NBC Basketball Tour Team to the UK

Overview

About this international camp

Our high school travel teams are headed to the United Kingdom this summer to play basketball, explore new places, meet new friends from all over the world, and grow into a better leader and athlete. The NBC UK Basketball Travel Team is preparing for an amazing tour in our 45th season of sending teams overseas!

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.

NBC TRAVEL TEAM APPLICATION PACKET

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

2027 dates coming soon

This camp has wrapped for the season. Get the camp sheet and we'll email you when 2027 registration opens.

Get the camp sheet Call 1-800-406-3926

For additional camp information and dates call us at 1-800-406-3926 we would be happy to help you.

2027 TRAVEL TEAM INFORMATION

Basketball Travel Team to the United Kingdom
Dates: June/July 202y, exact dates TBA
Age Group: Athletes ages 14-18
Total Cost: $1,500 USD Deposit, Total Tuition TBA

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 in 2027 Travel Teams.

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? 800-406-3926 ext 135 or email travelteams@nbccamps.com

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TOUR DETAILS

The tour begins with training camp which is held before the team leaves for the United Kingdom. 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 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 Breakfast at hotel and team meeting
9:00AM Hyde Park- Team devotion time and leadership journal
11:00AM Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guards
1:00PM Team Lunch and more sightseeing around London (Big Ben and the London Eye)
5:00PM Basketball Game against local team
7:30PM Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe
9:30PM Team meeting at hotel, check in with family, down time
11:00PM Lights out

Travel teams UK

Camp reviews

4.73

Based on 15 family reviews

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★★★★★ Awesome!!

Great group of guys who I have become really close with. I appreciate the opportunity to play in a new place and learning new things.

— Naveen N.

★★★★★ Best Experience

This trip was amazing for me. The best basketball experience of my life. So many good memories were made and the basketball was fun.

— Jack R.

★★★★ Great!

This experience was great! I learned a lot about UK history and made a lot of new friends.

— Eli D.

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★★★★★ Learning Experience

This trip allowed me to create great memories, meet new people and to learn more about myself. The people here motivated me and lifted me up throughout the whole experience.

— Kyler S

★★★★★ Great trip

It was a great trip. One of my favorite parts was going to a different restaurant every day and trying different food. I learned that you need to be grateful for people you meet and new friends.

— Xanto R.

★★★★ Best experience of my life

One of, if not the best, experiences of my life so far. I made lots of new friends and I loved seeing lots of new things and getting better too.

— Karden B.

★★★★★ Loved tour

My biggest blessing on tour was just being able to even go on tour. I loved it!

— Jamie A.

★★★★★ Grateful to have participated

I learned how to be responsible and be a good leader. This tour was so awesome and I am so grateful I was able to participate.

— Bridger L.

★★★★★ Unforgettable Highlights and growth

Some of my tour highlights were seeing the Crown Jewels and then close games in Liverpool and London. It was fun and hopefully has evolved me as a person. The coaches insights were good and this is something I will never forget.

— Jack P.

★★★★★ Life Changing

Amazing growth on and off the courtI just wanted to shoot you a quick note to thank you again for all your hard work in making this UK tour possible. Our team was a great representation of our country and NBC Camps. It was a blessing to see the growth (on and off the court) of each player throughout the 10 day trip. I'm extremely lucky to have been a part of this great experience... I'm walking away with so many memories and friendships.

— Zac Kingma

★★★★★ Perfect

This trip was perfect! It was incredible! This was a very humbling and unbelievable experience.

— Dawson K

★★★★★ Absolutely Amazing

Seeing St. Paul's Cathederal and tower of London was absolutely amazing. This tour was a blast from start to finish.

— Carl C

★★★★ Awesome

Enjoyed everything about the trip. It was very awesome!

— Drew C

★★★★ Worked Hard

I loved working with my mom preparing for the tour. It was great! I love working as a team.

— Oswald M

★★★★★ Excellent

The tour was excellent. I made memories that will last a lifetime and am extremely grateful for my coaches, who helped me grow both as a person and as a basketball player.

— Cole S.

Questions

Camp questions & answers

Where is NBC Basketball Tour Team to the UK?

Address: England. Led by camp director Breanna Lyons. Popular with families from Eagle Point, OR, Spokane, WA, Woodinville, WA, West Richland, WA, Antelope, MT, and other nearby communities.

Who is NBC Basketball Tour Team to the UK 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 Basketball Tour Team to the UK?

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.

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 four practices throughout camp. 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.

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.

Your coaches

Camp coaches

Travel Team Director Breanna Lyons

For questions on this tour please contact Breanna at travelteams@nbccamps.com or 1-800-406-3926 ext. 135

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