Our comprehensive overview of basketball programs in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan for ages 2 to 18 years includes program details, skill levels, costs, locations, and more. (Updated September 2024)
Hoops Academy | Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg & Coney Island
Program details: New York Hoops Academy is a premier basketball training and development organization dedicated to helping athletes of all ages and skill levels improve their basketball skills and achieve their goals on and off the court. At Hoops Academy, we are more than a basketball destination; we are a community where aspiring players thrive and reach their full potential. Located in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Downtown Brooklyn, we have proudly impacted over 300 kids, going beyond the game to cultivate well-rounded individuals. The program extends beyond technical training. We prioritize character development, instilling discipline, resilience, sportsmanship, and teamwork. We foster a strong work ethic, goal-setting, and self-motivation, imparting qualities that transcend the basketball court into every aspect of life. Hoops Academy offers Team Practices (Seasonal), Small Group Sessions (6 players max), Private Lessons, In-House League by BBA, 3X3 Basketball League, and Girls Basketball. Pick up from local schools available for After-School Basketball Programs. For all programs, click here.
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: Ages 4+
Seasons: All seasons, including Summer Camp
Locations: Locations in Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and South Brooklyn:
Downtown Brooklyn | 225 Adelphi Street (PS 20) & 510 Clermont Avenue (PS K753)
Williamsburg | 208 N 5th Street (PS17)
Coney Island | 2800 Ocean Pkwy (Abraham Lincoln High School)
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 786.644.2349
78 Youth Sports | Various Locations in Brooklyn
Program details: 78 Youth Sports offers opportunities for co-ed players at all skill levels and ages 5-17 to play basketball.The Basketball Program is divided into two parts: 78 Youth Sports offers Basketball Fundamentals for ages 5-8, in which players learn the basics of the game. The program takes place on weekends in three sessions: September – November, December – February, and March – May. “Rec” Basketball for ages 7-17 includes games. Registration starts in August, with mandatory player evaluation in October, team assignments in November, and games every weekend December – March, with playoffs in March.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 5-17
Seasons: Rec Basketball season is December-March. Basketball Fundamentals has three sessions: September-November, December-February, March-May. Basketball Academy clinics take place in the summer and during school holidays.
Costs: $350/season for Rec Basketball; $320-$400/week for summer clinics; Basketball Fundamentals is $25-35 per class for 4-8 classes.
Locations: Various field & gym locations throughout Brooklyn; see full list of locations here.
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 877.407.7878
Asphalt Green | Battery Park City
Program details: Asphalt Green offers a variety of youth basketball programs, including instructional group classes and recreational leagues. Programs include Developmental Basketball Academies, Recreational Basketball Leagues, Private Basketball Lessons, Basketball Camps & Clinics, and Travel Basketball for ages 8-16.
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 3-16
Seasons: Year-round basketball program
Costs: Developmental Academies start at $392/7 classes; Recreational Basketball Leagues are $885/season; Private Lessons start at $100/1 lesson and Semi-Private Lessons are also available starting at $85/player.
Locations: 212 North End Avenue | Battery Park City
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 212.298.2900
Aviator Youth Basketball Program | Marine Park
Program details: Aviator’s Youth Basketball Program molds young players into stars. Our Youth Development Basketball Program provides top-notch basketball classes designed to challenge each player’s skills and abilities. Our coaches emphasize the fundamentals and they work with every player to improve their all-around basketball skills. Through ongoing instruction, players turn their enthusiasm for basketball into a love for the game.
Levels: Recreational
Ages: 5-15
Seasons: Youth Development Basketball is offered in the fall, winter, and spring. In the summer AAU basketball partner Brooklyn Swarm runs a summer basketball camp.
Costs: $300/season
Locations: Floyd Bennett Field |3159 Flatbush Avenue | Marine Park
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.758.7500
Basketball City | Lower East Side
Program details: Basketball City (at Pier 36) is a 70,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Sports & Entertainment facility, which contains seven air-conditioned basketball courts with glass backboards, electronic scoreboards, automated video system and first-class locker rooms. Basketball City runs youth leagues, youth clinics and summer camps.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 7-17
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer Camps
Costs: Youth Development Program is $325/6 Sessions. See website for summer camp pricing.
Locations: Pier 36 | 299 South Street | Lower East Side
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 212.233.5050
Big Apple Athletics | Various Locations in Brooklyn & Manhattan
Program details: Andre Howard (Coach Dre) is a former international pro athlete who offers group basketball classes, private sessions, and much more. Coach Dre’s small group clinics introduce young athletes to new skills, drills, and basketball-related games and challenges. His classes are held in various locations including Carroll Park, Van Vorhees Playground, and Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Visit Coach Dre’s website for his full schedule of offerings.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 5 and up
Seasons: Year-round programming
Costs: $400-$420/season for group clinics
Locations: Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Van Vorhees Playground | Cobble Hill
Pier 2 @ Brooklyn Bridge Park | Brooklyn Heights
Unity Preparatory Charter High School | 584 Driggs Avenue | Williamsburg
The Benson | 1045 Madison Avenue | Upper East Side
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 215.327.4953
Brooklyn Basketball Free Clinics | Various Locations
Program details: Welcome to Brooklyn Basketball, where the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty are teaming up to bring the game to your community. Brooklyn Basketball Camps and Clinics for boys and girls ages 6-14, provides players of all skill levels an opportunity to learn the game while experiences basketball the”Brooklyn Way”. Click here to see all upcoming clinics.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 6-14
Seasons: Year-round programming; check website for upcoming events.
Costs: Free!
Locations: Various locations; click here to see all upcoming events.
Contact: Website
Brooklyn Basketball Day Camps & Summer Camps | Various Locations
Program details: Brooklyn Basketball Camps is the official youth basketball program of the Brooklyn Nets. Our experienced coaching staff can teach new players how to dribble the ball for the first time while also supporting the experienced player who is preparing for their school and/or club seasons. Camps focus on a wide range of skills, drills, and tactics while looking to develop techniques and skills essential to a player’s development. Players will be put into training groups based on age and ability at the start of the week. Groups span across three divisions. Our camps are coed where boys and girls train together. Brooklyn Basketball Camps take place during the summer as well as during school holidays.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 6-14
Seasons: Summer, School Holidays
Costs: $645/week
Locations: Various locations; click here to find upcoming camps.
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.942.9608
Brooklyn Basketball Academy | Gowanus & Industry City
Program details: At Brooklyn Basketball Academy (BBA), we teach students how to reach their highest potential on and off the court through intense training sessions, special programs, leagues, games, and community activations. BBA has a Travel Team and In House League for both boys and girls, as well as Intro to Basketball classes for novice students. There are also programs for Pre-K and Kindergarten aged players, as well as a range of camps and clinics for holidays and summer months. Browse all programs here.
Levels: All levels, beginner to advanced. Development league is try-out only. Travel Team is by invitation only.
Ages: Pre-K through 12th Grade
Seasons: Year-round basketball program
Costs: $585/season for Intro to Basketball classes; school holiday camps are $125-$150/day; summer camp is $600/week; see website for pricing for leagues, individual training, and travel teams.
Locations: 162 25th Street | Industry City
152 6th Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.689.9535
Brooklyn Bridge Park Summer Youth Basketball | Brooklyn Heights
Program details: Recommended for ages 7-17, join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for free 2-hour basketball clinics led by KING Hoops, NYC’s premier youth basketball organization. Learn basketball basics as head coaches lead participants through drills and games. Clinics take place at Pier 2 during the summer. Sign up for Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s emails to receive updates about Youth Basketball Clinics.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 7-17
Seasons: Summer only; check back here in Spring 2025 for Summer 2025 dates.
Costs: Free!
Locations: Pier 2 @ Brooklyn Bridge Park | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website
Brooklyn Swarm | Marine Park
Program details: Powered by Under Armour, Brooklyn Swarm hosts teams for boys and girls in grades 3rd – 12th. Brooklyn Swarm operates out of the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, NY. Our program offers teams, camps, and clinics year-round and is operated by local college and high school coaches.
Levels: Teams for all skill levels, typically more than one team at each grade level. Tryouts required.
Ages: 3rd – 12th Grade
Seasons: Year-round
Costs: Inquire directly about pricing for teams. Summer Camps are $365/week.
Locations: Aviator Sports and Events Center | Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Avenue | Marine Park
Contact: Website | [email protected]
C.A.L.F. Industries | Williamsburg & Greenpoint
Program details: C.A.L.F. (Courageous Athletic Lifestyle Forever) Industries was first established in 2012, focusing on elevating confidence, ability and life skillsets of young talented individuals in sports. C.A.L.F. serves as a mentorship program designed to increase in-person engagement through mind-obstacle games, physical activity, fitness, agility and dance. Founder Michael Barnes (Coach Mike) has been serving the Williamsburg & Greenpoint community for over 5 years, providing after-school programs, summer camps at McCarren Park and a Saturday Sports Clinics (Basketball & Soccer) called CALF SUNRISE. The CALF SUNRISE program at MS 50 Middle School was designed to increase fitness, agility and basketball skillsets. Players engage in workout style drills, stations, and mini-league games allowing opportunity to apply learning, fine-tune skills, and compete with or against their friends. With over 15 years of coaching & playing experience, Coach Mike has designed unique sport curriculums combined with team building activities and workouts for children ages 6 – 16. Follow Coach Mike’s Instagram to stay up to date on C.A.L.F.’s programming and new initiatives.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 6-16
Seasons: Year-round programming (8 weeks)
Costs: $325/season
Locations: MS50 Middle Schoo| 183 S 3rd Street | Williamsburg
Contact: Website | [email protected] | Instagram | 646.716.1473
Chelsea Piers Brooklyn | Prospect Heights
Program details: The Chelsea Piers Brooklyn youth basketball classes offer a fun and educational space for children to develop their motor skills and build a strong foundation for basketball. Chelsea Piers Brooklyn offers programs throughout the year for kids aged 2 and up to learn, play, and grow together through age-appropriate drills and activities.
Levels: Beginner to intermediate
Ages: 2-9
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter
Costs: $544/season
Location: 601 Dean Street | Prospect Heights
Contact: Website | 718.957.2120
Dribbl | Downtown Brooklyn
Program details: Since 1995, Dribbl has stood out as a fun recreational program for young athletes who want to learn fundamental basketball skills in a positive and supportive environment. With a loyal following of New York City- and Hamptons-based families who return year after year for its experienced staff and high coach-to-player ratio, Dribbl now enrolls more than 1,000 families each year. The program was proudly named Best Basketball Clinic in New York magazine’s annual “Best of New York” issue. Dribbl offers classes, summer camps and school break camps, travel basketball teams for players who are looking for a more competitive basketball experience.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 3-14
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Camps
Costs: $880/semester for classes; $120 for half-day camps and $200 for full-day camps; $2,395/annually for travel team.
Locations: Brooklyn Friends School | 375 Pearl Street | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 212.717.7651
Eagle E Fitness | Various Locations
Program details: Eagle E Fitness is a program that focuses on improving children’s confidence through sports and leadership. Eagle E Fitness helps youth grow in athletics, social skills, as well as self-love and team work. Eagle E Fitness was founded in 2018 by Erin Jones, a young female coach whose dream is to change the world for the better, one step at a time. Eagle E Fitness provides programs such as basketball classes and clinics, where our student athletes can develop their fundamental skills. In these programs they will partake in specific training, competitive drills and scrimmages. Eagle E Fitness also offers private lessons, camps & clinics, family sport programs, and private group lessons. The program will soon be expanding to incorporate additional sports such as soccer, speed and strength training, track and field, as well as tennis. Eagle E Fitness also offers programs in which families can bond through sports. Learning and developing in a sport with your loved ones bring insight from the parents perspective as well as shows the youth that they are not alone.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 3-17
Seasons: Year-round basketball program
Costs: $300/season
Locations: Various locations in Brooklyn, including Park Slope Community Church in Park Slope and Van Vorhees Playground in Cobble Hill
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 646.771.5968
LIU Youth Basketball Summer Camp | Fort Greene
Program details: A co-ed camp for all ages and abilities. Partnering with local sports organizations to create a universal basketball camp for all! Work on your skills through close training sessions and have some fun with team based drills! Participants will be split into age groups and work closely with our players and coaches.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 3rd – 8th Grade
Seasons: Summer
Costs: $500/week
Locations: Long Island University | 1 University Plaza | Fort Greene
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 516.606.6547
Nike Basketball Summer Camp | Fort Greene
Program details: Challenge yourself and reach your basketball goals in summer 2024 with Ultimate Champions Basketball Academy Coach Michael Kerr and staff. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, NY, you’ll work on your shooting technique, footwork, team play skills, basketball IQ, and so much more. This summer camp will run from July 15 – August 16, from 9am – 4pm.
Levels: All levels; on the first day of camp, players are evaluated and then grouped to ensure proper instruction.
Ages: 5-16
Seasons: Summer
Costs: $335/week for Half Days; $615/week for Full Days; Competition Fridays are $145/day. Check back for Summer 2025 pricing.
Locations: St. Joseph’s University | 212 Vanderbilt Avenue | Fort Greene
Contact: Website | 1-800-645-3226
Parkway Hoops | Park Slope
Program details: Founded by Peter Panousopoulos, Parkway is a basketball organization and community based in Brooklyn, NY. We provide a basketball program and experience that aims to be second-to-none—with a trusted reputation of growth and success. The origins of Parkway began at Washington Park during the summer of 2020, playing full-court 1v1 with masks on and no rims. Parkway is now a full-fledged basketball program from pre-school to pro, with a full coaching staff. Sign up here!
Levels: All levels
Ages: Open to all ages
Seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Costs: Starts at $224/month
Locations: J.J. Byrne Playground, Washington Park | Park Slope
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.219.8791
SFX Youth Sports | Various Locations
Program details: SFX Youth Sports is a volunteer-led organization in Brooklyn providing sports programs focusing on skills and teamwork. SFX Youth Sports offers basketball skills clinics in the fall that prepare players for joining the winter recreational league. Clinics are both co-ed and girls-only. The co-ed Basketball League is a recreational league for children ages 7-17, and is open to players of all skill levels and experience.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 7-17
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Costs: $225/player
Locations: Various locations in Brooklyn, including:
SFX Lyceum | 752 President Street | Park Slope
PS282 | 180 6th Avenue | Park Slope
PS321 | 180 7th Avenue | Park Slope
MS51 | 350 5th Avenue | Park Slope
PS261 | 314 Pacific Street | Boerum Hill
Contact: Website | [email protected]
Steady Buckets | Various Locations in Lower Manhattan
Program details: Steady Buckets is an inclusive and innovative basketball and leadership development program, FREE for ALL kids aged 4-18. The program’s objective is to develop hard working, resilient, empathetic, and confident individuals who will make a positive contribution to their communities. Workouts are held 7 days per week and open for all players with special workouts offered for players younger than 4th grade, girls only and players on the autism spectrum. Since 2010, over 20,000 players have participated in our fun and challenging workouts. Along the way we discovered a better approach to playing youth sports which minimizes adult involvement while empowering children to be leaders and take ownership of the game. Steady Buckets offers daily classes, an All-Youth Basketball League, and a program for players with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They also have one-day holiday camps and summer camps.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 4-18
Seasons: Year-round basketball program
Costs: Free!
Locations: Various Locations in Lower Manhattan; gym locations can be found on their schedule.
Contact: Website | [email protected] | 646.734.4395
Updated: September 2024. Main Image: Brooklyn Basketball Academy.
