Carver’s L.O.V.E. Unit (Leadership Overcomes Violence Everywhere) is back this summer, offering free basketball training and mentorship to youth across Norwalk. Led by Tremain Gilmore, the Carver Teen Center Director and Co-Executive Director of Ej's H.E.A.R.T. Inc., the L.O.V.E. Unit provides children with the unique opportunity to train one-on-one with prominent local basketball players in a nurturing and supportive community environment.

L.O.V.E. Unit is part of Summer Run, a co-ed program that has been engaging young athletes since 2009. Held in the evenings at the Carver Community Center, Summer Run teaches the basics of basketball and strengthens athletic abilities while building teamwork and leadership skills. This all-summer program offers participants rewarding activities and experiences in a safe, inclusive environment surrounded by friends and mentors.

Many Carver alumni have honed their basketball skills at Summer Run, with several advancing to collegiate and professional levels—some return to share their talents on Friday nights, inspiring the younger players. Summer Run and its mobile L.O.V.E. Unit create inclusive communities of support and encouragement, providing children and youth with positive role models to develop their basketball skills, confidence, and character.

Upcoming Dates and Locations for L.O.V.E. Unit Free Basketball Training:

King Kennedy Basketball Court

Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
- July 11th
- July 18th
- July 25th

Roodner Court

Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
- July 9th
- July 16th
- July 23rd

Summer Run at the Carver Community Center (Richard Whitcomb Gymnasium)

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00 to 10:00 PM
- 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Elementary School Students
- 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Middle School Students
- 8:00 - 10:00 PM: High School Students

For any questions, don't hesitate to contact Tremain Gilmore at 203-822-2545.

Join us for an unforgettable summer of basketball training, mentorship, and personal growth!