As a free agent in the 1996 NBA draft, Juaquin Hawkins’s contract put him under the play of Kobe Bryant, Nick Vam Exel and Shaquille O’Neal. And in 2002, he eventually signed with the Houston Rockets.

Now, Hawks Hoops Camp—the organization founded by Juanquin—teaches the fundamentals of multiple sports that inspired Hawkins himself to reach for the professional.

Offering classes in basketball, baseball and soccer, as well as promoting healthy life styles through sports, Hawkins hopes to bring a different definition to winter break camps as his troops take over Chaves and Pan American Park.

Tiny Hawk Multi Sport

  • This baseball and soccer program that gives 4- to 6-year-olds their first step into athletic via a variety of games and activities. By exploring balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace, each participant will learn the core qualities of athletics (as well as scoring a t-shirt and award).
  • First course of classes begins December 1 and runs through December 29.
  • Second course runs from January 12, 2013 and runs through February 9, 2013.

Hawk Hoops Basketball Skills

  • This unisex camp for a wide range—ages 8- to 14-years-old—will be taught by Hawkins himself. Participants will work on dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, footwork, as well as play competitive games, with prizes and awards as incentives.
  • First course of classes begins January 3, 2013 and runs through January 24, 2013; each class is one hour.
  • Second course runs from January 31, 2013 and runs through February 2, 2013; each class is one hour.

Hawk Hoops Holiday Basketball Camp

  • This three-day course will be taught by Hawkins as well, where both boys and girls will improve skills which they have already began to hone—dribbling, passing, shooting, speed and agility.
  • First course of classes begins December 22 and runs through Christmas Eve, December 24; each class runs from 9AM until noon.
  • Second course of classes begins on December 26 and runs through December 28; each class runs from 9AM until noon/

For more information about the programs, visit www.hawk-hoops.com

For registration information for Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine classes, visit www.LBParks.org or call 562-570-3111.