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 participants between ages 8-16
- Staff: 10 to 1 ratio (students to staff)