“The coaches at MVP are really nice. They made me and my teammates feel special. They taught me a lot about basketball. Every morning, we practiced boxing out, foul shots, and lay-ups. If you really like basketball, this is a great camp to go to.”
Ari Fleischer, Camper“Aside from the great coaching our 2 boys received, MVP provided a great opportunity for them to stretch their social skills in an atmosphere of respect. There was an ideal mix of competition, sportsmanship and just plain fun!”
Colette Atkins, Parent“The best thing about MVP is learning that each person is the best at something and putting those “somethings” together is what makes a great team. After 7 years at camp, I’ve learned that everyone should be valued for their own skills. That’s why they call it MVP, for Most Valued Person.”
Nate Schorr, Camper“I’m so happy that MVP’s Community Outreach Program has allowed me to send my son, Vincent, to camp the past 6 years. He has learned to work hard towards achieving a goal and has become much more patient. It is a beautiful program.”
Angela Fuller, Parent“Our youngsters who attended MVP had a special experience they will never forget, one that gave a tremendous boost to their self-confidence and self-esteem. They returned from camp talking not only about basketball, but about the relationships they were building.”
Rich Nightingale, Coachman Family Center“As the mother of 2 MVP campers, I have been thoroughly impressed with the wide range of children you serve. Both as a parent and professionally, it has been a priority to develop an appreciation for understanding and appreciating human diversity. In my advisory position with the Center for Literacy at Pace University, I often use MVP as the perfect model of what we should do for the children of Westchester County.”
Betsy Evans, Parent“MVP has been very helpful to my brother and me. We attended camp for many years and have worked at MVP for the past five summers. Since our first day, we have been taught that teamwork is essential to achieving goals. Kids don’t just learn basketball at MVP; they learn about responsibility, leadership and hard work, lessons they can use in life.”
George Otieno-Pala,Facilities Crew Manager and former camper
“I was in the Co-ed Youth program for one week last year, and it was so much fun that I decided to come for three weeks this year. Now I’m playing with the older girls and I love it. The more weeks you go to MVP Basketball Camp, the more friends you make.”
Meera Nayar, Camper“The children we sent to MVP not only improved their basketball skills, but were able to be part of a community experience. This opened up their world and improved their socialization and leadership.”
Pearl Rapley, Green Chimneys Children’s Services“Our kids look forward to MVP every year because it is fun and exciting for them. They enjoy the coaching and the daily drills to improve their basketball skills. They feel everyone is really nice and friendly.”
Stan Chin, Parent“In the 11 years we have been receiving scholarships from MVP, every single child we have sent has raved about the camp. They always ask to go back and talk about it throughout the school year. I truly believe that for many, their MVP experience has been the single most fulfilling of their lives.”
Diane Diamond, Pleasantville Cottage School“MVP was a wonderful learning experience for my sons. Their basketball skills improved and their friendships grew. They woke up every single morning looking forward to Camp.”
Alison Plati, Parent“MVP’s Community Outreach Program has been providing rewarding experiences to our kids for 4 years and I am so grateful. Many of these children rarely get out of their inner city neighborhoods and come back from camp with a new perspective. MVP truly makes a difference in the lives of so many children.”
Dawn Doran, Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon“The MVP Basketball program that my son enjoyed imbued him with a confidence on the basketball court that I have never seen before this summer. I believe that same confidence will translate into the classroom.”
Captain Skylar King, parent