Spots Still Available For UConn Great Kara Wolters Basketball Camps

NORTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT — Spots are still available for two Dream Big Basketball Camps for girls run by UConn legend Kara Wolters next month.

Wolters has camps scheduled for this summer in the area at East Granby High School from July 13 though 17 and at Rockville High School from July 27 through 31.

Registration information can be found at karawolters.com.

"Our philosophy is simple — give girls a basic understanding of the game of basketball while instilling in them life's lessons and the qualities and characteristics that will enable them to be successful as young women in today's world," Wolters says about the camps. "We strive to create an atmosphere that is educational but at the same time one that embodies a social, friendly and entertaining atmosphere. In other words — fun."

The camps offer on-court drills and off court skills to not only make girls better basketball players, but help develop confidence, character, and self-esteem.

Registration information can be found at kara wolters.com.

The 6-foot-7 former UConn great who is one of a handful of players who have won an NCAA championship, an Olympic gold medal and a WNBA title.

"I like to teach perspective at the camps," Wolters said. "I love this age group."

Some players have enjoyed the camps so much, they turned to Wolters for private coaching, like Coverntry High School star Hailey Mayo.

"At camp, we will emphasize low block moves, of course," Wolters said. "There is a big focus on fundamentals and on-court skills.

Wolters then paused and added, "We also work on off-court skills — life-lessons through sports."

Wolters said the camp features "lot of great role models ... all played or coached at high level."

That might even mean a surprise visit from a UConn player.