Purgolder Basketball Camp

Register now for Fit Youth Initiative’s Purgolder Basketball Camp for students in 1^st through 8^th grade. The one-day camp will consist of 4 age-specific sessions, to develop basketball fundamentals in a safe, positive learning environment.

 Sat, April 7, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (See below for specific times for each age group), Madison East High School, 2222 East Washington Avenue

 $20 per child. Event proceeds will go towards future scholarships for the new FYI Purgolders Basketball program

Learn more about FYI at goodmancenter.org/programs/fyi

To purchase tickets, or to donate to sponsor children to attend an age-specific camp session:     https://fyipurgolder.eventbrite.com

Kindergarten thru 1st Grade Session: 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

2nd Grade thru 3rd Grade Session: 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The two morning sessions will be led by former UW Madison Head Women’s Basketball Coach and current WNBA Los Angeles Sparks Assistant Coach Bobbie Kelsey, using the BillyBounce Basketball curriculum. BillyBounce Basketball is a fun and exciting program for beginners, ages 5-8 with ZERO to very limited basketball experience who want to start their sporting journey off right. It was created to give kids a “learn before you play” opportunity, relieving the pressure of competition before they know what to do and how to do it. Let our experienced staff teach your child the game of basketball to begin cultivating their joy, confidence, and passion in discovering their athletic potential.

Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade campers will receive a BillyBounce t-shirt and basketball.

Learn more about BillyBounce and Coach Bobbie Kelsey at gybitg.com/billybounce  

4th, 5th & 6th Grade Session: 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

7th & 8th Grade Session: 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The two afternoon sessions will focus on offensive skills including shooting, dribbling and passing techniques. The sessions will be led by East High School coaches and current varsity players. 4th thru 8th Grade campers will receive an event shirt.

The Goodman Community Center is the largest neighborhood center in Madison. The Center offers many programs to strengthen the lives of preschoolers through teens, meals and social activities for older adults, a food pantry, a gym, exercise facility and community space. For more information about the Center, visit www.goodmancenter.org.