The Hoops Camp That Challenges You to the Ultimate one-on-One
- Girls' Week: June 29- July 4 (entering grades 4-12)
- Boys' Week: July 6-11 (entering grades 4-12)
- Building for the Future
July 7-10
- Basketball Team Camp July
21-23
Download
camp brochure [pdf document]
Online registration
Tradition
Houghton College's Basketball Camps are quickly becoming the
biggest in the Northeast, with close to 700 campers attending
in 2007 alone. This is the place to
be for serious players looking to improve their games.
Location
Our camp is located on the beautiful campus of Houghton College in the
historic Genesee River valley of western New York. The campus is just off Route
19, 65 miles southeast of Buffalo and 70 miles south of Rochester. The Southern
Tier Expressway is just 15 miles to the south. (Directions to
campus.)
Facilities
Houghton College provides
top quality athletic facilities, including three full
size hardwood courts, eleven outdoor courts, state-of-the-art athletic training
area, fully equipped weight room, a 25 meter swimming pool, and ample meeting
space.
Basketball Camp Mission Statement
Houghton College Basketball Camps are committed to providing top-quality
professional instruction and exposure to the Christian life in a setting that
emphasizes individual attention and maximum participation at an affordable
price.
Objectives and Philosophy
 Houghton College is a Christian college that has historically provided a
quality educational experience for young people in a safe and wholesome
atmosphere. Each camper will receive individual attention and specific coaching
adapted to age and skill level (students entering first through 12th grades).
While at most basketball camps you play two games per day with a running clock,
at Houghton's camp you will play 3 full length games per day. We also
guarantee that there will be no more than eight people on a team. This camp is the perfect choice, whether you are just entering the first grade
or getting ready for a state championship. Click here
for a list of quotes
from past campers and parents of campers.
Incentives
- Play 3 full-length games per day (Fourth through sixth
grade league will play only two games per day and will have an
afternoon rest period.)
- Maximum of 8 people per team.
- Campers will receive an individualized evaluation with analysis of
his/her game and specific recommended drills.
- FREE camp
basketball.
- FREE official Houghton College Basketball Camp reversible
practice jersey.
- Returning campers receive Official Houghton College Basketball gear.
Directors & Coaches
Skip Lord, Head Women's Coach
A Houghton graduate, Coach Lord
has guided the Highlanders’ women’s team for 21 stand-out
seasons. His teams have made four NAIA national tournament
appearances, including three straight from 1998-2000. Lord has
been conference coach of the year twice, NAIA Northeast Region
Coach of the Year and WBCA District Coach of the Year. With over
300 wins at Houghton, Lord is one of the most well-respected
coaches in the NAIA.
Brad Zarges, Head Men's Coach
Coach Zarges, now in his ninth
season as head coach of Houghton’s men’s team, is well-known as
a top basketball instructor, particularly for post play. At
Houghton he has built a competitive team on the court while off
the court developing a spirit of service among his players.
Zarges is recognized nationally for his involvement as an
officer of the National Association of Basketball Coaches and
his service on the national tournament committee of the NAIA.
Coaching Staff Has Included:
For a list of past staff members, Click Here
Special Guest Shooting Coaches
Laura Kopp, Former Penn State Player
A graduate of Franklinville
(NY), where she played for Coach Lord, Laura scored 2,196 points
during her high school career, which is among the best in
western New York history. Coach Kopp went on to play at Penn
State University from 1983-87 and
later coached the varsity girls’ program at Franklinville.
Corky McMullen,
Former Houghton College Player
and current RIT Assistant Coach
Corky McMullen is one of the finest shooters in Houghton College
basketball history. Prior to his arrival at Houghton, McMullen
was a local standout while playing at Letchworth Central School
for his father, Tim McMullen. Though young, McMullen is one of
the finest teachers of the game. He has a wealth of experience
as a
staff member in camps all across the nation.
 Typical Daily Schedule
(for day and resident campers; subject to change)
7:30 a.m. Rise and shine
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Roll Call - Day Campers arrive
8:50 Thought For The Day
9:00 League Play/Stations
12:00 Lunch
1:05 p.m. Roll Call
1:10 Team Practice
2:00 League Play / Swimming / Championship Competitions
5:00 Dinner
6:15 JUCO & NCAA League Play, "Reflection for Champions"
7:15 NAIA League Play, "Reflection for Champions", Clinic
8:15 WNBA/NBA League Play, Clinic, Day Campers Depart (grades 4-8)
9:15 Free time / snack shop / back to dorms - Day Campers depart
(grades 9-12)
11:00 LIGHTS OUT!
Building for the Future
(July 7-10)
Also offered is a special Day Camp (8:45-3:00) for boys and
girls entering 1st-3rd grades. Campers will be instructed by
specially trained and selected staff using 8-foot rims and small
size basketballs. Cost is $100 (no other discounts apply).
Reminder...
• Day campers in 4-8 grades will be dismissed at
8:15pm sharp; 9-12 grades will be dismissed at 9:15pm sharp.
• Age-appropriate revisions have been made to
the daily schedule, a new rotating schedule has been created so
4-8 grade day campers can be dismissed earlier than in previous
years, and still play in their league competitions.
• Mark your calendars – Houghton College Team
Camp will be held July 21-23. See your high school coach
or call 585-567-9645 for more information.
Cost - Getting the most for your camp dollar
- Resident -- $340
- Day Camper -- $215 (8:45 am - 9:15 pm) - Meals not included
Discounts
-
$20 discount for registrations
postmarked by April 1.
-
$15 school discount (per
person) if seven or more register from the same school and
registrations are mailed in the same envelope by May 1st.
(only receive discount if 7 or more mail in together) *Does
not apply for "Building for the Future Week."
Individual Shooting Coach
Building for the Future (Grades 1-3)
- $100 (discounts do not apply)
Arrival and Departure
Registration will be at the Nielsen Physical Education Center between 2 and 4
pm on Sunday. Camp will end Friday at noon.
Required
Health Forms
New York State Public Health Law requires that a
parent/guardian of all residential campers complete, sign and
return the Summer Camp Health
Forms. (Right Click to download the Word document).
Contact Information
If you want more information, call 585-567-9645, or email basketballcamp@houghton.edu,
or click here to request a brochure.
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