Kara Lawson Basketball Camp
Basketball camp for girls of all skill levels, focusing on fundamentals and advanced techniques.
▌ Editor's read The Kara Lawson Basketball Camp website loads successfully and details day camp programs for girls in grades 3-12, held at Duke University's facilities. The camp is directed by Kara Lawson, the current head coach of Duke Women's Basketball, indicating a strong connection to a reputable university sports program. The website mentions that campers will receive instruction from the Duke Women's Basketball coaching staff and current/former players. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @karalawsonbasketballcamps and a Facebook page 'karalawsonbasketballcamps'. Google reviews for 'Kara Lawson Basketball Camp' are limited, but general reviews for Duke University's athletic camps are positive. The camp emphasizes skill development, competitive games, and a positive learning environment.
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
Kara Lawson Basketball Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 8–18
- Address: Cameron Indoor Stadium, 115 Whitford Dr, Durham, NC 27708, USA
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Kara Lawson Basketball Camp
- What ages does Kara Lawson Basketball Camp accept?
- Kara Lawson Basketball Camp is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Kara Lawson Basketball Camp cost?
- Kara Lawson Basketball Camp publishes $550/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $550 median for sports camps in Durham. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Kara Lawson Basketball Camp?
- Kara Lawson Basketball Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Kara Lawson Basketball Camp provide lunch?
- Kara Lawson Basketball Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Kara Lawson Basketball Camp compare to other sports camps in Durham?
- Kara Lawson Basketball Camp is one of 21 sports camps in Durham that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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