LOCH SHELDRAKE – SUNY Sullivan Community College’s Summer Boys & Girls Basketball Camp took place this week. The camp, which was open to boys and girls ages 7 through 17, began on Monday and concludes today. The schedule for Monday through Thursday was 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. while today is 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. 

The fee for each camper was $175, but if they registered by July 1, it was $150. The money helps to raise money for the school’s sports programs. 

Every year, the SUNY Sullivan Generals Basketball Camp is run by the college’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball coaching staff. SUNY Sullivan and local high school student athletes also serve as camp counselors. The coaching staff and counselors team up to give each camper the opportunity to learn the game and work on various drills. Campers are led to develop their own skills through instruction, drills, lectures and scrimmages. They work on passing, dribbling, and shooting fundamentals, as well as offensive and defensive strategies. 

Campers will receive a detailed evaluation of their progress at the conclusion of the camp, and are given specific drills to work on to help improve their skill sets. 

The camp has been in existence for the past 20 years and has hosted thousands of local youth players. Generals’ Head Coach Brent Wilson and Assistant Coach Simon Clement are the camp directors. 

“We have over 70 kids at camp this year,” Wilson said. “That includes, in addition to our local players, kids from the city as well. This camp helps give them an escape for a week while having some fun and developing their skills.”