Using the game of basketball to unite and educate children and

their communities

PRESENTS

Sponsored by:

80 Palestinian and Israeli Youth Gather

• adidas gear distributed

• Camp opening remarks are made

• Children ready for action!

Welcoming our Special Guests

• RC Buford – General Manager of the NBA World Champion San Antonio Spurs

• Chad Ford, Senior Writer, ESPN.com

Everybody Stretch!

(just don’t fall over)

Stations (including passing, shooting, defense,

rebounding, dribbling, and more)

We always “bring it in”at the end of a drill orstation (building team

unity)

Coach Buford Speaks on Teamwork

• Camp wide lecture given after lunch

• Translated by Palestinian and Israeli coaches

Morning and Afternoon Games

• Games played on indoor and outdoor courts

• Integrated teams with youth from different communities and cultural backgrounds playing together

“You never remember your record from camp” - Coach RC Buford

(don’t tell these children that)

“It was beautiful, and there were good players and

coaches, and was beautiful work to become in the future

good players -

Rabea, age 13

Off to a Great Start.…

“During these two days, the children found a common language, and connected with the other kids from

different backgrounds. The camp was interesting, well organized, and fun! In my opinion the camp gave me and the youth motivation to continue to work together for a shared future and for

our coexistence”. ---Mohammad Esa

Minister of Sport, Abu Gosh and PeacePlayers, Program Manager

Thank you, adidas!

“I like to play basketball....I love all the coaches....I

become very happy....and I thank

God”

- Orwah, Beit Safafa

age 12