Overnight Clinics

For 45 plus years Pine Tree Basketball Camp has been run at Colby College. Pine Tree has established itself as one of the preeminent teaching camps in all of the northeast and a place for players of all skill levels to come to learn and develop their game. Run formerly by legendary coaches Dick Whitmore (Colby College) and Dick Meader (University of Maine Farmington), Pine Tree 2 has had seven successful summers under current Colby head coach, Damien Strahorn.

As a player and assistant coach at Colby College, Coach Strahorn had been involved in the Pine Tree camps for eight summers. Pine Tree 2 focuses on teaching the fundamentals of the game with a highly regarded coaching staff from both the collegiate and high school level. Each camper will receive both individual and team instruction that will help them continue to develop their game and help prepare them for seasons to come.

Areas of Focus: Shooting, Passing, Ball Handling, Post Play, Teamwork, Individual Defense, Team Defensive Concepts

Campers will take part in an intensive basketball program focused on teaching the fundamentals of the game that will help your camper develop their game. All campers will receive individual and team instruction to help them prepare for their upcoming seasons. We want all campers to improve through hard work while having a positive and fun camp experience.

We have moved into a brand new $200 million, 350,000 sq. ft. athletic facility this fall.  It will be an incredible venue for us to host camps moving forward.

When Online Registration has Closed, contact Damien Strahorn at dbstraho@colby.edu to for availability.

What to bring:

• Linens (twin size), pillow, and towel
• Basketball clothes, socks
• Basketball shoes
• Personal items
• Swimsuit
• Alarm clock

Special Offering:

• camp t-shirt
• training and medical staff on-site
• use of spacious indoor pool
• age and ability groups to meet all needs
• goal setting
• written evaluation at the conclusion of camp
• motivational and instructional lectures
• great dormitory and dining facilities

Parental Checkpoints:

Supervision – Well-trained staff on site around the clock to provide optimal camp experience both on the court and in the dorms.

Facilities – Colby Athletics is home to the top Division III athletic facility in the Northeast with the opening of the brand new $200 million Athletic and Recreation center. The dining hall and dormitories create a first class experience that your camper will surely enjoy.

Experience – The Pine Tree Camp has been in existence for 45 plus years at Colby College and has been a memorable experience for countless campers that have come to improve their basketball skills. The directors have been involved in some of the top basketball summer camps in the country including the Pine Tree camps to ensure a terrific camp experience.

Staff – Pine Tree 2 will have a great staff of high school and college coaches to instruct your campers on the finer points of both individual and team development. In addition, there will be a number of college counselors and an athletic training staff to provide 24 hour care for any needs that arise.

Atmosphere – Pine Tree 2 will be a great opportunity for your camper to not only develop their basketball skills, but a place to learn to love the game and make
lasting friendships.

Overnight Registration – between 2-3:45 p.m. on Thursday at the Athletic Center.

Overnight Pick-up – at 10:30am on Monday