A youth basketball camp organized by the Detroit Pistons Academy is set to take place on August 22 at the Full Blast Recreation Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. This event is part of an initiative by the B² (B-Squared) Foundation to provide young athletes with quality sports instruction and enrichment opportunities.
Scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the camp is open to boys and girls in grades 3 through 9. The Full Blast Recreation Center is located at 35 W. Hamblin Ave., making it accessible for local families eager to engage their children in sports. The B² Foundation is committed to ensuring that youth from Battle Creek, Albion, Kalamazoo, and nearby areas can participate, thanks to the support of community partners and sponsors.
Brittney R. Dowdy, the executive director of the B² Foundation, emphasized the broader mission of the event, stating, “This is bigger than basketball for us. We want young people in our community to know that they deserve access to high-quality experiences and opportunities.” She highlighted that the presence of the Detroit Pistons Academy in Battle Creek offers children a chance to learn valuable skills, compete, and build confidence, creating lasting memories.
The camp will feature basketball instruction from the Detroit Pistons Academy staff, designed to help participants develop their skills while also enjoying the game. This initiative aligns with the foundation's goal of increasing access to youth sports, education, and enrichment experiences, regardless of a family’s financial situation.
Dowdy further elaborated on the foundation's mission, stating, “We are building relationships that connect our local youth to opportunities beyond what they may normally have access to. When organizations, businesses, and communities work together on behalf of young people, we can make an impact that reaches far beyond one Saturday.”
The details for the Detroit Pistons Academy Youth Basketball Camp are as follows:
What: Detroit Pistons Academy Youth Basketball Camp
Hosted by: B² (B-Squared) Foundation
Date: August 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Full Blast Recreation Center, 35 W. Hamblin Ave., Battle Creek
Participants: Boys and girls in grades 3-9
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