Overview of Basketball Camps
4th Quarter Shots offers dynamic, 6-day basketball camps designed to empower youth through intensive training and personal development. Each camp provides a unique blend of basketball skills training, mentorship, and life lessons, ensuring participants leave with improved athletic abilities and a stronger sense of self-worth. The camps culminate in an exciting ‘King of the Court’ competition, where participants showcase their skills in a friendly yet competitive environment. The program is fully inclusive and free of charge, breaking down barriers to access so that every child, regardless of their financial situation, can experience top-tier coaching and mentorship.
Camp Details
Locations: The camps are held at various courts in underserved neighborhoods across Houston, including Spring, Cypress, Aldine, and Northeast Houston. Each camp targets a specific area to maximize reach and accessibility.
Dates and Times: The camps run for six days during the summer, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with an all-day event on the final day featuring the ‘King of the Court’ competition.
Age Groups and Capacity: Open to boys and girls aged 10-18, each camp can accommodate up to 50 participants, ensuring personalized attention and effective training.
Volunteers: A minimum of 10 volunteers aged 21 and older assist with camp operations, providing support and mentorship to the participants.
Training Components
- Fundamentals:
Participants will learn essential skills like triple threat moves, form shooting, and other basic techniques crucial to building a strong basketball foundation. - Ball Handling:
This component focuses on drills designed to enhance ball control and confidence, helping players to handle the ball effectively under pressure. - Shooting:
Training covers various shooting techniques, including off-the-dribble shots and catch-and-shoot scenarios, to improve accuracy and consistency. - Defense:
Players will be taught defensive strategies, such as on-ball and off-ball defense, help defense, zone coverage, and man-to-man techniques, including full and half-court press. - Conditioning/Strength:
This section includes endurance exercises, explosive drills, and speed training to boost physical fitness, stamina, and overall athletic performance. - Footwork:
Drills focusing on balance, positioning, and agility will help participants improve their footwork, essential for both offensive and defensive play. - Basic Basketball I.Q.:
Through reenacting real game scenarios, players will enhance their decision-making skills, learning to read the game and make smarter plays.
Gifts and Rewards
Each participant in the 4th Quarter Shots camp receives a backpack filled with essential items to support their training journey, including a water bottle, towel, reversible T-shirt/jersey, wristband, and dribble specs. These gifts are not just practical; they serve as reminders of the lessons learned and the community built during the camp. For those who excel in the ‘King of the Court’ competition, special awards await: a ‘This Is My Court’ trophy, medal or plaque, a gift card for a new pair of shoes, and tickets to a sports event. These rewards celebrate their hard work and commitment, motivating them to keep pushing forward both on and off the court.