Men’s Hoops Summer Camps Filling Up Fast

Camp Information

PORTLAND, Ore. --- University of Portland basketball summer camps are open for registration and filling up fast!  The popular Pilot Day Camp for kids grades 3-9 is scheduled for June 24-28 and offers some of the most entertaining and educational activities for kids, while three Pilot Skills Camps are available for more individualized instruction.

The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $250 per camper which includes a Nike Pilot Basketball T-Shirt, a Pilot Basketball, and a free ticket to a future Portland home game. But most importantly, the kids have a great time and learn valuable skills.

Members of the Pilot Coaching Staff, current and former Pilot players and other local coaches will be on hand to coordinate the camp which includes:

- Skill development stations
- Individual skills contests
- Competitive 5-on-5 games
- Lectures and demonstrations from Pilot coaches and players

The Pilot Skills Camps are also great for the player looking for more individualized instruction. The first Skills Camp is for kids grades 6-12 and will be held on July 1-2. Kids grades 3-6 will have two chances for Pilot Skills Camps: July 29-30 or July 31-Aug. 1. The specialized camps cost $150 per camper per session and will focus on essential drills and professional instruction for the following:

- Ball handling skills
- Offensive dribble moves
- Moving without the ball
- Reading screens & scoring
- Setting up your defender
- Understanding game situations
- Shooting: form, technique & footwork
- Simulated games test skills in "live" situations

For more information, or to reserve your spot in one of our camps, visit www.portlandpilots.com/hoopcamp, or contact Marshall Cho at (503) 943-7714 or hoopcamp@up.edu.