Posted: March 24, 2025
Fast Facts...
Dates: July 14-18 (Girls), July 21-25 (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: $395 per camper per session. All registrations paid in full by June 15, 2025, 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.
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Camp Brochure (PDF)
For More Information: Contact David Pasiak, Camp Director, at (802) 427-1320 or david.pasiak@vermontstate.edu
About the Camp...
Location: 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.
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.
Fee: $395 per camper per session. All registrations paid in full by June 15, 2024, receive a $30 early registration discount.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued after camp has begun. All refunds will be subject to a $40 administrative fee.
Employee Discount: Children of Vermont State University employees may deduct an additional $25 from the total registration fee.
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
The Staff...
Dave Pasiak - Camp Director: Coach Pasiak is entering his 9th season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Vermont State Lyndon, and his 27th season as a collegiate head coach. At Lyndon, he has guided the Hornets to three playoff berths in the past four 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.
Saleena Porter - Camp Co-Director: Coach Porter was named the Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach at Vermont State Lyndon in March, after serving as the program's assistant Coach this past season. Porter graduated from Lyndon in 2023, and completed her final season of eligibility as a graduate student in 2023-24. She played in 87 games ub her four year career, scoring 503 points and grabbing 616 rebounds. She was a two-year team captain and led the Hornets to the North Atlantic Conference playoffs in three of her four seasons. Porter is a product of the Northeast Kingdom and a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, where she was a key contributor to the Hiltoppers' 2019 state championship. She is an outstanding skills coach who excels in teaching all fundamental aspects of the game.
Coaching Staff: The staff will consist of outstanding area coaches, along with current and recently graduated college players. The camp is committed to maintaining a camper to coach ratio of 6:1 or better, the lowest of any college sponsored camp in New England.
Guest Speakers: The camp will feature several guest instructors each week who will work with the campers on various aspects of their development.
