NBC Basketball Tour Team to Germany
IMPROVE YOUR GAME, EXPLORE GERMANY, AND HAVE FUN WITH NBC TRAVEL TEAMS
- Ages
- 14–18
- Who
- Boys & Girls
- Format
- Overnight camp
- Where
- Frankfurt, Germany
Questions? Call 1-800-406-3926 — we’re happy to help.
Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates.
Overview
About this international camp
NBC Travel Teams is excited to send basketball teams 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 NBC Travel Team Application Packet below.
Is this camp a fit?
Right for athletes who love the game enough to work hard
- Best for
- High school aged athletes who love the game enough to work hard and want to take their game to the next level, both as an athlete and a leader.
- Training style
- Sightseeing opportunities to experience culture and promote international goodwill, mixed with competition against local club teams in friendly games.
- Level
- Tour athletes must be dedicated to their sport and ready to compete. This program is not meant for beginner athletes.
- What to bring
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If accepted onto a travel team, NBC Camps will provide a packing list for tour.
Dates & prices
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Camp details
What to expect
GERMANY TRAVEL TEAM INFORMATION
Basketball Travel Teams to Germany
Dates: July 25- August 5, 2027
Age Group: Athletes ages 14 - 18
Total Cost: $4,800 USD Tuition
Please note: Team airfare is paid separately to NBC Camps and is not included in the tuition price.
Please download the application below to get start! Submit your completed application to travelteams@nbccamps.com.
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 14 years or older by June 1, 2027 to participate on a 2027 Travel Team.
In order to apply, athletes must complete the 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.
NBC TRAVEL TEAM APPLICATION PACKET
This packet contains all forms needed to apply for a 2027 NBC Travel Team.
QUESTIONS? 1-800-406-3926 ext 135 or email travelteams@nbccamps.com
Show lessSee 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 reviews
4.70
Based on 44 family reviews
★★★★★ A Truly Unforgettable Experience!
I loved this experience! It was one of the best things I’ve ever done, and I’m so grateful and blessed to have had this opportunity.
— Devin H, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ Great Experience
It was a great experience, and it inspired me to want to become a coach someday!
— Elijah D, 2026 Tour Athlete
Show fewer reviewsRead all 44 reviews★★★★★ A Life-Changing Experience
No matter how down you feel, there’s always someone going through something similar or even harder. This experience reminded me that I’m never alone and taught me the importance of staying positive and supporting others.
— Elliot, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ Grew as a Player
I improved my basketball skills and realized there are so many more opportunities to grow and perform at a higher level.
— Caleb F, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ Better than I Expected!
The tour was even better than I expected! I was able to make great connections with new people and learn a ton about basketball.
— JJ R, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ Unforgettable Experience!
One of the best experiences of my life! I loved learning about Germany, building a strong sense of brotherhood with the guys, and getting the chance to play basketball at a higher level.
— Matthew N, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ Such a great opportunity!
It was really great to have the opportunity to play here!
— Felicitas, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★ Becoming more self-aware
I learned to be more aware of my actions and how I carry myself around others.
— Emma M, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★ Growing through Challenges
I learned how to push through even when my body was being physically challenged. I also loved how kind and welcoming all the basketball girls and the German girls were!
— Lallie M, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ Having Courage
I learned to have the courage to try new things!
— Annika R, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★ Discovered my love for basketball
I discovered my love for basketball, and it was a great experience overall!
— Marly M, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ So much fun!
I thought it was really fun, and I enjoyed every minute of it!
— Scarlett M, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ Made new friends and grew as a person.
I had a really fun time meeting new people and building meaningful relationships with them. I also learned so much from my coaches, both on and off the court, and grew as a player and as a person.
— Evie R, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ It was so fun!
I learned I can make conversation with anyone. It was so fun!
— Kylie T, 2026 Tour Athlete
★★★★★ Enjoy the moment
My biggest blessing on tour was being able to have the opportunity to be a part of this team and travel. I learned how to enjoy the moment and live right where I am.
— Julie H., 2023 Germany Team
★★★★★ Unique experience and great games!
I think the tour experience was really unique and it was a good number of places to see and games to play. I learned how different every person is and how they play, and I think our team did good learning to adapt. I loved getting to know all these girls.
— Miley K, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★★ Best trip of my life!
Best trip of my life. The people, the sightseeing, and playing the game I love in a new country is an amazing experience and I would 100% do it again. I learned how to grow as a person and make new friends. I learned that the world is so much bigger than I could’ve known. I learned that we all come from different places, but we can come together in a sport we love.
— Irena K, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★★ Thankful
When friends and family first asked me how Germany was, I had no words to describe how amazing it was. So many wonderful people and had the best coaches and teammates ever. There are no words to describe how much you've impacted my life and how thankful I am that you did.
— Julia L, 2023 Germany Team
★★★★★ Fun experiences, strong relationships!
Tour was such a fun experience and so many memories were made, I’m going to miss it. My biggest blessing on tour would have been bonding and building strong relationships with coaches.
— Leighton P, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★ Travel, sightseeing and food!
Overall, the tour was life changing. It was a blessing being able to travel internationally and meet great people. Being able to see castles and eating different food was amazing.
— Lena H, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★★ Amazing coaches and teammates
The coaching was amazing! They were super supportive and caring. Tour was an amazing experience. The people on this tour made me see more the importance of certain things like relationships and the things that matter less like winning a basketball game.
— Eunice W, 2023 Germany Team
★★★★★ Sightseeing, teammates, history and basketball!
I loved the overall travel team experience, the tours, the guides, the teammates were all super cool. I learned about the history of Germany during WWII and how European athletes play basketball.
— Camden L, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★ Great new friends and basketball perspective!
Best tour ever, loved meeting new friends and learning how different basketball is in Europe.
— Teagan H, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★★ Overall great experience!
It was a great experience with great coaches and teammates. I learned how to be a better person and player. I loved meeting new people and sightseeing in Germany.
— Parker A, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★
It was simply AWESOME!
— Kyler M, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★★ Loved my teammates and tour opportunities
I had an amazing time, I loved everyone on tour and the opportunity to be involved with it. I learned it’s not all about the game, it’s about how you play it. I also loved the food in Germany.
— Quinten P, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★★ Memories and great basketball!
I really enjoyed the tour experience and cherish the new memories I have made with new people. I also really enjoyed the level of basketball that not only my team was capable of achieving, but also of the teams we played.
— Easton A, 2025 Germany Team
★★★★★ 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, 2022 Germany Team
★★★★★ Life changing!
This tour was life changing, no other words for it. I grew tremendously as a person.
— Tyler N, 2022 Germany Team
★★★★★ 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, 2022 Germany Team
★★★★★ Amazing!
Tour was an absolutely life changing and humbling experience.
— Tucker R, 2024 Germany Team
★★★★ 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, 2023 Germany Team
★★★★★ Very fun!
It was very fun, a great opportunity. I grew in every way on tour, but especially culturally.
— Logan P, 2022 Germany Team
★★★★★ 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, 2023 Germany Team
★★★★ Amazing and fun!
I loved meeting many different people at the games, it was amazing and fun.
— Lennoxx L., 2024 Germany Team
★★★★ Tour was great!
It was great. Basketball is a little different in Germany and I learned to change and adapt my game.
— Lowry K.
★★★★ 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, 2015 Germany Team
★★★★ Coaches
We had great competition and our coaches were fantastic.
— Colin G, 2015 Germany Team
★★★★ Competition
The basketball competition was amazing.
— Tyson F, 2015 Germany Team
★★★★★ 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, 2023 Germany Team
★★★★★ Strong Friendships
In just 10 days, a friendship can be established with teammates stronger than some I have had for 10 years.
— Kessler B, 2018 Germany Team
★★★★ Awesome sightseeing
The cathederals were awesome. Great teams and very tough match ups. Wouldn't change a thing.
— Matt S
★★★★★ Best global experience
NBC Tours gives the best exposure to travelling, sightseeing, and competitiveness one could ever imagine!
— Matthew S, 2018 Germany Team
★★★★★ Truly Life Changing
Tour was a perfect combination of Christ, basketball, and great people. It was truly life changing.
— Jackson P, 2018 Germany Team
Questions
Camp questions & answers
Where is NBC Basketball Tour Team to Germany?
The NBC Germany Travel Team will fly into Frankfurt and then travel around SE Germany, seeing cities such as Munich and Heidelberg.
How much does NBC Basketball Tour Team to Germany cost?
Tours are $4,800 USD for the 2027 season. If you are accepted to a team following the application and phone interview process, a $1,500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot on the roster. The deposit will be applied toward the total tour tuition.
Team airfare is an additional cost, separate from tuition, and must be paid by January 15, 2027. Because athletes are minors traveling internationally without parents, NBC Camps will book all team flights through group airline reservations. Estimated airfare is $1,500–$2,300 per athlete. Exact costs will be announced in January and paid through the athlete’s NBC Camps account. Due to group booking restrictions, athletes must book through NBC Camps and cannot use airline miles or points.
Who is NBC Basketball Tour Team to Germany for?
Athletes ages 14-18 years old that are serious about their sport and play on their high school or club team. This program is not for beginner athletes.
When does NBC Basketball Tour Team to Germany run in 2027?
The Germany tour will be July 25- August 5, 2027.
What camp programs does NBC Basketball Tour Team to Germany offer?
This is an 11-day tour program where athletes sightsee and explore Germany, as well as compete against local club teams. Teams are lead by NBC Camps coaches and are made up of high school aged athletes from all over the US and Canada.
How do I register for NBC Basketball Tour Team to Germany?
Athlete's must complete a travel team application and schedule a phone interview before they can be selected for a travel team. Once accepted on a team, athletes will select their session above and click "Add to Cart." A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by May 1, 2027. After registration, additional forms will be required (health and release, uniform order form, etc), and NBC Camps will send more information about your team and helpful information such as a packing list.
What is included in the cost of tours?
The tuition for an NBC Travel Team includes: Training Camp, team transportation to the airport, 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: team airfare (paid separately to NBC Camps) 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.
Your coaches
Camp coaches
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Travel Team Director, Full-time Staff Breanna Lyons
For questions on this tour please contact Breanna at travelteams@nbccamps.com or 1-800-406-3926 ext. 135
Location
NBC Basketball Tour Team to Germany
/media/images/facilities/frankfurt_germany.jpgDirector Breanna Lyons, Travel Team Director, Full-time Staff
Camp phone 509-466-4690
Questions? 1-800-406-3926
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