The Cavaliers' basketball camps for kids will tip off June 9. Throughout the summer, the camp will travel to 17 destinations around Northeast Ohio. Cavs forward Tristan Thompson will make a special appearance at the Baldwin Wallace University camp that runs July 6-10.
The camps are part of the NBA's National Basketball Academy. According to a Cavs press release: "Campers will be teamed up by age, skill and gender when possible, ranging in ages from 7-16 years old. The camp curriculum will feature skill development stations such as shot mechanics, ball handling, passing, defense and rebounding. Campers' progress will be tested by daily skill competitions, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games, and each camp will feature guest speakers to engage and motivate the youngsters. Participants will receive a personal basketball, wristband, t-shirt, complimentary ticket to a 2014-15 regular season Cavs game and a chance to be part of a unique game-day experience."
Registration is currently open for the following camps:
June 9-13: Mandel JCC Beachwood, Beachwood
June 23-27: Cleveland Central Catholic, Cleveland
June 23-27: Gemini Center, Fairview Park
June 23-27: Lorain County Metroparks, Oberlin
June 23-27: St. Gabriel School, Mentor
June 23-27: Strongsville Recreation Center, Strongsville
June 23-27: Twinsburg Fitness Center, Twinsburg
July 6-10*: Middleburg Heights Rec Center, Middleburg Hts
July 6-10*: Baldwin Wallace University, Berea
July 7-11: Norwalk Recreation Center, Norwalk
July 7-11: All Pro Fitness, Avon
July 14-18: Independence Fieldhouse, Independence
July 14-18: Lake Ridge Academy, North Ridgeville
July 14-18: Mentor Heisley Racquet & Fitness Club, Mentor
July 21-25: St Francis of Assisi School, Gates Mills
July 28-Aug. 1: Akron General West, Akron
July 28-Aug. 1: Old Trail School, Bath
July 28-Aug. 1: Cloverleaf Recreation Center, Lodi
* - overnight camp
For more information and to register, visit thebasketballacademy.com, cavs.com, or call The National Basketball Academy at 216-378-0932.
