Back to news

YMCA Of Greater Dayton Offers Basketball Camp Led By Indiana Pacers Coach

1 January 2009


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
           
Contact: Nathan Hippenmeyer, Director, Marketing & Communications
Phone Number: 937.223.5201, ext. 1022
Fax Number:  937.223.3997


YMCA Of Greater Dayton Offers Basketball Camp Led By Indiana Pacers Coach


DAYTON, Ohio  Looking to improve your basketball skills this summer?  Check out the YMCA of Greater Dayton's basketball camp.  The camp will be led by professional shooting coach Thom Townsley of the Indiana Pacers.  Townsley wants to share with the community the ideals of the sport, we want you to have the chance to learn professional skills, at an easy-to-understand level. You won't want to miss this opportunity to share in the basketball experience of the Greater Dayton YMCA's Summer Camp.

Not only will the kids have the opportunity to be taught by a legend they will also be playing a game on the Indiana Pacers basketball court!  During a special visit they will be touring the Pacers facility, Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and playing on the court. 

The camp is open for boys and girls ages 7 to 14.  They will have the chance to learn valuable skills such as working together as a team and fundamental basketball skills.

To make this camp more accesible the YMCA is offering two sites. The north site will be held at Cloud Park in Huber Heights and the south site will be held at the Coffman YMCA in Springboro.  This exciting summer camp will be offered from June 8th thru June 12th.  Member pricing is $60 and program members $90 with financial assistance available.  Please visit your local YMCA now to find out more details about this exciting opportunity!

The YMCA of Greater Dayton’s mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.  Originally established in Dayton in 1870, the YMCA now has 10 locations throughout the Miami Valley and services over 70,000 kids and families.  The YMCA of Greater Dayton builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities through its programs and services. 

For more information about the YMCA of Greater Dayton's Summer Basketball Camp, visit https://www.daytonymca.org/programs/child-care-programs/specialty-camps#Basketball