Junior Basketball Camp
Grades 1-2
Fessenden is excited to offer a new, basketball camp experience for our younger basketball fans. Junior Basketball Camp the perfect place for young athletes to build skills, confidence, and a love for basketball. With energetic coaches, fun drills, and age-appropriate competition, campers learn the fundamentals while having a blast on the court.
Features of Junior Basketball Camp
Small group instruction to ensure personalized attention and skill progression
Focus on core skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and teamwork
Daily mini games and challenges to keep campers motivated and having fun
Emphasis on sportsmanship, effort, and building a foundation for future success on the court
Designed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of basketball in a structured, positive environment
Developmentally appropriate drills that emphasize coordination, balance, and ball control
Daily free swim time
Meet Your Coach!
Coach Charleston Junior Basketball Camp Director
Coach Charleston is a proud Fessenden alum and lifelong member of the Fessy basketball community. As a former Varsity player during his time at Fessenden, he’s come full circle, now helping young athletes develop the same love for the game that shaped his own journey. He has coached at multiple levels at Fessenden, serving as the Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach for two years, leading the 6th Grade team for one season, and currently entering his second year as Head Coach of 5th Grade Basketball. Beyond basketball, Coach Charleston is also a former Division I track and field athlete from UMass Amherst, where he competed with the same focus, discipline, and drive he now instills in his players. Off the court, he serves as the Personal Growth and Development Department Chair and Interim Middle School Dean of Students at Fessenden, where he fosters leadership, character, and community across the school.
Junior Basketball Program Options
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June Session 1
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grades 1-2
- Dates: –
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Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 3 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Afternoon 3-5p
- Price: $660
- Description: Fessenden is excited to offer a new Junior Basketball Camp experience for girls and boys. This camp provides a healthy mix of contests, scrimmages, and skills development. With energetic coaches, fun drills, and age-appropriate competition, campers learn the fundamentals while having a blast on the court.
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June Session 2
- Length: Full Day
- Gender(s): Boys & Girls
- Age Range: Entering Grades 1-2
- Dates: –
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Schedule:
Monday to Friday
9 am to 3 pm - Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Afternoon 3-5p
- Price: $528 (prorated for no camp on June 19th)
- Description: Fessenden is excited to offer a new Junior Basketball Camp experience for girls and boys. This camp provides a healthy mix of contests, scrimmages, and skills development. With energetic coaches, fun drills, and age-appropriate competition, campers learn the fundamentals while having a blast on the court.
Mandatory Junior Basketball Equipment
Campers are required to provide their own basketball equipment including:
- Basketball sneakers are highly recommended
- 28.5 basketball