As part of its 2006 spring vacation "Fun Fest", Community Development Recreation held a basketball camp designed to teach basic skills to elementary and middle school youth at the Bank Street Armory headquarters (Veterans' Memorial Auditorium). Running  on Tuesday and Wednesday from April 18th and 19th, the three-hour morning clinics took participants through the paces that build skills, coordination and strength. CD-Rec staffer Jamison Souza ran the clinic, teaching the same skills he learned over the years. Other activities included arts and crafts, computer crafts, weird science and movies. All events are offered free of charge to city residents. For more information, contact CD-REC at 508-679-0522 or Program Director Grace Gerling by e-mail.
 

(Top row) Coach Souza puts the guys through their paces as they practice dribbling the ball with each hand. (Middle row) Participants dribble the ball from one baseline to the other side of the court at top speed. (Bottom row) The clinic concludes for the morning with the chance to practice shots from the foul line.