EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Basketball in the Barrio, an annual summer camp in El Paso’s historic Segundo Barrio and Chamizal neighborhoods, kicked off its 33rd year today at the Armijo Recreation Center.
The camp offers children a unique blend of basketball drills, leadership training, and cultural celebration.
Steve Yellen, co-executive director of Basketball in the Barrio, emphasized the camp’s mission.
“We want to empower these kids through basketball and teach them about leadership and community,” Yellen said.
The camp continues to be a beacon of empowerment and cultural pride for the youth of El Paso.
Anna Yellen, Steve’s daughter and a volunteer at the camp, expressed her enthusiasm for the program. “It’s amazing to see how much the kids grow and learn each year,” she said.
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