Children at basketball camp receive support from community mentors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Nearly 175 children attended the Angel Tree Sports Camp at the Hope Student Athletics Center on August 15. The event, organized by Prison Fellowship, aims to support children with incarcerated parents through basketball drills and mentorship. Youth activist Brandon Johnson shared his personal experiences with incarceration to encourage the campers. Organizers emphasized the importance of community support in helping children face their challenges.
- •Camp held at Hope Student Athletics Center for children of incarcerated parents.
- •Brandon Johnson spoke about his experiences to inspire participants.
- •Organizers aim to foster mentorship and community engagement.
- •Activities included basketball drills to help develop skills.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Children of incarcerated parents find support at basketball camp on West Side
"Nearly 175 children gathered at the Hope Student Athletics Center for the Angel Tree Sports Camp, a one-day basketball event aimed at supporting children who have a parent in jail.
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