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Christmas Break Basketball Camp in Locust: Dec. 28–29 for grades 3–8

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Basketball coach working with a young player in a gym
Sports · Locust · Dec. 28–29, 2026

Christmas Break Basketball Camp

Two mornings of skills, competitions and games at Locust Elementary with Perfect 10 Skills Academy. Grades 3–8, boys and girls.

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Illustrative photo: youth basketball instruction. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Charles Oki, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Camp tips off in a few days: Monday, Dec. 28 and Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon.

WhenMonday, Dec. 28 and Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon
WhereLocust Elementary School gym, Locust
Cost$60 per camper, collected on the first day
RegistrationRecDesk ↗ through Dec. 20; 50 spots (35 left as of Nov. 12)
AgesGrades 3–8, boys and girls
QuestionsLocust Parks and Recreation, 704-888-5260
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Locust Parks and Recreation has teamed up with Perfect 10 Skills Academy for a two-day basketball camp over Christmas break. Coach Luke Gibson runs skill instruction, competitions and games for boys and girls in grades 3 through 8.

Good to know

  • Camp is limited to the first 50 registrations; 35 spots were open on Nov. 12.
  • The $60 fee is collected on the first day.
  • Every camper gets a camp T-shirt.
  • Bring a water bottle. Water refills are provided.
  • Online registration closes Dec. 20.

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