Los Angeles Lakers guard, Derek Fisher, announced Friday (April 17) the launch of his first summer basketball camp, scheduled to begin in July in Los Angeles.

In a press release, the Derek Fisher Basketball Academy described its week program as he Derek Fisher Basketball Academy is proud to announce its first summer basketball camp.

A three-time NBA champion, Derek has created "an experience for children and teens of all skill levels, dedicated to developing the basketball, leadership and life skills of every camper."

It is geared toward kids, aged 8-15, and will kick off on July 20 and run through the week, before wrapping up on July 24.

The three-time NBA champion revealed the news on his official Twitter page, Twitter.com/DerekFisher.

"VERY exciting news! Launching my first bball camp for 8-15 year olds," Fisher tweeted.

As a member of the baller's summer camp, each kid's daily schedule will be filled with drills, chalk talk, interactive instruction, competitions and daily surprises, all held at HAX, a state-of-the-art basketball training facility in Los Angeles.

For more information, interested parties can download a brochure, and/or register at his official website, DerekFisher2.com. Or, contact them by phone at 323.934.4418.