May 19, 2005

Queens, NY - St. John's University Head Men's Basketball Coach Norm Roberts will host two weeks of basketball camps on the Queens campus this coming summer.

The first session of the camp will be held from August 8 to August 12 and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of the camp is $180.

The second session of the camp will be held from August 15 to August 19 and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of that session is $180.

An $80 deposit is required for each session of the camp. The price to attend both sessions of the camp will be $340, with a $150 deposit required.

Roberts will help to organize and direct the camps, which will be held in Carnesecca Arena. The staff at the camp will include the St. John's men's basketball coaches, as well as top area coaches. Campers will be grouped by age level and all participants will receive a free camp t-shirt. Prizes, awards and certificates will be presented to all campers. Daily schedules include drills, contests and two games per day.

"The BIG EAST is a great basketball league and it's important our players work hard, learn solid fundamentals and at the same time, have fun playing basketball," Roberts said. "We use this philosophy and approach at camp."

For more information on the camps, please call 718-990-6225. Applications for the camp can be found by visiting the St. John's Athletics website, www.RedStormSports.com.