A WORD FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NBA/ABA Legend James Jones is partnering with Nevada Homes for Youth as well as local community- focused organizations, corporate entities, academic institutions, governmental agencies, and community leaders, and individuals to host the James Jones Books and Basketball Camp. This one-week sports and education experience focuses on academic enrichment in math and science, personal development, financial literacy, community development, and team building skills. The camp will serve children ages 9 – 11 and youth ages 12 – 15. Outside of the celebrities and community leaders teaching the curriculum, the camp will feature a number of uniquely effective alternative education curriculums: ! The Hands-On Science Camp curriculum (featured in this camp) offers exciting activities covering physics, chemistry, biology, space and earth science. This program is sure to increase the academic proficiency of students in math and science. ! The math curriculum engages students in math activities through an innovative approach that results in a significant and measurable increase in their academic proficiency. ! The Taking Financial Control curriculum teaches the basics of personal finance to young people while they are developing habits and attitudes about money that will influence them for the rest of their lives. It is based on the philosophy that learning about money is as important as earning it—and that effective money management results from a disciplined behavior, which is most easily mastered if learned early in life. ! The Academic All Stars Life and Social Skills Program emphasizes etiquette, grammar, situation appropriate attire, social formalities, appreciation of diversity, self-confidence, character-building, anger management, conflict resolution, and general life and social skills necessary to assimilate and succeed in any society. Included in the program is a powerful diversity component designed to promote understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through a unique and engaging training program. The program seeks to help youth value diversity in their personal lives, such that these values become prominent in their community. Building A Champion brings this curriculum to life in a uniquely interesting and highly effective manner. The trend of accepting poor performance in math and science is detrimental to the development of our communities and further increases the incidence of adverse public health events that are negatively associated with our communities. Moreover, the practice of allowing children and youth to display inappropriate behaviors and maintain unhealthy attitudes further tears at and deteriorates the fabric of the community. Consequently, we are introducing a series of programs and events, commencing with the James Jones Books and Basketball Camp, to remedy the situation. We are requesting your support in helping us accomplish this mission. TOGETHER, WE CAN AND WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! Ron Moore Ronald C. Moore, MSW Executive Director, Nevada Homes for Youth James Jones Books and Basketball Camp James Jones Books and Basketball Camp Something to do; someone to love; and someone that loves them …these are the only things a child truly wants. In fact, it’s what every person wants and it’s what makes the SISF James Jones Books and Basketball Camp unique. In designing this unique, life-changing camp, Washington Bullets Star James “Jimmy” Jones focused his efforts on promoting the benefits of math and science education as well as teaching life skills, social skills, and financial literacy through the medium of basketball. This approach creates an environment above sports, race, gender, and social status that adequately prepares a child for life’s challenges. The James Jones Books and Basketball Camp offers: • Experiential Learning in Science and Math • Financial Literacy Training • Professional Drills and Skills Instruction • Instructional Tournament Play • Leadership Development • Life and Social Skills Program • Lunch and Snacks • Playing Equipment for Participants The camp will run one week and will feature guest appearances from various NBA, NFL, and USTA stars, creative explorations in math and science, life skills training, and social skills development opportunities from various corporate and community-based partnering organizations. James Jones Books and Basketball Camp PROGRAM DESIGN THE CAMP THAT KEEPS ON GIVING The James Jones Books and Basketball Camp has four (4) objectives: 1. Promote youth interest in science and math 2. Develop fundamental skills and good sportsmanship 3. Develop personal and social skills (educational, character, life skills, etc.) 4. Facilitate partnerships that stimulate and strengthen the community. Each day is broken into two segments: James Jones Books and Basketball Camp DAY 1 – Children Ages 8 - 11 Registration 8:00 am – 9:00 am Welcome and Introductions 9:00 am – 9:30 am James Jones, Collaborative Partners, Sponsors, T- shirts, Equipment Warm-Up 9:30 am – 9:45 am Break 9:45 am – 10:00 am Drills Clinic 10:00 am – 12:00 am Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Financial Literacy – Saving for the Future 1:00 pm -2:00 pm Sugar Science 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Can Healthy Eating Improve Your Game? Break 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Personal and Social Development 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Clean Up and Dismissal 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm James Jones Books and Basketball Camp James Jones Books and Basketball Camp DAY 1 – Children Ages 12 - 15 Registration 7:30 am – 8:00 am Welcome and Introductions 8:00 am – 8:30 am James Jones, Collaborative Partners, Sponsors, T- shirts, Equipment Sugar Science 8:45 am - 10:15 am Can Healthy Eating Improve Your Game? Break 10:15 am – 10:30 am Personal and Social Development 10:30 am – 11:15 am Financial Literacy – Saving for the Future 11:15 am – 12:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Warm-Up 1:00 pm -1:15 pm Drills Clinic 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Drills Clinic 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm Clean Up and Dismissal 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm James Jones Books and Basketball Camp James Jones Books and Basketball Camp DAYS 2 – 4: Children Ages 8 - 11 Sharing of Agenda 8:00 am – 8:15 am Warm-Up 8:15 am – 8:30 am Drills Clinic 8:30 am – 10:00 am Break 10:00 am – 10:15 am Drills Clinic 10:15 am – 11:15 pm Instructional Scrimmage 11:15 am – 12:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Financial Literacy 1:00 pm -2:00 pm Tu: Stretch, The Science of Polymers 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Wed: Bounce, How High Can it Go? Thur: Spin, Was that a Spin Move? Break 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Personal and Social Development 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Clean Up and Dismissal 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm James Jones Books and Basketball Camp James Jones Books and Basketball Camp DAYS 2 – 4: Children Ages 12 - 15 Tu: Stretch, The Science of Polymers 8:30 am - 10:00 am Wed: Bounce, How High Can it Go? Thur: Spin, Was that a Spin Move? Break 10:00 am – 10:15 am Personal and Social Development 10:15 am – 11:15 am Financial Literacy 11:15 pm - 12:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Sharing of Agenda 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm Warm-Up 1:00 pm -1:15 pm Drills Clinic 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Drills Clinic 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm Clean Up and Dismissal 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm James Jones Books and Basketball Camp James Jones Books and Basketball Camp DAY 5: Children Ages 8 - 11 Sharing of Agenda 8:00 am – 8:15 am Warm-Up 8:15 am – 8:30 am Drills Clinic 8:30 am – 10:00 am Break 10:00 am – 10:15 am Round Robin Tournament 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Gravity 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm What Keeps Me From Jumping Higher? Break 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Personal and Social Development 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Awards Presentation 4:00 pm -4:45 pm Clean Up and Dismissal 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm James Jones Books and Basketball Camp James Jones Books and Basketball Camp DAY 5: Children Ages 12 - 15 Gravity 8:30 am - 10:00 am What Keeps Me From Jumping Higher? Break 10:00 am – 10:15 am Personal and Social Development 10:15 am – 11:15 pm Financial Literacy 11:15 pm - 12:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Warm-Up 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm Drills Clinic 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm Break 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Round Robin Tournament 2:15 pm – 4:00 pm Awards Presentation 4:00 pm -4:45 pm Clean Up and Dismissal 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm • Specialty workshops will feature life skills, social skills, etiquette, grammar, conflict resolution, anger management, character development and other exercises. • Personal development and advancement opportunities beyond the scope of the camp will also be shared during the specialty workshops. • Awards will be voted upon by instructors and peers • Clean up will be conducted by selected participants daily. This activity serves to teach the principles of community service and instill a sense of pride in one’s surroundings. We anticipate that the camp will serve a total of 50 - 100 youth daily. James Jones Books and Basketball Camp YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WAS NEVER THIS MUCH FUN!!! The Year-Round Program is an interactive after school, weekend, and summer program that uniquely integrates physical activity with innovative personal development and alternative education. Every element of the program is designed to engage youth, create a thirst for knowledge, and develop their life and social skills.