Free children’s basketball camp this October in Athens

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Athens is offering a free mini basketball camp for children this fall. It will help children learn the fundamentals of basketball or help develop their skills.

The camps, hosted by their Parks and Recreation Department and Tennessee Wesleyan University, is for children aged four to 13.

These camps will be on October 16 and 17.

Children aged four to eight may attend the Monday, October 16 camp. Those aged nine to 13 may attend the Tuesday camp.

Both camps will last from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Park basketball courts. Check-ins will begin at 5 p.m.

Those who want to attend must pre-register by Monday, October 16 at 4 p.m.

Registration is now open at athenstn.gov. Parents can also register their children by phone at 744-2704.