NBC TOTAL Basketball Camp - Canada's Elite Basketball Camp, Three Hills, AB

Overview

About this basketball camp

This 5-day, premier basketball camp is the choice for talented, older players who have been to other camps and are ready for a challenge. NBC TOTAL Basketball Camp at Prairie College in Three Hills, Alberta draws elite high school athletes from all over Western Canada. All of the coaches at NBC TOTAL are former or current post-secondary players, or are high-level NBC Camp coaches that have great experience, energy and skill. Click here for dates and prices and to register.

At camp, campers receive training in leadership, strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology and advanced basketball coaching. The culmination of camp occurs when several college coaches visit, looking to recruit campers, and a tournament where campers play against college teams. Over the last several years, NBC TOTAL hosted coaches and/or teams from Mount Royal University, Olds College, St. Mary's University, The University of Calgary, Briercrest College, Prairie College, Red Deer College and Ambrose University; and the number of schools continues to grow.

Register early to take your game to the next level and experience the NBC Camps difference!

Is this camp a fit?

Right for athletes who love the game enough to work hard

Best for: Athletes who love the game enough to work hard — see the sessions below for ages and levels.
Training style: Intensive, high-repetition skill training paired with encouragement, discipline, and character coaching.
Level: All skill levels welcome — athletes are grouped so everyone is challenged.
What to bring: Athletic shoes and practice clothes

Water bottle

Completed camp forms (see Camp Essentials)

Overnight campers: bedding and toiletries per your camp packet

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TOTAL is NBC Camps' premier camp for serious athletes who want to succeed in post-secondary basketball.

2027 ALBERTA ELITE BASKETBALL CAMP

DATES & AGES: REGISTER NOW
GST included in camp price

NBC Girls TOTAL Basketball Camp
Dates: 2027 coming soon | Age Group: Girls ages 15-19

NBC Boys TOTAL Basketball Camp
Dates: 2027 coming soon | Age Group: Boys ages 15-19

OVERNIGHT CAMPER INFORMATION

Daily Times for Overnight & Extended Day: First day check-in begins at 12:30pm for overnight and extended day campers. Extended Day times from 9:00am-9:00pm daily and end on the final day in the afternoon with the overnight campers, 4pm. Extended day is only recommended for athletes who live really close to campus since camp has very long days.

EXTENDED DAY CAMPER SCHEDULE

First day: 12:30pm-9:00pm. Dinner provided.
Middle days: 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner provided.
Last day: 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch provided.

Extended day campers DO NOT sleep on campus or eat breakfast on campus.

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

NBC TOTAL is for elite high school players who want to play post secondary basketball. TOTAL offers intense training to prepare you for what to expect at the next level.

College Style Practices
Seminars in Leadership, Sports Psychology, Getting Recruited and more
Weight Training, Nutrition, and Plyometrics
Evaluation of where each athlete currently stands
Detailed game plan for each athlete to play college basketball
Games versus college athletes
Team Uniforms

ROOMMATES & HOUSING

Roommates for this site need to be requested at least two weeks before camp begins. If you have no preference, we will match you with a camper of the same gender and similar age. Contact nbc@nbccamps.com if you need to add a roommate request.
Housing - The information below is subject to change each year.
Air conditioning: varies - campers are encouraged to bring a fan.
Lost Key Fee: Yes
Campers per room: usually 2
Bathrooms: Campers share a common bathroom
Supervision: boys and girls are separated into different dorms or different floors with coaches of the same gender staying in the dorms for supervision.

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & OTHER

Ratio: approximately a 1:10 staff to camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, skill, and experience.
Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own athletic equipment and have at least one pair of well broken-in basketball (court) shoes. Campers do need to bring their own ball (clearly labeled with their name).
Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
Allergies/Dietary Restrictions/Medical Concerns: please include this on your registration so campus staff and camp staff can be prepared for your camper's arrival and meals.

TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

CANCELLATION, REFUND & PAYMENT POLICIES
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Golden Ruler Award- The Golden Ruler Award is the highest achievement at NBC Camps. It is designed to teach campers to become a person of depth and reflection while instilling the importance of community service, discipline, and accountability. The criteria for the award are very strict, thus only campers ages 13-18 may try for the award. Those who would like to attempt this should bring a notebook and a Bible. Criteria include journaling, designing workouts, memorization, testing, essays, and more.

International Travel Teams- NBC invites athletes ages 14-18 on international tours through the NBC Travel Teams program. Campers will learn about NBC tours at camp and can apply for one of our teams by contacting Travel Team Director Breanna Lyons at travelteams@nbccamps.com or visit https://www.nbccamps.com/international

NBC TOTAL - Sample Schedule

7:00 am Morning Individual Workouts
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am AM Session: Weight Training, Speed Explosion, Position Work, Shooting Development,
12:00 am Lunch
1:00 pm Classroom: Video breakdown, leadership development, sports psychology, getting recruited
1:30 pm PM Session: Team Time focused on university style practices: Full court transition games, motion offense and team concepts
5:00 pm Dinner
6:30 pm Evening Program and Leadership Groups
8:00 pm Night Basketball Event
10:30 pm Lights Out

Prairie college three hills

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

Rick Down Athletic Centre (RDAC) The RDAC is a hub of sports and recreation. This multi-purpose facility is the home of Prairie Pilots Athletics, Prairie's intramural program, and health and wellness facilities. It includes a centre feature court as well as three individual courts that can be configured for basketball, volleyball, futsal (indoor soccer), racquet sports, and a variety of other court-based sports. It also houses a rock-climbing wall, fitness equipment, flexible seating for 1000 spectators, concessions, and full change room facilities.

Camp reviews

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Based on 12 family reviews

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★★★★★ I love this camp!!

Everything about NBC is awesome. There isn't enough room on this page to talk about all of it. Every year I come to camp I get better

— Emma M

★★★★★ Loved it

I learned many new basketball and life skills which helped me to improve as a person. Coach was very motivational and inspired me to work on becoming a better person

— Rylan C

★★★★★ Great Challenge

I love NBC so so much, it's always such a fun challenge. Camp gave me so many opportunities to become a better person and player

— Paisley B

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★★★★★ Awesome Environment

I have learned tons of basketball skills, but what I love most was the accountability. The environment is refreshing and comforting!

— Destiny

★★★★★ Awesome

It was a great experience. The team and coaches were great and I believe I am a better player and person because of it.

— Hayden D. Camper

★★★★★ Great Experience

Our son had a great experience at camp and came home full of enthusiasm and energy. Thank you again to you and your coaching staff for providing a truly wonderful experience, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

— J. Gilbert

★★★★★ Loved it!

We knew that this was your top camp in Canada so we knew it would be a good experience based on our other NBC experiences. This camp so far exceeded anything we could have hoped for. I cannot thank you enough for what you have given my son! Based on what we saw and why Alex shared I could write a small book!

— Jennifer K.

★★★★★ Unique Camp!

Very unique camp, had tons of fun meeting people, playing good basketball, getting tons of useful and wise expertise from a wide variety of speakers and coaches.

— Dylan C.

★★★★★ Great Program!

Real confidence builder. Great program all around!

— Angela H

★★★★★ Level of Intensity!

I really liked the level of intensity- it was challenging, it made me a better player, I learned a lot and it was a lot of fun.

— Makenna G

★★★★ So much fun!

I just got home from TOTAL last week and it was so much fun! I had a really great experience! Thanks so much again.

— E. Chang

★★★★★ Loved Camp

My son has been to NBC for 4 years and just attended your TOTAL college prep camp. He loves your camps and all that he has learned and the great atmosphere there.

— K. Woodruff

Questions

Camp questions & answers

Where is NBC TOTAL Basketball Camp - Canada's Elite Basketball Camp, Three Hills, AB?

Address: Three Hills, Ab. Led by camp director Bob Murray.

Who is NBC TOTAL Basketball Camp - Canada's Elite Basketball Camp, Three Hills, AB for?

This camp is for athletes, coed. All skill levels welcome. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience.

How do I register for NBC TOTAL Basketball Camp - Canada's Elite Basketball Camp, Three Hills, AB?

This camp currently has no active sessions. Join the priority list to be the first to know when new dates are released. Questions? Call 1-800-406-3926.

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Your coaches

Camp coaches

Bob Bob Murray

Coach Murray’s extensive career spans multiple competitive levels across Canada and the USA. Primarily based in Western Canada, he has guided numerous teams to provincial and national podiums, while also spearheading high-performance development programs at local, provincial, and national levels.His history with NBC Camps began in the early 2000s when he first joined as a camp coach in Three Hills. Returning in 2021 as a Director, Coach Murray now oversees a portion of NBC’s Alberta programs.
Staff NBC Basketball Coaches

NBC Camps coaches are known for their hard work, great attitude, and commitment to helping you reach your potential on and off the court. Our curriculum focuses on helping you master even the most difficult skills as well as developing leadership, mental toughness, and confidence.

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