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Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave)

Malcolm X Shabazz High School · ★ 4.5 (204 reviews)

A basketball sports camp for students to develop skills and participate in team play.

▌ Editor's read The Newark Public Schools website (nps.k12.nj.us/summerprograms/) details free summer sports camps for students in grades 3-12, including basketball. The program is run by the school district, indicating a municipal-school ownership type. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation or state licensing for these specific summer programs. Google reviews for 'Newark Public Schools' generally hover around 3.5-4.0 stars, but these reviews are for the school district as a whole and not specifically for the summer camps. The program is day-only, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, and focuses on skill development and teamwork. Registration is handled through a Google Form linked on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 80 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108, USA
  • Cost notes: Free for Newark residents unless otherwise noted.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave)

What ages does Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) accept?
Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) cost?
Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for Newark residents unless otherwise noted. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave)'s hours?
Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) runs 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave)?
Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) provide lunch?
Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) 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.
How does Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) compare to other sports camps in Newark?
Summer Sports Camps - Basketball (80 Johnson Ave) is one of 13 sports camps in Newark 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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