IS MY CHILD READY
FOR HOOPTOWN
tips to help you decide
HOOPTOWN provides children the opportunity to learn and develop basketball skills.
Grades 2 – 10 Campers must be entering grade 2 this Fall.
Is my child ready for Hooptown?
Hooptown welcomes campers entering Grades 2–10 who are excited to play basketball, build skills, and have fun in a high-energy, structured environment. Not sure if it’s the right fit?
Shows an interest in basketball:
Your child doesn’t need to be an expert—but they should enjoy playing and be excited about spending most of the day on the court.
Comfortable with an active,
structured day:
Camp runs from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, with games, drills, competitions, and movement all day long.
Okay with a lively environment:
Expect whistles, music, cheering, and lots of bouncing basketballs—it’s part of the Hooptown vibe!
Independent and able
to follow directions:
Campers should be able to manage their own gear, follow instructions from coaches, and rotate between stations independently.
Ready for a team environment:
Teamwork is at the core of Hooptown. We focus on sportsmanship, sharing the ball, and learning how to support teammates.
Can complete a full camp
day without a parent:
Hooptown is a drop-off program. Campers should feel confident spending the day with coaches and peers.
Not Quite Ready Yet? That’s okay!
Hooptown will be here next summer—
and we’d love to welcome your child when they’re ready.
If you have any questions about camp readiness, feel free to contact us.
We’re happy to help!
Player Divisions
Younger Campers
Ivy League & Big 10
Just like some students choose to focus more on their passions, our younger campers – at the “Ivy” and ” Big Ten” level of play – enjoy instruction, games, and competitions designed with their basketball education and “entertainment” value in mind.
Older Campers
College & Pro
With our older and more experienced campers – playing at the “College” and certainly “Pro” levels – we focus more on team concepts, successful game strategies and individual basketball improvement. In addition to the traditional ball handling, shooting, rebounding and defensive skills we begin to emphasize more advanced individual moves (offensive “go to” moves, offensive moves off the dribble, attack moves from triple threat and precision passing). We also offer “clinics” on post/perimeter play. Our coaches will emphasize the mental (shooting with confidence) and physical (summer conditioning) preparation that is necessary at this level.