World-class coaching, skill development, and fun — from the coach who shaped Kobe Bryant.
Fall Clinics
Six Sundays at the Kobe Bryant Gym, Sep 27 – Nov 1. Registration is now open.
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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
Register Now →Six Sundays, Sep 27 – Nov 1, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM. Boys & girls ages 6–14. Kobe Bryant Gymnasium, LMHS, Ardmore, PA.
$35/session · $164 all 6
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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 Berkshire Trails is for boys ages 11–18. 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 takes place at Berkshire Trails Camp, 25 Deerwood Park Dr, Great Barrington, MA.
Yes — shuttle service is available from both the Philadelphia and New York City areas to Berkshire Trails.
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.