National Academy of Athletics Youth Basketball Programs & Camps

National Academy of Athletics Youth Basketball Programs & Camps offers basketball programs that are part of a larger lineup of youth sports, which also includes soccer, volleyball, flag football, lacrosse, pickleball, baseball, cheer, agility training, dodgeball, rugby, and all-sport options. The programs follow a structured curriculum built on skill progression, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence-building, and can be adapted for beginners, intermediate players, and advanced athletes seeking competitive development. Programs are offered as summer camps, after-school enrichment, school break camps, and weekend clinics.

• Ages: 3–14 years old

The National Academy of Athletics was founded in 2012 and operates as a growing national franchise network with local leadership in every territory. The organization reports that it is trusted by more than 300 schools and cities, has served over 1 million kids, and runs a national franchise model with exclusive territories and access to city and school partnerships. NAofA partners with cities, schools, recreation departments, and community organizations, and provides physical education in more than 60 schools, offering turnkey professional youth sports programs with full program management including registration, equipment, staffing, curriculum, supervision, safety, and reporting.

All coaches are certified and fingerprinted, and NAofA Coach Certification includes training in safety, communication, positive coaching, and fingerprinting, along with a robust social-emotional learning curriculum and behavior-positive coaching with age-appropriate progressions. The organization’s mission states that it aims to help every child develop confidence, character, resilience, and communication skills through meaningful, well-designed sports experiences, based on the belief that sports have the ability to change lives. The founder of the National Academy of Athletics is Aaron Locks, and testimonials describe his leadership, generosity, and passion for helping kids, as well as describing NAofA as having great mentors and coaches and being a place where children can practice their sport.

Last updated May 15, 2026.