NBC Boys Basketball Tour Team to Germany
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IMPROVE YOUR GAME, EXPLORE GERMANY, AND HAVE FUN WITH NBC TRAVEL TEAMS
NBC Travel Teams is excited to send a boys basketball team to Germany this summer! Prepare for competitive game play, sightseeing as the team travels from city to city, and great friendship and mentorship from your teammates and coaches.
Travel on this team is by application only and is based on athlete's talent and character. If you would like to apply for this tour, you can complete the 2024 NBC Travel Team Application Packet below.
2024 NBC TRAVEL TEAM APPLICATION PACKET
Highlights Include
- 3 day intensive training camp at the beginning of tour
- Exhibition games against local club teams
- Leadership training with daily team journals and activities
- Experience a new culture and meet German athletes your age
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Camp Details
2024 TRAVEL TEAM INFORMATION
Boys Travel Team to Germany
Dates: July 15-26, 2024
Age Group: Boys ages 15 - 18
Total Cost: $6,500 USD
2024 NBC TRAVEL TEAM APPLICATION PACKET
TRAVEL TEAM SELECTION
Every year NBC selects athletes who demonstrate exceptional skill and outstanding character to represent NBC Camps playing basketball on an NBC Travel Team. Athletes that are nominated by their NBC coaches at a camp will be invited to apply for tour. High school coaches and club team coaches may also submit a nomination for an athlete based on ability and attitude. You must be 15 years or older by June 1, 2024 to participate in 2024 Travel Teams.
In order to apply, athletes must complete the 2024 Travel Team Application Packet which includes: Athlete Application form, 2 completed Confidential Reference forms, Parent/Guardian Recommendation form, and schedule/complete a phone interview with the NBC Travel Team Director. The $1,500 non-refundable deposit is due once an athlete is accepted onto an NBC Travel Team.
2024 NBC TRAVEL TEAM APPLICATION PACKET
This packet contains all forms needed to apply for a 2024 NBC Travel Team.
QUESTIONS? 1-800-406-3926 ext 135 or email travelteams@nbccamps.com
Show Less See More Camp DetailsTOUR DETAILS
The tour begins with training camp which is held before the team leaves for Germany. Training camp is located near Seattle, WA and is required for all travel team athletes as it is an important time for teammates to get to know each other and prepare to compete overseas. Included in the cost for tour is all lodging, two meals per day, sightseeing, local guide/coordinator, ground transportation, uniforms, and a travel bag with an athlete journal. You will have the opportunity to meet peers from around the world and to grow as a person and athlete. This is a great opportunity to study history first hand and gain a global perspective while playing the sport you love.
NBC TRAVEL TEAMS MISSION
NBC Travel Teams have been sending out teams from our camps for over forty years, in over 20 countries. NBC Travel Teams aim to give athletes a transformative experience with good mentorship and friendships, new cultural experiences, and international competition. Travel teams strive to:
- Provide an environment for athletes to grow in life, faith, and leadership skills
- Improve athletic skills through a broad level of competition
- Promote international goodwill and perspective
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:00AM Team meeting and breakfast at the hotel
- 9:30 Sight see in Heidelberg- ruins of the Heidelberg castle and walk along the Neckar River
- 1:00PM Team lunch and afternoon sightseeing
- 4:00PM Bus to evening game in Sandhausen
- 5:00PM Game against local team
- 7:00PM Dinner and meet and greet with local team
- 9:30PM Team meeting at the hotel, check in with family
- 11:00PM Lights out
Camp Questions & Answers
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF TOURS?
The tuition for an NBC Travel Team includes: Training Camp, team transportation to the airport, team international flights, all lodging and international transportation, 2 meals/day, sightseeing activities, a local guide, game/tournament fee’s, and an athlete gear pack which includes a uniform, sweats, a sweatshirt, t-shirts and NBC Travel Team leadership workbook. Not included in tuition: transportation to/from Seattle, WA for tour, passport application fee’s, travel insurance. NBC has lot’s of fundraising ideas, please email the director at travelteams@nbccamps.com for ideas and more information if finances are a concern for your athlete to participate on a travel team.
WHAT IS TRAINING CAMP?
Training camp takes place at the start of tour and is most often hosted at Black Diamond Camps in Auburn, WA. Training camp is an opportunity for the team to practice and prepare for their time playing together overseas. The team will be challenged through high ropes elements, group development activities, and around six hours of basketball each day. Think summer camp meets NBC - campfires, high ropes course, team games, and basketball. NBC staff and travel team coaches will provide travel safety training and leadership training as well. Training camp starts on the first day of the listed tour dates and is an intensive 2-3 day experience before the team departs for the trip!
Because athletes are from all over the U.S. and Canada, there are no tryouts or practices leading up to tour. Athletes should arrive in shape and ready to play at training camp so the team can be prepared to play together overseas.
Camp Reviews
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Beyond just basketball
I learned to trust God's process and don't try to control things outside of my control. I made friends and learned new things about myself and how to improve on and off the court.
— Eli C.
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Truly Life Changing
Tour was a perfect combination of Christ, basketball, and great people. It was truly life changing.
— Jackson P.
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Best global experience
NBC Tours gives the best exposure to travelling, sightseeing, and competitiveness one could ever imagine!
— Matthew S.
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Very fun!
It was very fun, a great opportunity. I grew in every way on tour, but especially culturally.
— Logan P.
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Life changing!
This tour was life changing, no other words for it. I grew tremendously as a person.
— Tyler N.
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Strong Friendships
In just 10 days, a friendship can be established with teammates stronger than some I have had for 10 years.
— Kessler B.
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Really fun!
Tour was really fun! I liked how Germans play a different style of basketball and loved meeting all of the guys on my team.
— Asher V.
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Well worth it
I enjoyed it. It was very beautiful and well worth it. I wouldn't change a thing. It was perfect!
— Matt B
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Learned a lot, had fun!
Through the tour I learned the history of Germany, how to fly by myself and how to make friends quickly. I had so much fun and would recommend tour to my friends and family.
— Lucas B
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Competition
The basketball competition was amazing.
— Tyson F
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Coaches
We had great competition and our coaches were fantastic.
— Colin G
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Cool Landscapes
Got to see some of the coolest landscapes and structures. Being able to to sit and talk with the coaches was a big blessing.
— Cole G
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Awesome sightseeing
The cathederals were awesome. Great teams and very tough match ups. Wouldn't change a thing.
— Matt S
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Tour was great!
It was great. Basketball is a little different in Germany and I learned to change and adapt my game.
— Lowry K.
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Amazing and fun!
I loved meeting many different people at the games, it was amazing and fun.
— Lennoxx L.
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Amazing!
Tour was an absolutely life changing and humbling experience.
— Tucker R.
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Amazing Team and Experience
This tour was everything I dreamed of and more, and I am so glad I had an amazing team to do it with. And we went undefeated in some close games!
— Landon H.
Camp Coaches
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Travel Team Director Breanna Lyons
For questions on this tour please contact Breanna at travelteams@nbccamps.com or 1-800-406-3926 ext. 135
NBC Boys Basketball Tour Team to Germany
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