Summer 2026 Youth Programs | Philadelphia Youth Basketball

SUMMER 2026 PROGRAMS

Beat the heat this summer with purpose, play, and possibility!

At Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB), while basketball is the gateway, mentorship is the method. Built of, by, for, and with the communities we

serve, PYB uses the game to help young people develop the skill sets and mindsets they need to succeed in school, careers, and life.

Our Summer 2026 youth programs in Philadelphia (July–August) provide safe, structured opportunities for young people from kindergarten through young adulthood to grow on and off the court through basketball training and skill development, academic enrichment, leadership development, career readiness experiences, and mental and physical wellness.

Whether a child is learning the fundamentals of the game, building confidence with teammates, or preparing for their first job, PYB’s Kinder-to-Career pathway supports youth at every stage of their development holistically.

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Summer 2026 Schedule -

Week 1: June 22 – 26

Week 2: June 29 – July 3

Week 3: July 6 – 10

Week 4: July 13 –17

Week 5: July 20 – 24

Week 6: July 27 – 31

Week 7: August 3 – 7

Week 8: August 10 – 14

Early Years Summer Learning Camp

Summer Starts Here: Reading, Play, and Big Growth for Young Leaders

PYB’s Early Years Summer Learning Camp gives youth in grades K–5 a safe, fun, and supportive summer experience built for whole-child growth. Campers strengthen reading skills to help prevent summer learning loss, explore STEM, arts, social-emotional learning, beginner basketball, tumbling, gymnastics, pottery, and more. With weekly field trips, healthy meals, and caring coach-mentors, this Philadelphia summer camp helps young leaders build confidence, communication, teamwork, resilience, and joy on and off the court. It is more than summer programming. It is an early step in PYB’s Kinder-to-Career journey, where young people are heard, valued, seen, and supported as they grow.

Summer 2026 - June 22nd to August 14th (8 Weeks)

Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Days: Monday - Friday

Grades: Co-Ed, Rising K through 5th Graders

Price: $400 Per Week, Dependent on Scholarship Level

Location: The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center

Lace Up & Learn Up Summer Camp Series

More Than Hoops: A Summer of Skills, Leadership, and Growth

PYB’s Lace Up & Learn Up Summer Camp Series gives rising 3rd to 9th graders a high-energy Philadelphia summer camp experience where basketball becomes the training ground for growth. Campers sharpen their skills through elite basketball training, live gameplay, and team-based competition while building the confidence, communication, accountability, resilience, and leadership skills they need beyond the court. Guided by caring coach-mentors, young people grow in a supportive environment designed to develop the whole player, not just the athlete. This is where youth lace up for the game, learn skills for life, and level up as young leaders.

Summer 2026 - June 22nd to August 14th (8 Weeks)

Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Days: Monday - Friday

Grades: Co-Ed, Rising 3rd through 9th Graders

Price: $400 Per Week, Dependent on Scholarship Level

Location: The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center

Performance Pathways: Summer Skills Prep

PYB’s One-Stop Training Hub | Development Without Team Commitment

PYB’s Performance Pathways: Summer Skills Prep is an elite basketball training program designed to help student-athletes enter the upcoming season prepared, confident, and ready to compete. Led by PYB coach-mentors, athletes build high-level basketball skills through structured instruction, game-speed reps, decision-making drills, and focused player development. In a supportive, competitive environment, participants strengthen their fundamentals, discipline, consistency, leadership, and confidence so they can earn their role, elevate their game, and stand out on and off the court.

Summer 2026 - June 22nd to August 14th (8 Weeks)

Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Days: Monday - Thursday

Grades: Co-Ed, Rising K through 11th Graders

Price: As Low As $25 Per Session!

Location: The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center

Teen Rec Night

Teen Rec Night: Built for Hoopers, Creators, and Leaders

PYB’s Teen Rec Night is a year-round leadership program for 9th to 12th graders that gives high school students a safe, welcoming space to hoop, build community, explore new interests, and grow as young leaders. More than open gym, Teen Rec Night combines competitive runs, healthy meals, music production, robotics, hands-on tech, creative enrichment, career exposure, and real conversations with PYB coach-mentors. With staff and culture keepers on-site, clear community standards, and a program built of, by, for, and with the community, teens are supported as they build confidence, life skills, leadership, and a stronger sense of what is possible on and off the court.

Summer 2026 - June 22nd to August 14th (8 Weeks)

Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Days: Monday & Wednesday

Grades: Co-Ed, Rising 9th through 11th Graders

Price: Free!

Location: The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center

Early Years Development League

3v3 Action. Real-Time Learning. Big Growth.

PYB’s Early Development League is a high-energy basketball program for young hoopers in grades 3 and 4 to build their game through live 3v3 full-court gameplay. Guided by PYB coach-mentors, players strengthen fundamental basketball skills, teamwork, confidence, communication, and basketball IQ in a fun, supportive environment where learning happens in real time on the court. Designed to help young athletes grow as players and teammates, this league gives families a strong entry point into PYB’s youth development pathway. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Summer 2026 - June 22nd to August 14th (8 Weeks)

Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Days: Tuesday & Thursday

Grades: Co-Ed, Rising 9th through 11th Graders

Price: $100 For 8 Weeks, Dependent on Scholarship

Location: The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center

PYB Sports Media Club

Lights. Camera. Tell the Story!

PYB’s Sports Media Club is a free, immersive media experience for young people who want to explore what happens in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Participants learn directly from media professionals and mentors as they build interview skills, practice reporting, shoot and edit videos, create original content, and bring real PYB stories to life for social media. From sports storytelling to video production, this program helps young creators build confidence, communication, creativity, and real-world media skills in a supportive environment where their voices are heard, valued, and seen.

Summer 2026 - June 22nd to August 14th (8 Weeks)

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Days: Tuesday & Thursday

Grades: Co-Ed, Rising 9th through 12th Graders

Price: Free!

Location: The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center

Varsity Trades Academy

A Career Pathway for Builders, Makers, and Future Leaders

PYB’s Varsity Trades Academy is a skilled trades pathway for young adults, especially men and women of color, who are ready to build a career with their hands, minds, and talent. Through hands-on workshops, real-world career exposure, and guidance from trusted mentors and industry partners, participants learn what it takes to enter and grow in high-demand trades. From tools and equipment to teamwork, discipline, problem-solving, and professional confidence, this program helps young adults build the skill sets, mindsets, and connections needed to create strong career pathways and step into their future with purpose.

Summer 2026 - June 22nd to August 14th (8 Weeks)

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Days: Tuesday & Saturday (Selected Days)

Grades: Young Adults Ages 17-29

Price: Free!

Location: The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center

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