Chapel Hill Basketball Camp for Young Adults With Developmental Disabilities Scheduled for May

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - May 1, 2013 - PRLog -- A group of 20 young adults with developmental disabilities are in for a lot of fun this May as they attend a unique basketball camp in Chapel Hill.

They will be taking part in the EV Spectrum Skills Camp at Extraordinary Ventures on South Elliott Road from May 28 to May 31. For many of the campers these four days will be a highlight of the year, and the exciting closing day events will create memories to last a lifetime.

The camp will include basketball drills, arts and crafts, field trips and social opportunities for campers. The activities are designed to provide a healthy social environment for young adults with developmental disabilities who would otherwise be at home.

Of last year's camp, organizer Stefan Hansen said, "not only did the camp help individuals socially, but it motivated many of our campers to sign up for the Special Olympics and other team sports."

The conclusion of the camp on May 31 will feature a scrimmage on the court of the Tar Heels' own Carmichael Arena followed by an awards luncheon at Extraordinary Ventures. The final day festivities are open to families and the public.

Registration for the camp costs $20. Scholarships are available. Sponsors include Brixx, Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike's, Merritt's Store & Grill, Empower Personalized Fitness and Bombshell Studios.

To volunteer or for more information, visit http://www.extraordinaryventures.org/recreation/basketball/

To see video from last year's camp, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpG9eGBIqFA



About Extraordinary Ventures
Extraordinary Ventures was named the 2012 Nonprofit of the Year by the Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce.  EV was founded in 2007 with the mission of providing employment for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.  The organization operates a variety of small businesses to fulfill its mission, including the Event Center at Extraordinary Ventures, EV Gifts, EV Laundry and EV Office Services. For more information, visit http://www.extraordinaryventures.org