Bounce Out the Stigma All-Inclusive Summer Basketball Camp in Fort Lee, NJ

Jr NY Knicks Coach of the Year Mike Simmel

August 17-21, 2026  |  Mon-Fri  | 9:00 to 1:00
Held At Jack Alter Community Center

Teamed with the Fort Lee Recreation Department to Change Lives

Join the Fun with Our Special Needs Basketball Camp for Boys & Girls, Ages 7-21,
Facing the Challenges of Autism, ADD, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities, and other Childhood Neurological Issues.

Our All-Inclusive Camps and clinics are considered by many to be the best Special Needs Basketball Program in the country. Serving kids and families since 2005, in over 24 states.

Camp Details

Dates: Aug. 17 – 21 2026

Times: Mon-Fri. | 9:00 to 1:00

Where: The State of the Art Jack Alter Community Center

1355 Inwood Terrace Fort Lee, NJ

Camp Features

 

Each Child Receives a Camp Tee Shirt, Basketball, and an Accomplishment Award Presented at Our Friday Closing Ceremony (parents invited)

On-Site Nurse
Healthy Snacks Provided Daily

Guest Speakers Highlight the Week

Cost:
Fort Lee Residents – $325.00 per attendee

Non-Residents – $365.00 per attendee

NY Knick Great John Starks Loves Our Camp

Please Register Early As in Past Years this Camp Will Sell Out Fast

Bounce Out the Stigma Corporate Sponsor

Our Camps & Clinics are non-competitive and seek to empower participants through motor skill development, confidence building, fun challenges, and our unique blend of positive reinforcement. Personal attention is given to every child.  The following are answers you will find helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Program is for school-aged kids to young adults (ages 7-21)  with special needs.

Each day, we offer several motor skill clinics (stations) so that players with little or no basketball knowledge can have a positive experience and develop hand-eye control. Those players with some or even a lot of experience will gain new skill sets.

The keys are fun, development, and self-confidence without pressure.

Attendees are placed in similar age groups for our development sessions. Our goal is for campers to develop peer trust across all ages.

You BET THEY ARE! Boys and girls are provided the same wonderful and identical experience. Proper decorum and etiquette will be observed at all times.

Our programs are geared for kids and young adults with the challenges of Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, Neurological Disorders, Spectrum Diagnosis, and Mental/Emotional Challenges. Those with learning disabilities and slow motor skill development along with peer mistrust and social interaction issues will do well in our nurturing environment

Bounce Out the Stigma is truly unique as it was founded and is run by a person who experienced harsh labels, isolation, and bullying.

Our Camps & Clinics are non-competitive and seek to empower participants through motor skill development, confidence building, fun challenges, and our unique blend of positive reinforcement. Personal attention is given to every child, and every child will learn the game of basketball and have fun doing it. The centerpiece is the interaction between ALL CAMPERS AND STAFF in a truly friendly environment.

YOU BET, we encourage parents to spend time at our events watching the activities of their child. You would be surprised by the cheers and laughs from the parents watching the fun everyone is having.

REMEMBER, our camps are not just basketball; they are geared for kids to gain self-confidence, understand direction, and being a kid having fun.

Mike Simmel is present at all events, “running the show.” Bob Azzolino, a Camp/Clinic Director, is also at New Jersey Camps, and Bob is a full-time special education teacher in Bergen County, NJ.

During our multiday camps, other paid staff are comprised of teachers and corporate volunteers.   Depending on the event, additional support staff members are comprised of carefully screened volunteers. Camper to Counselor ratio usually is at a 3:1 and in some instances may be at 1:1 with a defined “shadow program.”

WE GUARANTEE THEY WILL!  The biggest issue you will encounter after camp is over is your child wanting to practice the motor skill exercises they learned at camp. Bouncing a ball in the living room is the central issue we face.

READ PARENTS COMMENTS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE 

YES, a full-time nurse is on duty the entire day during our full-day weekly camps.  The nurse can assist camper requirements for making certain medications directed by the child’s parent are administered.

YES,  Since we limit enrollment to returning participants and first to enroll, events fill up fast. Our policy is to keep enrollment done to a number where every child will get the full attention and have the full experience of a basketball camp.

We love to reach out to new schools and cities for weekend clinics and even multi-day events. Contact us and let us know your thoughts are how we can assist your efforts. fill ou this form.

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On Site, On Court Camp Directors:
Bob Azzolino and Mike Simmel

Jr NY Knicks Coach of the Year Mike Simmel

Bounce Out the Stigma
All-Inclusive 5 Day
Summer Basketball Camp
in Fort Lee, NJ
August 17-21 2026
at The Jack Alter Community Center

Teamed with the Fort Lee Recreation Dept.

Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Camps Special Needs Kids

Where Kids and Their Smiles Are The Stars

Join the Fun with Our Special Needs Basketball Camp for Boys & Girls, Ages 7-21, Facing the Challenges of

Autism, ADD, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities, and other Childhood Neurological Issues.

Our Camps & Clinics are non-competitive and seek to empower participants through motor skill development, confidence building, fun challenges, and our unique blend of positive reinforcement. Personal attention is given to every child.

NY Knick Great John Starks Loves Our Camp

We feature a staff comprised of special education teachers who have staffed our camps and clinics for many years.

Additionally, we are benefitted from dedicated volunteers who love kids and understand special needs. Need to learn more, See parents’ comments on our Facebook page.

Empowering Kids to Believe

Bob Azolino and Mike Simmel Bounce Out the Stigma

On Site , On Court Camp Directors Bob Azzolino and Mike Simmel

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Program is for school-aged kids to young adults (ages 7-21)  with special needs.

Each day, we offer several motor skill clinics (stations) so that players with little or no basketball knowledge can have a positive experience and develop hand-eye control. Those players with some or even a lot of experience will gain new skill sets.

The keys are fun, development, and self-confidence without pressure.

Attendees are placed in similar age groups for our development sessions. Our goal is for campers to develop peer trust across all ages.

You BET THEY ARE! Boys and girls are provided the same wonderful and identical experience. Proper decorum and etiquette will be observed at all times.

Our programs are geared for kids and young adults with the challenges of Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, Neurological Disorders, Spectrum Diagnosis, and Mental/Emotional Challenges. Those with learning disabilities and slow motor skill development along with peer mistrust and social interaction issues will do well in our nurturing environment

Bounce Out the Stigma is truly unique as it was founded and is run by a person who experienced harsh labels, isolation, and bullying.

Our Camps & Clinics are non-competitive and seek to empower participants through motor skill development, confidence building, fun challenges, and our unique blend of positive reinforcement. Personal attention is given to every child, and every child will learn the game of basketball and have fun doing it. The centerpiece is the interaction between ALL CAMPERS AND STAFF in a truly friendly environment.

YOU BET, we encourage parents to spend time at our events watching the activities of their child. You would be surprised by the cheers and laughs from the parents watching the fun everyone is having.

REMEMBER, our camps are not just basketball; they are geared for kids to gain self-confidence, understand direction, and being a kid having fun.

Mike Simmel is present at all events, “running the show.” Bob Azzolino, a Camp/Clinic Director, is also at New Jersey Camps, and Bob is a full-time special education teacher in Bergen County, NJ.

During our multiday camps, other paid staff are comprised of teachers and corporate volunteers.   Depending on the event, additional support staff members are comprised of carefully screened volunteers. Camper to Counselor ratio usually is at a 3:1 and in some instances may be at 1:1 with a defined “shadow program.”

WE GUARANTEE THEY WILL!  The biggest issue you will encounter after camp is over is your child wanting to practice the motor skill exercises they learned at camp. Bouncing a ball in the living room is the central issue we face.

READ PARENTS COMMENTS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE 

YES, a full-time nurse is on duty the entire day during our full-day weekly camps.  The nurse can assist camper requirements for making certain medications directed by the child’s parent are administered.

YES,  Since we limit enrollment to returning participants and first to enroll, events fill up fast. Our policy is to keep enrollment done to a number where every child will get the full attention and have the full experience of a basketball camp.

We love to reach out to new schools and cities for weekend clinics and even multi-day events. Contact us and let us know your thoughts are how we can assist your efforts. fill ou this form.

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Limits Will Not Define Me, My WILL Defines My Limits

Speical Needs Basektball Camp

Camp Details:

Dates: Mon- Fri | Aug. 17– Aug 21
Time: 9:00 to 1:00
Where: Jack Alter Community Center
1355 Inwood Terrace
Fort Lee, NJ

Camp Features:

Each Child Receives a Camp T-shirt,
Basketball and an
Accomplishment Award
Presented at Our Friday (21st) Closing Ceremony (Parents Invited)
Healthy Snack Provided
Guest Speakers
Full-Time Nurse On-Site

Cost:
$325.00 for Fort Lee Residents
$365.00 Non-Residents

You must pre-register for this event using the registration below.
This camp will fill up fast, so please register early.

Camp Flyer

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REGISTRATION FORM

Fort Lee August 2026 Camp

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