OUR MISSION
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Burns Road Community Center
4404 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33410
June 1-5, 2026
Ages: 8–12 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 13–17 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMBreakfast and lunch provided daily.
Each camp concludes with an awards ceremony on our final day of camp to reward our campers for their discipline, skill development and participation.
This year, we proudly honor the late, great Michael Ray Richardson — a phenomenal basketball player, coach, father, mentor, and friend. As co-founder of Ball Stars Youth Camps and lifelong brother to Otis Birdsong, his legacy continues to inspire every drill, every lesson, and every young athlete we serve.
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WINTER HAVEN RECREATION AND CULTURAL CENTER
600 6th St SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
June 8-12, 2026
Ages: 8–12 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 13–17 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMBreakfast and lunch provided daily.
Our goal is to impact as many of the nation’s underserved youth through our basketball summer camps (provided without a fee).
This year, we proudly honor the late, great Michael Ray Richardson — a phenomenal basketball player, coach, father, mentor, and friend. As co-founder of Ball Stars Youth Camps and lifelong brother to Otis Birdsong, his legacy continues to inspire every drill, every lesson, and every young athlete we serve.
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2751 NW
June 15-19, 2026
Ages: 13-17 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This camp will only offer a morning session for ages 13-17.
Breakfast and lunch provided daily.
We teach our campers life skills in an environment of a basketball summer camp experience.
This year, we proudly honor the late, great Michael Ray Richardson — a phenomenal basketball player, coach, father, mentor, and friend. As co-founder of Ball Stars Youth Camps and lifelong brother to Otis Birdsong, his legacy continues to inspire every drill, every lesson, and every young athlete we serve.
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June 22-26, 2026
Ages: 8–12 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 13–17 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMBreakfast and lunch provided daily.
Each camp concludes with a special awards ceremony on the final day to recognize our campers for their discipline, skill development, leadership, and participation. We believe in celebrating growth — both on and off the court.
This year, we proudly honor the late, great Michael Ray Richardson — a phenomenal basketball player, coach, father, mentor, and friend. As co-founder of Ball Stars Youth Camps and lifelong brother to Otis Birdsong, his legacy continues to inspire every drill, every lesson, and every young athlete we serve.
Our goal is to impact as many of the nation’s underserved youth through our basketball summer camps (provided without a fee). Our impact is a multi-disciplinary approach. As former players in the NBA, we understand how participating in sports at a young age can have a positive impact in a child’s growth, development and confidence. Michael and I grew up in underserved communities and we benefited from the guidance, coaching and philanthropy of others. Our mission – Each one teaches one, or two or a Camp!
– Otis Birdsong
Ballstars
Ballstars
BallStars Youth Camps are offered to kids who aren’t able to afford and/or able to participate in a summer camp experience. Our camps are purposefully located in a centralized and easily accessible location in each city. Drug awareness, age-appropriate financial wellness and anti-bullying campaigns are a few of the topics we focus time, energy and support during this basketball skills training environment.
“The kids in West Palm Beach look forward to this event every summer and we are proud to be in partnership with such a worthy and noble organization.”
-West Palm Beach Police Dept. Community Liason
SUMMER FUN FOR OUR YOUTH
“We can’t wait for this year’s camp in West Palm Beach.”
-Camp Parent
TEACH CHILDREN TO COMPETE
We believe the best way to build a better tomorrow for the under-served communities nationwide is to build up and inspire those that are living in it on a daily basis. Let’s try to positively impact the children of these communities in a positive way by offering them positive outlets.
-Otis Birdsong