The Washington Mystics Youth Basketball Camp offers boys and girls, ages 5-16, the opportunity to learn from their favorite current and former Mystics players, coaches, and staff in a fun and positive environment at locations throughout the Greater Washington Area. Whether you're touching a basketball for the first time or an advanced player looking to sharpen your skills, the Mystics Camp is a perfect fit. Campers are grouped by age and skill level with a 10:1 camper to instructor ratio to ensure individual attention and competitiveness. Come out and watch us unlock the "game" within your child, helping him/her reach their full basketball potential.

Camp Features:
• Direct Instruction from Mystics Players & Coaches
• 10:1 Camper to Instructor Ratio
• Age & Ability Matched Teams
• Individualized & Group Instruction
• Games, Skill, & Strategy Sessions
• All Campers Play!

Daily Schedule:
• Warm-up like the Pros
• Technical Training – Emphasizing Proper Skill Technique with Progression
• Fitness – Speed & Agility Training Sessions
• Staff Demonstrations
• NBA / WNBA Team Tournaments
• Camper of the Day Acknowledgements
• Friday Awards Presentations

CURRICULUM

Open Day Camps, Boys & Girls 5-16*

Professional instruction emphasizing the proper technique of individual skills and the development of fundamentals. Campers will learn proper techniques on various skills such as: ball-handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, defense, and team concepts. Primary focus is teaching the individual skills and techniques needed to become better basketball players. Full Teams registered will be grouped and trained together.

Each Camper Receives:
• Professional Instruction
• Official Camp T-Shirt
• Certificate of Participation
• Camp Photo
• Drawstring Backpack
• Voucher to 2010 Mystics Regular-Season Home Finale

Miscellaneous Information:
Water will be supplied, but please bring a water bottle. Also, each camp day will include a short lunch/snack break; the campers are responsible for bringing their own lunch/snacks.

There are no refunds, all sales are final.

*Age range may vary depending on camp location.

SCHEDULE

Camp will operate from 9:00am to 1:00pm daily.

Date	Location	Ages	Registration	Special Notes
June 21-25	Oakland Terrance Elem. School (269445) Montgomery County Recreation	7-16	CLOSED
Jun. 28-Jul. 9*	Congressional School of Virginia (AM Block)	5-14	CLOSED	Special Pricing, Hours of Operation
Jun. 28-Jul. 9*	Congressional School of Virginia (PM Block)	5-14	CLOSED	Special Pricing, Hours of Operation
July 5-9	Marshall Middle School Fauquier County Parks & Recreation	5-16	CLOSED
July 12-16	Gibbs Elementary School (269647) Montgomery County Recreation	7-16	CLOSED
July 12-16	William Ramsay Recreation Center City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Activities	7-16	CLOSED
July 12-16	Heritage High School	7-16	CLOSED
July 19-23	Kenmore Middle School Arlington County Sports & Recreation	5-16	CLOSED
July 19-23	North Bethesda Middle School (269648) Montgomery County Recreation	7-16	CLOSED
July 26-30	Banneker Middle School (269649) Montgomery County Recreation	7-16	CLOSED
July 26-30	Sandy Spring Friends School Before & After-Camp Options Available	5-16	CLOSED	Transportation, Before & After-Care
August 2-6	Capital Sports Complex	5-16	CLOSED
August 2-6	Fairfax High School City of Fairfax Parks & Recreation	7-16	CLOSED
August 9-13	The Show Place Arena	5-16	CLOSED
August 9-13	Discovery Sports Center - GIRLS ONLY in partnership w/ One-on-One Basketball, Inc.	5-16	CLOSED	Special Pricing, Hours of Operation
Aug. 16-20	Kenmore Middle School Arlington County Sports & Recreation	5-16	CLOSED
Aug. 16-20	Manassas Park Community Center City of Manassas Park Dept. of Parks & Recreation	5-16	CLOSED	After-Care Available
Aug. 23-27	Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center	5-16	CLOSED	After-Care Available
Aug. 23-27	Falls Church Community Center (381209-J) City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks	5-16	CLOSED	After-Care Available

Please note: Dates and locations are subject to change.

COACHING STAFF

The Mystics Summer Camps coaching staff is comprised of former professional coaches/players, former and current college coaches/players, as well as local varsity high school coaches.

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Camp Instruction. Please click here for a full job description. All resumes & cover letters should be submitted via email.

CONTACT US

Still have questions about Mystics Summer Camps?

Please contact:

David Deal
phone: (202) 527-7503
fax: (202) 527-7539
email: ddeal@washmystics.com

Mystics Camp Office:
601 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004

FAQs

Q: Do you provide lunch?
A: No, we will not provide lunch but will take a short break to allow campers to eat a small lunch/snack.

Q: Do you provide transportation?
A: No, parents are required to bring their child to camp, check them in and also check them out each day.

Q: Do the camps sellout?
A: The 2010 will be the first summer of the Mystics camp program. However, we anticipate selling out the majority of the camps and encourage parents to register their child as soon as possible.

Q: What kind of supervision do campers receive?
A: Parents are required to sign-in and sign-out their child each camp day. Campers are always under the supervision of the on-site director or their own coach throughout the day.

Q: Who are the coaches?
A: The coaches are from throughout the Greater Washington area with different levels of experience – professional, college, high school, and middle school.

Q: What is the involvement of the Mystics players and coaching staff?
A: Current members of the Mystics roster and coaching staff will make at least one appearance at each camp. The duration of the visit(s) is dependent on the team's game and practice schedule and will vary camp-by-camp.

Q: What does my child need to bring to camp?
A: Each camper should be dressed appropriately to participate in basketball activities – ie sneakers, shorts, and t-shirt. We will provide water, but ask that each camper bring his/her own water bottle. We also recommend that all campers bring a small snack/lunch, and a book bag or duffle bag that can hold all of their personal belongings.

Q: Why is the registration different depending on the camp location?
A: The Mystics summer camps will be scheduled throughout the Greater Washington area. The team has partnered with a variety of organizations including recreation departments, public and private schools, and stand-alone facilities. Some of the registrations will be handled by the individual host facility while the Mystics will handle the registration for others.

Q: Can I cancel my registration?
A: You will not receive a refund if you cancel your registration as all sales are final. Campers who are forced to cancel or leave camp due to an illness or injury must provide a written request with a doctor's note in order to receive a prorated refund based on the number of days spend at camp. There are no refunds if your child voluntarily leaves camp.

Q: May I change my session?
A: If notified in advance, we will do our best to accommodate your request to change your session. However, we can not guarantee that there will be an opening at your location of choice. Please contact the Mystics Camp office by phone or email with your request. We will not honor any requests if the camp for the initial registration has already occurred.