Grizzlies’ Lorenzen Wright and Mayor Willie W. Herenton Team Up for Free Summer Basketball Camp for Kids
Wright and Mayor Herenton announced the Sixth Annual City of Memphis/Lorenzen Wright Basketball Camp during a press conference held on Friday morning at City Hall. The free basketball camp will provide 300 local youths from 6 to 18-years-old with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game. The youth camp will be held at The Pyramid on June 17-21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.
“My annual basketball camp for kids is one of the highlights of my summer,” said Wright. “When I was growing up, basketball camps played a significant role in my development, and I want to give back to the community to make sure kids have the opportunity to learn the game.”
Mayor Herenton said, “Athletics are important to the growth and development of a well-rounded young person. Sports played a wonderful role in my life, and I am happy that our young people have this opportunity to receive sound, fundamental instruction from a professional.”
Registration for the camp is on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign-up or receive more information, simply call the Mayor’s Citizens Service Center at 576-6500.