Thursday, March 15, 2007

Valparaiso's men's basketball team will be hosting four basketball camps this summer for youths of all ages and skill levels. The camps will be staffed by the Crusader players and coaching staff.

The first summer camp is a One-Day Elite Camp intended for high level players currently in grades 9-12. The camp will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 1:00-4:30 p.m., and will feature advanced instruction, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 play, skill testing and an NCAA seminar. The cost of the camp is $30 per player.

From June 18-21, Valpo will be hosting two separate camps. The Valpo Mini Camp will be held from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and is intended for children ages 5-7. It will feature daily contests and games and costs $100 per camper.

The Valpo Basketball School runs from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon each day and is intended for children ages 8-14. The camp will contain daily lectures and teaching sessions, fundamental stations, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 game action and daily contests and prizes. It will cost $150 per camper.

The Valpo Basketball Academy will be held from Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3, and is for youths ages 8-14. The camp will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day, and costs $280 per player. The days will include teaching sessions and lectures by Crusader players and coaches, fundamental stations, 5-on-5 games, a 3-on-3 league and daily contests and prizes.

For registration forms or more information on any of the camps, go to http://www.homerdrewcamps.com or contact the Valparaiso University Basketball office at (219) 464-5254