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Building Skills, Inspiring Passion, and Creating Timeless Summer Camp Memories: One Week at a Time!
Welcome to Palos Verdes Swish Camp! We offer a full day (or half-day), week-long basketball camp experience: full of hoops, fun-filled competitions, and optional afternoon swimming — enjoying top-tier facilities at Miraleste Intermediate. With a supportive foundation to help every camper thrive, our mission is to develop skills, build confidence, and have a blast—creating timeless summer camp memories.
Explore Why Parents Love Swish Camp
Growth for Every Athlete
Unique Blend of Skills and Life Lessons
Basketball Fundamentals with a Personal Growth Focus
At Swish Camp, we teach more than basketball—we teach life.
Campers develop essential basketball skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, footwork, and defense while also learning teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and gratitude. Each day, Coach Z shares an inspiring life lesson, helping every camper grow both on and off the court.
Tailored Experience for Every Athlete
Skill-Based Grouping and Personalized Development
At Swish Camp, every camper gets an experience designed just for them. Campers are grouped by age and skill level to ensure they feel both challenged and supported. For those attending with friends or siblings, we’re happy to accommodate "wish list" requests to be on the same team!
To ensure growth doesn’t stop when camp ends, each camper will receive a personalized take-home report and a fun, flexible practice routine we'll create throughout the week!
Highly Qualified and Passionate Staff
Led by Experienced Coaches, Supported by Local Mentors
Coach Jonathan Zellers ("Coach Z"), a seasoned player, coach, and educator, brings decades of basketball expertise and passion to every lesson. Joining him are a few other experienced veterans, supported by a team of carefully selected college and high school athletes who keep campers engaged with their energetic and approachable style. This dynamic mix of experience and youthful energy creates the perfect environment for learning, growth, and fun.
Safe and Nurturing Environment
Peace of Mind for Parents, Pure Joy for Campers
As parents of two young kids ourselves, we understand the importance of safety and care. At Swish Camp, we provide a structured yet relaxed atmosphere where kids can be kids while always feeling supported. With healthy snacks options curated by Swish Momma and registered dietician (Caitlin Zellers) and careful supervision from our trained staff, every detail is designed to help campers thrive. Parents can rest easy knowing their kids are in a nurturing environment while they build skills, gain confidence, and have a blast!
A Community-Focused Mission
Giving Back to Palos Verdes Through Basketball
Founded by Coach Z, a Palos Verdes native and father of two, Swish Camp is built on a foundation of community spirit. While rooted in Palos Verdes, our camp fosters connections across neighboring communities, providing a space for kids to come together, grow, and thrive. We’re proud to create summer job opportunities for local mentors and offer an affordable, enriching camp experience for families, all while strengthening the bonds that make our community special.
What Campers Will Learn
Core Basketball Skills with a Fun Twist
Every camper takes home a toolkit of skills and drills to continue improving beyond camp.
Ball Handling | Unlock confidence with daily drills that make dribbling second nature.
Defense | We'll motivate campers to 'feel the burn' of the proper defensive stance, and show them how to practice this in a way that guarantees the correct technique!
Passing | Learn techniques and footwork to enhance teamwork and court vision.
Footwork & Quickness | Develop agility through fun drills and foot mazes and mini hurdle training.
Ball Handling | Unlock confidence with daily drills that make dribbling second nature.
Shooting | We'll teach campers the optimal shooting form in a highly creative and unforgettable way, and we'll teach them how to develop the most essential shooting habit of all as they grow!
Why Parents Love Swish Camp
A Safe, Fun, and Growth-Oriented Experience
Designed by parents and educators, Swish Camp mindfully weaves a foundation of care, personal growth, and a memorable skill-building experience into an action-packed day of fun. With variations throughout to keep things exciting, each day includes:
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An Energized Warm-Up: Led by Coach Z in the gym, where we introduce our daily focus.
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Skill Stations: Campers rotate through engaging stations designed to develop that day's focus, guided by energetic coaches.
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Break Time: Includes free healthy snack options to recharge.
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Three Sets of Games: Opportunities to practice teamwork, apply their skills, and have fun!
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Supervised Lunch: With careful oversight from trained staff.
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Afternoon Flex Period (full day only): Campers choose between swimming, cooling down with a sports movie, or working on their game at Coach Z’s daily mini-clinic in the gym.
Our promise: We’ll send them home happy and exhausted!
"Thanks for a great camp! The kids loved it and are still practicing what you taught them!"
"Thanks for the clinic! She had a great time!"
"Thanks for a great clinic! My son was more inspired to practice today than I've ever seen him."
Carpool Connections
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If driving to Miraleste feels like a hassle, we’re happy to connect you with your neighbors! Simply opt into our Carpool Connections program during sign-up, and we’ll try to connect you (via email) with up to three nearby families (within a 10-minute radius). Together, you can coordinate a carpool schedule, share the drive, and build community while saving time.
Alternative Solution: Swish Staff Carpool
If you’re unable to participate in Carpool Connections, no worries! Contact Coach Z at (coachZ@pvswishcamp.com), and we’ll do our best to accommodate your transportation needs.