FAQ

1. Do I need to be a basketball player or coach to participate?

While prior coaching or playing experience is an added bonus, it is not required. Understandably, a general knowledge of basketball is helpful, however our trips focus heavily on basic skills, mentoring and relationship-building. If you love Jesus, have a desire to serve, and invest in the lives of children, you have the most important qualifications!

2. What is the average cost of a trip?

Trip costs range between $2300-$3500. The typical trip cost is $2,600. This amount is all-inclusive and covers airfare, lodging, meals, ground transportation, insurance, and ministry supplies for the week. Three factors determine cost- Airfare, in-country costs (set by the host agent) and the Hoops administrative cost which is a set fee.

3. Are there scholarships available?

We offer a limited number of partial scholarships based on demonstrated financial need. These are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis once your application is approved. Please indicate your interest in the scholarship section of the trip application, and our team will contact you with details on the application process and requirements.

4. How long are the trips?

Our trips are typically one week in duration, generally running from Friday to the following weekend (Saturday or Sunday).

5. Where does the team stay during the trip?

To ensure both safety and comfort, the team generally stays either at a secure, local hotel or in a host home provided by our trusted ministry partners.

6. What ages are the participants at the camps?

Hoops For Hope camps are open to both boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 18.

7. What is the minimum age requirement to be a coach?

To serve as a coach, participants must have completed the 8th grade and be entering high school (9th grade) or older.

8. What is the typical team size?

Our team sizes are kept relatively small to ensure maximum impact and cohesion. While our ideal size is seven coaches, our trips typically consist of six and ten coaches.

9. Are the locations dangerous?

Safety is our number one priority. We select trip locations and plan logistics meticulously to mitigate risk. We work with established ministry partners in each location who provide real-time local intelligence. Furthermore, we follow all U.S. government travel recommendations and never send a team into an area designated as unsafe.

10. Where has Hoops For Hope been?

We have been to 5 continents and 25 countries. Please check out our Trips page. Please check out our Trips page.

Since 2004, Hoops For Hope has been to the following locations: Alaska (Aleknigek, Kodiak Island, Dillingham), Argentina (Buenos Aires), Texas (Arlington, Bellmead, Belton, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Waco), Barbados (Bridgetown), Brazil (Campo Largo), California (Los Altos), North Carolina (Charlotte), Costa Rica (San Jose), Czech Republic (Prague), Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo, Huieguy, Boca Chica), Ecuador (Quito), Egypt (Cairo), Ghana (Accra, Peduase, & Kumasi), Guatemala (Guatemala City), Hawaii (Maui, O’ahu & Big Island – Kona), Honduras (La Ceiba), Hungary (Vasarosnameny, Kisujszakkas, Torokszentmiklos), India (Bangalore), Ireland, Kenya (Eldoret, Mombasa, Nairobi), Madagascar (Fort Daufin, Antananarivo), Mexico (Acuna, Cancun, Puerto Morelos), Mozambique (Maputo), North Africa (Morocco), Peru (Puerto Maldonado), Arkansas (Searcy), Slovakia (Kosice), Spain (Madrid, Denia), Thailand (Udon Thani), Uganda (Karuma), and Ukraine (Borodyanka, Svitlovodsk).

11. When did International Hoops For Hope begin?

Hoops for Hope was founded in 2004 when a team of seven coaches took the first trip to North Africa, we incorporated in 2009