Alabama State University Gears Up for Summer Youth Camps

Parents in search of exciting activities for their children this summer will find a variety of camps at ASU. From sports to theatre to academic enrichment, ASU’s summer camps offer something for everyone. Hundreds of schoolchildren swarm the ASU campus each summer, signifying the start of the University’s numerous youth camps. This year, ASU will offer a variety of academic, sports, fitness and self-enrichment camps for area youth.

Pound the Rock Skills Camp – June 3
The skills camp for high school players in grades 9-12 will concentrate on the fundamental techniques of football, teamwork, pass rush, pass protection and shedding blockers. The cost is $30 and the camp will begin at 8 a.m. Friday at Hornet Stadium. Payment is due by May 20. The application can be downloaded at www.bamastatesports.com. For more information, call the football office at 334-229-4444.

The Lewis Jackson Basketball Camp – June 6-9
Cost is $95, including a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Boys ages 8 to those entering 12th grade are eligible to attend. Campers receive instruction in fundamental skills, team concepts and principles of sportsmanship. Each camper will receive a T-shirt, skill evaluation and a certificate. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Participants can download a PDF file of the brochure (Adobe Reader required), or for more information, call the basketball office at 334-229-4509.

7-on-7 Passing Tournament Camp – June 10
This camp is for 9th-12th graders and will be administered by the ASU football coaching staff. The cost is $15 per player and the camp will begin at 8 a.m. Friday at Hornet Stadium. Participants can download a PDF file of the brochure, or for more information, call the football office at 334-229-4444.

Freda Freeman-Jackson Division I Basketball Camp – June 13-16
Cost is $95, including a $25 non-refundable application fee. Girls ages 8 to 18 are eligible to attend. Campers receive instruction in fundamental skills, team concepts and principles of sportsmanship. Each camper will receive a T-shirt, skill evaluation and a certificate. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Participants can download a PDF file of the brochure (Adobe Reader required), or for more information, contact the basketball office at 334-4509.

Bernard Sewell Tennis Camp – June 20-24 (1st Session) and July 11-15 (2nd Session)
Cost is $125, or $35 per day for those campers only interested in certain days of the camps. The camp is designed to help campers maximize their potential and performance. The camp is administered by Coach Sewell and his staff. Boys and girls ages 8 to 17 are eligible to attend. Each camper must show proof of medical coverage. For more information, download a PDF file of the brochure (Adobe Reader required), or contact the tennis office at 334-229-4581.

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