Coach Name
Coach position

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat. Aenean faucibus nibh et justo cursus id rutrum lorem imperdiet. Nunc ut sem vitae risus tristique posuere.

Read More

Join Our Priority Camp
Notifications List

Welcome to Nike Sports Camp Canada!
Continue Browsing
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Summer 2026 Nike Basketball Camp Series at Ambrose University

Register Now

Nike Basketball Camps at Ambrose University | Registration is live!


WELCOME TO SOMETHING NEW

This summer, Ambrose University is proud to bring Calgary something truly special — the very first Ambrose University Nike Basketball Camp Series, held right here on our campus in the southwest corner of the city.

This is not your average summer camp. What makes this series exceptional, and genuinely unlike anything else available to young athletes in Calgary right now, is who is behind it and who will be on the court with your athletes every single day.

The entire Nike Basketball Camp Series has been designed and developed by the Ambrose Lions varsity coaching staff. Every session, every drill progression, every teaching moment has been carefully built by coaches who understand what it takes to compete and develop athletes at the university level.

But here is what makes this a rare privilege for every camper who registers:It is the Ambrose Lions Varsity Head Coaches themselves, Neil Nystrom and Aphia Ward, along with actual Ambrose Lions varsity athletes, who will be on the court delivering every session, coaching every skill, and working directly with your athlete throughout the week. Your camper will not be handed off to junior staff or outside instructors. They will have direct, on-court access to the real coaches and real varsity players of the Ambrose Lions Basketball programs.

Train on a university campus. Learn from university coaches. Play alongside university athletes. Right here in Calgary. This is the opportunity in front of your athlete this summer.  Remember, spots are limited.

Don't miss it.

CAMP DETAILS

July Youth Camp | Ages 10–14 | Boys & Girls | July 6 - 9, 2026

Find your inner Lion! This camp locks in on the fundamentals that matter most — shooting, ball handling, passing, and defence — all while you share the floor with Ambrose Lions varsity players and coaches. Learn the game, make new friends, and experience what it means to train inside a real university program. Let us hear you roar!

August Youth Camp | Ages 10–14 | Boys & Girls | August 13 - 15, 2026

Find your inner Lion...Round two! Same elite coaching, same Lions energy — and this time a Mini-Tournament on the final day to put everything you have learned to the test. Sharpen your fundamentals, build your game, and head into fall with real momentum. Let us hear you roar!

Full Day Youth Basketball Camp ★ Feature Camp | Ages 10–14 | Boys & Girls | August 17 - 20, 2026

More court time. More coaching. More Lions. This full-day camp is the deepest dive into the Nike Basketball experience we offer — four full days immersed in skill development, competition, and the culture of Ambrose Lions basketball. Coached by university staff and varsity players invested in your growth. Find your inner Lion. Let us hear you roar!

High School Pre-Season Prep Camp | Ages 15 - 17| Experienced Players Only | Boys & Girls | August 18 - 20, 2026

This is not a fundamentals camp - this is compete mode. Built exclusively for serious high school players, this high-performance session pushes your game to its ceiling: team concepts, defensive intensity, ball movement, attacking the basket, and learning to think the game. Coached by Lions head coaches who know exactly what it takes to compete at the next level. Lace up and let's go.

Directors / Coaches

Claude Bolton
Camp Director

Bolton is a Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC), with a Master of Education in Coaching Studies, from University of Victoria.

An extensive background in Coach Development, Coach Bolton has guided, facilitated, and mentored hundreds of coaches in courses and youth development programs in 5 countries. This has framed Coach Claude’s understanding of different interpretations of program delivery. His insistence on a player-centered approach for the development of children and young athletes ensures both a responsible and ethical approach to long term athlete development.

Within the Ambrose University Sports Academy Network, Coach Bolton guides the design, development, and assessment of our Nike Camps programming as part of our Sports Development Team. His expertise in the sport of soccer has afforded him professional, national, and provincial coaching appointments in United States, Guyana, Trinidad, India, Alberta, Ontario, & British Columbia. as well as having lead varsity programs in both the university and college ranks. While in Toronto, he received the 3M Recognition award for his outstanding contribution to support community soccer in Ontario.

View Bio
Neil Nystrom
Head Coach

Neil Nystrom: Head Coach | Ambrose Lions Men's Basketball

With over 20 years of coaching experience and 13 seasons leading the Ambrose Lions Men's program, Neil Nystrom is one of the most decorated coaches in Alberta university basketball. His resume includes an ACAL Championship, multiple ACAC and ACAL top-two finishes, and four Coach of the Year honours, including twice at the ACAL level and twice at the ACAC level. He also led the Ambrose Women's program from 2020–2024, guiding them to their first-ever ACAC playoff appearance.

Beyond Ambrose, Neil has represented Basketball Alberta for three seasons, earning bronze at U15 Nationals, silver at U17 Nationals, and gold at the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games. He is the founder of HoopStrength Basketball Academy, has coached internationally in the United Kingdom, and currently coaches with CBA's high school boys program. An NCCP-certified coach and former ACAC athlete and team captain, Neil brings elite-level knowledge and genuine passion to every athlete he develops.

4× Coach of the Year · ACAL Champion · NCCP Certified · 20+ Years Experience · International Coaching

View Bio
Aphia Ward
Head Coach

Aphia Ward: Head Coach | Ambrose Lions Women's Basketball

Aphia Ward is a national champion turned head coach and brings every ounce of that championship DNA into the gym with her. As a player, she earned Second Team All-Star honours in the ACAC before helping lead NAIT to the 2022 CCAA National Championship, where she was named Player of the Game and earned First Team All-Star recognition on the national stage.

Coach Ward transitioned seamlessly into coaching, serving as an assistant at NAIT (2022–2024) and Lead Assistant at Ambrose University (2024–2025) before stepping into her current role as Head Coach of the Ambrose Lions Women's program. Aphia has spent years developing club athletes across girls and boys U14, U15, U16, and U17 age groups. She is deeply committed to basketball IQ, personal growth, and equipping athletes with the discipline and leadership that carries far beyond the court.

2022 CCAA National Champion · National Player of the Game · First Team All-Star · Multi-Level Club Coach

View Bio

Effective player-to-coach ratios and positive reinforcement ensure that each palyer improves at her or his own pace while having a blast! This is simply about instilling the passion of the game.

Dates & Prices

July Nike Youth Camp

Camp Dates | Times | Skill Levels

  • July 6 - 9, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Beginner - Intermediate

Ages: 10 - 14 | Coed

Tuition: $249 + tax  (EARLY BIRD PRICING)

*A one time $35 Registration Fee is charged once per camper, per year. Exceptions may apply.

August Nike Youth Camp

Camp Dates | Times | Skill Levels

  • August 13 - 15, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Intermediate

Ages: 10 - 14 | Coed

Tuition: $249 + tax  (EARLY BIRD PRICING)

*A one time $35 Registration Fee is charged once per camper, per year. Exceptions may apply.

August Full Day Nike Youth Basketball Camp ★ Feature Camp

Camp Dates | Times | Skill Levels

  • August 17 - 20, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Intermediate

Ages: 10 - 14 | Coed

Tuition: $329 + tax  (EARLY BIRD PRICING)

*A one time $35 Registration Fee is charged once per camper, per year. Exceptions may apply.

High School Pre-Season Prep Nike Basketball Camp

Camp Dates | Times | Skill Levels

  • August 18 - 20, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Experienced Players Only (High Performance Camp)

Ages: 15 - 17 | Coed

Tuition: $269 + tax  (EARLY BIRD PRICING)

*A one time $35 Registration Fee is charged once per camper, per year. Exceptions may apply.

Location

Ambrose University, 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0L5

Register For Camp

Nike Basketball Youth Camp Ambrose University | JULY PM HALF DAY CAMP | July 6 - 9, 2026

Nike Basketball Youth Camp Ambrose University | AUGUST AM HALF DAY CAMP | August 13 - 15, 2026

Nike Basketball Youth Camp Ambrose University | AUGUST FULL DAY CAMP | August 17 - 20, 2026

Nike Basketball Camp at Ambrose University | High School Pre-Season Prep Camp | EVENING CAMP | August 18 - 20, 2026

Additional Program Details

Where on Campus is the Camp Located: These sessions take place in the Lions Den Gymnasium in Ambrose University's Main Academic Building.  The main parking lot and entrance to the Lions Den is in the back of the building.

What time is check-in and check-out:  Check-ins begin 35 mins prior to the beginning of camp.  Campers are expected to check-in no later than 15 mins. prior to the start of the session. Check-outs commence immediately following the end of the Camp Session.

Spectators:  Only participants are permitted into the gymnasium.  There are no spectators during sessions.

PACKING LIST

  • Filled Water bottle
  • Packed Lunch (Full Day Camp)
  • Sports bag & Towel
  • Basketball shoes
  • Signed forms (Customer Portal)

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit SCC Policies.

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.

Additional Program Details

Where on Campus is the Camp Located: These sessions take place in the Lions Den Gymnasium in Ambrose University's Main Academic Building.  The main parking lot and entrance to the Lions Den is in the back of the building.

What time is check-in and check-out:  Check-ins begin 35 mins prior to the beginning of camp.  Campers are expected to check-in no later than 15 mins. prior to the start of the session. Check-outs commence immediately following the end of the Camp Session.

Spectators:  Only participants are permitted into the gymnasium.  There are no spectators during sessions.

PACKING LIST

  • Filled Water bottle
  • Packed Lunch (Full Day Camp)
  • Sports bag & Towel
  • Basketball shoes
  • Signed forms (Customer Portal)

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit SCC Policies.

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.

Reviews

No items found.

Gallery