Robbie Valentine Summer Basketball Camp

About the Camp

For more than 35 years, the Robbie Valentine Basketball Summer Camp has been a premiere youth summer camp in Louisville, Kentucky. The camps is geared for boys and girls, ages 5-16, and emphasizes individual instruction in all phases of the game. Campers can expect to learn the key fundamentals of being a better basketball player in areas including defense, shooting, passing, ball handling, team work and leadership. In addition to learning skills on the court, Robbie teaches the campers valuable life skills and invites several keynote speakers from the local basketball community who will mentor the attendees throughout the camps. 

Register online here.

Camp Dates:

• June 6-10 / 9 am - 3 pm / KFC Yum! Center / 1 Arena Plaza Louisville, KY 40202

Other Camp Dates Offered:

• June 20-24 / KFC Yum! Center / 1 Arena Plaza Louisville, KY 40202

Camp Highlights:

• Teaches basketball fundamental skills stations
• Expert lectures by Robbie Valentine and guest speakers
• Careful arrangement of campers in groups according to age, size and experience
• Outstanding staff
• Team competitions re-emphasizing newly learned skills and building self-confidence 
• Visits from current and former college players
• Counselors available one hour prior of camp for early drop off
• Concessions available 
• Parents are welcome to stay at camp or attend anytime!

Learn from experience coaching staff:

• Robbie Valentine, University of Louisville 1986 NCAA Championship Team
• Darryl Murray, Camp Director; University of Tennessee
• Joe Estes, Loyola University, Chicago
• Brooke Valentine Thomas, Bellarmine University
• Kylie Floyd, Butler High School
• Corey Clark, University of Kentucky
• Darryl Baker, Danville Community College
• Gary Valentine, Spalding University

Special Guest Appearance by (appearances vary by camp week): 

• Denny Crum, Hall of Fame Head Coach of the 1980 and 1986 University of Louisville NCAA Championship Teams
• Milt Wagner, University of Louisville 1986 NCAA Championship Team, LA Lakers 1998 NBA World Champions
• Tony Branch, University of Louisville 1986 NCAA Championship Team
• Jack Givens, University of Kentucky 1978 NCAA Championship Team
• Chris West Sr., University of Louisville 1986 NCAA Championship Team

The basketball camps will follow state and local Covid-19 related guidelines. More details will be sent to registrants closer to the camp dates.