LL Cool J's Summer Basketball Camp Returns To Southeast Queens

HOLLIS, QUEENS — Get ready to play ball, because LL Cool J's summer basketball camp returns to Southeast Queens this weekend.

LL Cool J's annual Jump & Ball basketball camp kicks off Aug. 3 in Daniel O'Connell Park.

The Grammy-winning rapper and Hollis native launched the free camp in 2005 to teach kids in Southeast Queens about team-building and leadership on and off the basketball court.

Campers aged eight to 18 will spend three August weekends shooting hoops, then compete in a basketball tournament to close the season.

In past years, LL Cool J has returned to his old neighborhood to attend the campers' final competition.

For more information and free registration click here.