No school? Get in the gym. Fall clinics at St. Denis Gym in Manasquan for boys & girls in grades K–8, on the Teacher Convention days and Black Friday. Sponsored by Manasquan Recreation, open to all towns.
Every session is built to develop real skills while keeping the game fun — the way youth basketball should be.
Fundamentals-first coaching on ball handling, shooting, footwork, and IQ for every level.
Energetic, game-based sessions that keep kids moving, competing, and smiling all week.
Welcoming to all — from first-time players to experienced travel and rec athletes.
Campers grouped by age and ability so everyone gets reps and real attention.
Boys & girls in grades K–8, all towns welcome. Sign up with the form on this site, then pay by Venmo or cash the day of.
Camp Director Nick Catania is a championship-winning high school coach who brings elite experience to every session. He led Point Pleasant Beach to the first state championship and first Shore Conference championship in school history and was named NJSIAA State Coach of the Year.
His philosophy: a fun, challenging, and educational experience where instruction, competition, and games are tailored to each camper’s age and maturity — taught by a staff dedicated to coaching the game in an enthusiastic and safe way. Every week ends with “Championship Friday.”
Skills, games, and Championship Friday medals — a look at summers at St. Denis Gym.
Clinics are held at St. Denis Gym in Manasquan, NJ. Drop off and pick up right at the gym.
Fill out the registration form on this page and check the day(s) you want. Then pay by Venmo to @N-Catania (look for the basketball by the beach logo) or bring cash the day of. Open to boys and girls in grades K–8 from all towns. Questions? Email or call us anytime.
Comfortable clothes and sneakers, and a labeled water bottle. Snacks and drinks are also available for sale daily.
Skill work, games, and contests, with prizes for the winners. Campers are grouped by age and ability so instruction fits each player.
Yes, and it saves you a little. One convention day is $60, or $110 for both Thursday Nov 5 and Friday Nov 6. The Black Friday clinic on Nov 27 is $85.
No account needed. Here's the whole thing:
Use the registration form below and check the clinic day(s) you want.
Type your name to e-sign. It takes ten seconds.
Venmo @N-Catania (profile picture is our basketball by the beach logo) or bring cash the day of.
Coach Nick confirms by email. See you at St. Denis Gym.
Boys & girls, grades K–8, all towns. Fill this out, then pay by Venmo or cash the day of.
Teacher Convention Nov 5 & 6, Black Friday Nov 27. Grades K–8, all towns. Grab a spot today.
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