Lyndonville, VT - Registration is now open for the 2026 VTSU Lyndon Hornets Basketball Camps.  The camps will again be held this July on Vermont State University's Lyndon campus.  The Girls Day Camp will run July 13-17 and the Boys Day Camp will run July 20-24.  Both sessions are open to ages 8-15.  New this year, VTSU Lyndon will also hold a Girls Team Camp July 17-19.  All camp activities will be held at Vermont State University's Lyndon campus.  The campus is home to first rate facilities including Stannard and Bole Gymnasiums.

Day Camp Fast Facts...

Dates:  July 13-17 (Girls), July 20-24 (Boys)

Times:  Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. (Early drop off and late pickup available)

Age Group:  Boys and girls, ages 8–15

Cost:  $425 per camper per session. All registrations paid in full by June 15, 2026, receive a $30 early registration discount.

Lunch:  Included in the registration fee.

Cancelation Policy:  All refund requests will be subject to a $40 administrative fee.  No refunds can be issued once camp has begun.

For More Information:  Contact David Pasiak, Boys Camp Director, at (802) 427-1320 or David.Pasiak@VermontState.edu or Robin Andrea, Girls Camp Director, at (503) 440-7184 or Robin.Andrea@VermontState.edu

More about the Day Camps...

Content:  The camp will emphasize basketball basics, which will be developed and sharpened through daily sessions. Fundamentals will include shooting, ball handling, passing, rebounding, individual moves, movement without the ball, defensive skills, and conditioning. Game situations each day will provide practice of fundamentals in a competitive atmosphere.

Hours:  Camp will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm each day. All sessions run Monday through Friday.  Campers should check in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of camp on Monday.  To facilitate early drop-off and/or late pickup, the gym will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. each day.  There is no extra charge for early drop-off or late pickup.

Health & Safety Precautions:  The health and safety of all campers, staff, and members of the Vermont State University community is our highest priority.  The camp will adhere to any State of Vermont and University guidelines and protocols which may be in effect at the time of camp.

Lunch:  Lunch in Stevens Dining Hall is included with the camp fee.  Accommodations can be made for food allergies and other diet restrictions.

Swimming:  Campers will have the option of going swimming in the college pool on each of the first four days of camp.  Campers who desire to swim should bring appropriate swimwear and a towel.

Equipment:  Each camper will need sneakers, shorts, a t-shirt, socks, and a water bottle.

T-Shirt & Basketball:  Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and basketball, as well as a workout program.  Campers are discouraged from bringing their own basketballs from home.

Awards Ceremony:  An awards ceremony will conclude each camp session on Friday afternoon at 2:30 pm.

A Typical Day at Camp...

8:00 Gym Opens
9:00 Attendance & Stretch
9:15 Skill Development
10:15 Team Practice
10:45 Games
11:30 Free Throws
11:45 Daily Contest
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Speaker
1:15 Three on Three Tournament
1:45 Fundamental Instruction
2:15 Games
3:00 Individual Instruction
3:30 Gym Open for late pickup until 5:00

Team Camp Fast Facts...

Dates:  July 17-19

Times:  Friday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday

Age Group:  Girls players and teams, ages 13-18

Cost:  $300 per camper.

Meals & Lodging:  Included in the registration fee.

Content:  The camp is designed to sharpen execution, boost chemistry, and prepare teams for the season ahead.  The camp will feature the following:

• Scrimmages
• Three-point Shooting contests
• Recruiting Talks
• Team Meetings
• •Swimming
• Pizza and Movie Nights

For More Information or to Register:  Contact Robin Andrea, Team Camp Director, at (503) 440-7184 or Robin.Andrea@VermontState.edu

The Directors...

David Pasiak - Boys Day Camp Director:   Coach Pasiak is entering his 10th season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Vermont State Lyndon, and his 28th season as a collegiate head coach. At Lyndon, he has guided the Hornets to three playoff berths in the past five seasons.  His 2024-25 team won the most games at Lyndon in 11 seasons.  The 2021-22 team won a post-season game for the first time since 2017. His 2020-21 team finished with the best record as an NCAA Division III program since Lyndon rejoined the NCAA. He has coached three North Atlantic Conference Senior Scholar Athletes of the Year and the 2022-23 NAC Rookie of the Year. Prior to coming to Lyndon, he served for 16 seasons as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY. He guided the Lazers to a 264 wins, the most by any coach ever at Onondaga. In 2002-03, Coach Pasiak was named NJCAA Region III Coach of the Year. He was also named Mid-State Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2001-02, 2002-03, and 2007-08. Coach Pasiak has 40 years of experience in coaching basketball at the college and high school levels. He has earned a reputation as an outstanding teacher of basketball fundamentals and has been a featured speaker at many of the top basketball camps in the Northeast.

Robin Andrea - Girls Day Camp and Team Camp Director:   Coach Andrea is entering his second season as the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Vermont State University Lyndon, and his sixth as a collegiate head coach.  In his initial season he led the Hornets to a 14-12 record, the program's best since 2018-19.  Coach Andrea came to Lyndon following one season at Portland Community College in Portland, OR, where he led the Panthers to a 14-15 record, including a 7-9 mark and a 5th Place finish in the Northwest Athletic Conference South Region.  Most significantly, he placed 100% of his graduating class into four-year universities.  Prior to that, he served a three-year stint as the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Yakima Valley College in Yakima, WA.  At Yakima Valley he took over a program that had only won two games during the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season and built it into a NWAC contender.  In 2023-24 he led the Yaks to a 14-12 record, 8-6 in NWAC play, and a berth in the NWAC Sweet 16.  His team was among the top five scoring teams in the conference, and he coached three All-Region players.  Before Yakima Valley he worked as a women's basketball assistant at .Linn-Benton Community College and as both a men's and women's basketball assistant at Western Oregon University.