Character through Basketball

Registration Form

The summer of 2008 provides the 42nd session of Wheaton College Basketball Camp. From its inception under Lee Pfund to its current direction under Bill Harris, Wheaton Camp has placed an emphasis on the teaching of the fundamentals of the game and the teaching of character development. Over 9,500 young men and women have benefitted from Wheaton basketball camps.

Camps this summer:
2008 Residential Camps: June 9-13 and 16-20, Boys grades 6-10, $450 before April 1 and $490 after April 1.
2008 Day Camp (9 AM-1 PM; no lunch provided): June 23-June 27, Boys and girls grades 6-10, Before April 1 - $165 and after April 1 - $185

Philosophy

Wheaton College Basketball Camp seeks to provide excellent instruction in the fundamentals of offensive and defensive basketball while providing an understanding and practical application of the sport. This is done within the context of Christian character development and sportsmanship.

Coaching Staff

Wheaton College Basketball Camp is staffed by outstanding collegiate and high school coaches who share the philosophy of the camp. These coaches are accomplished instructors in the game of basketball and also desire to integrate the Christian faith with athletics. They are recruited nationally as well as from the local area.  

Facilities

Campers are provided with the excellent facilities of Wheaton College. King Arena, Eckert Recreation Center, and Alumni Gymnasium are each utilized. Meals are provided in the beautiful environs of Anderson Commons. Chrouser Fitness Center provides an Olympic-size indoor pool, and housing will be in the well-equipped Wheaton College residence halls.

Daily Schedule 

7:00am	Wake-up/Clean rooms
7:30	Breakfast
8:00	Individual instruction/Open gym
8:30	Huddle time
8:45	Stretching
9:00	Station work on fundamentals
10:15	Break/Canteen open
10:45	Competitive shooting games
11:15	Free throw competition
11:45	Lunch
12:30pm	Individual instruction/ Open gym
1:00	Coaches' instruction sessions
2:00	League play/Canteen open
5:15	Dinner
6:00	Video/Films
7:00	League play/Canteen open
8:45	Swimming/Recreation
10:30	In rooms/Lights out

Necessary Items

• basketball shoes
• t-shirts
• swim suit/towel
• spending money
• gym shorts
• sweat socks
• personal hygiene items
• linens and towels
• There is a $20 deposit for room key. This deposit is refunded upon return of the items used.

Camp brochures are also available at the information desk of the Sports and Recreation Complex on the Wheaton campus, or by calling 630-752-5079 (weekday mornings).