they can:
  • See if their school’s basketball program or athletic department will support them.
  • Ask family members to put holiday and/or birthday gift money towards the tuition fee.
  • Ask a coach or a teacher for help in seeking financial assistance from a community organization. Many local small businesses raise money to support young people who need assistance—especially if the opportunity is focused on leadership and character development.

As a competitive athlete, your child will always face obstacles in their life, and some may seem impossible to overcome. But whatever the current circumstances, there is someone out there who has faced the exact same circumstances and found a way to realize their goals.

Once they've done these things, if they still need assistance, let us know and we'll do our part to support you. We help many players each year, especially when they've shown us their level of commitment to attending PGC. Get further details here.

Note: We also provide a financial discount for clergy and military families. Contact us for details.

 

What if we don’t know our summer schedule yet?

You can wait until you know your child’s complete summer schedule before you register. The only problem is, the session you want to register for may be sold out by then as most of our camps do sell out each year.

To make it risk-free for you, we offer Tuition Protection which gives you a full refund if you cancel more than 5 days before your camp and a 100% PGC credit if you cancel within 5 days. In addition, as long as it's at least two weeks prior to your session, you can transfer to another camp without any additional cost.

What type of supervision do you provide?

At PGC courses, the safety and well-being of each player is our top priority. For nearly the entire day, all the players and staff are together on the court, in class, or in the dining hall.

Dorms

Our staff stay in the dorm building with the players, and we ensure appropriate supervision and curfew checks each night. The players do not have a lot of time in the dorms, as they typically have less than an hour following the evening gym session to shower, have a snack and be in their room before curfew.

Our Three Rules:
1. Players are not permitted to enter the dorms of the opposite gender at any time or they will be immediately sent home.
2. Players are not permitted to leave the campus at any time unless it is with a parent.
3. Players are must be in their own room by curfew.

What's the competition level like and how are kids grouped at each session?

Players get the chance to compete against other players all week long in specially-designed games to reinforce what’s being taught. But, competition is not the focus of the camp.

At PGC, we focus on the skills, habits, mindset, and leadership traits players are learning while they’re competing. We do our best to put players in age and skill appropriate divisions, but we’re not concerned when that doesn’t happen as what we’re attempting to instill in players isn’t dependent on the level of competition.

To assist the mindset and leadership training, we challenge players to partner and compete with older or younger players at times, and those of the opposite gender. If you don’t feel comfortable with your child competing against those of the opposite gender, please advise our Site Manager upon your arrival at camp and we’ll do our best to minimize the likelihood of this happening. (Please note: The final night's competition at our overnight camps is co-ed.)

What does Tuition Protection provide me with?

With Tuition Protection: The purchase of tuition protection during registration will give you a full refund if you cancel more than 5 days before your camp and a 100% PGC credit if you cancel within 5 days of camp.

Fee: $75 for day camps and $125 for residential camps.

Note: Without a protection plan, tuition is non-refundable.

What Players, Parents, & Coaches Are Saying...

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What I loved about this camp, is that it was so much more than a skills camp. It taught my son how to be so much more than an athlete. He learned how to be a true leader on and off the court. Most kids his age just care about being the best shooter and making the most points, and this is the first time that he saw how that is not what makes you stand out as an athlete. I can't wait for him to attend other camps next year!
Danielle Abedrabbo
PGC basketball provides a unique skill development curriculum by SCHAPE’ing the environment. This camp provided my daughter a positive, like-minded environment that gave her to old on how to train basic skills, game-based learning experiences, and life lessons. With the completion of her camp she now has the inner fire to improve her game and be a positive influence on and off the court.
Kyle Bobbit
"This has been an amazing experience and I learned so much about myself and how much harder I can push myself. I can’t wait to use these work-outs back at school. I came here as a good shooter and I’m leaving her with the knowledge that I can and will be a great shooter."
Amanda Parris | College Junior, Summerville, GA
He was always so passionate with us and always showed everyone what it was like to be a true leader! I have never felt the caring embrace of so many people in my life before! It had truly changed my life and it will continue to change my life.
Kobey Simons
It made a 100% difference with Amirah playing the game. She has a winning attitude, she interact with her team on the floor, her body language is more positive and she motivates her team now vocally and hand claps.
Sharon Brown
Really helped me to teach the kids how to bring the ball to the bucket and drills to reinforce. Also learned verbage on how to communicate better w/ the kids (just by observing Micah in action).
Tony Dues
My kid learned a ton, and had lots of fun. I appreciated they spent as much time in the classroom, and grew as people too. The positive attitudes and amped up environment was great.
Bryan Boock
I have new, more precise vocabulary to utilize and additional levels of drills to incorporate into my practices. In addition, my energy and joy for coaching has been recharged.
Tiffany Freitag
Best basketball camp i've ever attended, coming home with pages of notes about all different types of things whether it's my game or my mentality
Keizer Daily
I learned so much as a person and a player and I am more confident in myself as a person and myself as a player in basketball.
Gracie ZumBrunnen
It was fun and exciting but I got really tired the last 3 days
Colby Eck
One of the best weeks of my life
Bryson Frey