Our program is designed to teach kids how to follow-through with their goals and be the best that they can be. We strive to accomplish this by cultivating their self-esteem, confidence, disciplines and skills necessary for high school and college level competition. We want our campers to appreciate what they have learned from attending our camp both "on and off the basketball court".
August 9th update
Camp is only 6 days away!!, We are sending this email to you as a parent or guardian of a child who has been registered to attend our overnight camp at Brant Lake August 15-19. We have been busy preparing for camp and monitoring the constantly changing COVID guidance from state and local public health authorities. We thank you for your patience and cooperation in the submission of the required medication and camper physical forms. Below you will find information about required pre-camp COVID testing, camper drop off and pick up times, pack lists and other general camp information.
COVID testing - As we have previously shared, all campers will be required to receive a negative COVID PCR test within 72 hours of arrival at camp. This action is required for all campers, regardless of vaccination status. Previous guidance from NYS and the CDC indicated that vaccinated campers and staff would not need additional testing. Unfortunately due to new information related to the current variants, this testing is now required. Please print and bring a copy of the negative test for your child at the time of drop off on 8/15.
Camp drop off and pick up times
Drop off-
8/15- 9-10:00am - All female campers and boys entering grades 4-6
8/15- 10-11:00am - All boys entering grades 7-10
Parents who have children in both groups may come at either time.
Pick up times
8/19- 10:15- boys and girls entering grades 4-6
8/19- 11:00 - boys and girls entering grade 7( Rye boys 4-6)
8/19- 11:30 - boys and girls entering grades 8-10
Campers will participate in playoff games on the morning of 8/19 and leave after those games. Please note that we can not accept requests to modify these times as we are trying to streamline the process and to avoid long delays. Parents will not be able to enter the campus, staff will assist campers move in and out of their cabins.
Pack list- Please plan to bring plenty of basketball clothing and sneaks, a bathing suit and towel, sweatshirt for cool evenings, a sleeping bag and / or sheets and a warm blanket. Please bring a towel for showers and personal toiletries. Please do not send fans as they are not allowed in the cabins. Campers may bring snacks and drinks, please remember that this is a five day camp and do not send large quantities. Please send your child with a small supplies of masks. Basketball and outdoor activities will not require masks, but there are some times when it may be best to have a mask. We will have extra masks as well.
Camp bank- we have an evening snack bar for campers. If you wish to send money for your camper to use at the snack bar we ask that you place the funds in an envelope with the camper name and amount on the envelope. This will be collected at drop off and any unused $$ will be sent home with the campers.
If you have questions about this information please contact me prior to camp via email @ djuron24@gmail.com. Once camp begins you may contact me at 518-852-5376. Texting during camp is best as I am often not able to accept calls when working with staff or campers.
Again we appreciate your child’s attendance at our camp this year. Camp will be a little different as we implement COVID safety precautions, but we are planning for a great week of basketball and fun with our campers!
Don & Tony
Camp Directors
Don Juron
djuron24@gmail.com
518-852-5376
Tony Dzikas
518-366-5963
The Koubek Camps are proud to partner again this summer with the Fast Break foundation to provide scholarship opportunities for eligible campers. If you would like more information, please contact Don Juron at djuron24@gmail.com.
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I started attending Koubek camps when I was 13 years old and it helped mold me into the person I am today. I learned what sportsmanship was, how hard work pays off and what it takes to be a team player. Now 22 years later I am lucky enough to be able to send my daughter back to the place that taught me these very same things. Greg Koubek was someone I looked up to as a teenager and I remember sitting at Day Camp and Overnight Camp listening to him talk to the large group of campers about his experiences and providing advice that we could use not only on the basketball court but in our everyday lives. This summer I was thrilled to see Greg Koubek still present at his camps, on the court working on skills with each camper and this time providing that same advice to my 5 year old daughter.
Kristy Koldis (attended Koubek Day Camps and Brant Lake Overnight between 1991-1995) and Madeline Koldis (age 5, attended her first Koubek Day Camp July 2013)
Koubek Basketball Camp is something we both look forward to every year.
It is a week full of great times, on the court and off. Every year we arrive at camp knowing a few friends, but leave having made many more. The basketball aspect of camp is very good too. Every year the camp has a great staff of coaches that work with us on our games and show us what to do to get better. And every year there is more and more great players to play with and against. Koubek is a must-do and a great time.
Tom Huerter
Greg runs his camps the same way he played for me at Duke -- with passion and integrity. At Greg Koubek's camp you will have a great basketball experience.
Coach K, Duke University & Olympic Coach
The last two summers have been a great basketball camp experience for my children and myself. I cannot say enough about the Koubek Basketball Camp It has become the highlight of my children’s summer. They count down the days until camp starts. My kids have attended many basketball camps. This is by far their best. It is a great mix of basketball skills and summer fun. The kids look forward to the basketball and the camp games they play. My children have always loved their Koubek counselors and coaches. They have encouraged and pushed my children. When my daughter arrived at camp this summer, a counselor mentioned that he had followed her box scores for the high school season and commented on her season. At the end of the camp, a counselor told my daughter that if she needs recommendation or advice about college to please contact him. According to my daughter "The Koubek camp is a great experience to meet new people and to play basketball." According to my son "The Koubek camp is the best time of the summer"
Coach "Yac", Yacouba Sangare
