Browse 8 Basketball camps in Iowa for youth & high school athletes. Compare dates, cost & level across Ames, Cedar Falls & Des Moines.
There are 8 basketball camps in Iowa for college athletes — compare dates, cost, and coaching in the listings below.
Camps here are hosted by programs such as University of Iowa, Iowa State University and Drake University and offered mainly as day camps.
Most basketball camps in Iowa run in summer 2026; check each listing for exact dates, pricing, and age or grade groups.
University of Iowa — Iowa City
Youth boys basketball camp hosted by the University of Iowa Men's Basketball program, operated through Iowa Sports Camps (iowasportscamps.com). Camp has historically offered Day Camp sessions for boys of varying age groups at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
University of Iowa — Iowa City
Iowa Women's Basketball Camp, hosted by the University of Iowa under head coach Jan Jensen. Iowa reached the Final Four in 2023 and the NCAA national championship game in 2024 (the Caitlin Clark era). The program is among the most-watched in women's basketball history. Caitlin Clark has since departed for the WNBA; the program continues under Jan Jensen.
Iowa State University — Ames
TJ Otzelberger Basketball Camps are held at Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, led by Head Coach TJ Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball coaching staff. The camp is operated independently (not as an ISU Athletics camp) and is open to high school level participants.
Iowa State University — Ames
Cyclone Women's Basketball Camps are operated independently (not directly by Iowa State University) and historically offer multiple camp formats including Day Camp, Elite Camp, Skills Camp, and others. 2026 dates and pricing have not yet been posted.
University of Northern Iowa — Cedar Falls
UNI men's basketball day camp held at FIT Courts (924 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls, IA), not McLeod Center. Historically run under the 'Ben Jacobson Basketball Camps' brand. Coaching transition in 2026 (Ben Jacobson departed; Kyle Green hired as new head coach April 2026) creates uncertainty about camp branding and administration for Summer 2026. UNI is an MVC member and 2026 MVC Tournament champion, not merely a 'contender.'
Drake University — Des Moines
Bulldog Basketball Camps at Drake University's Knapp Center, run by the Men's Basketball coaching staff. Day camp format focusing on fundamentals and skill development. Each camper receives a T-shirt and basketball. Part of the MVC.
Drake University — Des Moines
Drake Women's Basketball camp held at the Knapp Center on the Drake University campus. Offers multiple camp formats including Big Dog Day Camp, Little Dribblers, Shooting Camps, Junior High Camp, and Elite Camp. Led by the Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball coaching staff and student-athletes. 2026 registration is open with camps scheduled for June 2026.
Grinnell College — Grinnell
Grinnell Basketball Camp - known for the high-tempo 'Grinnell System' offense.
Listed basketball camps here run around $210. Pricing varies by program — check each listing for current rates.
These camps serve college athletes. See each listing for exact age or grade groups.
These are primarily day camps. Check each listing to confirm.
Most run in summer 2026; exact dates vary — check each camp for its schedule.
There are 8 basketball camps listed for Iowa. Browse them all above.
Start with your athlete’s goal — building skills, getting seen by college coaches, or just a fun first experience — since that shapes everything else. Weigh day vs. overnight against travel and budget, look into the coaching staff’s background, and confirm the age or skill grouping actually fits your athlete. Before committing, ask about the camper-to-coach ratio, what a typical day looks like, and the refund and injury policies.