Hoop Stars Leagues, Clinics and Camps
Basketball Programs for Every Age, Every Stage, and Every Season
Hoop Stars offers year-round basketball programs for kids ages 3 through 6th grade in State College and the surrounding Centre County area. From their introductory preschool classes to leagues and summer camps, every program is built on the same foundation: skill development, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun. Review the programs below and click the registration link under each one for scheduling details and to sign up.
Fall/Spring Basketball Clinics
The Hoop Stars Fall and Spring Clinics are 6-week programs open to players in grades 3 through 6. Whether a child is new to the game or coming in with a few seasons under their belt, the clinic meets them where they are and pushes them forward.
Each session focuses on individual skill development, team concepts, and the kind of competitive experience that builds confidence on and off the court. For players who have grown up through the Hoop Stars Pre-School classes, K-2 classes, and winter leagues, the clinic is a natural next step. For kids who are newer to the program, it is a great entry point into the Hoop Stars community before the winter league season begins.
Winter League
The Hoop Stars Winter League is an 8-week program that gives players aged 4 through second grade their first taste of organized basketball in a format built for young kids. Each week includes a 45-minute skills night where players work on fundamentals in a structured but fun setting, followed by 3-on-3 half-court games on weekends that put those skills to use with a small, manageable team of up to six players.
Pre-K and Kindergarten players have their own dedicated skills night, as do first and second graders, so every age group is learning and competing with peers at a similar stage. Friend requests are welcome, every player receives a Hoop Stars reversible game jersey, and each team will need at least one volunteer parent coach. Registration details and scheduling are available through the link below.
5-on-5 League
(Co-Ed 3rd/4th Grade Basketball League)
Hoop Stars summer basketball camp is 4 days of skill-building, friendly competition, and a whole lot of fun. With two different camp weeks to choose from, there is a spot for every kid, whether it is their first time on the court or they are coming back for another summer.
One week is designed for children going into grades K-3, and another is for children going into grades K-6. Each day’s 2.5-hour session focuses on fundamental skills, game play, and sportsmanship in the same positive, encouraging environment that families have come to expect from Hoop Stars. Every camper receives a camp t-shirt to take home at the end of the week. Registration details and scheduling are available through the link below.
Summer League
The Hoop Stars Summer League is a 6-week co-ed program that gives rising first through fourth graders a structured way to keep playing through the summer. The league opens with two weeks of practice before moving into a four-week game schedule, so players have time to settle in as a team before the competition begins.
Rising first and second graders play modified 4-on-4 full-court basketball, while rising third and fourth graders step up to a full 5-on-5 full-court format. Friend requests are welcome, every player receives a Hoop Stars Summer League t-shirt, and each team will need at least one volunteer parent coach. Registration details and scheduling are available through the link below.
Summer Basketball Camp
Hoop Stars summer basketball camp is 4 days of skill-building, friendly competition, and a whole lot of fun. With two different camp weeks to choose from, there is a spot for every kid, whether it is their first time on the court or they are coming back for another summer.
One week is designed for children going into grades K-3, and another is for children going into grades K-6. Each day’s 2.5-hour session focuses on fundamental skills, game play, and sportsmanship in the same positive, encouraging environment that families have come to expect from Hoop Stars. Every camper receives a camp t-shirt to take home at the end of the week. Registration details and scheduling are available through the link below.
Birthday Parties:
Hoop Stars brings the fun with a basketball birthday experience kids won’t stop talking about. A Hoop Stars coach leads 45 minutes of basketball games and activities designed for the whole group, and the birthday child gets a special basketball signed by all of their friends to take home and keep. Hoop Stars comes to the location of choice or can help find the right space, making it one of the easiest kids' birthday parties to plan. For families looking for a sports birthday party that feels exciting and runs smoothly, Hoop Stars is it!
Testimonial“There is a great need in our society for programs like this. One where everyone is welcome, they can have fun, yet learn a skill set that will benefit them later on. Seeing the smiles and hearing the laughter every week lets me know that this program is invaluable. I would love to see it expand to older age groups and be able to branch out to support all those that are interested in being a Hoop Star.”
— Rachel Cessna SBS