NORFOLK, Neb. -- A basketball camp was held Monday in northeast Nebraska.

Hundreds of children visited the YMCA in Norfolk to attend the Mike Trader Mid-America Basketball Camp on Monday.

The camp is directed by former Hastings College basketball player and coach, Mike Trader.

This is the camp's 36th year of operation.

Children who attend participate in a number of basketball contests, have their shots analyzed and learn a number of different shooting, dribbling, and passing techniques.

Trader said the two main goals of the camp are to have fun and to help children hone their skills.

"From strictly a basketball standpoint, I am a firm believer and always will be, that the skills part of the game of basketball is something kids can improve," Trader said. "Skills can be taught, skills can be learned and we work really hard on that."

Next week, a day camp and an overnight camp will be hosted in Hastings.

If you're interested in signing your children up, visit the Mike Trader Mid-America Basketball Camp website.