WILKES-BARRE – Wilkes University men's basketball head coach Izzi Metz has announced two sessions of the Wilkes University Youth Basketball Camp this summer with registration open now. Session one will run from Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25, and session two is from Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30.

Registration for Session I & Session II

The camps are available for boys and girls ages 6-14 and run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. Each camp is $235 ($205 sibling/Wilkes employee discount) and will be held at the McHale Athletic Center which is located at 169 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
 
The Wilkes University basketball camp places an emphasis on creating a fun, educational experience for every camper. Campers will be taught the fundamentals of basketball in a safe environment through stations, guest speakers, games, and competitions.
 
Space is limited and walk-up campers who have not registered prior to the first day of camps will not be accepted.
 
Camp Schedule:
9 – 9:15 a.m. | Attendance / Dynamic Warm-Up
9:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Stations
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | 3-on-3 Games
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 5-on-5 Games / Competitions
12 – 1 p.m. | Lunch
1 – 1:30 p.m. | Guest Speaker
1:30 – 2 p.m. | Competitions
2 – 3 p.m. | 5-on-5 Games
 
Camp Features:
Free Wilkes Basketball t-shirt
Awards and prizes
Emphasis on fundamental skills
Outstanding facilities
Individual and team competitions
Instruction and skill development
 
Working Parents Special:
Free early drop off and late pickup, Gym will be supervised for 30 minutes before the start and after the end of each camp day.
 
Any additional questions can be directed to camp director / Wilkes University men's basketball head coach Izzi Metz at izzi.metz@wilkes.edu and 570-408-4033.