Boys Camp Information
The 70th-Annual Taylor Boys' Basketball Camp
For boys 7-16 years of age. Over 65,000 camp alumni!
QUICK LINKS AND FORMS TO COMPLETE
--REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE
--TAYLOR CAMP WAIVER (Required)
--CAMPER HEALTH STATEMENT
--RULES, WAIVERS AND EMERGENCY CONTACT
--CAMP WELCOME LETTER
2025 Week 1 Camp Video Highlights
2025 Week 2 Camp Video Highlights
2025 Week 3 Camp Video Highlights
THE PROGRAM
-Odle Arena has air conditioning installed, keeping the gym cool in the hot summer months.
-Individual shooting instruction by staff.
-Daily check of fundamentals.
-Instruction on team concepts and how to practice effectively.
-Motivational guest speakers.
-Three league games each day with boys of the same age.
-High school coaches, Taylor University basketball players, and trained counselors will live in the residence hall with the boys to supervise and instruct.
-Each camper will receive a Certificate of Merit and an evaluation.
-Basketball incentive awards given each week.
-Activities include contests, miniature golf, and swimming.
-An exhibition for parents held on Thursday at 3:15 pm.
-A certified athletic trainer is available.
-Camps begin on Sunday evenings and end on Thursday following the 3:15 pm exhibition.
THE DIRECTOR - Austin Peters
-Second-year head coach at Taylor University
-Nine years as assistant coach, including time at Arizona Christian, Olivet Nazarene, Valparaiso.
COST - $450
-Room
-Meals
-Camp T-shirt
-All instruction
-Three games per day
-Swimming
-A week of real fun!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
-$395 per camper when registered and paid in full before April 30, 2026.
2026 BOYS' CAMP DATES (REGISTRATION OPEN!)
Three five-day sessions:
-July 5-9
-July 12-16 (THIS WEEK IS NOW FULL. Please choose another option, OR email boysbbcamp@taylor.edu to get on the waiting list)
-July 19-23 (THIS WEEK IS NOW FULL. Please choose another option, OR email boysbbcamp@taylor.edu to get on the waiting list)
For more information, you may contact us at boysbbcamp@taylor.edu or at 765-998-4227. An emergency number is available at (765) 998-5555 for campus security.
REFUND POLICY
-Prior to June 1:
100% refund policy for any reason.
-After June 1:
With doctor's note confirming camper's illness or injury - 100% refund.
Without a doctor's note - $100 will be kept from registration payment.
-Once camp has begin, there will be no refund for campers who have participated in any portion of the camp.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Arrival: Your son will be expected to arrive on campus between 4:30 - 6:00 pm Sunday evening. He should report to Wengatz Hall. You should plan to eat dinner before arriving at camp, but a snack will be served at approximately 9:00 pm Sunday evening.
Health Information: All paperwork is now completed electronically via google docs and health forms must be scanned by pdf and emailed back to boysbbcamp@taylor.edu.
(Please check junk/spam folder if you have completed registration, submitted payment, and do not see the confirmation email.)
Balance must be paid in full prior to coming to camp.
Departure: You should plan to meet your camper Thursday in Odle Arena for the camp exhibition at 3:00 pm. Campers are dismissed following the exhibition and can be picked up at Wengatz Hall to load belongings around 4:00 to 4:15.
PACKING LIST
-A week's supply of shorts, shirts, underwear, socks (two pairs a day), sleepwear, swimsuit. A sweatshirt or jacket for cool evenings or rainy days. A good sunscreen is suggested.
-Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, bed linen, blanket (or sleeping bag), pillow, washcloth, towels, and a Bible. Towels are furnished in the gym but not in the dormitory or at the beach. Portable fans are also recommended as the dorm rooms are not air-conditioned.
-Basketball socks, T-shirts, basketball shorts and two pairs of basketball shoes (one for indoor and one for outdoor). We recommend that the boys wear two pairs of socks during their games, as they play three games each day. A Taylor Basketball Camp shirt is given to each boy during the week. Souvenir shirts, shorts, and basketballs are also available for purchase during the week and on Thursday afternoon.
-A small bag or tote to carry items between the gymnasium and the dorm.
-Cell phones are discouraged at camp.
-Spending money for concession stand and/or shirt shack.
-It is strongly recommended that valuable articles such as watches, cell phones, electronic devices, etc., not be brought to camp. We cannot be liable for damage or loss.
OUR PLEDGE
We pledge that every boy who attends the Taylor Basketball Camp:
-Will be taught the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball with emphasis on individualized instruction.
-Will be selected on a team in his own age group and have a chance to play a complete league schedule.
-Will have the best care in food, housing facilities, and training rooms.
-Will be encouraged in their faith through instruction, Taylor Basketball testimonies from players and staff, and nightly devotions from the Bible.
-Will be given a camp basketball shirt.
-Will have close supervision at all times.
-Will experience a week of camp full of productive learning, competition and fun in a Christian based atmosphere.
TAYLOR BASKETBALL CAMP MISSION STATEMENT
While it is our intent that our camp continues to be one of the best anywhere when it comes to teaching the basic skills and concepts of basketball, it is also our purpose to model and represent the highest of Christian values for your son throughout his time with us.
We will do this by having Christian counselors trained in coaching and relational skills. The guest speakers we present will be people with spiritual values that are apparent in their performances. Campers will receive personal attention from their coaches and will be closely supervised at all times.
It is not possible to master the game of basketball in a week, just as life skills are not developed in that time, but we will plant the seeds for a lifetime of success.