January 20, 2007 (Spokane, WA) The Putnam Foundation has partnered with the Spokane North East Youth Center to bring basketball camps for Kindergarten to 6th Graders every Wednesday night at Bemiss Elementary from 6:30-8pm. Camp will be held from January 17 – February 28, the cost is 15 dollars. To Sign up call 482-0708 and check out the website at www.spokaneneyc.org. Zach Bowen and Tony Cantu will be teaching the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, defense skills, and fancy footwork! The camp will serve 225 children and children will be provided new uniforms and equipment, what every up and coming star desires.
The North East Youth Center serves the Hillyard area of Spokane. Executive Director of the Putnam Foundation said “This program serves an inroad to bring in new kids to the center. The work the NEYC does is vital to this NE Spokane Area.” The Putnam Foundation is proud to support such a great opportunity to the community. Turnley said, “Basketball is a great game of teamwork, skill and discipline. The Staff at the NEYC takes the time to show how to play the game together. The staff is passionate and we are excited to have 225 more kids go through this program and learn life and basketball lessons.”
If you would like more information about the Spokane North East Youth Center go to their website www.spokaneneyc.org. If you have any further question about the Putnam Foundation please contact Chris Turnley, Executive director at cturnley@putnamfoundation.orgor their website www.putnamfoundation.org.