Hey there, basketball fans! There's some cool news for the young ballers in Las Vegas! USA Basketball has teamed up with the city and the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada to start a bunch of fun basketball camps. These camps are all about helping kids get better at the game and maybe even inspiring some future NBA or WNBA stars.
This is a big deal because it shows that USA Basketball really cares about finding new talent and helping kids in the community. By working with the Boys and Girls Club, they're making sure that kids from all over the place can come and play ball.
A person who speaks for USA Basketball said, "We're super excited to work with the City of Las Vegas and the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada. These camps are going to be amazing for kids. They'll get to learn from the best coaches and have a blast playing basketball."
The camps are going to be run by coaches who really know their stuff. They're not just going to teach kids how to shoot hoops; they'll also show them the importance of working together and being good sports. This is all part of growing up and learning important life skills.
People in charge of the city and the community are pretty happy about this too. They think it's a great way to bring everyone together and help kids stay active and positive. "This is a perfect example of how sports can make a difference in kids' lives," said someone from the City of Las Vegas.
The camps are happening all summer long, and they're made for kids of all ages and skill levels. So, if you know someone who loves basketball, tell them to check it out! They'll get to play games, do drills, and learn some cool stuff that'll make them love the game even more.
Want to know how to get involved or support these camps? Just hop on over to the USA Basketball website or give the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada a call.
And guess what? Our buddy Alex Eschelman from Channel 13 is going to be there too, giving us all the juicy details and showing us what's happening at the camps. So, keep an eye out for that!
Get ready for a slam-dunk summer of hoops in Vegas!
