The best basketball camp programs in NYC

This summer basketball camp lets kids free throw their way to fame. Campers will sharpen their skills through a structured learning experience that focuses on teamwork and personal development. Young b-ballers will learn how to master offense, defense, shooting and game fundamentals while working with current and former Knicks players and coaches. Sessions are held throughout the New York and New Jersey area, including Baruch College in NYC. Seeing a game is great, but getting to hang out on the court with your favorite player? That's epic! Ages 6–16.   

Future NBA stars will practice their moves in a state-of-the-art courts during this fun summer camp. Current and former professional basketball players, as well as high school and college coaches, take players under their wing to help them improve their skills. Attendees will warm up with drills, play full-court league games, compete in friendly contests and receive positive feedback for future games. Ages 7–17.

If your youngster loves to stay active during gym class, this is a summer program worth noting. Dribbl runs its camp similar in style to a PE class, specializing in perfecting skills and improving kids' games. There will be a focus on footwork, ball handling and other aspects that contribute to success on the court. Get ready to have a pro on your hands after a summer at Dribbl! Ages 3–14.

Youngsters with hoop dreams will brush up on their moves with full-court games and skill-building sessions with like-minded campers—all while instructors place an emphasis on sportsmanship. But even bball superstars need a bit of a break. During the program, young athletes also participate in traditional camp pastimes such as arts and crafts, enjoy field trips and kick back during swims at the Y. Ages 7–12.

Thanks to this comprehensive and exciting camp offering, junior basketball players will feel comfortable no matter where they are stationed on the court. They'll work together to build strength as a team while focusing on skills needed to win the game. Each day starts with drills and skill moves, and after a break for lunch, kids can switch it up for a bit with fun activities—think golf, bowling and dodge ball—before hitting the court again to work on passing drills and other areas. Ages 12–17.

This competitive basketball camp helps players of all levels perfect their moves thanks to stellar coaching, discussions about health and nutrition and of course, practice. Your kids will be on their way to scoring a spot on the school team thanks to direction from the pros. Note that the first summer session is co-ed and the second is for boys. Ages 8–17. 

Little ones will join NYC's premiere basketball coaches as they perfect their skills, improve their game and learn to make friends along the way. What makes the experience all the more exciting is the chance to meet a few NBA players. Your kids will jump at the opportunity to learn from their favorite athletes. Sessions for those ages 5–11 will be held at Nord Anglia International School. Learn more about each session's plans here. Ages 5–17. 

Even the youngest tykes in your brood are in need of a summer activity. Why not let them run wild at Kids in Sports Summer Camp? The program not only exposes little ones to the fundamentals of a new game, but it helps them practice a healthy lifestyle, feel confident and feel passionate about different sports. Each offering is divided by age group and held throughout different locations in NYC—Temple Israel, Randalls Island and KIS-74th St. Indoor Camp (ages 2.5–6) is a combination of games such as floor hockey, soccer and basketball, to name a few, as is Outdoor Camp (ages 4–8) which offers volleyball, baseball and soccer. Pre-school Camp (ages 2–3.5) is an introduction to sports for tiny tots and also combines other activities such as story time and craft projects. Learn more about each offering here. Ages 2.5–8.

Young athletes have the option to spend their summer perfecting their games at Columbia University's Youth Sports Camp, which offers many different areas of interest: baseball, basketball, soccer, rowing, field hockey, golf, lacrosse and so much more. Learn more about the offerings here. Ages 6–18.