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    Summer Basketball Camps in Denver 2026: Complete Guide

    Planning ahead for summer 2026? Here's your complete guide to summer basketball camps in Denver, including what to look for and how to prepare.

    Coach Howard
    August 1, 2025
    7 min read

    Summer Basketball Camp Planning

    Summer is the perfect time for intensive basketball development. Here's everything Denver parents need to know about summer basketball camps.

    Types of Summer Basketball Camps

    Week-Long Skills Camps

  1. Duration: 5 days, half-day or full-day
  2. Focus: Fundamental skill development
  3. Best for: Beginners to intermediate players
  4. Typical cost: $250-$450/week
  5. Elite/Intensive Camps

  6. Duration: 1-2 weeks
  7. Focus: Advanced skills, competition prep
  8. Best for: Serious players, AAU athletes
  9. Typical cost: $600-$800/week
  10. Drop-In Training

  11. Duration: Single sessions
  12. Focus: Skill maintenance, flexibility
  13. Best for: Busy families, varying schedules
  14. Typical cost: $50-$75/session
  15. What to Look for in a Summer Camp

    Quality Instruction

  16. Experienced coaches
  17. Low camper-to-coach ratio
  18. Structured curriculum
  19. Appropriate Challenge Level

  20. Age-grouped sessions
  21. Skill-based groupings
  22. Progressive difficulty
  23. Safety and Supervision

  24. Proper hydration breaks
  25. Indoor/AC facilities
  26. Emergency protocols
  27. Summer 2026 at Basketball Tao Dojo

    We offer comprehensive summer programming:

    Skills Camps (June-August)

  28. Elementary (ages 6-11): $280-$320/week (members get 20% off)
  29. Middle/High School: $350-$400/week
  30. Elite Summer Training

  31. Invite-only intensive programs
  32. $700-$750/week
  33. Prepare for high school/AAU
  34. Summer Training Continuation

  35. Year-round athletes stay sharp
  36. $200-$400/month
  37. Maintain skills all summer
  38. Drop-In Options

  39. $60/session
  40. 5-session punch card: $250
  41. Preparing for Summer Camp

    Physical Preparation

  42. Start conditioning 2-3 weeks before
  43. Practice basic ball handling daily
  44. Build up heat tolerance with outdoor activity
  45. What to Bring

  46. Basketball (if required)
  47. Water bottle (large!)
  48. Athletic shoes
  49. Snacks (for full-day camps)
  50. Change of clothes
  51. Mental Preparation

  52. Set specific goals
  53. Discuss expectations
  54. Build excitement!
  55. Early Bird Registration

    Register by May 1 for 10% early bird discount on all summer programs.

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