Men’s Basketball Announces Summer Individual Camps
5/2/2025 8:55:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Fun begins in Fertitta Center on June 9; Second camp to start June 16
HOUSTON – University of Houston Men's Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and his Cougars will host a pair of summer individual camps during the month of June, and campers are encouraged to register soon before all spots are filled.
The first Individual Camp will be held June 9-11, while Individual Camp 2 will be held June 16-18. Camps are open to incoming second- to eighth-graders and begin at 9 a.m., each day, with camper drop-off available starting at 8 a.m., each day.
All campers will receive instruction in the fundamentals of the game of basketball and will be placed on a team to compete in games against other campers.
For more information or to register, campers and their parents/guardians should visit uhcougars.com/mbbsummercamps any time or email kcbeard@central.uh.edu or mmcdona2@central.uh.edu during regular business hours.
KELVIN SAMPSON SUMMER CAMPS SCHEDULE
Individual Camp 1
June 9-11
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon.-Wed.)
Dropoff available at 8 a.m., each day
Individual Camp 2
June 16-18
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon.-Wed.)
Dropoff available at 8 a.m., each day
ABOUT KELVIN SAMPSON CAMPS
Camp Attire/What to Bring
Players should come dressed for basketball with t-shirt, shorts, socks and basketball shoes. Players may bring a water bottle or purchase water or Powerade from the camp store. Basketballs will be provided and there is no need for campers to bring their basketballs.
Campers SHOULD NOT bring video game devices or other items that are not needed to play basketball. Houston is not responsible for any lost or stolen items
Camper Drop-Off / Pick-Up
Parents/guardians should pick up and drop off their camper(s) at the lower Club entrance to the Fertitta Center on the Holman Street side of the facility. The address for the Fertitta Center is 3422 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77004. Please note that the entrance to camp will be on Holman Street and NOT on Cullen Boulevard.
Other than the initial camp registration on Monday, parents/guardians should stay in their vehicles for drop-off and pick-up. Camp staff members will be outside to assist in drop-off and pick-up each day.
Parents/guardians are asked to pay attention to the email at which their camper(s) are registered, as this will be the primary mode of communication for information regarding camp.
PARKING
Parking is NOT FREE. The city of Houston controls parking on Holman Street and you can pay at the meter in a first come first serve manner. There is visitor parking in the garage across from the Fertitta Center that you can pay for as well. Please do not park in the open parking lot by the Fertitta Center as this is Faculty parking for the University and you will be ticketed.
VISITATION
Parents and guardians are welcome to watch the beginning of camp and conclusion of camp each day in the Fertitta Center.
CAMP TRAINER
There will always be a certified athletic trainer on site for the duration of the camp. Please convey any medical issues for your camper to the trainer during check-in.
CAMP STORE / MEALS
A camp store will be set up. Campers may purchase drinks, candy, and pizza slices. At camp registration you may put money in the camp store, which the camper can then use as a debit system to purchase items. Lunch is not provided and campers are encouraged to bring their own. The camp store will sell pizza slices should campers want to do that for lunch.
* Note: There will not be refunds from the camp store so please only put money in that you plan on having the camper use completely.
REFUND POLICY
There is a $100/non-refundable deposit with all camp registrations. If a camper cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances (illness, injury, dire family situation), notification must be made prior to check-in and refund will be given minus $100 deposit.
If camper has to withdraw from camp due to unforeseen circumstances (illness, injury, dire family situation), camper will be charged a prorated fee based on number of days in attendance.
No partial refunds/discounts/or prorated rates for attending other events or being able to only attend certain days. Refunds will not be given for any additional reasons.
BUY TICKETS
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
The first Individual Camp will be held June 9-11, while Individual Camp 2 will be held June 16-18. Camps are open to incoming second- to eighth-graders and begin at 9 a.m., each day, with camper drop-off available starting at 8 a.m., each day.
All campers will receive instruction in the fundamentals of the game of basketball and will be placed on a team to compete in games against other campers.
For more information or to register, campers and their parents/guardians should visit uhcougars.com/mbbsummercamps any time or email kcbeard@central.uh.edu or mmcdona2@central.uh.edu during regular business hours.
KELVIN SAMPSON SUMMER CAMPS SCHEDULE
Individual Camp 1
June 9-11
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon.-Wed.)
Dropoff available at 8 a.m., each day
Individual Camp 2
June 16-18
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon.-Wed.)
Dropoff available at 8 a.m., each day
ABOUT KELVIN SAMPSON CAMPS
Camp Attire/What to Bring
Players should come dressed for basketball with t-shirt, shorts, socks and basketball shoes. Players may bring a water bottle or purchase water or Powerade from the camp store. Basketballs will be provided and there is no need for campers to bring their basketballs.
Campers SHOULD NOT bring video game devices or other items that are not needed to play basketball. Houston is not responsible for any lost or stolen items
Camper Drop-Off / Pick-Up
Parents/guardians should pick up and drop off their camper(s) at the lower Club entrance to the Fertitta Center on the Holman Street side of the facility. The address for the Fertitta Center is 3422 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77004. Please note that the entrance to camp will be on Holman Street and NOT on Cullen Boulevard.
Other than the initial camp registration on Monday, parents/guardians should stay in their vehicles for drop-off and pick-up. Camp staff members will be outside to assist in drop-off and pick-up each day.
Parents/guardians are asked to pay attention to the email at which their camper(s) are registered, as this will be the primary mode of communication for information regarding camp.
PARKING
Parking is NOT FREE. The city of Houston controls parking on Holman Street and you can pay at the meter in a first come first serve manner. There is visitor parking in the garage across from the Fertitta Center that you can pay for as well. Please do not park in the open parking lot by the Fertitta Center as this is Faculty parking for the University and you will be ticketed.
VISITATION
Parents and guardians are welcome to watch the beginning of camp and conclusion of camp each day in the Fertitta Center.
CAMP TRAINER
There will always be a certified athletic trainer on site for the duration of the camp. Please convey any medical issues for your camper to the trainer during check-in.
CAMP STORE / MEALS
A camp store will be set up. Campers may purchase drinks, candy, and pizza slices. At camp registration you may put money in the camp store, which the camper can then use as a debit system to purchase items. Lunch is not provided and campers are encouraged to bring their own. The camp store will sell pizza slices should campers want to do that for lunch.
* Note: There will not be refunds from the camp store so please only put money in that you plan on having the camper use completely.
REFUND POLICY
There is a $100/non-refundable deposit with all camp registrations. If a camper cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances (illness, injury, dire family situation), notification must be made prior to check-in and refund will be given minus $100 deposit.
If camper has to withdraw from camp due to unforeseen circumstances (illness, injury, dire family situation), camper will be charged a prorated fee based on number of days in attendance.
No partial refunds/discounts/or prorated rates for attending other events or being able to only attend certain days. Refunds will not be given for any additional reasons.
BUY TICKETS
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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