It's game on for Bedford's youth this summer with the local police department tipping off a weeklong basketball bonanza. Officials at the Bedford Police Department are setting up a free hoop camp aimed at shaping young ballers from nearby elementary schools. This sports stint, open to incoming 6th-grade boys and girls, will be held at The Bedford Center YMCA (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.) from June 24 to June 28, announced by the Bedford Texas Police Department.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the love of the game, kids will polish up on their b-ball moves, including dribbling, passing, and shooting, with an emphasis on defense and play-the-right-way teamwork. But for those looking to attend, it's a bring-your-own meal deal, as lunch will not be offered at the camp. And it's first come, first served—with an emphasis on the swift grab of opportunity—as spaces are limited, informed the police department in their social media post.

Parents angling to net their kids a spot in the camp can shoot an email to Officer Deidre Spears at [email protected] or call her on the phone at 817-952-2427. This community event is part of a broader police outreach strategy, aiming to foster better relationships between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve.

With expectations high and rims at the ready, the boys and girls of summer are set for a session that promises to elevate more than just their jump shots. Serving as mentors as well as coaches, Bedford's finest will share the court, adding to their patrol beats a different kind of beat—the rhythm of dribbling balls and squeaking sneakers.