LOONEY-HOOPS CAMP
Since 2019, the Looney-Hoops Camp in Maryland has offered basketball programs for all levels. Introductory training sessions for youngsters aged 7y to 13y enable them to discover and acquire the basics of the game. More advanced players, aged 14y to 18y, can take intensive courses to perfect their fundamentals and adjust their style of play to the demands of American basketball.
What is our aim? To prepare you for a sports-study program in the United States and provide you with the tools necessary to achieve your dream of becoming a skilled athlete.
Discover Looney-Hoops Camp USA
Our areas of work:
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Focus 1 : Intensive courses for young basketball talent.
Objective:
To offer intensive courses to young basketball talents, aged 14 to 18, to perfect their fundamentals and raise their level of play. These programs are specially designed to prepare athletes for sport-study programs in the United States. They not only teach them the necessary technical skills, but also how to adapt to the demands of the American game.
Participants benefit from high-quality coaching, personalized follow-up and advice on how to optimize their individual and collective performance.
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Focus 2 : Immersion in American culture.
Objective:
To offer a complete immersion in American culture in order to facilitate language learning and prepare young basketball players for an eventual move to the USA. In addition to sports training, participants will have the opportunity to interact daily in English with their coaches and teammates, enabling them to rapidly improve their command of the language.
This cultural immersion also aims to familiarize them with the American way of life, sport-study values and academic expectations, to facilitate their integration into a sport-study program or into everyday life in the USA.
WHY CHOOSE LOONEY-HOOPS?
Looney-Hoops Camp is much more than just a basketball camp. It's an immersive experience designed for players who want to improve in optimal conditions. You'll be fully immersed in the American way of life and evolve in a family-oriented, professional, and educational environment where every session is designed to take you to the next level. Our intensive program is dedicated to serious athletes who want to perfect their technique, mentality, and understanding of the game while being supervised by top-level coaches.
Looney-Hoops Camp is the ideal place to grow as an athlete in a setting that prepares you for the challenges of NCAA basketball and beyond.
Come live a unique experience and push your limits!
Our passion is basketball.
Our philosophy: More than just a game, a school of life
At Looney-Hoops Camp, our passion for basketball goes far beyond the simple pleasure of playing. We strongly believe that sport is a powerful tool for education and personal development. Every dribble, every pass, every effort on the field is a learning opportunity.
Through our camps, we are committed to transmitting essential values such as respect, discipline, and excellence, essential pillars to succeed not only as an athlete, but also as an individual. Our mission is to prepare young people to face the challenges of life with the same determination and rigor as those they encounter in the field.
We believe that by cultivating these qualities, each participant in Looney-Hoops Camp will not only be able to flourish in basketball, but also become a better version of himself, ready to meet the challenges that await him in everyday life.
Prices
Three-weeks Intensive Camp Package:
$3700 (3160€, including accommodation)
The price includes:
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Full board
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Transportation to training sites and around Washington, D.C.
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Sporting events (according to the calendar), and cultural outings.
It does not include:
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Plane tickets
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Visa, ESTA, etc.
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Local purchases (shopping, souvenirs, etc.).
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Health insurance
Conditions
Pick-up:
Coach Yves will take care of you from the time you arrive until the time you depart from the airport indicated on your plane ticket. Washington Dulles or Washington Baltimore International. Both airports are about a 45-minute drive from the course location and your accommodations.
Your accommodation will be located at one of the following addresses:
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Apartment 1: 16635 Shea Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Apartment 2: 8740 Oakmont St., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Regulations:
An interview with your parents or legal guardians is mandatory prior to any payment.
The payment and registration form must be submitted at least two months before the start of the course to validate registration.
Your sport bag
A well-prepared bag leads to a successful training session.
Here are the essentials for your backpack:
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One pair of indoor basketball shoes and one pair of running shoes
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T-shirts (one per day, i.e., five)
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Shorts (four for the week)
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Sports socks (one pair per day, i.e., five pairs)
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No towels (provided on site).
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Knee brace, if needed
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Swimsuit or shorts
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Flip-flops
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Sunglasses
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Sun cap
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Sunscreen for summer camp (to be stored in the locker)
*Pack your bag well so you can get the most out of your course!