Rising Stars Youth Hoops Camp
The annual Rising Stars Youth Hoops Camp is a 3 day camp encouraging local youth to get out and move and educating them on important topics like health, nutrition and college education.
Over 25 youth aged 7-17 participated in the 2016 Hoops Camp. They were provided with meals each day from local restaurants that were affordable healthier alternatives to more traditional foods provided in the food deserts of urban communities. They received an education focused on the importance of eating healthy food and the effects it has on bodies and mind.
In addition, participants interviewed and learned from several college graduates-- also decorated athletes in the community-- who encouraged them to seek and excel in higher education and taught valuable ball skills, too.
All participants received jerseys, bags and prizes. Two awards were given out to spectacular performers: the "J Salinas Above and Beyond" Award & the "APEX Exceeding Expectations" Award.
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