Pelham Panthers Summer Basketball Camp 2026
A fun, structured camp for young athletes focused on FUNdamentals and confidence building.
Fun-focused sessions teaching basketball FUNdamentals
Designed for young athletes in JK to Grade 2, this camp uses age-appropriate drills, movement games, and modified basketball activities to build confidence, coordination, and core skills.
Program details
COST: $75 per player
Camp T-shirt Included
SCHEDULE (same all days):
JK/SK: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Grades 1 & 2: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Grades are based on the grade athletes will be entering in September 2026.
- Pelham Meridian Community Centre
Program Focus
Fun-focused sessions teaching basketball FUNdamentals
Skills, drills, and modified games
Emphasis on physical literacy and movement skills
Development of:
Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, & Defense
Lead Instructors
Brad Rootes
Former Brock University Men’s Head Basketball Coach
All-Canadian Player
2008 National Champion
Pelham Panthers Coach
Whitney Jackson
Former standout Niagara College Women’s player
Pelham Panthers Coach
Lequan Hylton
Head Coach
Men’s Basketball
Niagara College
Former standout Niagara College Men’s player
Pelham Panthers Coach
Support from Panthers coaches and special guest appearances.
Is this camp a fit?
This camp is intended for young athletes who:
- ARE IN JK TO GRADE 2 ENTERING SEPTEMBER 2026
- ARE NEW TO BASKETBALL OR JUST STARTING TO LEARN THE GAME
- ENJOY ACTIVE, FUN, AND HIGH-ENERGY SESSIONS
- WANT TO BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH DRIBBLING, PASSING & SHOOTING
- BENEFIT FROM MODIFIED GAMES, SIMPLE INSTRUCTION & POSITIVE COACHING
What athletes will work on
Each session is designed to introduce basketball fundamentals through fun activities, movement, and age-appropriate games.
- DRIBBLING & BALL CONTROL
- PASSING & CATCHING
- SHOOTING BASICS
- INTRODUCTION TO DEFENCE
- MOVEMENT SKILLS & PHYSICAL LITERACY
- MODIFIED GAMES & FUN COMPETITIONS
The athletic development component will once again be led by Keveshan Padachey of Pack Performance and the new Niagara College Women’s Head Coach.
- it's time to get better!
Ready to have fun with basketball?
Give your young athlete a positive introduction to the game with three fun-filled sessions focused on movement, confidence, and basketball FUNdamentals.
“Training builds the skills, the team builds the confidence.”
“You don’t just learn plays here, you learn effort, discipline, and how to show up for others.”
“Better every rep, stronger together.”