ABCD IS BACK

ABCD IS BACK

ABCD IS BACK

IN SESSION

IN SESSION

IN SESSION

Spread the word. ABCD Camp is back July 2026.

ABCD Camp is officially back.
Now under new management.

Juy 30th - Aug 2nd

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Founded in 1984 by Sonny Vaccaro, the legendary ABCD Camp gave elite high school players a platform to shine in front of college coaches and NBA scouts while growing off the court. Now it's back and better than ever, with Tracy McGrady as owner. 

Founded in 1984 by Sonny Vaccaro, the legendary ABCD Camp gave elite high school players a platform to shine in front of college coaches and NBA scouts while growing off the court. Now it's back and better than ever, with Tracy McGrady as owner. 

Founded in 1984 by Sonny Vaccaro, the legendary ABCD Camp gave elite high school players a platform to shine in front of college coaches and NBA scouts while growing off the court. Now it's back and better than ever, with Tracy McGrady as owner. 

Development Process

The ABCD Way

The ABCD Way

The ABCD Way

From arrival in Phoenix through the closing ceremony, campers train, compete, recover, and prepare for life beyond basketball.

From arrival in Phoenix through the closing ceremony, campers train, compete, recover, and prepare for life beyond basketball.

On-Court Workouts

01

On-court skill development, team practice, and competitive games led by experienced coaches and players.

On-Court Workouts

01

On-court skill development, team practice, and competitive games led by experienced coaches and players.

Health & Recovery

02

EXOS-led sessions focused on movement, biometrics, recovery, nutrition, and long-term athlete health.

Health & Recovery

02

EXOS-led sessions focused on movement, biometrics, recovery, nutrition, and long-term athlete health.

Financial Literacy

03

Presented to campers through Morgan Stanley.

Practical education in NIL, financial literacy, media training, personal branding, and mental performance.

Financial Literacy

03

Presented to campers through Morgan Stanley.

Practical education in NIL, financial literacy, media training, personal branding, and mental performance.

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2026 Featured Camp Leaders

Legendary Speakers

Legendary Speakers

Camp leaders, NBA veterans, and specialists share what it takes to perform, build a brand, manage opportunity, and thrive beyond the court.

Camp leaders, NBA veterans, and specialists share what it takes to perform, build a brand, manage opportunity, and thrive beyond the court.

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Tracy McGrady

Camp Owner & Alum

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Sonny Vaccaro

Camp Founder

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Max Staiger

Camp Leadership

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Cam Mason

Camp Leadership

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Gilbert Arenas

3x NBA All-Star

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Jalen Williams

NBA Champion

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Chiney Ogwumike

ESPN Analyst

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Derrick Rose

Former NBA MVP

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VJ Edgecombe

NBA Player

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Darryn Peterson

NBA Player

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Mikel Brown Jr.

NBA Player

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Austin Rivers

Former NBA Player

JUL 30 – AUG 2, 2026

Camp Schedule

Camp Schedule

Camp Schedule

Thursday
July 30th

Morning & Afternoon

  • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Player Arrivals & Check-In at Hotel

  • 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Rolling Product Focus Groups at Hotel

  • 3:45 – 4:30 PM — Player Meeting & Camp Overview at Hotel

Evening

  • 5:00 – 6:30 PM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility

  • 7:00 – 8:00 PM — Dinner at Hotel

  • 8:00 – 9:00 PM — ABCD Camp Opening Panel at Hotel

Friday
July 31st

Morning & Afternoon

  • 7:45 – 8:30 AM — Breakfast at Hotel

  • 9:00 – 11:30 AM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility

  • 12:20 – 1:00 PM — Lunch at Hotel

  • 1:00 – 3:00 PM — Financial Literacy & Media 101 Workshops at Hotel

Evening

  • 4:00 – 6:30 PM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility, Games tip at 5:00 PM

  • 7:15 – 8:15 PM — Dinner at Hotel

  • 8:15 – 9:15 PM — NIL/Branding Panel at Hotel

Saturday
August 1st

Morning & Afternoon

  • 9:00 – 11:20 AM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility, Games tip at 10:00 AM

  • 12:00 – 12:30 PM — Lunch at Exos Training Facility

  • 12:30 – 3:00 PM — Education Sessions at Exos Training Facility (Mental Health/Physical Health/Recovery/Biometrics Testing)

  • 3:00 PM — Boxed Meal on Bus

Evening

  • 5:20 – 7:20 PM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility, Games tip at 6:00 PM

  • 7:30 – 8:30 PM — Dinner at Hotel

  • 8:30 – 9:15 PM — adidas Athlete Panel at Hotel

Sunday
August 2nd

Departure

  • 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Player Departures from PHX

  • 7:00 – 9:30 AM — Breakfast at Hotel

  • Boxed breakfast available for players leaving before 7:00 AM

  • 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Lunch for Late Departures available at hotel

Open to Families

Closed to Families

Thursday
July 30th

Morning & Afternoon

  • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Player Arrivals & Check-In at Hotel

  • 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Rolling Product Focus Groups at Hotel

  • 3:45 – 4:30 PM — Player Meeting & Camp Overview at Hotel

Evening

  • 5:00 – 6:30 PM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility

  • 7:00 – 8:00 PM — Dinner at Hotel

  • 8:00 – 9:00 PM — ABCD Camp Opening Panel at Hotel

Friday
July 31st

Morning & Afternoon

  • 7:45 – 8:30 AM — Breakfast at Hotel

  • 9:00 – 11:30 AM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility

  • 12:20 – 1:00 PM — Lunch at Hotel

  • 1:00 – 3:00 PM — Financial Literacy & Media 101 Workshops at Hotel

Evening

  • 4:00 – 6:30 PM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility, Games tip at 5:00 PM

  • 7:15 – 8:15 PM — Dinner at Hotel

  • 8:15 – 9:15 PM — NIL/Branding Panel at Hotel

Saturday
August 1st

Morning & Afternoon

  • 9:00 – 11:20 AM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility, Games tip at 10:00 AM

  • 12:00 – 12:30 PM — Lunch at Exos Training Facility

  • 12:30 – 3:00 PM — Education Sessions at Exos Training Facility (Mental Health/Physical Health/Recovery/Biometrics Testing)

  • 3:00 PM — Boxed Meal on Bus

Evening

  • 5:20 – 7:20 PM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility, Games tip at 6:00 PM

  • 7:30 – 8:30 PM — Dinner at Hotel

  • 8:30 – 9:15 PM — adidas Athlete Panel at Hotel

Sunday
August 2nd

Departure

  • 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Player Departures from PHX

  • 7:00 – 9:30 AM — Breakfast at Hotel

  • Boxed breakfast available for players leaving before 7:00 AM

  • 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Lunch for Late Departures available at hotel

Open to Families

Closed to Families

Thursday
July 30th

Morning & Afternoon

  • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Player Arrivals & Check-In at Hotel

  • 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Rolling Product Focus Groups at Hotel

  • 3:45 – 4:30 PM — Player Meeting & Camp Overview at Hotel

Evening

  • 5:00 – 6:30 PM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility

  • 7:00 – 8:00 PM — Dinner at Hotel

  • 8:00 – 9:00 PM — ABCD Camp Opening Panel at Hotel

Friday
July 31st

Morning & Afternoon

  • 7:45 – 8:30 AM — Breakfast at Hotel

  • 9:00 – 11:30 AM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility

  • 12:20 – 1:00 PM — Lunch at Hotel

  • 1:00 – 3:00 PM — Financial Literacy & Media 101 Workshops at Hotel

Evening

  • 4:00 – 6:30 PM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility, Games tip at 5:00 PM

  • 7:15 – 8:15 PM — Dinner at Hotel

  • 8:15 – 9:15 PM — NIL/Branding Panel at Hotel

Saturday
August 1st

Morning & Afternoon

  • 9:00 – 11:20 AM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility, Games tip at 10:00 AM

  • 12:00 – 12:30 PM — Lunch at Exos Training Facility

  • 12:30 – 3:00 PM — Education Sessions at Exos Training Facility (Mental Health/Physical Health/Recovery/Biometrics Testing)

  • 3:00 PM — Boxed Meal on Bus

Evening

  • 5:20 – 7:20 PM — On-Court Session at The PHHacility, Games tip at 6:00 PM

  • 7:30 – 8:30 PM — Dinner at Hotel

  • 8:30 – 9:15 PM — adidas Athlete Panel at Hotel

Closing

  • 10:00 – 11:00 PM — Downtime

  • 11:00 PM — Room Checks

Open to Families

Closed to Families

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

You asked and we answered. Learn all there is to know about the ABCD Camp

You asked and we answered. Learn all there is to know about the ABCD Camp

FAQ
01

What is ABCD Camp?

02

Who founded ABCD Camp?

03

Is ABCD Camp coming back?

04

Who owns ABCD Camp now?

05

How do players get invited to ABCD Camp?

06

What do players do at ABCD Camp?

07

How can media or brands work with ABCD Camp?

FAQ
01

What is ABCD Camp?

02

Who founded ABCD Camp?

03

Is ABCD Camp coming back?

04

Who owns ABCD Camp now?

05

How do players get invited to ABCD Camp?

06

What do players do at ABCD Camp?

07

How can media or brands work with ABCD Camp?

FAQ
01

What is ABCD Camp?

02

Who founded ABCD Camp?

03

Is ABCD Camp coming back?

04

Who owns ABCD Camp now?

05

How do players get invited to ABCD Camp?

06

What do players do at ABCD Camp?

07

How can media or brands work with ABCD Camp?

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The legendary proving ground for the next generation of basketball. Founded in 1984, back in session July 2026.

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