Cavs Academy, the only official Youth Basketball Camp of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has announced the dates and locations of its 2019 summer camps. A total of 11 summer camps (10 day camps and one overnight camp) will take place throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania, tipping off in Cleveland on June 3rd. All boys and girls ages 5-17 are welcome, regardless of current basketball skill level. Registration is NOW open at CavsYouth.com.

Under the direction of Cavs Academy Head Coach Kendall Chones and his experienced coaching staff, all participants will enjoy a fun, motivational camp environment and be equipped with expert instruction.

Ten summer camps run from approximately 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily and include:

Dynamic stretching and warm-ups to ensure players are prepared for the day’s activities



Individual stations to reinforce fundamental skills such as ball handling, defense, shooting and rebounding



Conditioning drills to improve quickness, agility and endurance



A skills lecture and application



5-on-5 exhibitions to apply learned skills in a live game setting



Various contests and fun competitions

"Our summer camps teach the skills and drills that players are practicing in the NBA. Both returning participants and new campers can expect to improve their game in an environment that encourages teamwork and camaraderie!” said Kendall Chones. Chones brings over 10 years of professional basketball and coaching experience to Cavs Academy.

Schedule of Cavs Academy Summer Camp cities and dates (camps run 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily):

DATE CITY LOCATION July 15-19 Columbus Dublin Jerome High School July 22-26 Twinsburg Fitness Center Twinsburg Fitness Center July 28-31 (overnight camp) Willoughby Andrews Osborne Academy August 5-6 Youngstown Davis Family YMCA August 8-9 Pittsburgh Woodland Hills High School

Early registration before April 9th is encouraged, as spots are limited.

Early registration pricing of $250 is available for the majority of camps listed unless otherwise noted. After April 9th registration pricing is $275. Pricing for Canton McKinley High School (July 1-3) is $175/$199. Pricing for the condensed, two-day mini camps on August 5-6 and August 8-9 is $150.

*New this year, Cavs Academy will host an overnight camp. Pricing for Andrews Osborne Academy (July 28-31) for overnight campers is $425/$475. Pricing for commuter campers is $225/$275. Registration includes room accommodations and meals for each participant. For more details, visit CavsYouth.com.

Each registration includes:

Cavs Academy Uniform



Spaulding Basketball



Cavs Duffle Bag



Individualized Player Evaluation



End of Camp Awards and Celebration



Cavs Kids Club Kit and One-Year Membership



Tickets to 2019-20 Cavs Home Games

Back-To-School Tipoff Clinics

In addition to the summer camp schedule, Cavs Academy will also host three one-day “Back-To-School” Tipoff Clinics from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The price for each clinic is $99. Registration is open now at CavsYouth.com.

August 12th - Medina High School



August 14th - Lakeside High School (Ashtabula)



August 16th - Sandusky County YMCA