Overnight Clinics
For 51 years, Pine Tree Basketball Camp has been established as one of the preeminent teaching camps in all of the northeast, and a place for players of all skill levels to come to learn and develop their game. Coach Damien Strahorn has run the camp for the past 13 summers after taking the camp over from legendary coaches Dick Whitmore (Colby College) and Dick Meader (University of Maine Farmington).
Pine Tree 2 focuses on teaching the fundamentals of the game with a highly regarded coaching staff from both the collegiate and high school level. Each camper will receive both individual and team instruction that will help them continue to develop their game and help prepare them for seasons to come.
Areas of Focus: Shooting, Passing, Ball Handling, Post Play, Teamwork, Individual Defense, Team Defensive Concepts
Campers will take part in an intensive basketball program focused on teaching the fundamentals of the game that will help your camper develop their game. All campers will receive individual and team instruction to help them prepare for their upcoming seasons. We want all campers to improve through hard work while having a positive and fun camp experience.
| July 20th - 24th |
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Grades: 5th - 12th |
| July 31st - August 4th |
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Grades: 5th - 12th |
When Online Registration has Closed, contact Damien Strahorn at pt2basketball@gmail.com to for availability.
What to bring:
- Linens (twin size), pillow, and towel
- Basketball clothes, socks
- Basketball shoes
- Personal items
- Swimsuit
- Alarm clock
Special Offering:
- camp t-shirt
- training and medical staff on-site
- use of spacious indoor pool
- age and ability groups to meet all needs
- goal setting
- written evaluation at the conclusion of camp
- motivational and instructional lectures
- great dormitory and dining facilities
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Sample Schedule: |
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| Time | Activity | ||
| 7:00am | Wake Up Call | ||
| 7:20am | Breakfast | ||
| 8:15am - 9:00am | Help Areas | ||
| 9:00am - 9:15am | Attendance/Warm-up | ||
| 9:15am - 10:30am | Defensive Stations | ||
| 10:30am - 12:00pm | Teaching Station/Games/Competitions | ||
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lunch | ||
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Lecture | ||
| 2:00pm - 3:15pm | Offensive Stations | ||
| 3:15pm - 3:45pm | Individual/Team Breakdown | ||
| 3:45pm - 5:00pm | Games/Competitions | ||
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner | ||
| 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Breakdown Lecture/Skill Development | ||
| 7:00pm - 8:15pm | Games | ||
| 8:15pm - 9:00pm | Help Area Station | ||
Parental Checkpoints:
Supervision – Well-trained staff on site around the clock to provide optimal camp experience both on the court and in the dorms.
Facilities – Colby Athletics is home to the top Division III athletic facility in the Northeast with the opening of the brand new $200 million Athletic and Recreation center. The dining hall and dormitories create a first class experience that your camper will surely enjoy.
Experience – The Pine Tree Camp has been in existence for 45 plus years at Colby College and has been a memorable experience for countless campers that have come to improve their basketball skills. The directors have been involved in some of the top basketball summer camps in the country including the Pine Tree camps to ensure a terrific camp experience.
Staff – Pine Tree 2 will have a great staff of high school and college coaches to instruct your campers on the finer points of both individual and team development. In addition, there will be a number of college counselors and an athletic training staff to provide 24 hour care for any needs that arise.
Atmosphere – Pine Tree 2 will be a great opportunity for your camper to not only develop their basketball skills, but a place to learn to love the game and make
lasting friendships.
Overnight Registration – between 2-3:45 p.m. at the Athletic Center.
Overnight Pick-up – at 10:30am