Children loved to dribble the ball and learn skills necessary to become a good sportsman or woman, so why not enroll your child in basketball camp to further enhance those skills? Some sports camps like this are for smaller children, starting at age 8, while others are for high schoolers. These act as sports training camps for all ages and teach not only skills like shooting and dribbling, but also skills like teamwork and self-esteem building. Through lots of interactive and competitive play, coaching from professionals and scrimmages, kids can learn valuable life skills that can aid them on an ongoing basis. Some basketball camps are co-ed, while others are segregated by gender and age. Camp length varies, but many last a week during the summer.

Highlights: Many basketball camps feature NBA stars as teachers, providing children with instructional advice along with the opportunity to meet a sports star who has made it in the real world.

Medical Considerations: Since basketball camps involve strenuous exercise, campers should be in good general health and are required to fill out forms like medical authorization and release forms, and immunization forms. 

What to Pack: Many basketball camps take place in the summer and are outdoors, so dress your child appropriately with shorts, T-shirts and comfortable sneakers.