Fall class registration opens Tuesday. June 2. Members get first access on May 26.
Youth Basketball Classes in NYC
Enroll your child in basketball classes for kids in NYC! Designed to develop skills and foster teamwork in a vibrant, supportive setting.

Player Development Training (5-8yrs) INVITE ONLY
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Young Ballers (5-6yrs)
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Young Ballers is where the game starts to open up. Athletes ages 5-6 put foundational skills into action through small-sided games, experiencing real basketball for the first time in a positive, supportive environment. All experience levels welcome.

Evolution Academy 1st (6-7 yrs) INVITE ONLY
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Evolution Future Stars (6-7yrs) INVITE ONLY
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Evolution Future Stars (Ages 6-7), integral to our pre-team program in the Evolution Development Path, follows Evolution Hot Shots (Ages 5-6) and encompasses the foundation stage at Chelsea Piers and the prospect tier of training. This invite-only program focuses on skill advancement and organized play, building upon the foundation laid in Hot Shots. Participants engage in challenging skill progressions, additional training sessions, and learn the basics of competing in local leagues, preparing them for future competitive environments while refining their skills and deepening their understanding of the game.

Junior Ballers (6-7yrs)
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Junior Ballers is where skills get serious. Athletes ages 6-7 refine technique through repetition and expand from small-sided to short-sided play, building the habits and fundamentals that carry them forward into CP Playmakers. All experience levels welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Chelsea Piers, kids can start basketball as young as 2 years old with our Buddy & Me class, a caregiver-accompanied program that introduces toddlers to the joy of basketball through playful activities and teamwork. From there, children can progress through Mini-Dribblers, Little Dribblers, Young Ballers, and beyond as they grow and develop their game.