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5 Things Denver Parents Want to Know Before Signing Their Kid Up for Basketball Camp
If your kid has never done a week-long basketball camp before, it helps to know what you're actually signing them up for. Here's a real look at what camp week at OC Rain Basketball looks like, from Monday morning drop-off to Friday's final scrimmage.Developing...
What to Expect During Your Child’s First Week at Basketball Summer Camp in Orange County
If your kid has never done a week-long basketball camp before, it helps to know what you're actually signing them up for. Here's a real look at what camp week at OC Rain Basketball looks like, from Monday morning drop-off to Friday's final scrimmage.Developing...
From Never Touched a Ball to Playing With Confidence: Real Stories from OC Rain Basketball Summer Camp
Every summer, parents from Irvine, Anaheim, Tustin, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana sign their kids up for OC Rain Basketball camp carrying the same quiet hesitation. My kid has never really played. Is this actually for them? The short answer is yes. The real answer is...
Craig Smith Is the Guest Coach for IE Rain Basketball Summer Camp. Here’s Why That Matters.
Craig Smith had a reputation in the NBA for being the hardest-working player on the floor. He played for the Utah Jazz, the San Antonio Spurs, and the New Orleans Hornets, and every stop in his career was built on the same thing: a relentless approach to the...
The Lakers’ Coach Is Coming to OC Rain Kids Basketball Camp This Summer
Mo Charlo spends his days developing players inside the Lakers organization. This summer, he's spending his weeks coaching kids basketball camp in Orange County at Rain Basketball OC. Mo is currently an assistant coach with the South Bay Lakers, the Lakers' official G...
Basketball Camp with NBA Guest Coach Mario West: What Denver Families Need to Know
If you've been looking for a basketball summer camp in Denver that goes beyond the basics, this is the one worth knowing about. Rain Basketball Denver's summer camps are co-hosted by Mario West, a former NBA player who spent time with the Atlanta Hawks and built his...
What It’s Like Training with an NBA Coach at Rain Basketball Camp
Most basketball camps have good coaches. A few have great ones. Rain Basketball's summer camps have something most parents never expect when they first sign up: a former NBA player in the gym. That's not a marketing line. It's the format. Every Rain Basketball summer...
The Best Summer for Your Young Athlete Starts Right Here in Denver
Every fall, some kids walk into tryouts noticeably better than they were in the spring. Better footwork, stronger handle, more confident on defense, sharper decision-making. Coaches notice it immediately. The kids themselves often can't fully explain it. But their...
Why Denver Kids Are Spending Their Summers on the Basketball Court (And Loving It)
Colorado summers are genuinely great. Mountains, trails, sunshine, all of it. And yet, every June, families from Aurora, Lakewood, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial, and across the Denver metro show up at the International School of Denver to put their kids to work on...
Youth Basketball Summer Camps in Denver and Aurora: What Local Families Are Saying
When Rain Basketball brought its program to the Denver metro, it brought 15 years of experience and a very specific approach to youth development with it. Families in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Centennial, Littleton, and Englewood who have been part of the program...