Basketball Camp

A great way to learn the game and improve your skills!

Locations

BARRHAVEN: Longfields-Davidson Secondary School: 149 Berrigan Dr, Nepean, ON K2J 5C6

KANATA: Earl of March Secondary School: 4 The Parkway, Kanata, On K2K 2B6

Ages

Boys and girls ages 7 to 12 years
AGE-RESTRICTED CAMP: All campers must be 7 or older at the start of the camp week.

Dates and Rates

Click here to see "Dates and Rates" for all of our camps

Description

Basketball skills, drills and games in the morning and swimming/off-site activities in the afternoon.

Basketball Camp is a great introduction to the game for beginners and recreational players using modified equipment for younger players. Lower nets, smaller balls and smaller courts are all designed to help players learn the game more quickly. Under the instruction of our basketball coaches, you'll learn the basics and improve your basketball fundamentals through drills and games, regardless of your ability! Each week will be capped off with full games.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Dribbling, Passing and Catching, Pivoting, Lay-ups, Shooting, Guarding, and Rebounding.

Preparing for camp

On the Thursday before each week of camp you'll receive an email from us reminding you that you're registered for camp for the upcoming week. At that time, we'll also remind you to download this week's "Gator Tales". Gator Tales is our weekly publication which includes: a packing list, emergency contact information, afternoon outings schedule, lunch menu, theme day schedule and more.

Sample schedule

Each day is packed with special activities and every day and every week is different to accommodate campers who are with us for several weeks throughout the summer.

7:30 to 8:30am	Pre-Camp DROP OFF (free of charge: children choose between supervised quiet time for reading and playing board games or sports activities and games in the gym)
8:30 to 8:45 am	Large Group Game: this helps the kids warm up before we take attendance.
8:45 to 9:00 am	Attendance
9:00 am sharp	Campers going off-site depart by school bus (eg. swim camp, horseback camp). On-site camps remain at the school.
9:00 to 9:40 am	ROTATION 1: Scatter: kids are divided into their specialty camps and start programming with their counselors.
9:40 to 10:20am	ROTATION 2: Specialty Camp Time (as chosen weekly)
10:20 to 10:50 am	Snack Break (please send drinks/snacks with campers)
10:50 to 11:30 am	ROTATION 3: Specialty Camp Time (as chosen weekly)
11:30 to 12:00 PM	Daily Optional Time: campers participate in gym activities of their choice to play with counselors.
12:00 to 12:30pm	Lunch (lunch plan available for a fee) Buses return from off-site camp locations
12:30 to 1:30pm	Flagpole (camp dance, singsong, jokes) and prepare for afternoon activities.
1:30 to 4:00pm	Whole-camp activities: see schedule below (typically public swims, no lessons provided)
4:00 to 4:30pm	Snack (free Gatorade available, cash snack bar available)
4:30 to 5:30pm	Post-Camp - PICK UP (free of charge: children choose between supervised quiet time for reading and playing board games or sports activities and games in the gym)

Weekly themes

For a more detailed look at our weekly themes, emergency phone numbers, etc. please check out our Gator Tales.

Afternoon schedule by camp location

5 and 6 year olds DO NOT ATTEND OUR AFTERNOON SWIMS. They will instead visit local splash pads or remain at the school for afternoon activities including arts and crafts, movies, sports and cooperative games.

7 to 12 year olds will travel by school bus to some local-area swimming pools.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Longfields-Davidson	Walter Baker Swim	Gator Games (at camp)	Kanata Wave Pool	Walter Baker Swim	Gator Games (at camp)
Earl of March SS	Glen Cairn/Beaverbrook Pool	Gator Games (at camp)	Kanata Wave Pool	Glen Cairn/Beaverbrook Pool	Gator Games (at camp)
St Peter Catholic HS	Bearbrook Pool Swim	Francois Dupuis Pool Swim	Gator Games (at camp)	Bearbrook Pool Swim	Gator Games (at camp)

* field trips subject to change based on availability and the size of each group.

Swim safety

Safety is our number one concern.
We understand your concern for the safety of young swimmers. Please be sure to read our complete "swim safety rules and policies."

Quest for the Gator Cup

One of the traditions we are most proud of is our weekly "Quest for the Gator Cup". Since 1996, this fierce, but friendly, competition has pit our Safari friends (Iguanas, Parrots, Treefrogs, Cheetahs, Elephants, and Gators) against one another in a week-long competition that we call the "Quest for the Gator Cup". Each team consists of campers of all ages and from all Specialty Camps and their counselors. At the end of each week, every camper receives a commemorative ribbon celebrating their participation in this one-of-a-kind event.

The Gator Cup is sure to be the highlight of every camper's week and something they will remember for years to come.

Camps fill quickly. Register today
to avoid disappointment!