Weymouth - Behn Basketball Community Camp - Coed Weymouth, Massachusetts
Behn Basketball Camp is coming back to Weymouth in 2024! In coordination with the Weymouth Recreation Department, Behn Basketball Camp will be at the Weymouth High School in Weymouth starting Monday, July 22nd. Our camp offers a half-day program, Monday thru Friday. This camp is for girls and boys.
The largest and most successful basketball camp in New England, Behn Basketball has grown throughout Eastern Massachusetts for the past 30 years with a reputation of excellent teaching focused on fundamentals. Our experienced coaches create an intense yet comfortable atmosphere that encourages learning and development. The goal is for each player to leave camp with improved skills, increased confidence, and acquired knowledge on how to practice and succeed. And of course we have fun too!
Highlights Include
- Emphasis on fundamentals
- Focus on proper shooting technique
- Learning team play on both offense and defense
- Appreciation of competition and good sportsmanship
- Official Behn Camp T-shirt
- Making friends and having fun
Camp Director
Jamie Kelley
Jamie Kelley is a former standout player at Assumption College in Worcester Massachusetts. Jamie is the longest serving coach at camp and remains one of the most popular. She has successfully taught and mentored thousands of campers during her years with Behn Basketball.
Read Full BioPrior to Assumption College, Jamie was a four-year varsity star at Foxboro High School. In her senior year she led her team as Captain to the school’s first and only girls State Championship in 1995. Along the way she was rewarded with all-star honors from the Boston Globe, Herald, and the Sun Chronicle.
After graduating college in 1999, Jamie became the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Framingham State College. She later served as the Assistant as well as Head Women's Basketball Coach at Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH.
After gaining experience at the college level, Jamie chose to return to her high school alma mater and become the Assistant Head Coach for the girls varsity team along side Sarah Behn. Recently, Jamie again joined Sarah as a volunteer assistant at University of Massachusetts at Lowell and Brown.
Check-in: Monday morning 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM. Any outstanding medical forms are due at this time.
Hours: 9 A.M - Noon for half-day, Monday through Friday. There is a brief awards ceremony on Friday at 11:30.
Camp Store: We sell beverages and snacks. We also sell Behn Camp clothing.
What to Bring: Campers should wear comfortable clothing (shorts & a T-shirt), socks, and sneakers. You should bring a water bottle and snacks. We will provide coolers as well.
Gender: Girls and Boys
Ages: 8 - 16
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00-9:15 Stretching and two laps
- 9:15-9:30 Agility stations
- 9:30-9:45 Skills stations
- 9:45-10:00 Defense principles: Introduction to Shell Drill
- 10:00-10:15 Full Court Drills
- 10:15-10:30 Break
- 10:30-10:45 One-on-one tournament
- 10:45-11:00 Defensive boxing out and rebounding
- 11:00-11:20 Position drills
- 11:20-11:30 Steal the bacon drill
- 11:30-11:40 Free throw tournament
- 11:40-11:50 Dribble knock out
- 11:50-11:55 Full court sprints
- 11:55-Noon End of day quiz for prizes
Camper Parent
We are looking forward to next year already - she's out in the driveway as we speak keeping up with what she learned! Enjoy the rest of the summer and we'll definitely see you next July - no doubt about it!