5-Eleven Hoops

Dates: Monday–Friday, August 4th–8th

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Burrell-MacDonald Park

Ages: 7–18+

Field Trip: Friday, August 8 – Aquarium of the Pacific

Wrap up summer with a week devoted to creativity, self-expression, and celebration!

The Expression & Celebration Camp is designed to let each camper shine through music, dance, visual arts, and storytelling—while building connections in a joyful, inclusive space.

Daily Schedule

• 9:00–10:00 AM – Basketball Skills & Games
  • Fun warm-ups, dribbling, and team games to build confidence, coordination, and connection.
• 10:00–11:00 AM – Fitness or Alternative Activity
  • Rotating daily activities like yoga, step aerobics, swimming, or karate to support movement and self-regulation.
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Community-Based or Field Activity
  • Campers will participate in either:
    • Swimming at Pools of Hope in Compton
    • Partnership activities such as gardening, STEM experiments, or environmental projects with local organizations
    • Baseball or Kickball will be provided as a default activity when no partnership programming is scheduled.
    • Parents will receive a finalized activity schedule prior to camp.
• 12:00–1:00 PM – Lunch & Social Time
  • Supervised lunch followed by optional structured games and social skill building.
• 1:00–2:00 PM – Social Skills Group or Creative Expression
  • Led by an external facilitator, this hour supports emotional growth and communication through activities like storytelling, role play, or visual arts.
• 2:00–3:00 PM – Wind Down & Group Games
  • A calming wrap-up with sensory-friendly games or structured free play.

What Your Child Will Gain

• Creative Confidence: Express themselves through a variety of artistic and movement-based outlets
• Emotional Regulation: Calming activities and mindfulness woven throughout the day
• Community & Connection: Celebrate progress with peers and take pride in accomplishments
• Joyful Closure: A memorable final week to wrap up summer on a positive note

Important Notes

• Campers may attend any or all activities throughout the day
• Aides are welcome — please let us know how we can support
• This program is designed for neurodivergent youth and fully adaptable to each participant’s needs

Funding & Discounts

• We are a Regional Center service provider
  • Vendor Code: PH2694
• Accepted: Harbor, SCLARC, and Westside Regional Centers
• Use code “Summer Camp” at checkout if you're using Social Recreation funding
• Self-Determination accepted
• Scholarships available upon request