When

2025 Winter Basketball Camp (Arcadia)

Boys and Girls

Dec 22 and 23rd

9a - 3p Full Day

9a -12p Half Day

Led by WNBA coach Elijah Knox with 15 years of youth coaching experience!

Where

Winter Camp at Veritas Prep Academy (Arcadia)

3102 N. 56th St. Phoenix, 85018

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In the Phoenix, Arcadia / Biltmore / Scottsdale Areas

Big Energy. Safe Environment.

We know that for all of our athletes, basketball isn't about championships—it's about movement, smiles, and falling in love with the game. Our curriculum burns energy in a positive, structured way where it fits the athletes’ needs.

✅ Age/Skill Appropriate Groups

✅ Focus on Listening & Teamwork

✅ Zero-Tolerance Bullying Policy

Who

K - 8th Grade basketball players can enjoy our camps most. From beginners to elite club players.

✅ Safe & Structured: A professional environment where your child is supervised and engaged 100% of the time.

✅ Pro-Level Coaching: With 15 years of youth coaching experience as well.

✅ Active Fun: 6 hours of daily movement, competition, and teamwork.
✅ Meet Your Child Where They Are: Beginners - advanced players welcome

✅ High Repetitions: Proper shooting mechanics, tight ball handling, and finishing traffic.

✅ Basketball IQ: Learning how to play—spacing, cutting, and decision-making.

✅ Confidence & Character: We build athletes who are resilient on the court and leaders off of it.

Most Youth Programs "Roll the Ball Out." We Build Players.

In the "Rec” cycle, players often develop bad habits, waste your time, or get lost in the shuffle. At Arizona Athletics, we bring professional-level instruction to the youth level.

Whether your child is picking up a ball for the first time or preparing for tryouts our Basketball Camps are the place to be.

Structured for every stage

Kindergarten – 1st Grade: The Foundation

• Focus: Falling in love with the game.

• Skills: Basic hand-eye coordination, dribbling mechanics, passing, and fun, competitive games.

• Goal: Confidence and movement.

2nd Grade – 4th Grade: The Development Phase

• Focus: Building the toolkit.

• Skills: Layup footwork (Euro-steps/Pro-hops), form shooting, weak-hand development, and defensive stance.

• Goal: Mastering the fundamentals.

5th Grade – 8th Grade: The Competition Phase

• Focus: Translating skills to gameplay.

• Skills: Shooting off the dribble, pick-and-roll reads, finishing through contact, and advanced defensive concepts.

• Goal: Middle & High School readiness.

Fun & Safety

schedule

What Does a Camp Day Look Like?

• 9:00 AM: Check-in & Warm-up (Agility & Coordination)

• 9:30 AM: Skill Stations (Ball handling, Passing, Defense)

• 11:00 AM: Small Sided Games (1v1, 3v3 concepts)

• 12:00 PM: Lunch Break & Non Basketball Activity. Kickball, Dodgeball, Coloring, No Screens. (Supervised rest & refuel)

• 1:00 PM: Shooting Factory (High-volume repetition)

• 2:00 PM: Scrimmages

• 3:00 PM: Parent Pickup

Camp Costs

School Year Camp pricing is usually $60 per day or $30 for half days.

Summer Camp pricing is usually $400 per week or $200 for a week of half days.

RISK- FREE

The Parent-Friendly Promise: We know plans change, especially during the holidays. If you register and can’t make it, we offer full credit toward any future camp or academy session. Book early to secure your spot with zero risk.

FAQ

Q: How are kids grouped? Safety and competitive balance are our top priorities. We separate courts by age (e.g., 1st-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th) and then sub-group by skill level to ensure every player is challenged appropriately.

Q: Is lunch provided? Please pack a lunch and a water bottle for your camper! We provide designated time for them to eat and recharge. During week long camps we typically have a Pizza Day on Fridays.

Q: Who are the coaches? Our camps are led personally by Coach Elijah Knox and his hand-picked staff of current/former players and professional trainers.

Q: My child has never played before. Is this too intense? Not at all! Our "Rookie" groups focus entirely on fun, fundamentals, and falling in love with the game. We create a welcoming environment for first-timers.

Q: Do you offer drop-ins? To ensure consistent progress, we focus on monthly memberships. However, reach out to us about a trial session if you are new to the program!

AGED BAsed Equipment

Meet your head coach

Coach Elijah isn't just a coach; he's a student of the game with over a decade of experience at the highest levels as well as getting it translate to the youth.

“My goal is simple: to give every child the same attention to detail and encouragement that I give professional athletes. We build better players, but more importantly, we build confident kids. If you are going to drive around to practice, we should make it worth the time and investment. It can be fun, but still value added." — Coach Elijah

Spaces Are Limited to Maintain Coach to Player Ratios

Dont Wait to Join the best basketball camp community in Phoenix Today.

More Info:

Contact 480-670-3240 or CoachElijah@ArizonaAthletics.org