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Kara Lawson Basketball Camp

Duke University · $550/week

Basketball camp for girls of all skill levels, focusing on fundamentals and advanced techniques.

▌ Editor's read The Kara Lawson Basketball Camps website loads successfully and provides information on day camp sessions held at Duke University. The camp is for girls and boys in grades 2-8, focusing on fundamental basketball skills. The camp is run by Kara Lawson, the head coach of Duke Women's Basketball, indicating a strong connection to a reputable university athletic program. The website lists an Instagram handle @karalawsoncamps and a Facebook handle KaraLawsonCamps. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. The camp is likely operated under the umbrella of Duke University's athletic department. Google reviews for 'Kara Lawson Basketball Camps' are not readily available, suggesting it might be a newer or less frequently reviewed program online. The site does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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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

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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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