Instructional Basketball Skills Clinic
Grades Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Saturday Mornings
9am - 10am
North Wildwood Recreation Center
(900 Central Avenue)
Starting January 4, 2025
$25.00 fee; 6 sessions

Boys and Girls 
Monday through Friday

Session 1
Dates: June 30th-July 4th Ages: 9-15 Time: 9am-2pm 

Session 2
Dates: July 14th-18th Ages: 6-9 Time: 9am-1pm

Session 3
Dates: July 28th- August 1st Ages: 9-15 Time: 9am-2pm

Camp Statement
At Buckets Basketball Camp, emphasis will be placed on campers learning basic fundamental skills through drills, competitions, and games. All aspects of camp will be age appropriate, challenging, and fun for all skills levels. The importance of teamwork and sportsmanship will be stressed by coaches. Our goal is to provide players with a rewarding learning experience and fun practice environment.  

Daily Camper Information
Campers are to bring their own water and drinks as well as a bagged lunch. Appropriate dress is a must; cotton mesh shorts, t-shirts or jersey and sneakers with good support are recommended. Campers should plan to arrive at 8:45am so that camp can begin promptly at 9am. Based on growing numbers, a portion of camp may be held outdoors at Bill Henfey Park. Players will receive camp shirt, basketball, and water bottle. Daily prizes and end of the week evaluation and awards will be distributed. 

Camp Director
Liz Golden is a graduate of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and Wildwood Catholic High School. Liz has over 25 years of coaching experience where she was the coach of the Margaret Mace School varsity and junior varsity basketball teams. Liz led the Falcons to seventeen Island Championships, nine Atlantic Cape Junior High Division League titles, and four crowns in each of the Scoop Taylor and George D'Amico Optimist Tournaments. She has also coached the Cape May/Cumberland Counties 8th Grade All Star Team. 
At the North Wildwood Recreation Department, Liz is the Superintendent of Recreation and has been the director of Buckets Basketball Winter Clinic since 2011 and is entering her 13th year as camp director. Liz has coordinated and coached at Buckets since 2007. She believes in stressing fundamentals and teamwork to players. 

Fundamental Skills

Proper Shooting Techniques
Lay Ups- Right and Left Hand
Foul Shots
Shooting off the Dribble

Triple Threat
Pass Shoot Dribble

Ball Handling Skills
Speed Dribble
Crossover
Change of Pace
Spin Dribble

Passing
Chest Pass
Bounce Pass
Over the Head Pass
Baseball Pass

Defensive Skills
Defensive Stance
Proper Foot Movement
Off-the-Ball Defense
Zone Defense
Man-to-Man Defense

Rebounding
Boxing Out
Proper Rebound Position
Outletting the Basketball

Camp Competitions 
X-Out, 2-Ball, Hot Shot, Weekly Free Throw, Shoot for the Beach

Guest Speakers/ Coaches
In an effort to have players exposed to various basketball personalities, each camp session will have a guest speaker. Guest speakers will represent the Tri-State Area from professional, college, and local basketball communities. 

North Wildwood Beach Patrol is excited for another summer hosting its Junior Lifeguard and NEXGuard Programs.

Junior Lifeguard Program

Participation in the Jr. Lifeguard Program is open to local and summer children of the community for children grades 4th thru 9th (FALL 2025).

PRIOR TO REGISTERING PLEASE MAKE SURE MEMBERS AGE AND GRADE ARE ACCURATE FOR FALL 2025 STATUS!!!!

Junior Lifeguard Program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 8 sessions beginning on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025; 9am-11am.  Final class day TBD.

REGISTRATION FEE - $75.00 per participant

NEXGuard Program

Participation in the NexGuard Program is open to local and summer children of the community
Open to Teenagers 14 - 15 who aspire to become lifeguards at age 16.
Program runs on Wednesdays and Fridays for 10 sessions starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025; 9am-11am

FEE - $85.00 per participant


BEFORE REGISTERING FOR JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS AND/OR NEXGUARD PROGRAMS,
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL MEMBER(S) GRADES ARE ACCURATE FOR GRADE ENTERING IN THE FALL!

FAILUARE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE REGISRTRANT INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN CHILD BEING PLACED ON A WAIT LIST, IF PROGRAM IS FILLED.

If you have any questions, please contact the North Wildwood Recreation Office 609-522-2955 for registration assistance.

PRIOR TO REGISTERING, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD'S GRADE IS ACCURATE IN YOUR MEMBER PROFILE!
Call Recreation Office, 609-522-2955 if you have any questions. 

Traveling Girls Basketball
MUST HAVE TRIED OUT AND BEEN SELECTED TO PLAY IN ORDER TO REGISTER HERE

Must reside in North Wildwood, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, or West Wildwood to participate!