UK Men’s Basketball Unveils 2022 Camp Schedule
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky men’s basketball program will have six opportunities to camp with the Wildcats this summer. Kentucky men’s basketball camps – presented by White, Greer and Maggard Orthodontics – will once again return for the 2022 summer.
John Calipari and his staff will host six camps at the University of Kentucky this summer – three Father/Son, one Father/Daughter, one Overnight session and a “Camp Cal” for commuters – providing multiple options for kids of all ages to attend and learn from college basketball’s premier coaching staff.
The following camp options will be available this season:
Father-Son Camps
Dates: June 10-11, June 17-18, June 24-25
Where: University of Kentucky
Open to: Boys ages 7-17 and their fathers
Price: Overnight ($195 per person); Commuter ($175 per person)
Father-Daughter Camp
Dates: June 19
Where: University of Kentucky
Open to: Girls ages 7-17 and their fathers
Price: $110 per person
Overnight Camp
Dates: June 12-15
Where: University of Kentucky
Open to: Boys ages 7-17
Price: Overnight ($485 per person); Commuter ($375 per person)
“Camp Cal”
Dates: June 20-23
Where: University of Kentucky
Open to: Boys ages 7-17, must be a commuter
Price: $425 per person
GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION FOR ALL CAMPS
Registration for all camps is open. A limited number of spots for all camps are available and based on a first-come, first-served basis with online registration recommended as the fastest and most efficient form of registering campers.
All camps will be held on the University of Kentucky campus and feature UK’s upgraded facilities. Certified athletic trainers will be stationed at each site throughout the duration of the camp, along with UK basketball staff members to accommodate any questions or concerns. It is UK’s goal to ensure a safe and fun environment, which provides all campers the opportunity to maximize their Kentucky basketball experience.
Once a camper’s registration is complete, the camper will receive a confirmation email with details of necessary documents needed (physical, insurance), along with a list of items campers will need to bring for camp. Any camp-related questions can be called into the men’s basketball camp line at 859-257-9457 or 859-257-1916 or by email at ukmbbcamps@uky.edu.
2022 FATHER-SON CAMPS
The first John Calipari Father-Son Camp – presented by White, Greer and Maggard Orthodontics – is scheduled for June 10-11, the second session will be June 17-18 (on Father’s Day weekend) and the third session will be June 24-25.
Traditionally UK’s most popular camp, father and son participants will be treated to instruction from the Kentucky coaches and staff, along with current available Wildcat players through detailed skill work and competitions in the Joe Craft Center, Memorial Coliseum and the Seaton Center. Father and son teams will compete with fellow campers of appropriate age groups (based on son’s age/grade level) in competitions that incorporate skills learned throughout the camp. The skill work is designed to give both father and son drills and techniques to take home and continue working on together.
The Father/Son Camp is open to all fathers and sons ages 7- or entering their senior year of high school, regardless of previous basketball experience. The cost of each camp is $195 for each individual who will stay overnight or $175 per person for a father’s and son’s who choose to commute.
- Three meals (including dinner on Friday during registration, breakfast snack and sandwiches after dismissal)
- Camp T-shirt
- Two sessions of instruction and competition
- Photo and autograph opportunities with UK staff and players
Check-in for the Father-Son Camps will be from 3-5:30 p.m. on the Friday of each session. Camp registration will be held inside the Seaton Center, located at 1210 University Drive. All camp facilities, including, dining, parking and gyms, will be clearly marked with signs once parents and campers enter any of the University of Kentucky campus entrances. For those who may miss the scheduled registration, UK will have staff members available after camp activities begin to complete your check-in.
Camp activities are set to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and will end on the first day at 9 p.m. Camp starts back up at 8:30 a.m. on each Saturday and will conclude with closing ceremonies in the Seaton Center on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
Each camper will be provided with a box lunch upon departure Saturday. Complete camp itineraries will be emailed to parents or guardians prior to the start of camp.
Cancellation policy: The $100 deposit is non-refundable except in the case of injury, illness or a mandatory school event. If a cancellation is made for any other reason, tuition will be refunded less the $100 deposit if the cancellation is made before the first day of camp. Once the camp session has begun there will be no refunds, except in the case of injury or illness. This includes the cancellation of practices due to severe weather. The convenience fee associated with online registration is non-refundable.
2022 FATHER-DAUGHTER CAMP
This year’s Father-Daughter sessions – presented by White, Greer and Maggard Orthodontics – will be June 19. Camp will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.
Using the fan-favorite Father-Son Camp as a model, fathers and daughters will be treated to instruction from the Kentucky coaches and staff along with current available Wildcat players through detailed skill work and competitions at the Joe Craft Center, Memorial Coliseum and the Seaton Center. Father-daughter teams will compete with fellow campers of appropriate age groups (based on daughter’s age/grade level) in competitions that incorporate skills learned throughout the camp. The skill work is designed to give both father and daughter drills and techniques to take home and continue working on together.
The Father/Daughter Camp is open to all fathers and daughters ages 7- or entering their senior year of high school, regardless of previous basketball experience. The cost of each camp is $110 per person.
- Two meals (including breakfast/snack on Friday during registration and lunchl)
- Camp T-shirt
- Two sessions of instruction and competition
- Photo and autograph opportunities with UK staff and players
Check-in for the Father-Daughter Camps will be from 7-8:30 a.m. on Sunday. Camp registration will be held inside Memorial Coliseum, located at 201 Avenue of Champions. All camp facilities, including, dining, parking and gyms, will be clearly marked with signs once parents and campers enter any of the University of Kentucky campus entrances. For those who may miss the scheduled registration, UK will have staff members available after camp activities begin to complete your check-in.
Camp activities are set to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday and will end at 4:30 p.m. and will conclude with closing ceremonies in Memorial Coliseum.
Complete camp itineraries will be emailed to parents or guardians prior to the start of camp.
Cancellation policy: The $100 deposit is non-refundable except in the case of injury, illness or mandatory school event. If a cancellation is made for any other reason, tuition will be refunded less the $100 deposit if the cancellation is made before the first day of camp. Once the camp session has begun there will be no refunds, except in the case of injury or illness. This includes the cancellation of practices due to severe weather. The convenience fee associated with online registration is non-refundable.
2022 OVERNIGHT CAMP
The Overnight Camp is scheduled for June 12-15. Camp is open to boys ages 7- or entering their senior year of high school.
The Overnight Camp – presented by White, Greer and Maggard Orthodontics – offers four days of skill training, team games, individual competitions and a division tournament. Campers will be pre-assigned to appropriate age/grade level divisions in which all skill work, competitions and games will take place. Skill work will be taught by UK coaches and staff, along with current available Wildcat players. Each camper will be assigned a team within their respective age groups. Complete camp itineraries, gym schedules, and day camper drop-off and pick-up information will be included in the confirmation email sent to parents or guardians prior to the start of camp.
The cost of camp is $485 for a player staying overnight, while the commuter option is $375 and it includes:
- Breakfast snack and lunch on all three days
- Supervised drop-off (7:30 a.m.) and pick-up (8:30 p.m.) every day of camp
- Three days of instruction, competitions and team play
- Camp T-shirt
- Photo and autograph opportunities with UK staff and players
Camp registration will be held inside the Seaton Center, located at 1210 University Drive on Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday drop off will occur from 7-8:30 a.m. Each day of camp will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at the Seaton Center at 8:30 p.m.
All camp facilities, including dining, parking and gyms, will be clearly marked with signs once parents and campers enter any of the University of Kentucky campus entrances. For those who may miss the scheduled registration, UK will have staff members available after camp activities begin to complete your check-in at Memorial Coliseum.
2022 “CAMP CAL”
“Camp Cal” is scheduled for June 20-23. Camp is open to boys ages 7- or entering their senior year of high school and only available to commuters. There is not an overnight option for this camp.
“Camp Cal” – presented by White, Greer and Maggard Orthodontics – offers four days of skill training, team games, individual competitions and a division tournament. Campers will be pre-assigned to appropriate age/grade level divisions in which all skill work, competitions and games will take place. Skill work will be taught by UK coaches and staff, along with current available Wildcat players. Each camper will be assigned a team within their respective age groups. Complete camp itineraries, gym schedules, and day camper drop-off and pick-up information will be included in the confirmation email sent to parents or guardians prior to the start of camp.
The cost of camp is $425 and it includes:
- Breakfast snack and lunch on all three days
- Supervised drop-off (7:30 a.m.) and pick-up (5 p.m.) every day of camp
- Four days of instruction, competitions and team play
- Camp T-shirt
- Photo and autograph opportunities with UK staff and players
Camp registration will be held inside Memorial Coliseum, located at 201 Avenue of Champions, on Monday from 7-8:30 a.m. Each day of camp will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at Memorial Coliseum at 5 p.m.
All camp facilities, including dining, parking and gyms, will be clearly marked with signs once parents and campers enter any of the University of Kentucky campus entrances. For those who may miss the scheduled registration, UK will have staff members available after camp activities begin to complete your check-in at Memorial Coliseum.
Cancellation policy: The $100 deposit is non-refundable except in the case of injury, illness or mandatory school event. If a cancellation is made for any other reason, tuition will be refunded less the $100 deposit if the cancellation is made before the first day of camp. Once the camp session has begun there will be no refunds, except in the case of injury or illness. This includes the cancellation of practices due to severe weather. The convenience fee associated with online registration is non-refundable.
The University of Kentucky’s camps and clinics are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).
NCAA rules prohibit payment of camp expenses (camp tuition, transportation, spending money, etc.) for prospects (seventh grade and above) by University of Kentucky donors. For men’s basketball, a prospect is an individual who has started classes for the seventh grade. NCAA rules also prohibit free or reduced camp admissions for prospects. If you have any questions, notify camp officials prior to attending camp.
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