This summer, Thomas University is back with its second annual basketball camp for local youth. To be hosted from Monday, June 16 to Thursday, June 19, this all-day camp would last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Campers aged between seven to 14 years old can register. Campers would be required to fork out $125 per head, though TU also has provision for discounts.
Campers can claim up to $15 off on registration fee if they enroll before June 1, are related to TU employees, have multiple siblings participating, are children of a Junior Service League member and/or are a previous camper.
Campnavigator advisers have found that revenue collected will be granted to the second-year basketball program, although a minor amount will be allotted to the University as well as the counselors.
“It gives some of our guys a little part time gig to make some money over the summer,” men’s basketball coach Stephen Cox said.
“Now that we’ve got our first season under our belt, people are really starting to find out about TU basketball and the brand of our program is starting to spread in town,” Cox said.
“We just want to get kids on campus and utilize our facilities.”
Cox strongly emphasized his intent on diversity – he hopes to see just as many girls as boys with a wide array of physique, age and athleticism.
Last year’s camp included roughly 35 kids, and Cox hopes to bolster that figure this go-around.
“If you look at it with the time and discounts, it’s only a little more than $3 per hour,” Cox said. “It’s a great chance for kids to come on campus, see what we’re about and have some fun.”
