The Need for Civic Leadership
HLBC’s philosophy is that, while not everyone can be a great student or athlete, most kids can become adept leaders in their own way given proper training, empowerment and opportunities. We use basketball as a way to teach leadership skills to young people and equip them with the confidence they need to overcome obstacles and improve their lives.

Leadership Theme
Each day, HLBC introduces and re-enforces a different leadership theme. The focus of each session is supported by themed basketball practices and drills, guest speakers, dinnertime discussions and activities and camp-wide community service projects. Social values are paired with on-court skills, each supporting the other.

How It Works

Basketball Breaks the Ice! As HLBC mentor Joe Stetson noted: “Once you give a kid a bounce pass and he scores, he immediately likes and trusts you.”LEARN MORE

College & Career

Part of the HLBC mission is to provide campers with exposure to different educational and career paths.
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Past Speakers

See a list of past guest speakers such as NBA referee Tom Washington, ESPN reporter Chris Broussard and NJ Nets General Manager Rod Thorn, campers learn about important leadership lessons from the game as well as different well-paying sports career paths they can pursue – for example, broadcaster, coach, agent, team doctor, sports marketer. LEARN MORE