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The Summit Area YMCA has basketball programs for all ages and levels. We teach the basic skills and rules of the sport, while also focusing on the important values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and more. Join a clinic to improve your skills, or join a league to get in the game and unleash the basketball star inside you. You can also shoot some hoops and enjoy a friendly game with other members during open gym!

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Participation in our Youth Basketball League is open to ages 5-9. Players learn the fundamentals of basketball, make new friends, grow self-confidence, and more, in a safe and fun environment. Each player received guaranteed playing time to promote fair play. In this age group, our coaches place emphasis on structured drills, positive competition, sportsmanship and teamwork. 


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Private YOUTH BASKETBALL TRAINING

We also offer private and small group basketball training sessions that provide your child with one-on-one personalized attention with our skilled basketball instructors. Our private basketball training sessions provide participants with personalized attention from our skilled basketball instructors in a small group setting. Training is based on each participant's accessed skill level to further develop shooting, ball handling, speed, strategy, team play, and offensive and defensive skills. Dates and times are scheduled individually per student.

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ADULT BASKETBALL

The Summit Area YMCA offers multiple sessions every week exclusively for adult basketball. Enjoy a few pickup games with friends or run some training drills on your own. We also host an open gym at least twice a day, so you can enjoy hours of basketball, volleyball, soccer, and more - every day!

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Summit Area YMCA works side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income, and background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Each year, we serve more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services, through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners. Families with low or moderate household income or those who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply. Applicants must live or work in the Summit Area YMCA service area which includes Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling, and Summit. Financial assistance can be used for membership, child care, summer camps, enrichment, and sports programs where additional fees apply, such as soccer and swimming lessons.

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interested in becoming a Volunteer Coach?

We'd love to have you! The Summit Area YMCA is a cause-driven, volunteer-led organization. Our volunteers are advocates for a better tomorrow. We view them as shining examples of social responsibility selflessly sharing their time, talent, and treasure to advance the Y’s cause and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families locally.

All interested volunteers will be asked to fill out an application. Once your application is received, it will be forwarded to the Branch Volunteer Coordinator at your preferred location who will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your interests and schedule an interview. To ensure the highest level of safety for our members and children, we are very careful with our employee and volunteer selection. Most volunteer positions will require your completion of new volunteer paperwork and online training, along with reference checks and your approval for a criminal background check. Please contact us directly for more information.

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