A coed Friends school, pre-K to 12, on 47 acres in East Falls, Philadelphia

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Basketball Camp (Varsity Camp)

July 29-Aug. 2
Monday-Thursday 9 am-3 pm 
Friday 9 am-12 pm
All children ages 6-12

Drop-off begins at 8:45 am in the Middle School circle (Coulter Street entrance), and pickup is no later than 3:15 pm, also in the Middle School circle.

Tuition: $230
Deposit required: $230

Program Highlights
Individual instruction; skill development with emphasis on dribbling, shooting, passing; individual and team defensive concepts; understanding the game; enhanced team concepts; shooting contests; competitions, including one-on-one, three-on-one, five-on-five, foul shooting; games.

Coaching Staff
Joe Maguire is the head coach for Penn Charter’s girls varsity basketball team. He has coachedhttps://www.penncharter.com/uploaded/summer_camp/basketball_girls_6_22_06_pc_120_lo.jpg basketball at all levels for many years, and his experience includes coaching at Father Judge, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Archbishop Ryan. National Prep champions was a standout player in high school and NCAA Division II basketball, and he earned his undergraduate and graduate degree in education. Currently, Joe is a teacher at Penn Charter.

Chris Rodgers coaches both boys middle school and high school varsity basketball teams. As a student, he played for Penn Charter and for Susquehanna University. He has worked for the Philadelphia 76ers and currently works with the National Scouting Report assisting high school athletes in the college recruiting process.

Joe and Chris have been involved in running camp programs for many years.

Program Highlights
Individual instruction; skill development with emphasis on dribbling, shooting, passing; individual and team defensive concepts; understanding the game; enhanced team concepts; shooting contests; competitions, including one-on-one, three-on-one, five-on-five, foul shooting; games.

 

2024 Enrollment Information for Varsity Camps

Full payment for Varsity Camps is required at time of registration. We accept credit card, money order, cash or check payable to William Penn Charter School. There is also a $30 registration fee for each applicant (whether attending one or multiple camps).

Please note: We are not able to offer a lunch option or extended-day. Camp participants must provide their own lunch, including a beverage. Transportation is not available for Basketball Camp or Soccer Camp. Limited transportation is available for Baseball Camp and Squash Camp; see details.

All campers must have a physical examination prior to camp. Print and complete this physical exam form for each camper and returned to the summer camp office before the first day of camp.

By registering, campers and their families agree that should they develop any symptoms in the days leading up to camp or during camp, they will immediately and voluntarily withdraw from participation in the camp until they have confirmed negative test results.

Specialty Camps Welcome Letter

Sufficient numbers needed to run all programs.

Contact Information
If you have questions, contact:
Ari Baker, Director of Specialty Camps
abaker@penncharter.com
215-844-3460 ext. 279
or
Summer Camps Office
summercamps@penncharter.com
215-844-3460 ext. 364