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2010 Northern Vermont Hoop Camp
June 20 - June 25, 2010
Residential Camp for Boys in Grades 4-12
(Full Day: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. option available)
CAMP DIRECTOR
Michael Osborne
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Johnson State College
Michael Osborne recently completed his fifth season as the Head Coach at Johnson State College. The Badgers qualified for the North Atlantic Conference playoffs for the third consecutive season under Coach Osborne’s leadership in 2009-10. Prior to JSC, he was the assistant coach for a season at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) in Auburn, ME.
The Northern Vermont Hoop Camp has more than doubled in size since Coach Osborne re-established a summer basketball camp at Johnson State. Osborne has worked many camps and clinics over the last 15 years including: St. Michael’s Basketball Camp, various specialty camps at CMCC such as their Elite Camp, Point Guard Camp, and Wing Play Camp, Vermont Hoop Camp, JSC Small Fry Clinic, as well as working as an individual and team instructor while in Maine.
Osborne, who earned a B.S. Health Sciences/Physical Education from JSC, possesses great enthusiasm and passion to teach and lead and takes great pride in cultivating relationships with young people.
CAMP INFORMATION
Our Staff
In addition to the Johnson State College coaches, the staff will include members of the Johnson State College men’s basketball team and other current and former collegiate basketball players and coaches.
Times
The full-day option runs from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Any child dropped off before 8:30 a.m. or picked-up later than 9 p.m. will be subject to an additional fee. Final games and awards ceremony will be held on the last day of camp.
Fees
The residential camp is $395 per week. The full-day option is $295 per week. Multiple child discounts are available. ALL FEES ARE DUE WITH REGISTRATION. Please make all checks payable to Johnson State College Men’s Basketball.
Meals
Residential campers are provided three meals per day at the Johnson State College Dining Hall. Full-day campers are provided lunch and dinner. Meals are available on a cash basis at the dining facility for parents wishing to eat with their children.
Housing
Roommate requests are available and must be requested by both families. We will attempt to satisfy all requests, but roommate choices cannot be guaranteed.
Registration/Information
Mail the registration form (click here to download), with fees, to:
Northern Vermont Hoop Camp
Johnson State College
337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656
For more information call 802-635-1470 or e-mail us at michael.osborne@jscedu
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
Facilities
Two gymnasiums with 4 indoor courts plus:
- Indoor Pool
- Locker Rooms
- Training Room
- Weight Room
Instruction
Evaluation
On Sunday, campers will be evaluated and placed on teams according to age, size, and ability.
Lectures
Daily lectures by college coaches and players on a wide variety of topics.
Games
Campers will play games daily.
Drills
Campers will participate in small-group stations that will include offensive, defensive, rebounding, and transition skills daily.
Swimming
Campers will be able to swim throughout the week at specified times.
Report Cards
At the end of the week, campers will receive a summary of their performance during the week of camp. This includes positive feedback and suggested drills and/or areas to improve on.
Extras
- JSC Basketball
- Camp T-Shirt
- Camp Awards
A SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
| Morning | ||
| 7 a.m. | Wake up Call | |
| 7-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | |
| 8:30-9 a.m. | Open Gym/Day Campers Arrive | |
| 9 -9:15 a.m. | Roll Call/Stretch and Warm Ups | |
| 9:15-9:30 a.m. | Fastbreak Drill | |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Individual Improvement – Skills and Drills | |
| 10:30-11 a.m. | Team Practice | |
| 11 a.m. -12 p.m. | 5-on-5 Games | |
| Afternoon | ||
| 12 -1:30 p.m. | Pool Time/Lunch/Rest and Relaxation | |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Open Gym | |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Lecture/Demonstrations | |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Contests (1 on 1, Foul Shooting, Beat The Coach, Hot Shot, Knockout, 3 Point Shooting, Two Ball, and others) | |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Individual Improvement – Skills and Drills | |
| 4:30-6 p.m. | Dinner/Rest and Relaxation | |
| 6 -6:30 p.m. | Open Gym | |
| 6:30-6:45 p.m. | Team Practice | |
| 6:45-7:45 p.m. | 5-on-5 Games | |
| 7:45-8 p.m. | Final Word/Day Campers Depart | |
| 8:30 p.m. | To Residence Halls/Movies | |
| 10:30 p.m. | Lights Out |
Arrival and check in for ALL campers will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2010. Dinner will not be served; therefore campers should eat before arrival at camp. There will be a pizza party at 8:30 p.m.
All campers will be evaluated on Sunday, so come prepared to play.
Parents are invited to observe at any time!