Young basketball stars were learning the fundamentals, but there was also a lot of dribbling and giggling among the second youngest group at the Park Girls’ Photo by John Molene Basketball Summer Skills Camp More than 100 aspiring girls’ basketball players in three age groups joined coach Stephanie Tolkinen and the Park High girls’ basketball staff for an opportunity to improve their individual basketball skills in a fun and challenging atmosphere.

“Really great numbers, good kids who come in and work hard and are learning a lot of skills,” said Tolkinen. “Building some relationships with each other, just having fun.”

Participants were taught gain skill lessons that will help them improve their basketball skills necessary for game play. Players participated in individual and group skill activities and competitions. The Wolfpups (grades K-2) and the Junior Wolfpack (grades 3-6) had their graduation Thursday after eight sessions.

There’s a final week for the older players, in grades 7-12, that runs July 13-22.

For players in grades 3-6 there are sessions that teach team concepts and skills that run July 6 to 29.

More information on the summer camps is available at South Washington County Schools Community Education.

Jensyn Nelson smiles during a drill at the Park Girls’ Basketball Summer Skills Camp Thursday. Photo by John Molene