Youth Programs
N.Y.S.P. - The National Youth Sports Program is a five-week summer program open to youths ages 10-16. The program is sponsored by the NCAA and is supported by federal funds from the U.S. Department of Human Services, College resources and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County Parks and Recreation Department resources. Boys and girls who meet eligibility standards established through economic guidelines may attend free.
The program offers youth an opportunity to participate in various competitive and leisure sports activities and career and educational activities. A nucleus of trained professionals, along with student athletes and College support staff, provide instruction. Each youth receives two USDA approved meals each day, a free medical exam, athletic equipment to use during the program, T-shirts, and swim attire.
The program's objective is to expand opportunities for youth to benefit from sports-skills instruction, improve their physical fitness, help them acquire good health practices, become better citizens, and acquaint them with career and educational opportunities by utilizing the personnel and facilities for higher learning.
Additional youth programming is offered each semester and is listed in the Business and Continuing Education schedule.