The Mercer Island Boys Basketball Booster Club has opened registration for its Little Dribblers program, which begins on Dec. 6. Little Dribblers continues its 48-year history of providing Mercer Island boys the opportunity to learn the game from the best coaches and players on the Island.

The camp is overseen by Mercer Island head coach Gavin Cree, and the close instruction is provided by current high school coaches and players. Three different sessions for 2nd-9th grade boys will take place over seven Saturdays through Feb. 7.

Grades 2nd-4th grades will take place from 9-10 a.m., 5th and 6th grades will follow from 10–11 a.m. and 7th-9th grades will make up the final session from 11–noon. Balanced teams are formed after two weeks of drills and scrimmages, and the program culminates in a championship tournament on the final day of the program.

The cost is $85 per child, but needs-based scholarships are available. Families can register at mibasketball.org.

“The program was founded to inspire Mercer Island boys, like me many years ago, by providing instruction and role models and it works because every kid can remember their Little Dribblers coach,” Cree said. “I see many of the boys in the stands watching our high school games and coming down on the floor congratulating our guys. I also have been able to see boys refine their games and graduate from Little Dribblers to our high school program.”