What is Basketball Saturdays?
Basketball Saturdays is a free morning basketball program for 6th-8th graders, offered in partnership with Cornerstone Church and the Gately Youth Center in Cambridge. Each session is divided into 1.5 hours of skills & drills instruction for girls, followed by 1.5 hours of instruction for boys. 

Check out new photos from the first four program sessions!

• December 12, 2009 | Session 1
• January 9, 2010 | Session 2
• February 13, 2010 | Session 3
• March 13, 2010 | Session 4

It’s more than just basketball. It’s about:

• Youth learning to work hard, and feeling encouraged, affirmed and valued for who they are as they learn basketball skills.
• Leadership Development by empowering high school students to step into leadership roles as they work alongside caring adults and seasoned coaches to provide basketball skills & drills instruction to middle school participants
• Collaboration among government agencies, the faith community and Cambridge residents
• Community and creating a sense of connection and hope among the youth by building relationships

Participants: Basketball Saturdays is for students currently in 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Space is limited to 20 girls and 20 boys on a given morning, and each participant must submit a completed participant registratio form in order to play. Prior basketball experience is not required.

Volunteers: Are you a current or former basketball player of coach? We'd love your help! Current volunteer opportunities include:

• Coaches – provide basketball instruction to the girls group (9:45-11:30 a.m.) to the boys (11:30-1:15 p.m.), or to both (9:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.)!
• Registration/Logistics – help register the youth on-site, direct them to the gym, and assist with parent pick-up
• Food Donations – sign up to provide muffins and/or oranges for the participants and volunteers