My kids joined the 9am to 3pm summer camp for a week. The coaches didn't teach them anything: no demonstrations on how to shoot, dribbling, passing, nor correction on proper forms, none of that. I was there watching the camp several times during the day. Most of what I saw was coaches sitting on the bleachers on the phone, or standing there watching the campers but not engaging nor teaching them anything. My kids came back home and said that they didn't learn anything. The single week camp cost $500 per kid for a week for 6 hours a day. That's a really expensive kid-sitter in an open gym. read more

I signed up my son in this camp reading all the positive reviews. Moreover, this year's camp in Bellevue, WA was advertised as "Summer 2023 special appearances. Some of the ABC top instructors from around the country are scheduled for this year." The reality was quite different... First, you usually expect some communication prior to camp start, like reminder, etc. But that's okay. The camp itself was described by my son as 'super low energy'. He felt like coaches didn't really want to be there, and didn't really do much besides giving drills, and free time shooting around or playing 1:1s and 3:3s. Coaches didn't attempt to fix any mistakes, etc. Looks like they were more into supercars, advertised at the desk. Not sure what happened with ABC top instructors and special appearances, but this was like night and day difference from a couple of other camps we did this summer. read more

I will NEVER sign up my children or any child for this camp. When you pay for a camp, you expect to get your money's worth. Camp started at 9 and ended at 5. My child called me to tell me, they were on break at 10:30, and at 12:30, they were still on break. I called the office to tell them, and they told me that they give the kids an hour and a half break - which is understandable, but it was now OVER 2 hours. The guy I spoke to said he would call the lead at the location. Every 5 minutes until 1 PM, my child texted me to tell me that they were still on break and 2 coaches were asleep. I strongly believe that even in a camp, professionalism should be displayed to all your customers - young and old! To make things worse, after receiving the texts from child, I decided to pick up my child an hour early. Oh my what a scene, the children were on another break and they were all over the gym and I was not sure where the coaches were. I located my child, and informed my child that we were leaving. At any moment, I was not asked who I was or asked why I was taking my child out. Never again! read more

My daughter attended the Myrtle Beach camp last summer as a beginner. While she's new to the game, she loves it and loved every moment of the camp- the harder they worked her, the happier she was! She gained a ton of confidence on top of the skills. She really connected with her Coaches, Shannon and Shawn Jones, and they worked with her through every hiccup. They also created an environment where the "big kids" treated her as an equal, helped her, and encouraged her every success (despite her sometimes holding up their games)! The teens were even coming up to me after camp to brag about her successes! I truly believe this organization has fully ignited the spark she had, and she will continue playing for years to come. read more

My daughter went to a 2 day shooting camp in Bellevue College. She absolutely loved it. She made friends with other campers from all over the state and a few from other states. She loved it so much she went to the week camp in Kenmore. Also loved that camp. Great coaches/staff, great learning and she had great fun. She was pushed outside of her comfort zone many times and thrived. She can't wait to go back to more advantage camps. read more

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the oA friend recommended the camp and he was absolutely right that it would be great! I was a bit worried because the camp was focusing on ball handling skills and kids love to shoot. Whatever you did was great because he came home LOVING the new drills he learned and really excited about practicing ball handling skills. We will definitely do another camp. If there is any chance of one on Whidbey Island, let me know! wner or employees. read more

The staff is professional & patient with the kids they sure make playing and learning basketball fun for them so far one of the best camps I ever taken my boys to. read more

My child loves the staff and asked to go back every year. The balance between fun and skills is great !

Don't waste your money if your kid is older than 12 and has any basketball skills. Make sure you read the small print on the waivers, because you are out of luck if you're not happy with the trainers, drills, competitions, facilities, or anything else. NO REFUNDS! They don't care. read more

From the moment camp started everything was run in such a professional way. My son also received EXCELLENT instruction

We recommend the camp. Our son (11) will be back next year. Our son felt, at first, it was too hard. But after Day 1 he still wanted to show me everything he learned. Day 2, he felt right in the flow. He is very proud of his improved shooting. He wants to get on the court with his friends. It is great when kids find out they can do more than they believed they could do. The kids do work (drills). But they learn fundamentals such that experienced and less experienced players alike can use to improve. Our son improved right away, with better understanding of how to play. read more

Thank you again for a wonderful 3 days of great b-ball camp for Ruthie, our 11 year old daughter. She and her BFF who attended with her had a terrific time, and really learned a lot. I stayed around one day to watch the camp, and having grown up playing ball on West 4th Street in NYC, in the Ruckers Summer League, and in HS and other leagues as well, I can testify that the Advantage Basketball Camp coaches you emply are superb. Not only are they very skilled players, their coaching chops are great, too-- they really inspired Ruthie and her BFF. Many thanks again, and we look forward to next summer's camp! read more

Hands down the best camp I have ever sent my son to. To watch your child's skill set improve dramatically in one week is incredible. The amount of respect and self discipline this camp instills in these kids is incredible for both on and off the court. My son is only 7 and I can't wait for him to attend year after year! In fact it was so awesome this year he attended TWO camps! See you next summer for a few weeks ABC! read more

This Camp was really good 1st Camp that my son wants to come back, and we will, the ratio of coaches and players play a big factors in camps and this was perfect. read more

The camp was a wonderful experience for my young son. He loves sports and this provided him enough direction to give him confidence he needs to succeed in the future. read more

Awful customer service! Took MONTHS of sending emails and calling to finally get a response to an inquiry. After researching this company's annual revenue, it's evident they can afford to pay someone to answer emails/phone calls. I'm willing to bet that it won't take them months to respond to this negative review...let's watch. I predict that, if they do respond, the response will, in no way, actually address their customer service failures but will, instead, try to deflect with other nonsense in a diatribe about how great they are. If they would take as much effort to return phone calls and emails as they do in typing up defenses to their negative reviews, maybe I wouldn't be writing this negative review right now. read more

I was looking for a camp for my 11 year old son to help with his ball handling skills and I ran across advantage on the internet. I'm the type of parent before I try anything new I looks for reviews. There were some for the camp but they were all out west and none in Georgia were I live. And I must say they were mostly bad which worried me. My son plays AUU basketball and he lacked confidence in his ball handling and I really need someone to help him feel better about his game. So I decided to reach out to the founder Michael Hummel and to my surprise he contacted me right back and talked to me about the camp. In light of all the bad reviews Mr. Hummel asked me to give his camp a chance and boy am I glad I did. I signed up for the 3 day, still no sure what to expect and my son looooved it! He had a story to tell everyday. That Saturday at his basketball game the coaches and kids could see a difference in him. He played almost the whole game, I almost cried. I told his coached that he attendant the advantage camp and they all said it was a great move for him because his ball handling skills are so much better. Now instead of passing the ball as soon as he gets it, he takes it down court. I know that their are some people who feel that advantage did nothing for their kid and I'm sorry they feel that way because it was a game changer for my son. My son now goes outside everyday to practice his new learned skills to continue to better himself. If there is anything I would change about the camp it would only be to separate the babies from the older kids, it slows them down per my son. Maybe a camp for middle and high school kids. Other than that, Thank you Advantage Basketball for changing my sons life! read more

A great camp. My son had a blast and learned a lot. A perfect balance between fun and instruction. Would highly reccommend.

We spent almost 3 years with ABC because they have such a great program, as well as respect and treat your child wonderfully. Not only are they about learning the fundamentals, and learning them well, but they also want your child to have fun! Michael Hummel took the time to talk with us, as parents, about what he saw in our child, as we had no idea as to what to look for in his capabilities. It was important to them that our child was taught the "right way" but also not to "pressure" him a way that would cause him to burn-out on the sport. We think of ABC as our basketball family and we will be forever grateful to what they have provided to our son, both physical and emotionally. We are taking a break, not because we are unhappy in anyway with the program, but because our schedules have become a little hectic at the current time. But I know that we will stay in touch with the program for his future growth. read more