Slamma Jamma Basketball Camp

By ANDY HUTCHISON

Published: Jun 18, 2010 12:00 am

Slamma Jamma Basketball, sponsored by Newtown Parks and Recreation, has released its schedule for the summer.

A new feature will be the Game Camp Program with a full game each afternoon. The age limits have been increased for these sessions, with the drills and activities being adjusted accordingly.

The camps are directed by Bob Ruderman, former head basketball coach at Naugatuck Valley Community College, and the National Juco Coach of the Year 1988, and New England Basketball Hall of Fame. Dean Accetura, former menâs coach at Woodland Regional High School, directs the full-day program.

The half-day program is directed by Jay Say, assistant menâs coach at State Champion Sacred Heart High School of Waterbury, and the very popular Jen Valente, who has just completed her career at the University of Lowell. The staffs are made up of college and high school coaches and players.

The campâs goal is a positive approach to the game of basketball. Groups are divided by age, ability, size, and experience in all sessions

The full day camp 9 am to 3 pm for boys and girls ages 7 to 14 offers a schedule of games, individual and team skill drills, contests, emphasizes shooting, passing, ball handling, and rebounding.

The primary goals of the program are to help campers develop a love for the game, have fun, and develop their individual skills.

A half-day session for boys and girls ages 7 through 14 has been added during the week of June 28.

The half-day sessions 9 am to noon for boys and girls ages 5 to 9 has lower baskets and smaller basketballs, with a fun-filled schedule of games contests, skill sessions, and relays.

For information about the camp, call Newtown Park and Recreation at 203-270-4340 or call Bob at 203-879-0560 or email bobruderman@comcast.net. Register on Line at www.newtown-ct.gov

Schedule

Schedule for Slamma Jamma Newtown Basketball Camps and Game Camp is as follows:

June 21â 25, 9 am to 3 pm, boys and girls ages 7 to 14 at Newtown Middle School Gym A.

June 21â25, 9 am to 12:30 pm, boys and girls ages 5 to 9 at Hawley School.

June 28âJuly 2, 9 am to 3 pm, boys and girls ages 10 to 17 (full game each day) at Newtown Middle School Gym A.

June 28âJuly 2, 9 am to 12:30 pm, boys and girls ages 7 to 14 at Newtown Middle School Gym A.

July 19 â23, 9 am to 3 pm, boys and girls ages 7 to 14 at Reed Intermediate School.

July 19 â23, 9 am to 12:30 pm, boys and girls ages 5 to 9 at Hawley School.

August 2â6, 9 am to 3 pm, boys and girls ages 9 to 17 (full game each day) at Newtown Youth Academy.

August 2â6, 9 am to 12:30 pm. boys and girls ages 5 to 9 at Hawley School.

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