HSBCAMPS & Basketball Pros Return to San Diego August 2011

Online, May 8, 2011 (Newswire.com) - San Diego . . . are you ready to come train with the pros? HSBCAMPS, America's fastest growing youth basketball initiative and leader in bringing kids of all ages and abilities face-to-face with the pros, has officially announced its return to the San Diego area. Teaming up with various local non-profits, HSBCAMPS will host one of its world-class youth basketball programs, geared towards "giving back". The one-day clinic at Balboa Parks Municipal Gymnasium (Friday August 12, 2011) will kick off a series of fundraising events planned for the weekend of August 12 - 13, 2011. "This will be an amazing and unique opportunity for HSBCAMPS, our partners, and the community at large," shared HSBCAMPS Director Carson Sofro. "We are absolutely thrilled and excited to be coming back to San Diego and be a part of such a special weekend."

The HSBCAMPS Morning and Afternoon Sessions will offer boys and girls in the elementary, middle, and high school grades a chance to "Elevate Their Game" training one-on-one with NBA and collegiate players as well as other select pros. Camp will include a comprehensive curriculum of skill development and game situational instruction (8:1 player to coach ratio). Each session will be jam packed with fundamental group drills, station work, organized team competitions, and various competitive games. The Morning Session is open to youth in grades K-6. The Afternoon Session is open to youth in grades 7-12.

HSBCAMPS prides itself as a youth basketball program that "gives back", donating a portion of every programs proceeds to schools and non-profits within each of the communities they serve. With more than $50,000 raised to date, HSBCAMPS stands firm in its commitment to provide every child an opportunity to attend, regardless of age or income.

In addition to San Diego, the nationally expanding youth basketball camp will also be serving up high scoring experiences in Forney, Texas; Houston, Texas; Rockwall, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Hailey, Idaho; Twin Falls, Idaho; Bend, Ore.; Medford, Ore.; Park City, Utah; and Bellevue, Wash. To register for the San Diego sessions or for more information, visit www.hsbcamps.com/camps/san-diego/.

About HSBCAMPS
Hot Shot Basketball Camps (HSBCAMPS, LLC.) is America's leader in bringing young basketball players of all ages face-to-face with the pros. Founded in the summer of 2007 by Director Carson Sofro, HSBCAMPS is now gearing up for its fifth campaign and operations throughout the western United States. Sofro, joined by a cast of Collegiate and Professional coaches and players, delivers a world-class basketball experience to kids (Grades 1-12) for a fraction of the price of similar programs. HSBCAMPS is committed to giving back, donating a portion of proceeds to schools and non-profits, as well as the HSBCARES fund. Through the HSBCARES fund, HSBCAMPS is able to award camp scholarships, support basketball programs for disabled and underprivileged children, and provide public schools and youth programs with vital basketball equipment to operate at the highest level. For more information and to register, visit http://www.HSBCAMPS.com.

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