Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp
Youth basketball camp for boys and girls focusing on fundamental skills and game play at Stanford University.
▌ Editor's read The Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp operates as a day camp for boys in grades 2-8, held at Stanford University's Maples Pavilion and Arrillaga Practice Gymnasium. The website, totalcamps.com, functions as a registration portal for the camp, which is directly associated with the Stanford Men's Basketball program. The camp focuses on fundamental skill development, competitive games, and team play. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the website. Google reviews for 'Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp' are limited, but general reviews for Stanford University camps often highlight the quality of facilities and coaching. The camp website does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. Social media handles are not prominently displayed on the camp's registration page.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given sports program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Yes — FSA / DCFSA accepted
- Session lengths
- 1-day · 4-day
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: Maples Pavilion, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
- Phone: (650) 723-4528
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp
- What ages does Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp accept?
- Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp cost?
- Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp publishes $525/week for the standard session. That sits 13% below the $600 median for sports camps in Stanford, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp's hours?
- Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp?
- Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp provide lunch?
- Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Is Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp eligible for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement?
- Yes — Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp qualifies for Dependent Care FSA / 401(k) Dependent Care reimbursement under IRS rules covering work-enabling childcare for kids under 13. Save the camp's W-9 / EIN; you'll need it for the IRS Form 2441 filing in April.
- How does Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp compare to other sports camps in Stanford?
- Stanford Cardinal Kids Basketball Camp is one of 7 sports camps in Stanford that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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