UHD and Houston Rockets Collaborate To Host Basketball Camp
Summer Slam Dunk: UHD Hosts Houston Rockets Youth Camp June 10-14
Calling parents of basketball fanatics: Registration is now open for the Youth Basketball 4 Skills Development Camp held at UHD’s state-of-the-art Wellness and Success Center (WSC). A collaboration between UHD and the Houston Rockets, the camp (June 10-14) will give your 10-to-16-year-old son or daughter the opportunity to learn from trained experts and develop life-long skills in teamwork, discipline, and leadership. It will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Under the guidance of former Houston Rockets player and NBA Champion, Matt Bullard, campers will also learn essential basketball skills like dribbling, passing, footwork and more. In addition, Memorial Hermann professionals will provide athletic training for campers, ensuring a safe and fun experience for all.
As if that weren’t enough to delight your aspiring NBA player, cost of attendance includes adidas workout gear, a camp t-shirt, two tickets to a Houston Rocket’s home game for the 2024-2025 season, a special visit with Rockets beloved mascot, Clutch, and a to-be-revealed Rockets basketball player or legend.
Register for the two-week program soon; spaces are sure to fill up quickly. Interested in learning more? Click the link for more details.
About the University of Houston-Downtown
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.