78 Basketball Academy

Looking to improve your jump shot or just in search of a summer filled with basketball? Hit the court this July and register for the 78 Youth Sports Basketball Academy. Our camp is designed for players of all levels, from beginners looking to learn the fundamentals to more experienced players eager to refine their techniques. Under the guidance of skilled coaches, participants will engage in a variety of drills, games, and team-building activities that promote not only basketball skills, but also teamwork and sportsmanship. With a focus on creating a fun and supportive environment, our summer camp is the perfect opportunity for kids to make new friends, improve their game, and enjoy the love of basketball.

78 Basketball Academy runs weekly through July and August. The camp curriculum, developed for co-ed campers ages 9-12, has been designed to teach basketball skills through fun games structured to keep campers fully engaged while reinforcing the skills needed to become a better basketball player. Every aspect of the camp – from initial evaluations to teaching specific skills – is done through games and drills. Additionally, we will work to develop and improve camper athleticism by including a multi-sport experience with games like kickball, flag football and soccer, on the turf at Washington Park.

Basketball themes covered during the camp include:

• Dribbling
• Passing
• Shooting
• Layups
• Footwork
• Rebounding

Camp is held Mondays through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rain or shine. Camp will move indoors in the event of inclement weather. There is no camp on Independence Day (July 4th).

Camp is held at the MS 51/JJ Byrne Playground Courts (link to map).

Drop off: 8:50 AM – 9:00 AM

Pick-up: 3:00 PM – 3:10 PM

We also offer early drop off and extend day options for an additional fee.

Early drop off: 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM

Extended day: 3:10 PM – 4:00 PM

Children not picked up by 3:30 PM (and not otherwise scheduled for extended day programming) will be taken to the 78th Precinct Station at 65 6th Avenue – (718) 636-6411. Campers not picked up by 3:30 PM for a second time will have their registration canceled without a refund.

Please remember to complete the Basketball Academy waiver designating who can pick up your camper.

Registration is open until sessions fill (maximum capacity of 40 campers per week) and we offer multi-week and sibling discounts. Financial aid is also available, space permitting,

Your 78 Basketball Academy t-shirt (distributed on the first day of camp), basketball shorts, basketball sneakers with athletic socks and sunscreen.

A full water bottle with the player’s name on it, a healthy lunch, (healthy snacks allowed, no candy, no energy drinks) and sunscreen.

Please be sure to disclose any health or behavioral issues at the time of registration. Do this in our registration form using the ‘comments’ box and please let the coaches know prior to the start of a session. If health issues are a concern, an adult may be required to stay for the session.