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Penn Yan Youth Basketball offers many opportunities for growth that we host locally. To locate those quickly, scan to find the color photos of Penn Yan athletes on this page. For your convenience, we also list additional growth opportunities here that are hosted by other organizations and programs . The events listed with photos of the basketball in color feature opportunities with coaches who Penn Yan Board Members or Coaches have worked with and recommend highly.
Skills Clinic with Special Guest Josh Harter
Our second year offering these exciting, small-dose growth opportunities for all PY Youth Basketball Players!! Each month, a highly-qualified guest coach will come to our gym with a learning opportunity catered especially for YOU.
Each clinic will be two evenings, 1.5 hours per session (5-6:30pm, 6:30-8pm).
Clinics are open to athletes entering grades 3-9 in Fall of 2026.
Clinics are $10 each. Register for all five clinics for $40.
Any athlete (entering grades 3-8 in Fall of 2026) who attends every session will receive a full refund in October.
Girls’ Summer Basketball Camp
Our Fifth Annual Penn Yan Youth Summer Basketball Camp is here. All camp sessions will take place in the Penn Yan Academy Gymnasium.
Open to female athletes entering grades 3-8 in Fall of 2026.
Dates are June 29 - July 2, 2026, and camp will run from 9am to noon.
$65/athlete, $130/family when paying via check.
$70/athlete, $140/family when paying via venmo or paypal. (This helps us cover the convenience fees they charge us.)
Registering prior to May 25th guarantees a camp shirt.
Registering after May 25th will incur an additional $10 fee.
Boys' Summer Basketball Camp
Our Fifth Annual Penn Yan Youth Summer Basketball Camp is here. All camp sessions will take place in the Penn Yan Elementary Gymnasium.
Open to male athletes entering grades 3-8 in Fall of 2026.
Dates are June 29 - July 2, 2026, and camp will run from 5pm to 8pm.
$65/athlete, $130/family when paying via check.
$70/athlete, $140/family when paying via venmo or paypal. (This helps us cover the convenience fees they charge us.)
Registering prior to May 25th guarantees a camp shirt.
Registering after May 25th will incur an additional $10 fee.
Littles' Summer Basketball Camp
Our Fifth Annual Penn Yan Youth Summer Basketball Camp is here. All camp sessions will take place in the Penn Yan Academy Gymnasium.
Open to athletes entering grades K-2 in Fall of 2026.
Dates are June 29 - July 2, 2026, and camp will run from 5pm-6:30pm.
$65/athlete, $130/family when paying via check.
$70/athlete, $140/family when paying via venmo or paypal. (This helps us cover the convenience fees they charge us.)
Registering prior to May 25th guarantees a camp shirt.
Registering after May 25th will incur an additional $10 fee.
Learn to Play Camp with Jack Leasure
Here’s your chance to work with Coach Jack Leasure, who’s been a guest coach at our skill clinic for two years running!!
Welcome to LEARN TO PLAY Camp!
In the winter of 2025 we had our first ever 1st and 2nd Grade LEARN TO PLAY League! This League SOLD OUT as did our 2nd season in 2026!
Learn To Play Camp will build on what we developed in the league!
This Camp is designed for basketball players entering K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade that are looking for a step up from "Mini-Ball" and "Little Dribblers" programs.
There are limited opportunities for the K-3rd grade age groups to actually play basketball games! This camp will be ideal for beginners and for players getting ready to play 3rd/4th grade basketball leagues or 1st and 2nd Grade Learn To Play League in winter 2026-2027.
We will teach skill fundamentals with a focus on teaching the fundamentals of playing and learning the rules of the game.....BUT the number one goal is to inspire a LOVE for Basketball and Have Fun!
Register Here:
http://jackleasurebasketball.leagueapps.com/camps/4945164-2026-learn-to-play-camp-grades-k-3
2026 Knock down sessions with Jack leasure
Here’s your chance to work with Jack Leasure, who was a guest coach for our Skills Clinics in 2025 and will be coming again in September 2026!
Welcome to THE KNOCK DOWN SESSIONS!
Over the last 10 years we have built a shooting specific program that is devoted SOLELY to teaching the everyday habits of "Knock Down Shooters"! All Shooting Everyday!
Players will be pushed to shoot 300 shots per day and 1200 for the 4-day session. No wasted time! Very small group sizes for extra individual attention in a private setting at the Jack Leasure Basketball BARN!
Come ready to work!!! All players track their made shots daily. This will be a challenging 4 days of Shooting Growth!
NBA and College Players choose Coach Leasure every year to develop their shooting....Come JOIN The Growing LIST and Make yourself a Knock Down Shooter NEXT Season!
Register Here:
https://jackleasurebasketball.leagueapps.com/camps/4945159-2026-knock-down-sessions
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp
A chance to work with Jack Leasure, who was a guest at our skills clinics in the Summer of 2025 and will be here again in September of 2026.
Girls and Boys : 10-18 years old
Divisions: 4th-6th: NCAA / 6th-8th: NBA / JV and Varsity: FIBA
Located @ McQuaid Jesuit High School 1800 S. Clinton Ave Rochester, NY
Register + PAY - Register at this page and PAY Via League Apps Payment Portal at the end of registration -OR-
Stop at payment AND Pay with the following options:
Cash/Check: Jack Leasure Basketball 4573 Middle Cheshire Rd Canandaigua NY 14424
Venmo: @jackleasurebasketball (4752)
Paypal: jackleasurebasketball@gmail.com
Register Here: https://jackleasurebasketball.leagueapps.com/camps/4941005-2026-jack-leasure-shooting-and-skills-camp
Skills Clinic with Special Guest Brian Hill
Our second year offering these exciting, small-dose growth opportunities for all PY Youth Basketball Players!! Each month, a highly-qualified guest coach will come to our gym with a learning opportunity catered especially for YOU.
Each clinic will be two evenings, 1.5 hours per session (5-6:30pm, 6:30-8pm).
Clinics are open to athletes entering grades 3-9 in Fall of 2026.
Clinics are $10 each. Register for all five clinics for $40.
Any athlete (entering grades 3-8 in Fall of 2026) who attends every session will receive a full refund in October.
Competitive Edge Summer Player Development Camp
Get more time with Josh Harter, who visited our Skills Clinics in May!
Competitive Edge Summer Player Development Camp
Take your game to the next level this summer with skill development, high-energy training, and competitive drills designed to build confident players on and off the court.
Spencerport High School
July 20 – July 23
Grades 2nd–6th: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp
A chance to work with Jack Leasure, who was a guest at our skills clinics in the Summer of 2025 and will be here again in September of 2026.
Girls and Boys : 10-18 years old
Divisions: 4th-6th: NCAA / 6th-8th: NBA / JV and Varsity: FIBA
Located @ McQuaid Jesuit High School 1800 S. Clinton Ave Rochester, NY
Register + PAY - Register at this page and PAY Via League Apps Payment Portal at the end of registration -OR-
Stop at payment AND Pay with the following options:
Cash/Check: Jack Leasure Basketball 4573 Middle Cheshire Rd Canandaigua NY 14424
Venmo: @jackleasurebasketball (4752)
Paypal: jackleasurebasketball@gmail.com
Register Here: https://jackleasurebasketball.leagueapps.com/camps/4941005-2026-jack-leasure-shooting-and-skills-camp
Competitive Edge Summer Player Development Camp
Get more time with Josh Harter, who visited our Skills Clinics in May!
Competitive Edge Summer Player Development Camp
Take your game to the next level this summer with skill development, high-energy training, and competitive drills designed to build confident players on and off the court.
Spencerport High School
July 20 – July 23
Grades 7th-12th: 12:00PM - 2:30PM
Skills Clinic with Special Guest Brian Hill
Our second year offering these exciting, small-dose growth opportunities for all PY Youth Basketball Players!! Each month, a highly-qualified guest coach will come to our gym with a learning opportunity catered especially for YOU.
Each clinic will be two evenings, 1.5 hours per session (5-6:30pm, 6:30-8pm).
Clinics are open to athletes entering grades 3-9 in Fall of 2026.
Clinics are $10 each. Register for all five clinics for $40.
Any athlete (entering grades 3-8 in Fall of 2026) who attends every session will receive a full refund in October.
Learn to Play Camp with Jack Leasure
Here’s your chance to work with Coach Jack Leasure, who’s been a guest coach at our skill clinic for two years running!!
Welcome to LEARN TO PLAY Camp!
In the winter of 2025 we had our first ever 1st and 2nd Grade LEARN TO PLAY League! This League SOLD OUT as did our 2nd season in 2026!
Learn To Play Camp will build on what we developed in the league!
This Camp is designed for basketball players entering K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade that are looking for a step up from "Mini-Ball" and "Little Dribblers" programs.
There are limited opportunities for the K-3rd grade age groups to actually play basketball games! This camp will be ideal for beginners and for players getting ready to play 3rd/4th grade basketball leagues or 1st and 2nd Grade Learn To Play League in winter 2026-2027.
We will teach skill fundamentals with a focus on teaching the fundamentals of playing and learning the rules of the game.....BUT the number one goal is to inspire a LOVE for Basketball and Have Fun!
Register Here:
http://jackleasurebasketball.leagueapps.com/camps/4945164-2026-learn-to-play-camp-grades-k-3
2026 Knock down sessions with Jack leasure
Here’s your chance to work with Jack Leasure, who was a guest coach for our Skills Clinics in 2025 and will be coming again in September 2026!
Welcome to THE KNOCK DOWN SESSIONS!
Over the last 10 years we have built a shooting specific program that is devoted SOLELY to teaching the everyday habits of "Knock Down Shooters"! All Shooting Everyday!
Players will be pushed to shoot 300 shots per day and 1200 for the 4-day session. No wasted time! Very small group sizes for extra individual attention in a private setting at the Jack Leasure Basketball BARN!
Come ready to work!!! All players track their made shots daily. This will be a challenging 4 days of Shooting Growth!
NBA and College Players choose Coach Leasure every year to develop their shooting....Come JOIN The Growing LIST and Make yourself a Knock Down Shooter NEXT Season!
Register Here:
https://jackleasurebasketball.leagueapps.com/camps/4945159-2026-knock-down-sessions
Elmira College Girl's Basketball Camp
Get more time with our favorite: Coach Thad Phillips!!
Elmira College will host a 1st-8th grade girls basketball camp August 3rd - August 6th, 2026. Cost of the camp will be $225 for the four days. Camp will start each day at 9am and conclude at 3pm. Camp will be designed to improve individual skills and team play. Coach Thad Phillips and current Soaring Eagle players will lead camp. Cost of the camp will include a camp T-shirt.
Team/Sibling/Employee Discounts Available-Email Coach Thad for details at Tphillips@elmira.edu
2026 RIT Women's Basketball Youth Camp
Thank you for you interest in our 2026 Youth Camp at The Gordon Field House & Activities Center at RIT (149 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623).
Dates: Monday August 3rd - Thursday August 6th from 9:00am-3:00pm.
Registration Cost: $225.00 (T-Shirt Included)
Ages: 7-16
Mornings you will run drills lead by RIT's Women's Basketball Coach Melissa Kuberka along with current players from the Women's team. In the afternoon we will have scrimmages with your other camp attendees. Please bring your own lunch and water bottle as it won't be provided.
Discount avalible for teams of five or more. Please contact Melissa Kuberka via email for the discount code.
Questions: Melissa Kuberka mgkatl@rit.edu
If you have three or more children from the same family attending the same camp please contact Melissa Kuberka for potential pricing discounts.
Skills Clinic with Special Guest Melissa Kuberka
Our second year offering these exciting, small-dose growth opportunities for all PY Youth Basketball Players!! Each month, a highly-qualified guest coach will come to our gym with a learning opportunity catered especially for YOU.
Each clinic will be two evenings, 1.5 hours per session (5-6:30pm, 6:30-8pm).
Clinics are open to athletes entering grades 3-9 in Fall of 2026.
Clinics are $10 each. Register for all five clinics for $40.
Any athlete (entering grades 3-8 in Fall of 2026) who attends every session will receive a full refund in October.
2026 Knock down sessions with Jack leasure
Here’s your chance to work with Jack Leasure, who was a guest coach for our Skills Clinics in 2025 and will be coming again in September 2026!
Welcome to THE KNOCK DOWN SESSIONS!
Over the last 10 years we have built a shooting specific program that is devoted SOLELY to teaching the everyday habits of "Knock Down Shooters"! All Shooting Everyday!
Players will be pushed to shoot 300 shots per day and 1200 for the 4-day session. No wasted time! Very small group sizes for extra individual attention in a private setting at the Jack Leasure Basketball BARN!
Come ready to work!!! All players track their made shots daily. This will be a challenging 4 days of Shooting Growth!
NBA and College Players choose Coach Leasure every year to develop their shooting....Come JOIN The Growing LIST and Make yourself a Knock Down Shooter NEXT Season!
Register Here:
https://jackleasurebasketball.leagueapps.com/camps/4945159-2026-knock-down-sessions
Skills Clinic with Special Guest Melissa Kuberka
Our second year offering these exciting, small-dose growth opportunities for all PY Youth Basketball Players!! Each month, a highly-qualified guest coach will come to our gym with a learning opportunity catered especially for YOU.
Each clinic will be two evenings, 1.5 hours per session (5-6:30pm, 6:30-8pm).
Clinics are open to athletes entering grades 3-9 in Fall of 2026.
Clinics are $10 each. Register for all five clinics for $40.
Any athlete (entering grades 3-8 in Fall of 2026) who attends every session will receive a full refund in October.
Skills Clinic with Special Guest Jack Leasure
Our second year offering these exciting, small-dose growth opportunities for all PY Youth Basketball Players!! Each month, a highly-qualified guest coach will come to our gym with a learning opportunity catered especially for YOU.
Each clinic will be two evenings, 1.5 hours per session (5-6:30pm, 6:30-8pm).
Clinics are open to athletes entering grades 3-9 in Fall of 2026.
Clinics are $10 each. Register for all five clinics for $40.
Any athlete (entering grades 3-8 in Fall of 2026) who attends every session will receive a full refund in October.
Skills Clinic with Special Guest Jack Leasure
Our second year offering these exciting, small-dose growth opportunities for all PY Youth Basketball Players!! Each month, a highly-qualified guest coach will come to our gym with a learning opportunity catered especially for YOU.
Each clinic will be two evenings, 1.5 hours per session (5-6:30pm, 6:30-8pm).
Clinics are open to athletes entering grades 3-9 in Fall of 2026.
Clinics are $10 each. Register for all five clinics for $40.
Any athlete (entering grades 3-8 in Fall of 2026) who attends every session will receive a full refund in October.
Penn Yan Youth Littles' Winter Basketball
For our Littles in kindergarten and first grade, we offer skills, drills and lots of fun exploring various aspects of the game of basketball on Saturday Mornings throughout the months of January and February.
Elks #1722 Hoop Shoot
Elks Hoop Shoot
Open to boys and girls, ages 8-13*
Tentative Schedule:
7:30am Girls’ Divisions Arrival and Registration
8:00am Girls’ Competition
9:30am Boys’ Divisions Arrival and Registration
10:00am Boys’ Competition
*For further information regarding age brackets, eligibility and rules, please refer to the Elks Hoop Shoot Playbook.
Photos with Jen Lial, Photographer
We are thrilled to be offering individual photos of your athlete and photos with their team by Jen Lial Photography. Time slots will be shared through coaches and the SportsYOU App as we get closer to this opportunity.
Penn Yan Youth Boys' Winter Basketball
Please note the date and time listed is the start date for all programs below (save for 7th/8th grade boys); programs are ongoing. Read on for further information.
Each season of Winter Basketball for 3rd through 8th graders consists of two sections.
For boys in 3rd and 4th grade, we host one practice per week and Saturday Mornings in the Penn Yan Academy Gymnasium from 10-12noon for the months of November and December. In January and February, we continue practicing one night per week and play other teams on Saturday Mornings.
For boys in 5th and 6th grade, we host one to two practices per week in addition to Saturday Mornings in the Penn Yan Academy Gymnasium from 10-12noon for the months of November and December. In January and February, we continue practicing one to two evenings per week and playing games in the Finger Lakes League on the weekend.
For our 7th and 8th grade boys who play a shortened season of modified basketball in November and December, we highly recommend joining PY Youth Basketball to hone their skills and play in the Finger Lakes Travel Basketball League during the months of January and February.
Penn Yan Youth Girls' Winter Basketball
Please note the date and time listed is the start date for all programs below; programs are ongoing. Read on for further information.
Each season of Winter Basketball for 3rd through 8th graders consists of two sections.
For girls in 3rd and 4th grade, we host one practice per week and Saturday Mornings in the Penn Yan Academy Gymnasium from 8-10am for the months of November and December. In January and February, we continue practicing one night per week and play other teams on Saturday Mornings.
For girls in 5th and 6th grade, we host one to two practices per week in addition to Saturday Mornings in the Penn Yan Academy Gymnasium from 8-10am for the months of November and December. In January and February, we continue practicing one to two evenings per week and playing games in the Finger Lakes League on the weekend.
For our 7th and 8th grade girls who play a shortened season of modified basketball in January and February, we highly recommend joining PY Youth Basketball to hone their skills and play in the Finger Lakes Travel Basketball League during the months of November and December.
PY Youth Basketball Skills Clinic
Finish It! with Elmira Women’s Basketball Coach, Thad Phillips
Perfect your moves around the basket with one of our favorites: Coach Phillips!!
3rd thru 5th Graders: 5:00-6:30pm
6th thru 9th Graders: 6:30-8:00pm
PY Youth Basketball Skills Clinic
Finish It! with Elmira Women’s Basketball Coach, Thad Phillips
Perfect your moves around the basket with one of our favorites: Coach Phillips!!
3rd thru 5th Graders: 5:00-6:30pm
6th thru 9th Graders: 6:30-8:00pm
Elmira College Girl's Basketball Camp
Girls, Grades 1-8: Elmira College Girl’s Basketball Camp, featuring Coach Thad Phillips
Levell Sanders Middle and High School Basketball Camp
Middle and High School Boys: Levell Sanders Middle and High School Basketball Camp
Knock Down Sessions
Girls and Boys, Ages 10-18: Knock Down Sessions Shooting Camp with Jack Leasure
Levell Sanders Youth Basketball Camp
Girls and Boys, Grades 1-6: Levell Sanders Youth Basketball Camp
Houghton University Boys Elementary Day Camp
Boys, Grades 4-6: Houghton University Elementary Day Camp
Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Roberts Wesleyan University
Boys, Ages 8-18: Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Roberts Wesleyan University
Houghton University Building for the Future Camp
Boys & Girls, Grades 1-3: Houghton University Building for the Future Camp
Penn Yan Youth Littles' Basketball Camp
Girls and Boys, Grades K-2 (based on grades entering 2025-2026 school year)
Knock Down Sessions
Girls and Boys, Ages 10-18: Knock Down Sessions Shooting Camp iwth Jack Leasure
University of Rochester Girls Basketball Fundamental Skills Camps
Girls, Ages 7-15: University of Rochester Girls Basketball Fundamental Skills Camp
Penn Yan Youth Girls' Basketball Summer Camp
Girls, Grades 3-6 (based on grades entering 2025-2026 school year)
