Cavs Academy, the only official Youth Basketball Camp of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has announced dates and locations of its 2018 summer camps. A total of 11 summer camps will take place throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania, tipping off in Cleveland on June 4th. All boys and girls ages 5-17 are welcome, regardless of current basketball skill level.
Registration is NOW open at Cavs.com/CavsAcademy.
Under the direction of Cavs Academy Head Coach Kendall Chones and his qualified coaching staff, all participants will experience a fun, motivational camp environment and be equipped with expert instruction.
Each summer camp runs from approximately 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day and includes:
- Dynamic stretching and warm-ups to ensure players are prepared for the day’s activities
- A round of stations to reinforce fundamental skills such as ball handling, defense, shooting and rebounding
- Conditioning drills to improve quickness, agility and endurance
- A skills lecture and application
- 5-on-5 exhibitions to apply learned skills in a live game setting
- Various contests and fun competitions
“Our summer camps are run using drills, plays and techniques the players are using in the NBA. Whether you’re a returning participant or new to our camps, you’re going to improve your basketball skill by training like a pro, all while making new friends and having fun!” said Kendall Chones. Chones brings over 10 years of professional basketball and coaching experience to Cavs Academy.
Early registration is encouraged, as spots are limited. Early registration pricing of $275 is available until March 31st. Each registration includes:
- Cavs Academy Uniform
- Basketball
- Waterbottle
- Drawstring Bag
- Individualized Player Evaluation
- End of Camp Awards and Celebration
- One year Cavs Kids Club Membership and Membership Kit
2018 Cavs Academy Summer Camp Schedule:
Cavs Academy Clinics Happening Now!
Before summer camps tipoff, boys and girls ages 5-17 can train like a pro at Cavs Academy Clinics! Join Cavs Academy Head Coach Kendall Chones and his qualified coaching staff at Cavs Academy Clinics happening throughout Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. Each one-day clinic includes professional instruction, a Cavs Academy jersey, a basketball and more, for each participant. For more information and a list of dates and locations, visit Cavs.com/CavsAcademy.