Summer 2026 · Registration Open

Real Hoop
Skills. Real
Fun.

A fun, challenging, and educational summer basketball experience at St. Denis Gym in Manasquan — for rising 1st–9th grade boys & girls, plus Little Dribblers ages 4–7. Presented by Manasquan Recreation, open to all towns.

The whole camp huddled around Coach Nick at St. Denis Gym
Camps runJuly – August
Skill Development Boys & Girls Ages 4–14 Manasquan, NJ Fundamentals First Little Dribblers Summer 2026
Why families choose us

More than a camp.

Every session is built to develop real skills while keeping the game fun — the way youth basketball should be.

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Skill Development

Fundamentals-first coaching on ball handling, shooting, footwork, and IQ for every level.

02

Fun & Challenging

Energetic, game-based sessions that keep kids moving, competing, and smiling all week.

03

Boys & Girls

Welcoming to all — from first-time players to experienced travel and rec athletes.

04

Right-Sized Groups

Campers grouped by age and ability so everyone gets reps and real attention.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Pick your week.

Registration is open and rolling on Manasquan Community Pass. Choose one week or stack a few — spots fill up.

Hoop Skills Camp
Rising 1st – 9th grade · Boys & Girls
$185per week
July 6 – 1012:30 – 3:30
July 20 – 2412:30 – 3:30
Aug 3 – 710:30 – 1:30
Aug 10 – 1410:30 – 1:30
Aug 17 – 2110:30 – 1:30
Little Dribblers
Ages 4 – 7 · Intro to the game
$150per week
July 6 – 1010:30 – 12:00
July 20 – 2410:30 – 12:00
Coach Nick Catania leading a dribbling drill with campers at St. Denis Gym
Meet your director

Coached by Nick Catania.

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.”

  • 2018 State Championship Coach
  • NJSIAA State Coach of the Year
  • Conference Coach of the Year (multiple)
  • Multiple state & division titles
  • Mentored multiple college scholarship players
  • Alumni in the Big Ten, ACC, A-10 & pros
2018State Champ Coach
4–14Ages welcomed
AllTowns welcome
Where we play

Right here in Manasquan.

Camps are hosted locally in Manasquan, NJ. Drop-off and pick-up details are shared after you register.

St. Denis Gym

119 Virginia Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Good to know

Parent questions.

Just tap any Register button on this page — it takes you straight to the camp's page on Manasquan Community Pass (open to families from all towns). First time using Community Pass? You'll create a quick free household account and add your camper, then pick your week(s) and check out by card. Questions? Email or call us anytime.

Comfortable clothes and sneakers, and a labeled water bottle. Snacks and drinks are also available for sale daily.

Skills, games, and contests every day — with prizes and awards, and every week capped off by a “Championship Friday.” Campers are grouped by age and ability so instruction fits each player.

Yes! Many campers come for multiple weeks. Just select each week you want during registration on Community Pass.

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How to register.

Registration runs through Manasquan Community Pass — open to all towns. Here's the whole thing:

1

Tap “Register”

Any orange Register button drops you right on the camp's Community Pass page — no catalog hunting.

2

Sign in / sign up

First time? Create a free household account in a minute. Already have one? Just log in.

3

Add your camper

Add your child and pick the week(s) you want — stack a few if you'd like.

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Check out

Pay securely by card and you're in. Community Pass emails your confirmation.

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One-day clinics & direct sign-up

Register here.

Sign up below for our one-day clinics held throughout the year. Summer camps register through Community Pass — but if that isn't working for you, you can use this form for summer too.

By typing your name, I (parent/guardian) confirm I have read and accept the terms of both the Waiver of Liability and the COVID-19 Waiver.

💳 Payment: after you submit, send payment via Venmo to @n-catania. Coach Nick will confirm your spot by email once payment is received.
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summer spot.

Registration is open and rolling on Manasquan Community Pass. Weeks fill quickly — grab yours today.

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