Catch the Stars Holiday Basketball Camp
Learn from WNBA All-Star & Olympic Gold Medalist Tamika Catchings and friends as they demonstrate basketball skills while stressing the importance of sportsmanship, academics and goal setting! Each Camper will receive a Nike Camp T-shirt, one ticket voucher to a 2009 Indiana Fever home game. The camp also includes daily lunches, guest speakers, personalized skill assessments as well as a family awards banquet on the final day of camp. Space is limited to the first 200 campers, so get your registration in today and learn some hoops from one of the best!

The next camp will be held December 29-31, 2008 at the Warren Central High School Fieldhouse.
Download a PDF of the Holiday Basketball Camp Registration Form

Help Us Help Our Future Stars
Our programs are highlighted below. For more information on the programs or how you can get involved, contact our Info Line at 317-329-8424, email us at catchthestars24@aol.com, or
Download a PDF of the Catch the Stars Foundation 2008 Brochure

Catch on to Fitness Clinics
This “free” fitness clinic is for youth ages 7-14 and demonstrates ways to improve overall health through proper nutrition and exercise. Camp admission is free with 10 canned goods. All proceeds benefit Gleaner’s Food Bank of Central Indiana.

S.T.A.R.S.
This 8-week mentoring program provides young women ages 12-16 with a unique journey of self exploration addressing character building topics including goal setting, self-esteem, decision making and more in a positive & nurturing atmosphere. STARS stands for Sisters Teaching And Reaching Sisters and is currently held twice annually. Tutoring assistance is provided for all participants.

CHAMPS
This 8-week mentoring program provides young men ages 12-16 with structured activities geared toward dealing with peer pressure, decision making, financial & community responsibility, career planning and more in a positive & nurturing environment. CHAMPS stands for Changing Habits And Making People Successful and is currently held twice annually. Tutoring assistance is provided for all participants.

Catch the Stars Scholarship Programs
These annual programs are designed to recognize and honor Indianapolis area students who excel in academics, make a difference in the community and participate in athletics. Both a male and female Indianapolis Public School student will be awarded $2,500 scholarships based on their essays and applications. A $1,000 Community Star scholarship will be awarded to a local student that is a community leader. The purpose of these scholarships is to assist scholar athletes with their higher educational goals.

Back To School Celebration
The purpose of this program is to get local youth motivated and excited about the upcoming school year. Over 250 school supply-filled backpacks are given to students grades 1-12. The event also includes free food, entertainment and a community fair.

Catch the Holiday Fever
This program was established via a partnership with the Indiana Fever as a way to make Christmas memorable for youth and families in need. The program provides Christmas gifts and a fun-filled party to add some cheer to the holiday season.

Catch the Stars Reading Corner
This program is designed to encourage youth to read by providing books as well as a fun environment to read in. Our Catch the Stars Reading Corners are currently in the Christel House Academy & Brookside Park Family Center. Our hope is to continue building reading corners throughout the Indianapolis, Chicago and Dallas metro areas.

Catchings Corner
This program was implemented during the 2002 WNBA Indiana Fever season to give disadvantaged individuals an opportunity to attend Fever games. Contact us to request tickets for your 501(c)3 organization.