Programs Intended for Youth Ages 8-15, of All Skill Levels; Registration Now Open at Hawks.com/SummerCamps
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy today announced their Jr. Hawks Summer Camps presented by adidas will take place for five separate weeks this summer beginning Monday, June 3. The 2024 Jr. Hawks Summer Camps presented by adidas are for kids ages eight to 15 of all skill levels. The five weeks of summer camp will be a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all young Hawks fans wanting to learn the fundamental skills of basketball. By offering training and on-court experiences, the Hawks Basketball Academy actively promotes the growth and development of the game for players of every skill level.
“We are excited to host Jr Hawks Summer Camps presented by adidas with a focus on teaching the game of basketball in a fun atmosphere and delivering an unforgettable experience to hundreds of campers,” said Hawks’ Vice President of Community Impact and Basketball Programs Jon Babul. “However, we aspire to do more than just help young people be better basketball players. The greater goal is to develop meaningful connections with youth, teach lifelong skills, and utilize the sport of basketball to unite and positively impact the Atlanta community.”
Throughout the program, participants will receive professional instruction from Atlanta Hawks Basketball Development Coaches with an emphasis on the development of fundamental skills through group and individual skill instruction as well as five-on-five gameplay. Campers will also have the opportunity to interact and learn from current and former Hawks stars.
The Hawks will visit five different sites in the metro Atlanta area throughout June and July, with one week specifically dedicated to young female athletes (July 8-11), which is known as the Lady Ballers Summer Hoop Fest. This specific camp is dedicated exclusively to female basketball players as a continuation of its programming for Lady Ballers, which is committed to promoting and supporting the participation of girls in youth basketball, with the aim of improving their overall basketball experience. Last year, the Hawks Basketball Academy hosted more than 75 female athletes at its second annual Lady Ballers Summer Hoop Fest.
The location and dates of the Jr. Hawks Summer Camp presented by adidas include:
• June 3-6 at Norcross High School (Norcross, Ga.)
• June 10-13 at Sutton Middle School (Atlanta)
• June 24-27 at Mays High School (Atlanta)
• July 8-11 at Northside Youth Organization (Lady Ballers Summer Hoop Fest) (Atlanta)
• July 15-18 at Kell High School (Marietta, Ga.)
The weekly camps will take place daily on Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those in attendance will receive a Hawks swag bag that includes a full adidas uniform, basketball, sling bag, and water bottle, along with one ticket to an Atlanta Hawks game for the 2024-25 season. In addition, Hawks’ partner and personal injury attorney Ken Nugent will be providing scholarships for campers through the Score for Scholarships program. Approximately 50% of all Jr. Hawks summer campers will receive scholarship funding courtesy of Score for Scholarships initiative sponsored by Kenneth S. Nugent Attorneys at Law. Since the program began in 2017, Score for Scholarships has provided access-to-play opportunities through Jr. Hawks programs to more than 2,300 Metro Atlanta youth. Since its inception, Ken Nugent has donated $180,119 to the Score for Scholarships initiative.
“I am thrilled to be able to contribute to the success of the Jr. Hawks youth basketball camp through my partnership with the Atlanta Hawks and the sponsorship of their Score for Scholarships program. The summer camp program plays a vital role in my efforts to engage with and support the community,” Ken Nugent explained. “Being able to connect with and educate the youth of Metro Atlanta, while exemplifying the values of sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork, makes this program exceptionally fulfilling.”
The Hawks and adidas began their multi-year partnership in December 2019. In September 2023, the Hawks and adidas joined forces to host the 12th annual Jr. Hawks Coaches Clinic presented by adidas, where more than 200 coaches attended the free clinic to learn from Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder and the entire Hawks coaching staff. Last summer, more than 750 kids attended the 2023 Jr. Hawks Summer Camp presented by adidas, with 500 campers receiving varying scholarship assistance to attend.
To register and learn more about summer camp opportunities and other youth basketball programs with the Hawks Basketball Academy, visit Hawks.com/SummerCamps.