To win a championship or play in college, high basketball IQ is essential.
Yet, few players develop this aspect of their game.
Find a game-changing basketball camp near you in Illinois, and join thousands of dedicated players this year to discover the uncommon skills, leadership traits, and mindset needed to stand out and get noticed.
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JUST A FEW OF THE 155,000 PLAYERS WHO HAVE ATTENDED PGC
Jamal Murray
Denver Nuggets
2023 NBA Champion
Erica Wheeler
Indiana Fever
WNBA All-Star
Tyrese Haliburton
Indiana Pacers
2x NBA All-Star
Marcus Smart
LA Lakers
NBA Defensive Player of Year
Kristi Toliver
Washington Mystics
WNBA All-Star
Jordan Clarkson
Utah Jazz
Sixth Man of the Year
Aliyah Boston
Indiana Fever
#1 Overall WNBA Draft Pick
Tyrese Maxey
Philadelphia 76ers
2024 NBA All-Star
Is PGC Right For Your Child?
Each year hundreds of players from middle school to college attend a PGC camp in Illinois — but PGC is not for every player.
PGC is only for dedicated players who are serious about getting better.
Your child doesn't have to take themselves too seriously in order to benefit from our camps (we still have lots of fun!), but they will need to enjoy working hard and challenging their existing self-beliefs to improve their skills.
Take our 1-minute test to find out if PGC could be a good fit…
Here’s What Top Players Say About PGC
Reviews for PGC Basketball Camps in Illinois
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The PGC 3-Camp Curriculum
These 3 camps are designed to be completed in sequence for maximum player development.
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The entry point for incoming 4th-7th graders
Point Guard Prep is our entry-level course where young players come to discover how to play (and think) the game the right way.
4th-7th grade starting point
Point Guard Prep
Our entry-level course where younger players discover the skills, habits, and winning mindset needed to make plays, score baskets, and lead their team
- Ideal starting point for players in 4th-7th grade
- 5 day camp from 9am - 4pm
- Short interactive classroom and video sessions, plus action-packed gym sessions
Point Guard Prep is designed to prepare players for our overnight 3-Camp Curriculum
3-Camp Curriculum: Step 1
Where Players Build Their Foundation
As the first course in our 3-Camp Curriculum, Playmaker College is specifically intended to prepare players for high school varsity basketball.
First step in the 3-Camp Curriculum
Playmaker College
The essential starting point where players discover the 6 ingredients of championship performance and develop a foundation for playing strong, smart basketball.
- Ideal starting point for players in 7th-11th grade
- 5 day / 4 night camp with over 40+ hours of training
- Each day includes multiple classroom, film breakdown, and action-packed gym sessions
Playmaker is where all age-eligible players should start their overnight camp journey with PGC if their schedule allows.
3-Camp Curriculum: Step 2
Where Players Become The Scoring Threat Every Team Fears
Building on the foundation created at Playmaker, Scoring College is where players learn how to score in real game situations with efficiency, creativity, and confidence.
Second step in the 3-Camp Curriculum
Scoring College
An intense, rigorous course where players learn the reads, footwork, and finishing moves that unlock their ability to consistently put points on the board, even when facing bigger, tougher opponents.
- The next step after completing Playmaker College for 9th-12th graders
- 5 day / 4 night camp with over 40+ hours of training
- Each day includes multiple classroom, film breakdown, and action-packed gym sessions
After graduating from Playmaker College, players will be ready to take the next step in our 3-Camp Curriculum
3-Camp Curriculum: Step 3
Where Players Become The Leader Every Coach Wants
As the final step in the 3-Camp Curriculum, Point Guard College is where players skyrocket their leadership and basketball IQ to a level most players never even knew existed.
Final step in the 3-Camp Curriculum
Point Guard College
Where the most serious, dedicated players transform into commanding floor leaders who understand how to see the floor, run a team, make elite decisions, and impact winning in every moment.
- The final step after completing Playmaker and Scoring College for 9th-12th graders
- 5 day / 4 night camp with over 40+ hours of training
- Each day includes multiple classroom, film breakdown, and action-packed gym sessions
Attend Point Guard College to complete the 3-Camp Curriculum and join a special group of elite PGC Grads!
Specialized Training
FALL WEEKEND CAMPS
If you’ve ever watched your child pass up an open shot when you wanted nothing more than for them to have the confidence to take the shot, our Fall Weekend Shooting College can help.
Advanced shooting development
Fall Shooting College
A focused experience for players who want to sharpen shot-making, repetition quality, and confidence in a more specialized format.
- Built for players who want a more specialized shooting emphasis
- Works well as a next step after the core curriculum experience
- Keeps advanced players moving forward when they want a tighter skill focus
Fall Shooting College gives advanced players a specialized environment to sharpen their shot-making and confidence.
The Core Path
The PGC 3-Camp Curriculum
With each course teaching slightly more advanced skills and habits than the previous one, our 3-Camp Curriculum is meticulously designed so players who attend multiple sessions continue to be challenged as they progress from one course to the next.
3-Camp Pass
Introducing PGC 3-Camp Pass
To make it easier to attend all 3 overnight courses, we also created our 3-Camp Pass, where you can get 3 camps for the price of 2.
3-Camp Pass
MAXIMIZE DEVELOPMENT. SAVE BIG!
Commit to your growth with the most complete training curriculum on the planet and SAVE BIG when you register for all three camps.
Best Value
Save when you bundle all 3 camps.
Complete The Path
Follow the proven 3-step curriculum.
Priority Access
Get early access to camp dates and locations.
Flexible Use
Use this year or any future year. Your pass never expires!
3 CAMPS. 1 GOAL
GAIN THE ULTIMATE EDGE
Our PGC basketball camps are hosted by:
Lake Forest Academy
1500 Kennedy Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Rosary College Prep High School
901 North Edgelawn Drive
Aurora IL 60506
North Central College
329 South Brainard Street
Naperville IL 60540
Illinois Wesleyan University
1312 Park Street
Bloomington IL 61701
Schaumburg Christian School
200 North Roselle Road
Schaumburg IL 60194
