National Youth Sports Program

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Overview of the NYSP

The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) at Case Western Reserve University provides an enriching five-week summer experience that combines sports activities, educational enrichment, career planning, nutrition, and health services to more than 300 Greater Cleveland participants ages 8-16 each year.

The program's objectives include:

  • expanding sports-skill opportunities for participants from low-income families to improve physical fitness and promote an active lifestyle.
  • helping participants acquire good health practices.
  • acquainting students with career and educational opportunities by providing experienced personnel and quality facilities from a renowned institution.
  • providing a safe environment to play, learn and grow.

All participants receive free medical screenings and free meals, both of which reinforce concepts of good health for life.

Quick Facts:

  • 1970: NYSP is founded
  • 1993: Received a Special Recognition Award from NCAA
  • 1997: Awarded Most-Improved Camp by the NCAA
  • 2000: Project Administrator: Dennis L. Harris won the Student Affairs Staff of the Year Award from CWRU
  • 2020: NYSP Celebrates 50 Years at CWRU!
  • Enrollment: Over 300 Boys and Girls ages 8-16
  • Staff: 10 to 1 ratio (students to staff)

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