In 1987, when Coach Fazio opened and directed his first summer basketball camp – he was hoping to share his love of the game of basketball with the youth in the community. He believed then, as he believes today, that by making summer camp FUN, kids would fall in love with the game. That philosophy still holds true, as he continues to “entertain” campers with his humor, engaging personality and of course basketball skills and drills. Our younger campers – at the “Ivy” and ” Big Ten” level of play – enjoy instruction, games, and competitions designed with their basketball education in mind.

Our older and more experienced campers – playing at the “College” and certainly “Pro” levels – focus more on team concepts, successful game strategies and individual basketball improvement. In addition to the traditional ball handling, shooting, rebounding and defensive skills we begin to emphasize more advanced individual moves, and post/perimeter play. Our coaches will emphasize the mental (shooting with confidence) and physical (summer conditioning) preparation that is necessary at this level.

Many of our coaches are Hooptown camp “graduates” who model the positive sportsmanship and character values important for basketball success. Philosophically, we believe that campers learn by doing. We believe that encouragement is the best motivator!  We believe that we offer the BEST camp around and sincerely appreciate the opportunity we have to help the youth enjoy the game of basketball.