** COVID 19 ALERT**

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ability to hold camp this summer we will be canceling our June and July session for 2020.

MESSIAH BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP

                                                               *For boys ages 10-18

CAMP ATTENDANCE OPTIONS

* REGISTER BEFORE MAY 21st, 2020 TO SAVE $15!

$260  -- Short Day Camper  * 8:00AM drop off – 4:30PM pick up on Mon–Wed - ($275 after May 21)

                                        *  8:00AM – 11:45AM on Thursday

                                        *  REGISTER HERE AS SHORT DAY

$325  -- Long Day Camper *  8:00AM drop off – 8:30PM pick up on Mon–Wed - ($340 after May 21)

                                       *  8:00AM – 11:45AM on Thursday

                                       *  REGISTER HERE AS LONG DAY

$445  -- Resident Camper  *  Check in between 7:00–8:15AM on Monday. - ($460 after May 21)

                                       * Check out on Thursday between 11:45 -12:15.

                                       *  REGISTER HERE AS RESIDENT 

$480  --  Resident Camper + Sunday Skills Session and extra night in dorm - ($490 after May 21)

                                      *  Early Check In Sunday between 7:00–8:00PM

                                      *  Extra Sunday evening skills session / 5v5 play.

                                      *  Also includes Monday morning breakfast.

                                      *  REGISTER HERE AS RESIDENT + SUNDAY

CAMP PHILOSOPHY AND ORGANIZATION

The Messiah College Boys Basketball camp for boys ages 10 – 18 is uniquely designed to meet each athlete at their current level of experience.  It is our desire to help each athlete grow and improve in their skill, as well as, their understanding of the game of basketball.  With a very low coach to player ratio of around 8 – 1 we strive to give as much individual attention as possible to each camper throughout the week.  We carefully select our staff from our best current and former players who have a heart for teaching and the ability to communicate with young people.  We also employee many highly talented and experienced high school coaches who meet our high standards of character and ethical behavior.  We know that in some camp situations the coaches and counselors are not always the best role models for today’s young players, we seek to be special in that way, and want to leave a positive and meaningful impression on each athlete during their week at camp.

Each day will consist of three, 2-3 hour training sessions – Morning, Afternoon, Evening.  Each session will build upon the next as we continually try to challenge the campers to try to master different fundamentals of the game.  Campers will be in teaching stations, skill breakdown drills, skills factory’s, and short sided games.  Training sessions will also include fun competitions and the ever popular 5 v 5 league play.  We strive to make the camp both challenging and fun for all campers.

The camp is essentially divided into three different groups for the week of camp.  All training and competition takes place in these three groups to allow for different levels of experience and skill to be grouped together.  Within each league campers will be assigned to a team and a coach for the week of camp.  In most cases the camp is divided in these three Leagues:

ACC – Rising 5^th and 6^th graders  ( we may move a more physically mature 6^th grader up if we feel it is appropriate for his development during the week)

SEC -  Rising 7^th and 8^th graders   ( we may move a more physically mature 8^th grader up if appropriate )

BIG TEN -  Rising 9^th -12^th graders

IMPORTANT INFORMATION  ABOUT CAMP SCHEDULE

Check In:

All campers (except Sunday Night Resident Campers) should arrive on Monday morning between 7:00 – 8:30AM to check into camp.  We suggest that resident campers arrive between 7:00 – 8:00AM to allow at least 45 minutes after check in to move into your dorm room.  Day campers we recommend checking in between 8:00 – 8:30AM and be ready for camp welcome at 8:45.  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE HAVE EVERYONE THROUGH CHECK IN BY 8:30AM SO WE CAN START THE CAMP WELCOME AT 8:45AM.

Please be sure to bring your completed Medical Release Form with you when you check in on Monday.  We will have a Certified Athletic Trainer on Staff for the week that will be able to answer any questions or help in any way they can during the week.

RESIDENT CAMPERS + Sunday Night Option  -  Please report to Brubaker Gymnasium between 7:00 – 8:00PM on Sunday night to check into camp.  You will be given your dorm key and meal card for the week. 

Tentative Camp Timeline:

Monday Schedule

7:00 – 8:30AM  -  Check In for all campers.  Report to Brubaker Gymnasium

• Resident Campers should arrive between 7:00 – 8:00AM to allow at least 30 minutes to move into their dorm room.Day Campers arrive between 8:00 – 8:30AM

  8:45                      -  Camp Welcome in Brubaker

  9:00                      -  Training Session I

  11:30                    -  Lunch and relax

  1:00                      -  Training Session II

  4:30                      -  Dinner and relax  ( Short Day Campers Dismissed )

  6:00                      -  Training Session III  -  5 v 5 League Play

  8:30                      -  Counselor Games ( Long Day Campers Dismissed )

  9:30                      -  Return to Dorm – Shower and Relax

  11:00                    -  Mandatory Lights out and in bed

   

  Tuesday – Wednesday Schedule

  7:30                      -  Resident Campers Wake Up and Breakfast

  8:15                      -  Day Campers – Arrive at Brubaker Gymnasium

  8:15-8:45              -  Shooting Stations in squads.

  9:00                      -  Training Session IV & VII

  11:30                    -  Lunch and relax

  1:00                      -  Training Session V & VIII

  4:30                      -  Dinner and relax  ( Short Day Campers Dismissed )

  6:00                      -  Training Session VI & IX  -  5 v 5 League Play

  8:30                      -  Counselor Games ( Long Day Campers Dismissed )

  9:30                      -  Return to Dorm – Shower and Relax

  11:00                    -  Mandatory Lights out and in bed

   

  Thursday Schedule

  7:30                      -  Resident Campers Wake Up and Breakfast

  8:15                      -  Day Campers -  Arrive at Brubaker Gymnasium

  8:15-8:45              -  Shooting Stations in squads.

  9:00                      -  Training Session X

  11:15 – 11:45        -  Award Ceremony – Parents attend if possible

  11:45                    -  Camp Dismissed

• Day campers may leave. 

• Resident campers return to their dorm rooms to collect their bags and turn in key.

• Be sure to collect any money left in the camp bank.
• Be sure to turn in your key at dorm after moving out of your dorm room.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CAMP

Camp Discounts Available

We are able to offer a couple camp discounts for camp.  You must get a discount code BEFORE registering for camp.  NO DISCOUNTS CAN BE APPLIED AFTER REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED AND PAID FOR ONLINE.  To get the discount code that is specifically for you please email Coach VanPelt at: rvanpelt@messiah.edu  The discount that we are able to offer are:

Group Discount -  You must get 6 or more campers in your group to get a $20 group discount code.  The process for getting the code is to have one parent from your group send an email to rvanpelt@messiah.edu AND carbon copy all the other parents in the group.  List all the names of the kids within the group in the body of the email.  Coach VanPelt will “reply to all” with individual, one use, discount codes.  You must have at least 6 names to get the codes, if at any time after that someone wants to join your group they just need to email me and I will give them the discount.  If something happens and your group falls below the 6 required campers, you will owe $20 at check in on Monday morning.

Sibling Discount  -  Every Child after the first child to register can get a $20 discount.  Email coach VanPelt at rvanpelt@messiah.edu for your discount code.

Multiple Camp Discount -  If you attend both the June and July session of camp you can get a $20 discount on the July session.  Email coach VanPelt at rvanpelt@messiah.edu for your discount code.

Due to NCAA guidelines we are not allowed to give scholarships for athletes to attend camp.  We are limited to the above discounts that are available to all campers who it applies.

Camp Cancellation and Refund Policy

All camp cancellation / refund requests must be sent via email to rvanpelt@messiah.edu . Refunds less $50.00 administration fee will be made for cancellations up to 2 weeks in advance. There will be no refund for cancellations less than a 2 weeks prior to the start of camp unless due to injury. If injured, the camper must present a doctor's note to receive the refund less the administration fee.  Refunds will be processed through the Messiah College Business office and will be mailed via check within two weeks of cancellation.

Confirmation Letter

After you hit submit and complete the registration process and payment you should receive a confirmation email in your email in box.  If you do not receive that confirmation email within 30 minutes please check you spam, clutter, or junk email folders to see if it is there.  Please contact rvanpelt@messiah.edu to confirm that your registration went through if you do not see a confirmation email.  Also, Credit Card Payments will appear as Camp Director Pro on your credit card statement.

Meals and Food Allergies

The food at Messiah is incredibly good, and plentiful!  We often hear campers rave about the food!  All three meals are served in the award winning Lottie Nelson Dining Hall and includes access to an all you can eat selection from a full salad and fruit bar, sandwich station, three main entrée lines, Falcon Grille that includes hamburgers, Chicken fingers, hotdogs…, a full service drink bar, and deserts and ice cream.  NO CAMPER WILL GO HUNGRY!

The dining staff at Messiah are familiar with food allergies and have worked hard to meet the request of campers in the past.  If you wish to speak with someone about options within the dining hall for campers with specific food allergies please contact our Executive Chef, Percell Green, at pgreen@messiah.edu .  He will be happy to make sure that your child is well taken care of during the week at camp.