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Fall Clinics 2026
Our six-Sunday fall series at the Kobe Bryant Gym has wrapped — thank you! 2027 camps & clinics coming soon.
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2027 Summer Camps are open for registration — pick your week below. 👇 Save $100 when you sign up for both weeks in one transaction by March 15.
June 21 – 24, 2027. Mon–Thu, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Ages 8–16. Kobe Bryant Gymnasium, LMHS.
$300
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July 26 – 29, 2027. Mon–Thu, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Ages 8–16. Kobe Bryant Gymnasium, LMHS.
$300
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Aug 9 – 12, 2027. Boys ages 10–16. Camp Nock A Mixon, Kintnersville, PA. Skill development, game play, film study & full waterfront camp activities — meals, lodging & Philly/NY shuttle included.
$1,277 overnight · $906 commuter
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Our spring clinic series at the Kobe Bryant Gymnasium for boys & girls ages 6–14. Dates coming soon!
2027 dates coming soon
Notify me for 2027 →Our fall clinic series at the Kobe Bryant Gymnasium for boys & girls ages 6–14. Dates coming soon!
2027 dates coming soon
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3× AP Coach of the Year. USA Today's Best Coach in PA. 700+ wins, three state titles, four district titles, 18 league championships, and 70+ players sent to college and pro ball.
"Hard work, dedication, results."
DBA camps and clinics have featured talks from top college and professional coaches.
"Coach Downer's camp is like a family. I love coming back to lend a hand."
"He had a lot to do with me. I was very fortunate to have great coaching throughout my career... He was a great coach."
"I've been around basketball my whole life, and I trusted Coach Downer with my son for a reason. He teaches the game the right way: fundamentals, discipline, and character. I couldn't have asked for a better coach for my kid."
"My son has gone to Coach Downer's camp for nine years straight — he came back a different player every single summer. The confidence, the work ethic, the love for the game. There's nothing else like it. This camp changed his life."
Our summer day camps at Lower Merion HS (Weeks 1 & 2) are for boys and girls ages 8–16. The West Chester camps at Westtown School (Weeks 1 & 2) are for ages 8–16. The overnight camp at Camp Nock A Mixon is for boys ages 10–16. Fall Clinics are for boys and girls ages 6–14, all skill levels. Contact us if you're unsure about the right fit.
Downer Basketball Academy Week 1 and Week 2 are held at the Kobe Bryant Gymnasium at Lower Merion High School, 315 E. Montgomery Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003. Westtown Week 1 (July 27–31) is held at Westtown School, 975 Westtown Rd, West Chester, PA. Week 3 (Aug 3–6) is held at the Kobe Bryant Gymnasium at Lower Merion High School. Our overnight camp (Aug 9–12, 2027) takes place at Camp Nock A Mixon, 249 Traugers Crossing Rd, Kintnersville, PA 18930.
Yes — shuttle service is available from both the Philadelphia and New York City areas to Camp Nock A Mixon.
Sneakers, athletic clothing, a water bottle, and lunch. All basketball equipment is provided.
All registration is handled online. Click any "Register" button on this site to sign up for camps and clinics.
Yes — our clinic series sell out every year. Our Fall 2026 Clinics run six Sundays, Sep 27 through Nov 1, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM at the Kobe Bryant Gymnasium, LMHS. See the Fall Clinics card above or contact aceshoops@gmail.com. Financial aid available if needed. We recommend registering as early as possible to secure your spot.