Adelaide Basketball Camps

Adelaide Basketball Camps

Kids basketball camps in Adelaide

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Basketball Camps in Adelaide

A basketball holiday camp in Adelaide, swapping screen time for game time. Kids aged 5-14 can let loose for three days of fun, fitness, and skill-building. Made for complete first-timers through to Adelaide’s next Lauren Jackson or Al Green.

Adelaide’s ultimate basketball camp experience

From skill drills to fitness tests, our basketball camps in Adelaide are a chance for kids to play, grow, and connect through sport. Whatever their experience level, they’ll get up close and personal with one of Australia’s favourite sports, and may find friends for life.

We focus on both personal and athletic development. So, while kids are improving their jump shot and court awareness, they’re also building confidence, teamwork skills, and a resilient mindset. Plus, their basketball heroes often drop in to run sessions and inspire the next generation.

What’s happening at our basketball camps in Adelaide? 

A quick look at what to expect over three action-packed days.

  • 3 days, from 9 am-3 pm

Structured sessions across three consecutive days during the school holidays.

  • Confidence-boosting activities

From making their first basket to learning new plays, every session is designed to build self-belief.

  • Great coaches & video analysis

Sessions are led by experienced coaches – many with teaching backgrounds – who provide tailored feedback facilitated by video software. 

  • Special guests

Adelaide’s basketball icons often stop by to share motivation, expert tips, and guidance.

  • Top facilities 

In Adelaide, all camps are held on high-quality indoor courts for a safe, authentic sporting experience. 

The basketball camp of choice for over 40 years

At Australian Sports Camps, we’ve supported thousands of young athletes across Australia since 1982. Here are just some reasons why so many families in Adelaide return to our holiday camps every year:

  • Inclusive & welcoming: All genders, backgrounds, and ability levels are welcome on our team.
  • Supportive mentors: Each camp is led by experienced coaches and coaching directors. Many are teachers; all are huge basketball fans!
  • Safety first: First-aid trained staff and a sharp focus on injury prevention give parents peace of mind.
  • More than sport: Kids gain valuable life skills like teamwork, communication, and resilience. 
  • Non-stop fun: Our camps are packed with laughs, friendships, and unforgettable moments on court.

A day in the life at ASC basketball camp, Adelaide

  • Warm-Up & Movement Drills: Dynamic stretches and footwork to build energy and focus.
  • Defensive Skills Session: Tackle the basics of spacing, footwork, and reading the offence.
  • Morning Break: Hydrate and prepare for the next session.
  • Basketball IQ & Fundamentals: Hone skills like dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding, with drills tailored by age and ability.
  • Lunch Break: Refuel and catch up with the team.
  • Offensive Play Development: Practise fast breaks, cutting to the basket, and smart shot choices.
  • Afternoon Break: Hydrate and prepare for the next session.
  • Video Review & Coaching Analysis: Kids watch clips of their gameplay and receive individual feedback from coaches.
  • Cool Down: Gentle stretches and reflection on the day’s progress.

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Who can attend the Adelaide basketball camps?

Our camps are open to boys and girls aged 5-14, whether they’re new to basketball or seasoned young players. Our coaching time makes sure every child feels supported, challenged, and celebrated.

What kind of basketball activities will my child do?

Each day is filled with skills training, team play, and heaps of fun. Players work through high-energy drills and mini-games to refine their skills in dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive positioning.

There are also video analysis sessions, where kids review their performance and celebrate their progress.

How are children grouped during basketball camp?

To give every child the best chance to progress, we group players by age and ability. Each group includes around 10 players (capped at 14), giving coaches time to offer personalised attention.

Also, if your child would like to be grouped with a friend or sibling, just let us know when you book.

What should my child bring to camp each day?

Please pack a nut-free lunch in a clearly labelled container, along with a refillable water bottle. Players should wear comfortable sportswear and runners – and while we provide all the necessary gear, they’re welcome to bring their own basketball if they like.

Please also pack a hat and sunscreen for outside breaks on warm days.

How will a basketball camp help my child grow?

Our Adelaide basketball camps offer more than just skills training – they’re a powerful environment for personal growth. While children sharpen their abilities in dribbling, shooting, passing, and game strategy, they’re also building strength, agility, and coordination in a setting that feels like play, not pressure. The energy is high, the challenges are fun, and every child is encouraged to give their best.

Just as important as the physical side is the personal development that takes place. Kids build resilience, self-belief, and teamwork through shared victories and setbacks. They form friendships, support their peers, and experience what it means to be part of a team. These moments help children grow into more confident, motivated, and socially aware individuals – lessons that stick with them well beyond the court.

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Got any Questions?

Yes, grouping can be arranged to suit age, ability, and friends. When booking on-line, just let us know their names in the 'friends attending' section. And, don’t worry if there are no friends attending — new friends will be made at camp!

Similarly, you can request for siblings to be grouped together, as long as the difference in age and ability is not too great.

Parents are welcome to stay and watch. However, there is no need to stay as all children will be supervised by camp staff for the duration of the program.

Yes, all required ASC staff have a current Working with Children Check.

Yes, we provide great coaching for all ability levels — So, we can correctly group your child as a beginner, moderate, or advanced player, simply make the appropriate selection during the online booking process. There's also a booking notes section to include further details regarding your child's playing experience.

Our camps and programs are not generally suitable for children with significant physical or intellectual disabilities. Although our Chief of Staff and Coaching Director’s are traditionally school teachers or local head coaches who have the neccesary training, we’re not able to provide the one-to-one care that some children with disabilities may need. Nevertheless, we understand that every circumstance is different and we welcome a call about your child’s individual needs.

We welcome participants from all backgrounds and parts of the world. We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practices.

We also seek appropriate staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Please see an example of how an ASC camp day is structured:

Sample day session:

  • 9:00 — Structured Warm-up
  • 9:10 — Defensive Skills Session
  • 10:00 — Drinks Break
  • 10:10 – Midfield skills session
  • 11:00 — Specialist Player Coaching Session
  • 11:50 — Lunch
  • 12:30 — Fitness Testing
  • 1:10 — Attacking Skills Session
  • 2:00 — Drinks Break
  • 2:10 — Video Record and Analysis Session
  • 2:55 — Structured Warm Down

There are 7-13 participants (maximum 14) per group, depending on the sport and appropriate age considerations.

Please see our pricing page here for the cost of our three day programs, and applicable offers.

No, you may only use one offer per booking, whichever is greater. So, offers cannot be used in conjunction with one another e.g. a Group Offer with a Club Offer code. Also, Group offers are not applicable during Early Bird Periods.

We cannot take one day bookings for ASC camps, as it's too disruptive to the program and to the other participants.

However, if your child has a pre existing commitment, we can arrange a two day booking. Pricing during Early Bird and Flash Sales is $200, and $223 at all other times. Please call the office on 1300 914 368 or email admin@australiansportscamps.com.au for further information.

Also, check out our Partner Program (e.g. Community Sports Camps), as several Partner Program's offer one and two-day options.

Yes, parents should not prepare lunches that contain any nuts or nut products. ASC has a nut free policy for participants at all camps and programs. Please view our ASC Child Safety & Risk Management Anaphylaxis Policy here.

Afterpay is available during checkout for those who wish to pay in installments.

Yes, just like school, please bring your own lunch and snacks in a clearly named lunch box or bag (lunch shouldn't consist of any nuts or nut products).

ASC will provide water, cordial, and top-up snacks throughout the day. So, please bring your own drink bottle too.

Coaching and care from 9am to 3pm each day. Drop-off, from 8.45am daily.

Comfortable sports clothing and footwear is appropriate at all our programs. Cricket whites do not need to be worn at cricket camps. Also, specific programs may require footwear such as football boots, which will be communicated via the confirmation email sent after your booking.

Please see our Camp Pricing here for an overview of the offers available to families, and school and club groups. In addition, current offers will be displayed on our website.

Lunch involves a short break to eat, then talks and activities — all supervised by camp staff.

ASC provides equipment for participants who may not have their own. However, we encourage children to bring their own gear too, as it's great to practice with your own stuff.

Mouth guards aren't required, but If you own one, please bring it along too.

Don't worry, when you book, we send a detailed confirmation letter, which includes a reminder of 'what to bring'.

Once your booking is processed, you will be emailed a payment receipt and a confirmation letter with full details on the camp. Confirmation information can also be accessed via your account.

For sickness and injury, we issue 'Camp Credits', a credit amount for the equivalent days missed, provided at the conclusion of the program. 'Camp Credits' never expire and are fully transferable between sports, family and friends. Please contact the office on 1300 914 368 if your child will be missing unwell or won’t be continuing due to injury. Please note once the camp has commenced we cannot offer refunds.

A camp will never be cancelled due to extreme weather. Drop off and pick up times will remain unchanged.

However, during episodes of extreme weather, we modify the program to make the best appropriate use of the venue’s facilities (undercover or indoor areas). This could involve talks from guest stars, coaches, modified intensity sessions and other games and activities.

ASC provides high quality sports coaching programs for kids in an open, welcoming and safe environment where we foster positive and supportive learning and skill development. ASC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and they will be treated with respect and understanding at all times. We seek advice and guidance from young people, parents and colleagues so these standards are maintained. Everyone participating in Australian Sports Camps’ programs (including staff, partners, volunteers, students, children, parents and visitors) must keep to our strict code of behaviour, so that we can continually strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for all.

For further information, please see ASC’s Child Safety and Risk Management Policy 2025 and our Anaphylaxis Policy and Procedures.

Based on information from various sources, including the Department of Health & Human Services, Australian Sports Camps believes the risks of contracting the Covid-19 virus at camp to be negligible.

However, in accordance with the national public health guidelines, we encourage a number of initiatives to ensure the safety of all participants and staff during camp. Including, re-enforcing proper personal hygiene and hand washing hands technique and / or use of hand sanitizer.

For further information please see our ASC Camp Infection Control Policy here.

ASC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all participants and everyone will be treated with respect and understanding at all times. In addition to the policies relating to staff behaviour and child safety here, the following behaviour amongst camp attendees will also be expected and monitored:

Being respectful to all fellow participants, treating them as they would like to be treated;

Not seeking to harm, humiliate, intimidate, undermine or coerce other participants.

Refraining from swearing, hurtful language and aggressive behaviour.

Avoiding any behaviour (verbal or non-verbal) that has a sexual element, that is unwelcome, offensive, intimidating or humiliating to the other person. This includes, unwelcome physical contact, sexual comments or jokes and propositions.

Maintaining age-appropriate relationships with other participants e.g. older children not ‘befriending’ younger participants.

Being respectful towards all staff and leaders by listening to and following all instructions.

Refraining from swearing and aggressive behaviour.

Being respectful towards other’s personal property and the camp facilities.

If a child does not meet these standards or otherwise demonstrates inappropriate behaviour, Australian Sports Camps will notify parents accordingly, and where appropriate, provide suitable warnings. To ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, ASC maintains the right to instigate disciplinary action. This will depend on the severity of the case and may involve an apology or suspension from participating in camps, including physical removal where appropriate or another form of action.

Australian Sports Camps promotes and adheres to the SunSmart Recommendations of the Cancer Council. Sun screen is provided by staff at the programs and children are encouraged to apply across the day. However, as an added precaution, we require all parents to apply sunscreen to their children in the morning before the camp begins.

If your child is unable to attend, a full credit to a future camp is provided, as long as we are notified of the cancellation. Please contact the office as soon as possible if your child is unable to attend their camp.

Please note, that once the camp has commenced, we are unable to offer refunds.

Also, if a camp cannot run due to circumstances outside our control, the following process applies:

ASC will transfer your child, free of charge to any program of your choice, or provide a full 'Camp Credit' for future use.

Please note that ASC 'Camp Credits' never expire and can be used at any future programs Australia-wide. In addition, credits can be transferred to siblings, friends and family at full redemption value.

Please contact Australian Sports Camps on 1300 914 368 for any further queries.

Australian Sports Camps have qualified First Aid officers at every camp.