The Northern Vermont Hoop Camp gives young basketball players a chance to improve their skills and their understanding of the game in a challenging and supportive environment.
CAMP DIRECTOR
Michael Osborne
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Johnson State College
A JSC alum and former Badgers basketball player himself, Coach Michael Osborne recently completed his sixth season as head coach at JSC. The Badgers continue to be a competitive program in the North Atlantic Conference under his helm.
The Northern Vermont Hoop Camp has more than doubled in size since Coach Osborne re-established the summer basketball camp at Johnson State. Osborne has worked many camps and clinics over the last 18 years including St. Michael’s Basketball Camp, various specialty camps at CMCC such as their Elite Camp, Point Guard and Wing Play Camp, Vermont Hoop Camp, JSC Small Fry Clinic, as well as working as an individual and team instructor at Central Maine Community College.
Osborne has a B.S. in Health Sciences/Physical Education from JSC and possesses great enthusiasm and passion to teach and lead. He takes great pride in cultivating relationships with young people.
CAMP INFORMATION
Our Staff
In addition to the Johnson State College coaches, the staff will include members of the Johnson State College men’s basketball team and other current and former collegiate basketball players and coaches.
Times
The full-day option runs from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Any child dropped off before 8:30 a.m. or picked-up later than 9 p.m. will be subject to an additional fee. Final games and awards ceremony will be held on the last day of camp.
Fees
The residential camp is $425 per week. The full-day option is $325 per week. Multiple child discounts are available. ALL FEES ARE DUE WITH REGISTRATION. Please make all checks payable to Johnson State College Men’s Basketball.
Meals
Residential campers are provided three meals per day at the Johnson State College Dining Hall. Full-day campers are provided lunch and dinner. Meals are available on a cash basis at the dining facility for parents wishing to eat with their children.
Housing
Roommate requests are available and must be requested by both families. We will attempt to satisfy all requests, but roommate choices cannot be guaranteed.
Registration/Information
Mail the registration form with fees to:
Northern Vermont Hoop Camp
Johnson State College
337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656
For more information call 802-635-1470 or email us at michael.osborne@jscedu
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
Facilities
Two gymnasiums with 4 indoor courts plus:
Indoor PoolLocker RoomsTraining RoomWeight Room
Instruction
Evaluation
On Sunday, campers will be evaluated and placed on teams according to age, size, and ability.
Lectures
Daily lectures by college coaches and players on a wide variety of topics.
Games
Campers will play games daily.
Drills
Campers will participate in small-group stations that will include offensive, defensive, rebounding, and transition skills daily.
Swimming
Campers will be able to swim throughout the week at specified times.
Report Cards
At the end of the week, campers will receive a summary of their performance during the week of camp. This includes positive feedback and suggested drills and/or areas to improve on.
Extras
JSC BasketballCamp T-ShirtCamp Awards
Parents are invited to observe at any time!
