Aldo Smith Foundation is proud to announce that former University of Cincinnati Bearcat Kenyon Martin is returning “home” to host his Inaugural “Kamp Kenyon” on June 22-25, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The four-day skills basketball skills instructional camp also has a unique curriculum that transitions student-athletes into collegiate sports and beyond. This tuition-free camp teaches boys and girls, ages 9 - 18 how to be the best student on and off the court.
Boys and girls residing in the Tri-State area can apply to receive a scholarship to “Kamp Kenyon” by submitting their school transcripts and a short-essay. Only 250 youth will be selected to participate in the basketball skills camp instructed by Kenyon Martin and other professional athletes. The camp curriculum prepares students in financial literacy, basic life skills, enhancing good study habits, and collegiate athlete scholarship requirements.
For four years Kenyon Martin captivated the basketball fans of University of Cincinnati, developing from a relatively unknown prospect, to National Player of the Year. He has continued his basketball success in the NBA from the New Jersey Nets to the Denver Nuggets. In addition to earning a spot on the First Team All-Rookie Squad, Martin helped guide his team to two consecutive NBA Final appearances, 2004 NBA All Star, and represented the United States of America in the 2004 Olympic qualifying games.
Now, in conjunction with the Aldo Smith Foundation, Martin is giving back to the community by providing a summer basketball program, which benefits 250 boys and girls of Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati is where Martin established his reputation while playing college basketball, and now he wants to come “home” and give back to his youngest fans that supported him every step of the way.
To apply for a camp scholarship or for more information about “Kamp Kenyon” and Aldo Smith Foundation, log on to www.KampKenyon.com or www.AldoSmithFoundation.org.
