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Aspire for Higher originated in Brampton in 2013 as Aspire for Higher Basketball Camps and Leagues. Since then, the camp has grown to over 2,000 annual campers. Recently, we have expanded to include basketball, football, and soccer programs!
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Fall & Winter Jr. NBA development sessions

Fall & Winter Basketball Development Leagues

Fall & Winter Mental Wellness Program

Weekly Summer Sport Camps

3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments

School Physical Education Programs in May & June

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Our camps and leagues were founded on the principles of providing high quality instruction in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for a wide range of skill levels. Participants are separated into groups based on age and skill level. Our coaches are trained to adapt their teaching styles based on the age and skill level of their players along with altering activities to suit the needs of the group. Aspire for higher DOES NOT believe in a 1 size fits all model and all levels are welcome at A4H
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The Camp begins at 9:00 am (children can be dropped off no earlier then 8:55am). All camp programs end at 4:00pm.
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No extended care is offered at this time.

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Please ensure your child brings the following:

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All camps take place in an indoor closed facility that the public does not have access to (doors locked from 9:30am – 3:30pm). Please make prior arrangements with staff members if you would like to pick up your child before camp ends as the facility will be locked. All activities will take place in the gymnasium or Cafeteria. Youth campers will go for washroom breaks in pairs (buddy system) and are accompanied by a coach. We follow Ontario standards for child care ratios. Staff to athlete ratios are as follows: 1:10 for athletes 9 and up and 1:5 for athletes 8 and under. All staff members are certified in CPR/First Aid and undergo a criminal records check.

At A4H, we have a proven and safe system in place for the sign-out of campers. No camper leaves the premises without a parent or guardian signing them out. Parents are required to show official identification every day upon pickup of their children and have to be on the list of authorized personnel.

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Primarily, children will be separated based on age. Following the first day of camp they will be separated based on skill level. If we feel your child is not in the proper program we will move him/her as we see fit, just speak to one of our staff members on site.
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Please indicate your child’s allergy on the registration form, on the first day of camp you will be provided with an additional form to complete based on this allergy if you have not filled it out online. To ensure the safety of your child we must be notified of ANY medical condition that may impact your child during camp. All medications are taken home daily.
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Our coaches are all local CIS/NCAA athletes who play different sports across Canada, United States as well as in European leagues. All coaches have camp experience, with an expertise in basketball, soccer and/or football. Please look at the “ABOUT” tab for more information. All instructors have completed a criminal record check. All instructors have CPR/First Aid, all instructors have (at least) their National Coaching Certification Program Level 1 (NCCP) (many coaches have level 3 certifications).

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We have locations in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga.

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Within 24 hours of completing registration. The receipt is sent via email please check your junk mail if it is not received.
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At A4H we believe in improving individual skill development and application as well as basketball IQ among young athletes. At our league we equip athletes with skills to play all positions and play smart. Learning these skills early allows athletes to be more effective as they grow and further develop their skills (regardless of height, speed, or athlete ability). Each week we include 45-minute team skill development sessions and 45-minute refereed game-play.
Each league is 9-weeks long and runs every Saturday. We offer 2 separate sessions: Fall League (September-December), Winter League (January-April).
We have development leagues for kids from Grade 2-8.

All coaches complete an extensive A4H Basketball coach training program which includes enrollment in the National Coaching Certification Program Level 1 (NCCP) (many coaches have level 3 certifications). All coaches have CPR/First Aid and have completed criminal reference checks.

Programs take place at St. Roch Secondary School.

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Strict no refund policy.

A prorated program credit may be given for documented illness or injury with a letter from a physician. Credit is based on a prorated number of days attended upon receipt of physician letter minus processing fees and will be valid for any program for one year.

No refunds after June 15th of every summer for absenteeism or scheduling conflicts. Prior to June 15th, registration fees will be refunded minus a $50 administration fee.

A prorated credit may be given for documented illness or injury with a letter from a physician. Credit is based on a fee less $25 admin fee less prorated number of camp days from receipt of physician letter, and will be valid for one year.

Absolutely no refunds for campers who demonstrate poor or unacceptable behaviour and are removed from camp.