JUST A KID FROM WICHITA

Since 2010, businessman, sports agent, and humanitarian DJ Fisher has dedicated the 1st Weekend in August to social service and responsibility. The weekend brings together the Wichita community and DJ’s celebrity, athletes and business colleagues. The weekend consistent of a youth basketball camp, adult skate night, cocktail party and VIP dinner.

ICT Weekend/Just A Kid From Wichita Weekend has not yet been recognized as an official city-wide event by the Wichita Mayor or local government, but it is our hopes that they will soon.

The Camp

Basketball has played a vital role in DJ’s life, bestowing on him precious life lessons and cementing meaningful friendships, apart from providing him with opportunities to travel the world. As he broadened his impact, he aimed to give back to his community by partnering with his clients, hometown heroes and other local talents. Together, they organized an exceptional and cost-effective basketball camp that would provide quality meals to motivate budding youth and their families.

Our Mission

The Just A Kid From Wichita™ is a distinguished program in the state of Kansas, committed to empowering young athletes through the sport of basketball while also emphasizing character development. Our program is supported by notable members of our community, who have played and coached in the NBA, WNBA, and Team USA Olympics. These individuals serve as inspirations for our participants, motivating them to strive for excellence both on and off the court.

We prioritize imparting valuable life lessons gained through skillfully engaging in the game of basketball. To ensure our participants have the necessary energy to focus and learn, we provide breakfast, snacks, and lunch throughout the day. We understand that many kids are not provided with quality meals, and it’s our priority to ensure that every child is able to fully engage and benefit from our program.

QUICK FACTS

QUICK FACTS: Per registration statistics, for every 30 campers, 12 campers travel from counties outside of City of Wichita to attend our basketball camp. They include Kingman, Sumner, Cowley, Butler, Barber, Reno, Harvey, McPherson, Kiowa, Comanche, Marion counties. Per registration statistics, we cater to 62% of boys and 38% of female campers. 92% percent of campers have consecutively attended camp 6 years without missing a year.

SPONSOR A CAMPER

D.J. Fisher’s selfless efforts to give back have made a significant impact on the lives of many campers. For almost 20 years, he has been using his own resources to help children attend camp who may not have been able to otherwise. The Sponsor-A-Camper program is a unique opportunity to connect with campers who need financial assistance.

By sponsoring a camper, you will be allowing them to experience a safe and fun environment where they can build self-confidence, make new friends, and take on challenges that may be later applied in life. This experience can be life-changing for many children and will be something they remember for years to come. Additionally, it provides much-needed respite for their families and caregivers

NCAA D1 and D2 ATHLETES

More than 30 of our campers have secured spots on college basketball rosters at the coveted NCAA Division 1 and Division 2 levels. A testament to our unwavering dedication to our mission., and we are more than proud to have played a pivotal role.

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

Over 120 of our campers have made their high school basketball rosters. Whether it be freshman, junior varsity or varisty basketball squads.

AMOUNT OF CAMPERS

Welcoming over 1500 campers in our existence, our commitment to providing a matchless secure, entertaining, and informative environment for parents and campers alike is reflected in the results and the positive impact, which is why we are #1.