This summer the original Harlem Globetrotters will be providing an educational and memorable week of basketball and instruction during Western Union-sponsored Harlem Globetrotters Summer Youth Basketball Camps at cities across the country, including one in Louisville from June 19-23, 2006. Harlem Globetrotters players and coaches will be at the Jewish Community Center of Louisville at 3600 Dutchmans Lane to conduct the camp.
The week-long camp offers traditional on-court drills and teaches basketball fundamentals, but also includes sessions on academics, character, leadership and citizenship. The camps, available in both morning and afternoon sessions, are open to children 6-16 years of age.
Instructional work stations take place on the basketball court emphasizing the important ideals of teamwork, leadership, and physical fitness; and, in a classroom setting that involves role playing and discussions, the importance of a good education, making the right choices, improving self-esteem, avoiding peer pressure, and appreciating a healthy lifestyle.
"Our basketball camps are designed to not only enhance basketball skills, but also to improve self-esteem, academic importance, and leadership skills," said Henry Clark, Globetrotters’ Head Coach and Vice-President of Basketball Operations. "Each camper will have the opportunity to work with Harlem Globetrotter players and coaches each day of the camp. It is our goal to have every camp participant walk away with an unforgettable lifetime experience."
TO REGISTER: Call the JCC Camp Office at 238-2718
The week-long camp costs $160 for JCC Members and $180 for non-members and is for ages 6-14. The morning session is from 9AM-12PM and the afternoon sessions is from 1-4 PM. The camps are limited in size to maximize the camper-to-instructor ratio so early registration is encouraged.
Besides the instruction and an incredible experience, all campers will take home with them: an official Harlem Globetrotters Summer Youth Basketball Camp T-shirt, a mini-Globetrotter basketball, a Globetrotters team photo, and a camp picture.