Monday, March 16, 2009

Valparaiso’s men’s basketball team will be hosting three basketball camps this summer for youths of all ages and skill levels.

From June 22-25, 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 $110 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 $165 per camper.

The Valpo Basketball Academy will be held from Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31, and is for youths ages 8-14.  The camp will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day, and costs $295 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.

In addition, a team camp will be held from June 19-20.  For more information on any of the camps or for registration forms, contact the Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball office at 219-464-5254 or visit www.homerdrewcamps.com.