Haywood Highsmith brought his free basketball camp back to Baltimore for a 4th consecutive year. The Phoenix Suns forward worked with local children at Archbishop Curley High School, reports the Baltimore Chronicle.
Haywood Highsmith basketball camp welcomes children aged 7 to 16
The weekend camp served Baltimore players between 7 and 16 years old. Saturday’s program focused on older participants, while younger children attended Sunday.
Coaches organized practical sessions designed for different experience levels. The schedule included:
- shooting, passing and ball-handling drills;
- 5-on-5 basketball games;
- competitive activities;
- a question-and-answer session with Highsmith.
The format combined technical instruction with direct access to an NBA player. Young athletes could test their skills while learning how professionals approach preparation.
Free Baltimore basketball camp focuses on confidence
Highsmith said the event was designed to offer more than basketball instruction. He wanted participants to feel supported, valued and confident.
“It’s only right that I come back to the community,” Highsmith said. “We are here to make these kids more confident, feel more special, and feel more loved.”
The camp’s return for a 4th year gives the program continuity. That consistency matters in a city where accessible youth sports programs can create lasting connections.
What children received during the weekend
The camp offered structured basketball training without charging families.
| Camp detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Archbishop Curley High School |
| Participants | Children aged 7 to 16 |
| Cost | Free |
| Older division | Saturday |
| Younger division | Sunday |
| Main activities | Drills, games and Q&A |
The location carried personal significance for Highsmith. He attended Archbishop Curley before building his professional career and joining the Phoenix Suns.
His Baltimore return connected that career with the neighborhood where it began. For the children, the message was direct: professional success does not require forgetting home.
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