WHAT TIME DOES CAMP START?
Operating hours: 8:30 to 4:30.  The gym is open from 8:00 to 5:00.  Campers may arrive beginning at 8:00 and stay on until 5:00.   BUSSES LEAVE AT 8:45, parents are responsible for their child's transportation to the other gyms if they miss the bus.

For more info call Joanne 418-656-6921 ext 235

WHAT DOES A CAMPER NEED FOR THE DAY?
What a camper will need: 
Non marking Basketball Shoes (Please note that for Mega Camp Campers, the shoes will be distributed on the Friday only)
Two snacks and a lunch;
Microwaves are available;
A water bottle for hydration;
Lock for the locker room.

BASKETBALL SHOES:
Basketball shoes are included for the campers registered in one of the three mega camps only.
The order is placed with NIKE the first week of May and for logistical reasons, only boys shoes are ordered.
Unfortunately campers registered after May 1st may not have the shoes included in their package.
It is impossible for us to modify the order after May 1st.  Any shoe size given at that time will be the shoe size the camper will receive. 
For the girls usually subtracting 1 or 1.5 shoe size works well.  However, the best way to be certain, is to go to a sporting goods store and have her try a boys basketball shoe.  As long as it’s an Adidas this should give you a good idea of what to order.  Again if the shoe size is wrong, it will be impossible to change during distribution.
The shoes are distributed to the campers on the Friday (last day of camp).  We can not give out any shoes before this.

MAY I BE IN THE SAME GROUP AS MY FRIEND?
Yes, please mention the name of the friend you would like to be paired with on the registration form and we will do our best to accommodate you.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MEGA CAMP AND A SPECIALIZED CAMP.
Our mega camps are a perfect opportunity for players to improve in all areas of the game. This camp is beneficial for beginners as well as advanced players. Campers are grouped according to age, skill level and sex and following age classifications. Special activities and teaching progressions are tailored to each age group. In addition to individual skills training, we start the week teaching fundamentals related to 3-on-3 basketball. This helps break the game down and makes team basketball easy to learn. It also allows every player the opportunity to touch the ball more regularly during competition. Throughout the week we progress and typically finish the week with a tournament.

Specialized Camps - Guard and Post
These camps feature in-depth training on how to excel at the guard or post position. For athletes 12 and older, the curriculum is much more specific than our standard camps and involves all aspects specific to guard and post play.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POST AND GUARD?
The post usually plays near the baseline, close to the basket (referred to as the "bottom of the key" or the "low post"). The tallest player is most likely to be assigned to the position of post. The post usually scores "down low, in the paint" (near the basket, in the key). Posts contribute to the team by using their physique and skill to score close to the basket, as well as gather rebounds. Some centers can be good perimeter shooters, which can draw a good rebounding and shot-blocking post away from the basket.

Guards are separate in 2 sub-categories, all players in our specialized camp for guards will cover skills that suit both positions

The point guard is the team's floor general and the best ball handler on the team. In football terminology, the point guard is a basketball team's "quarterback." The point guard’s job is to make his/her teammates better and to hand out assists.  The point guards are typically the smallest players on their squad.

The shooting guard is usually the team's best shooter. A quality shooting guard should be able to consistently hit 20-foot (6-meter) jump shots. Besides being able to shoot the ball, shooting guards must also have good ball-handling skills because they have to be able to create their own shots off the dribble. Finally, they should also be able to make good passes. The shooting guard needs to be able to take long-shots, around the three-point line. This is because there will be much tighter defense inside the key; thus, the shooting guard needs to learn how to get free for his shots

MAY I REGISTER IN THE ELITE CAMP?
Athletes 14 to 16 years of age may register in the Elite camp if they presently play with a AA or AAA Basketball team.  A note of recommendation signed by their High School Basketball Coach will be required to register in the Elite Camp.