Camden, NJ — The Camden Health & Athletic Association (CHAA), managed by Camden
Community Partnership, hosted a high-impact Skills & Drills Basketball Clinic on August 1st at Elijah
Perry Park, engaging 50 youth from the Camden Housing Authority communities and the
surrounding Centerville neighborhood. The clinic brought together boys and girls of all ages for an
evening of athletic training, positive mentorship, community connection, and family fun.
Led by P.A.R.K. (Providing Alternative Resources for Kids) coaches and volunteer trainers, the clinic
focused on strengthening essential basketball fundamentals — including ball-handling, shooting,
footwork, defense, conditioning, and agility. More importantly, the activities emphasized teamwork,
discipline, confidence-building, and positive sportsmanship, all core principles of CHAA’s mission to
support healthy development and safe recreational pathways for Camden youth.
“Young people thrive when they have structured, nurturing spaces where they feel supported,
encouraged, and challenged,” said Dana L. Redd, President & CEO of Camden Community Partnership.
“CHAA’s Skills & Drills Clinic is about more than basketball — it’s about building confidence,
strengthening character, and creating opportunities for our youth to shine. I am incredibly proud of every
young athlete who participated and grateful to our partners for their commitment to Camden’s children.”
