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Junior Thunderbirds Programs

THUNDERBIRDS MARCH BREAK 2026 PROGRAMMING

We will be providing a 3-day March Break Basketball Camp for those who want to work on their fundamental skills with our women’s and men’s varsity basketball players and coaches. This camp will be designed for elementary boys and girls from grades 4-8 who want to work on the fundamental skills and decision making. The majority of our focus will be on developing strong fundamentals skills in shooting, passing, dribbling and footwork. We will also incorporate small sided games. It’s our goal as always to enhance and improve players of all skill levels through fundamentals, decision making and small-sided games. There will be quality instruction and coaching, while
establishing a positive and enriching environment based on teamwork, sportsmanship and having FUN! This is a great environment for participates to interact and be coached by our varsity women’s and men’s USPORTS basketball student-athletes.

Dates: March 16th, 17th, 18th
Location: George Leech Center
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $110
Participates: Max 40

REGISTER HERE

THUNDERBIRDS SUMMER CAMPS 2026 SESSIONS

 

TRAIN WITH USPORTS MEN's AND WOMEN’S ALGOMA BASKETBALL PLAYERS & COACHES

This program focuses on individual development and training, featuring instruction from our varsity players.

For older age groups, the curriculum will focus on individual skills, team concepts, and strategies. This will be taught through a variety of drills, small-sided games, and competition.

For younger age groups, the focus will be on fundamental movements and individual skills, complemented by small-sided games.

Program Goal: The Junior Thunderbirds Basketball Development Program aims to enhance and improve players’ individual skill levels through fundamentals, quality instruction, and coaching. We strive to establish a positive and enriching environment based on teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun.

Both of our varsity basketball programs are eager to help teach and share their love for the game. This is a tremendous opportunity for participants to be coached and mentored by USPORTS athletes and experienced coaches.

Please email jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com for any questions

THUNDERBIRD BASKETBALL BASICS CAMP - FULL DAY & HALF DAY
July 13th – 17th 2026


This camp is an opportunity for the young basketball enthusiast to develop fundamental skills in
a fun and positive environment. Each day will include learning skills such as ball handling,
passing, shooting, and dribbling, along with some friendly competition. Players will be grouped
by age and will receive one-on-one instruction from both our Varsity head coaches as well as
women's & men's varsity basketball players. T-Shirt & prizes provided.
*Please bring indoor shoes, lunch and a water bottle

Program Session

 

Location: George Leech Center
Dates: July 13th -17th 2026 (Boys & Girls)  
Grades: 4-8 
Time: Half days 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm / Full days 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Full Days $275 or Half Days $150
Early Drop off: 8:30am
Participates: MAX 60 per session

REGISTER: Register here!

For questions, please email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

            

 

THUNDERBIRD BASKETBALL BASIC CAMP HALF DAY
July 20th - 24th 2026


This camp is an opportunity for the young basketball enthusiast to develop fundamental skills in
a fun and positive environment. Each day will include learning skills such as ball handling,
passing, shooting, and dribbling, along with some friendly competition. Players will be grouped
by age and will receive one-on-one instruction from both our Varsity head coaches as well as
women's & men's varsity basketball players. T-Shirt & prizes provided.
*Please bring indoor shoes, lunch and a water bottle

Program Session

 

Location: George Leech Center
Dates: July 20th - 24th 2026 (Boys & Girls)  
Grades: 4-8 
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm 
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 8:30am
Participates: MAX 40

REGISTER: Register here!

For questions, please email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

THUNDERBIRD BASKETBALL ELITE CAMP HALF DAY
July 20th - 24th 2026


This camp is designed to help take your basketball skills to the next level. Varsity Coach Katie
Hamilton and Coach Ryan Vetrie along with varsity women’s and men’s players will work with
athletes to refine skills and develop players ability in preparation for the upcoming basketball
season. There will be a focus on skill development and advance decision making using a variety
of small sided games as well as competition throughout the week. T-Shirt provided.
*Please bring indoor shoes, lunch and a water bottle

Program Session

 

Location: George Leech Center
Dates: July 20th - 24th 2026 (Boys & Girls)  
Grades: Highschool
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm 
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 12:30pm 
Participates: MAX 30

REGISTER: Register here!

For questions, please email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

ALL BOYS SUMMER SKILLS BASKETBALL CAMP - HALF DAY


August 10th -14th 2026
The 'All Boys Summer Skills' basketball camp morning sessions are designed for elementary & beginner
boys basketball players who want to work on their fundamental skills and decision making. Most of the
focus will be on developing strong fundamental skills in shooting, passing, dribbling and footwork; while
the afternoons are designed for high school boys basketball players who want to tune up on their
basketball skills and decision making before the school year starts. There will be a variety of drills to help
the participants better themselves in shooting, dribbling, passing, finishing, footwork and
defensive/offensive strategy. 

It's our goal at the All-Boys Summer Skills Basketball Camp to enhance and improve players' skill levels
through fundamentals, decision making and small-sided games. There will be quality instruction and
coaching, while establishing a positive and enriching environment based on teamwork, sportsmanship
and having fun. This is a great opportunity for participants to learn from our Algoma varsity men's
basketball players & coaches. T-Shirt provided.

Location: George Leach Center
Dates: August 10th -14th 2026
Time and Grade: 9:00am-12:00pm - Elementary
Time and Grade: 1:00pm-4:00pm - Highschool
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 8:30am 
Participates: MAX 40 per session

REGISTER: Register here!

For questions, please email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

 705 Basketball 3X3 (CLOSED FOR SUMMER)

The 705 Basketball 3X3 is back for the winter!

Participants in every session will be divided into teams to play 3X3 for an hour across 4 different hoops against multiple teams throughout the session. This structure allows for more space and touches for every player.

The same safe, fun, and positive environment will be maintained. We will have music playing while our Varsity Men’s and Women’s players are cheering, refereeing, and coaching the participants.

Registration Details

Please sign up for the session designated for your child’s specific age group.

Maximum: There is a maximum of 32 participants per session.

Schedule: Sessions will be played on Sundays throughout January, February, and March.

Incentive: Every participant will receive a 705 3X3 T-shirt.

Details:

  • Dates:
    • Jan: 11th, 18th, 25th
    • Feb: 15th, 22nd
    • Mar: 1st, 8th, 15th
  • Sessions (Sundays):
    • Session #1: Grades 4 - 6,  4:00–5:00pm
  • Cost: $75
  • Capacity: MAX 32 participants per session
  • Bonus: Every participant will receive a 705 3X3 T-shirt

REGISTER HERE 

Important: Once registered and the cutoff date has passed, no refunds will be issued since each registration secures one of the limited 32 spots per session.

Registration Cutoff Date: January 10th, 2026

Questions? Email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

Details:

  • Dates:
    • Jan: 11th, 18th, 25th
    • Feb: 15th, 22nd
    • Mar: 1st, 8th, 15th
  • Sessions (Sundays):
    • Session #2: Grades 7 - 8, 5:00–6:00pm
  • Cost: $75
  • Capacity: MAX 32 participants per session
  • Bonus: Every participant will receive a 705 3X3 T-shirt

REGISTER HERE 

Important: Once registered and the cutoff date has passed, no refunds will be issued since each registration secures one of the limited 32 spots per session.

Registration Cutoff Date: January 10th, 2026

Questions? Email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

TRAIN WITH USPORTS MEN AND WOMEN’S ALGOMA BASKETBALL PLAYERS & COACHES

This program will focus on individual development/training with our varsity players. In the older age group, there will be a focus on individual skills, team concepts, and strategies through various drills, small-sided games & competitions. In contrast, in the younger age groups, the focus will be on fundamental movements and individual skills.
 

Each hoop (4) will have a coach dedicated to it and individuals will be grouped by age. We will be able to have a minimum of an 8:1 ratio (participates: coaches). Participants will be able to connect with our Varsity athletes consistently throughout the sessions. 

The Junior Thunderbirds Basketball Development Program’s goal is to enhance & improve players’ skill levels through fundamentals & quality instruction & coaching while establishing a positive and enriching environment based on teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun. 

Both our varsity basketball programs are eager to help teach and share their love for the game of basketball. This is a great opportunity to be coached, and mentored by USPORTS athletes and coaches.

Please email jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com for any questions