Boys and Girls
Monday through Friday
Session 1
Dates: July 1st-5th Ages: 9-15 Time: 9am-2pm
Session 2
Dates: July 15th-19th Ages: 6-9 Time: 9am-1pm
Session 3
Dates: July 29th- August 2nd 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 Assistant Superintendent and has been the director of Buckets Basketball Winter Clinic since 2011 and is entering her 12th 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.