SUFFOLK SPONSORS YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP
Suffolk’s Tampa office recently sponsored the Basketball Camp 66 summer youth camp by supplying t-shirts for all participants.
also took part in various other activities including a talent show and classes on money management, self-esteem and different careers.
This year’s camp ran from July 19 – 23 with more than 60 youth in attendance. This free camp was hosted by Basketball Camp 66, Inside and Out Project, YBDG and DuCon Construction at Campbell Park Rec Center, courtesy of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation. The camp featured professional referee Haywoode Workman who played over 350 games in eight NBA seasons for five teams from 1989 to 2000 and is now a referee in the NBA.
Campers also heard from many speakers including the current Mayor of St. Petersburg Rick Kriseman, CEO Ernie DuBose of DuCon Construction and former Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch.
Along with participating in basketball drills and games, campers
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programs, events, camps, and activities that are in house as well as collaborating with community partners. “Suffolk continues to
lead with our core value of caring in each of the regions we serve,” said Josh Christensen, general manager of Suffolk’s Florida Gulf Coast region. “We will continue to
Inside And Out Project is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the individual inside and out. IAOP Youth Outreach programs focus on providing a platform where youth of all ages are encouraged, mentored and inspired to become responsible, skillful, positive and courteous leaders of our future. They offer For Advertising Info 727-943-0551 I info@nnlflorida.com or visit tbnewsandlifestyles.com
