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Basketball camps near you

Basketball camps are found in larger cities across the country. The larger the city, the more likely you are to find a broader selection of camps, with higher quality instruction.

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Basketball camp comes in different forms

If you really love basketball, there are a number of ways to indulge in basketball instruction beyond just summer and school, and you can immerse yourself in basketball at some types of camps below.

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Why basketball camp?

Basketball is a great activity for boys and girls of all ages. It's a low-impact sport, and requires a relatively minimum financial investment when compared with other sports. When you attend basketball camp, there are several noteworthy benefits you will reap. Consider the following:

• Performance improvement. Everyone who attends basketball camp will improve skills. Diving into camp is an ideal way to expose yourself to a variety of techniques, to discover — and improve on — weaknesses in your game that will be uncovered by the camp instructors. It’s a new environment, with a team of coaches and counselors who bring a different perspective from that of your friends at the local court or coaches at school.
• Tactical instruction. Some of the best camps offer focused workouts and training that target specific skills or fundamentals. Camps and basketball lesson providers offer dedicated teaching in various things like one-on-one and two-on-two situations. Camp drills may be varied to include all or most skills like shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding or defense.  
• Professional instruction. Several basketball camps listed with ourkids.net offer instruction from players, coaches and trainers who have been on the professional circuit. You may even meet some current or former NBA players. 
• Deepened understanding and appreciation of health and fitness. Like all sports camps, basketball camp reinforces kids’ commitment to health and fitness. Many camps will supplement basketball-focused curricula with other learning about health and nutrition, etc. One thing’s for certain: you will be getting the daily dose of exercise prescribed by ParticipACTION Canada. 
• Other learning and improved mental acuity. All camps carry supplemental learning and personal growth that will go well beyond the basketball court. You’ll learn things about teamwork, tolerance, leadership and cooperation. Your personal work ethic will improve. Physical activity has also been shown to improve cognition and memory. Team sports like basketball help improve a child's communication and problem-solving skills.

Learn more about these and other benefits derived from all sports camps.

Tips on getting the most out of basketball camp

For kids that are truly driven in their love of basketball, we recommend that you select several of the camps above and take in as much basketball camp as you can stand. There are many excellent camps, so why restrict yourself to one week at one camp?

Parents and families in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are well-advised to attend the Kids Camp Expo, held every year. There, you can talk to several basketball camps (and other types of camps) and get the facts straight from the source. 

Here are some questions to think about as you discuss your schedule and interests with camps, whether at the expo, at an open house, or otherwise one-on-one. 

• Does the camp offer programs targeted at your son or daughter’s specific age?
• If your son or daughter wish to have one-on-one instruction, is this available?
• What is the camp’s ratio between scrimmaging and instruction?
• Does the camp have all-girls or all-boys sessions?
• Can the camp offer testimonials or other evidence of success?
• What are the core values of the camp and how do they match with your own or your child’s developmental goals? 
• Are kids grouped in any way? By age? Skill level? Gender?

If your child is interested in basketball, consider a summer, winter, holiday, or March break camp that offers basketball as an option. Or, if your child is looking to get more competitive and really fine tune their skills a specialty basketball camp may be the best option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Basketball summer camps are there?
There are 13 programs specializing in Basketball. In addition, there are 14 programs offering basketball as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

What are the fees to attend Basketball summer camps?
Fees for Basketball summer camps range from $10 to $500 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

What age do Basketball summer camps start at?
There are programs available for children aged 4 through 18.

Where can parents meet with Basketball summer camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.