The camp is basketball-oriented, but the NCAA requires that this particular event feature activities in addition to basketball. So fathers and sons participate in other sports such as flag football, Frisbee golf, golf and soccer. Of course, there are plenty of basketball contests and drills set up to help campers enhance their hoops skills. Many current Cougar players, such as Jimmer Fredette and Jonathan Tavernari, were on hand to lend instruction.

On Sunday, campers traveled to Temple Square in Salt Lake City to watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's "Music and the Spoken Word" broadcast, followed by a sacrament meeting. That night, a fireside was put on by the coaches and players.

For assistant coach John Wardenburg, who oversees the camp, it's a joy to see fathers and sons dribbling, shooting, sweating, mingling, talking and worshipping together.

"This is my favorite camp to organize for the year because of the things I see, the relationships I see develop, not only between the kids and their dads, but other kids and fathers," he said. "It's a neat thing to see. It's a lot of fun. Not only the stuff we do in the gyms, but the stuff we do on Sundays, too. It's a pretty special experience."

Duane Gardner of Bountiful is the patriarch of a family composed of four generations that attended this year's camp. In fact, the Gardners have been coming for about 10 years, making it a Memorial Day tradition.

Gardner came this year with his two sons, who live in the Las Vegas area (another son, who resides in Idaho, couldn't attend this time), six grandsons and one great-grandson, 4-year-old Max.

At age 79 (he turns 80 in October), it's difficult for Gardner to participate in some of the grueling physical activities, but that doesn't deter him.

"It's about dads being involved with their kids. It doesn't matter what you do," he said. "We've always supported the kids, so this is kind of natural. I'm pleased that they'll let me hang out with them."

With no moms around, the all-you-can-eat cafeteria meals provided can be as nutritious as desired. "Sometimes," Gardner said, "it's Sprite and cereal for breakfast."

What keeps the Gardners returning every year?

"Well, it's not the athletic prowess. It's not the Motrin we have to take to keep moving," joked Robert Gardner, Duane's son. "I like that my sons have had a chance to play with their cousins. I like the chance to see my brothers. That's what keeps us keeping back. It's certainly not to relive any past non-glory days."

Among those attending this year's camp was former BYU tight end Byron Rex (1990-92). He's come the past couple of years with his son, Isaac, who is 10. This year, he brought his 7-year-old, Preston, for the first time.