Hi-Five Little Ballers

Hi-Five Little Ballers is a weekly developmental basketball program where children dribble, pass, shoot, rebound, and play defense. Players are introduced to new skills each week, along with review of drills and movements learned in earlier sessions. For older kids in the program, there is more emphasis on teamwork, conditioning, and playing the game.

• Ages: 2.5–6 years old
• Schedule: Weekly program with dates September–November and January–March; 50-minute sessions

Hi-Five Little Ballers is part of Hi-Five Sports, which offers multi-sport programs in leagues, camps, and parties, including eight-week sports camps that include multiple sports, games, and healthy activities. Programs are offered at Hi-Five Sports Zones and at local schools, parks, and community centers, and the Sport Zones are designed for children from preschool through 8th grade. The Hi-Five Little Ballers program is the training ground for the Hi-Five Hoops League. All programs are led by experienced professionals who enjoy working with kids. Hi-Five Sports states that its mission is to help the next generation develop a passion for sports, one program, coach, and child at a time. The organization reports a history that includes its founding in 1990 in Northfield, Illinois, expansion to multiple locations and year-round programming, and growth to 15 locations in 7 states by 2022. Hi-Five Sports has been named the nation’s #1 youth sports entertainment franchise. The organization describes a focus on inclusive training, games, teamwork, and entertainment, and lists personal growth principles that include teamwork, respect, leadership, sportsmanship, friendship, loyalty, and family, along with a stated belief in giving kids a break from technology and social media.

Last updated March 18, 2026.