Building on the success of years past and with his passion for developing young players, Coach Patrick Tatham has set out to redesign and redefine the basketball camp experience at McMaster. With years of experience coaching elite programs, Patrick and his team recognize that for athletes to take the next step, they need to work with driven coaches whose tactics reflect the most current and research-supported skill development practices.
Spring Skills Development Training Clinics
Join members of the McMaster Men’s Basketball team for an 8-week, early-evening program, providing athletes the opportunity to continue their progression in skills development. Athletes will participate in one session a week designed for a more concentrated focus on the development and execution of basketball skills.
- Tuesdays or Thursdays
- 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- May to June (8 sessions).
- $315
- Ages 9-13 years (by December 31st of current camp year)
- Each participant will receive a t-shirt on the first day of clinics.
Program dates TBA. May to June (8 sessions). Each participant will receive a t-shirt on the first day of clinics.
FUNdamentals and Development
Our FUNdamentals and Development full-day camp focuses on maximizing quality touches while fostering a love for the sport, teamwork and dedication. Each day is balanced with a recreational swim in our Olympic-sized swimming pool — a great chance for fun and friendship after a challenging day of basketball.
| Session | Dates | Price | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 30-July 4, 2025 (*4-day) *No Camp on Tuesday, July 1st |
$305.00 | 8-13 as of December 31st of the current camp year |
| Session 2 | July 7-11, 2025 | $360.00 | 8-13 as of December 31st of the current camp year |
| Session 2 | July 14-18, 2025 | $360.00 | 8-13 as of December 31st of the current camp year |
The tentative schedule below outlines a typical day at camp:
- 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Camper arrival
- 9:00 a.m. — Strength and conditioning warm-up
- 9:40 a.m. — Ball handling
- 10:10 a.m. — Skill station rotation
- 10:45 a.m. — Nutrition break
- 11:00 a.m. — Camp games
- 11:30 a.m. — Basketball competition
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 12:30 p.m. — Camp group games
- 1:00 p.m. — Clinics and small-sided basketball games
- 1:30 p.m. — 5v5
- 2:30 p.m. — Nutrition break
- 3:00 p.m. — Swim/Non-swim
- 3:45 p.m. — Camp day review
- 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Camper dismissal
Clinic athletes are to meet in the Burridge Gymnasium in the Ivor Wynne Centre (May and June). Camp athletes are to meet in the East Aux Gymnasium in the Ivor Wynne Centre (July).
First-day check-in
Clinic athletes are to meet in the Burridge Gymnasium in the Ivor Wynne Centre (May and June). Camp athletes are to meet in the East Aux Gymnasium in the Ivor Wynne Centre (July).
On the first day of the session, your child will be assigned to a counsellor group (according to the ages of athletes).
- You will receive an email prior to the start of your session informing you of your counsellor group. Staff will also be onsite with counsellor group lists to help direct you.
- There is a minimum of two counsellors for each group.
- Athletes are to meet with their counsellor group every morning for attendance and to store their belongings for the day.
- Athletes are to sign-out with their counsellor group coaches at the end of each day
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Basketball Shoes and Socks
- Gym Shorts and T-Shirt
- Basketball
- Bathing suit & towel
- Lunch & Snacks: There is no refrigerator and no access to vending machines or cafeterias. Consider sending lunches in re-usable containers, and remember we are nut-free!
Italicized items are Camps only.
