Daily Camp Life
Daily Schedule
We provide the fuel bodies need to reach their potential. Click here for 2025 schedule.
In the classroom
The real magic happens here with our credentialed math teachers.
Planning For Success In the Huddle
Basketball skills do translate to life skills. Stategic action pays off.
Game time: All Bets Are Off
When gametime comes, PLAY HARD.
IMPORTANT DATES
JULY 26TH
MANDATORY Math pretest and parent orientation. Click the date above for more information.
AUGUST 2ND
Make up math pretest will be held from 9:30AM – 12PM at Browning High School.
AUGUST 4TH
First day of camp. See you at 7:45!
AUGUST 7TH
Final day of camp. Skills demonstration and project gallery. Awards night. Extended day ends at 6:30PM.
About the Ron Palmer & Erroll Parker Summer Sports & Academic Camp
2005 marked the inaugural year for the Ron Palmer Basketball and Academic Camp. The camp was the brainchild of long time Poly Basketball coach Erroll Parker who wanted to provide a safe, fun, and academically challenging basketball camp to Long Beach youth. In his desire to continue the legacy of academic scholarship and basketball acuity for which Poly has a reputation, he brought his idea to legendary high school basketball coach Ron Palmer who agreed to co-found the program and allow it to be his namesake.
2025 brought new activities and a new name to the camp. Although the name has changed and the athletic focus is no longer solely on basketball, our staff and coaches remain dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and engaging camp experience for your child.
Next Steps
The 2025 application is ready. Payments are on hold pending funding by LBUSD.
Camp staff will be available to answer your questions. Email smartballcamp@gmail.com with questions or concerns.
