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JUNIOR THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL

JUNIOR THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL 
SUMMER 2026 CAMP 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 and coaches.

For our elite and 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 our basic and 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. Participants will be able to connect with our Varsity athletes and coaches consistently throughout each session.

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.

- Thunderbirds Basketball Basics Camp (Full & Half Day) - July 13-17th, 2026
- Thunderbirds Basketball Basics Camp (Half Day) - July 20-24th, 2026
- Thunderbirds Basketball Elite Camp (Half Day) - July 20-24th, 2026
- Thunderbirds Basketball All Girls Camp (Half Day) - August 4-7th, 2026
- Thunderbirds Basketball All Boys Camp (Half Day) - August 10-14th, 2026

Please email jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com for all inquiries!

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

This camp is an opportunity for the young or beginner 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. A t-shirt and prizing will be provided.

Program Session
 

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: July 13-17th, 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
*Please bring indoor shoes, lunch and a water bottle

REGISTER: Register here!

For all inquiries, please email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL BASIC CAMP HALF DAY
July 20-24th, 2026

This camp is an opportunity for the young or beginner 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. A t-shirt and prizing will be provided.
*Please bring indoor shoes and a water bottle

Program Session

 

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: July 20-24th, 2026 (Boys & Girls)  
Grades: 4-8 
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM 
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 8:30AM

REGISTER: Register here!

For all inquiries, please email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL ELITE CAMP HALF DAY
July 20-24th, 2026

This camp is designed to help take your basketball skills to the next level. Head Coaches 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 abilities in preparation for the upcoming basketball season. There will be a focus on skill development and advanced decision making using a variety of small sided games as well as competition throughout the week. A t-shirt will be provided.
*Please bring indoor shoes and a water bottle

Program Session

 

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: July 20-24th, 2026 (Boys & Girls)  
Grades: Highschool
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM 
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 12:30PM

REGISTER: Register here!

For all inquiries, please email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

ALL GIRLS SUMMER SKILLS BASKETBALL CAMP - HALF DAY
August 4-7th, 2026

The 'All Girls' Summer Skills Basketball Camp morning sessions are designed for elementary aged girls 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. The afternoons are designed for high school girls 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. 

Our goal at the 'All Girls' Summer Skills Basketball Camp is 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 women's basketball players and coaches. A t-shirt will be provided.
*Please bring indoor shoes and a water bottle

PROGRAM SESSION

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: August 4-7th 2026
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM - Elementary
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM - Highschool
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 8:30AM

REGISTER: Register here!

For all inquiries, please email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com

ALL BOYS SUMMER SKILLS BASKETBALL CAMP - HALF DAY
August 10-14th, 2026

The ‘All Boys’ Summer Skills Basketball Camp morning sessions are designed for elementary and 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. A t-shirt will be provided.
*Please bring indoor shoes and a water bottle

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: August 10-14th, 2026
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM - Elementary
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM - Highschool
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 8:30AM

REGISTER: Register here!

For all inquiries, please email: jrthunderbirdsbasketball@gmail.com