Camp information

Camp is open to boys and girls who are currently in grades 3-8 in the 23-24 school year.

Campers have the unique opportunity to learn from Palo Alto Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Jeff LaMere and JV Boys Basketball Head Coach Brandon Byer.

All activity takes place inside the Peery Family Center, the premiere high school facility on the peninsula.  

 

This is a great camp for players with high school playing aspirations and campers just learning the game.  All skill levels will be challenged at the Viking Basketball Camp as campers have the opportunity to learn in individual skill work sessions, station work, and competition. Emphasis is placed on translating individual skill work to a team and game setting.  It is one thing to become great dribbling against a cone, it's another skill entirely to translate that into a game setting.

Our staff is enthusiastic, conscientious and passionate about the game of basketball, playing it and teaching it.  We are excited about the opportunity to help your child grow through a game we love.

Campers will be dropped off in the mornings and enter the Palo Alto High School big gym.  Coaches will be there to meet them and campers will have free play until 9:00 AM.  At 9:00 AM, we will welcome the camp and begin stretching.

Campers are divided between age groups and  skill levels for the best teaching and learning experience.

Sample Daily Schedule

8:30-9:00 AM  Drop off

9:00-9:15 AM  Camp introduction and warm up

9:15 - 10:00 AM  Fundamental work and drills

10:00 - 11:00 AM  Station work (including shooting)

11:00 - Noon  Games and contests

Noon - 1:00 PM  Lunch (provided for full day campers)

1:00 - 1:45 PM Station work (including shooting)

1:45 - 2:45 PM  Games and competitions

2:45 - 3:00 PM  Closing remarks

For full day campers, lunch is included.  Each day we have a different lunch selection.  Last year, we had pizza, grilled food (burgers, hot dogs, veggie meats), Buca di Beppo, and Sancho's Taqueria. 

 

COVID Information

We will follow all health and safety protocols as set out by the CDC, State of California, and County of Santa Clara.

 

Camp Cancellation Policy

Full refunds minus any credit card fees will be given until May 1, 2024.

50% refund minus any credit card fees for cancellation from May 1 - June 1, 2024 (or a full credit to next year's camp).

After June 1, cancellations will result in a camp credit for next year's camp.