Derek Saker
Director of Communications
OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services
dsaker@ohelfamily.org
718-686-3333 direct | 347 920 0199 mobile | 718 851 2772 fax
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NBA Greats Bernard King & Nate Archibald Thrill Camp Kaylie Campers!
As part of the highly competitive sports and athletics program at the groundbreaking Camp Kaylie, campers and staff were treated to a unique basketball experience with visits from New York Knicks Legend Bernard King as well as Hall of Fame Guard Nate Archibald.
Bernard King was a special guest during visiting day, and conducted an exciting basketball clinic that had campers and parents competitively engaged. He additionally posed for photos with parents and signed many autographs.
A day later, the Camp Kaylie sports program reached another high with a special visit by Hall of Famer Nate Archibald. Nate spoke to the campers about his experiences in life and in the NBA. His message was clear: work hard, believe in yourself and pursue your dreams. If you do, you can accomplish great things. After his inspiring talk, Nate led the boys through an intense Basketball clinic stressing fundamentals of the game.
This past winter and spring saw the construction of a spectacular new gymnasium at Camp Kaylie which opened for the boys Summer 2012 program. The gym includes a regulation sized basketball court with 4 additional basketball hoops, as well as a fitness center and several athletic rooms that are being utilized for karate, zumba and much more.
Campers and staff are able to utilize these facilities no matter what the weather brings! Camp Kaylie offers the most exhilarating sports activities in a camp with premier sports facilities including a rock climbing tower, zip line, a go kart raceway, pole climbing, archery, two hockey rinks, six tennis courts, several outdoor basketball courts, gaga court, and volley ball courts. In addition the camp offers boating and swimming in its outdoor pool.
This summer 2012 the camp is offering a variety of league sports with commissioners.“This summer, Camp Kaylie is proving that our campers are having the most competitive and enthralling sports experience – and that at a groundbreaking integrated camp for kids of all abilities,” so says Rabbi Peretz Hochbaum, Director of Camp Kaylie. “Camp Kaylie offers both an unparalleled sports experience and the most enriching life experience!”
