Youth sports collaborative

OrganizationDescriptionAddressContact NumberWebsite
703 WarriorsThe premier no-cost, elite travel soccer program in the DC Metro area for U8-U12 players.1550 Wilson Blvd Ste 700, #503, Arlington, VA 22209-https://www.703warriors.com/
Alexandria Boxing ClubAlexandria Boxing Club is a premier boxing club with a renowned reputation for building champions. Founded in 1980, the club serves as a community anchor, providing a safe place for youth to learn life skills through boxing.901 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1838(703) 746-5453http://alxboxingclub.org
Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA)Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) is a non-profit sports organization whose mission is to connect and engage the community through high quality, accessible, sports programs that positively impact Alexandria. ASA believes all children should have the opportunity to play, regardless of financial status.1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314703-684-5425https://alexandria-soccer.org
Beacon HouseBeacon House provides children in the greater Edgewood neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. with a safe, nurturing, life expanding community to increase their academic achievement, discover their talents, and grow into healthy adults who achieve their greatest potential.601 Edgewood Street NE, Suite 15, Washington, DC 20017202-529-7376https://www.beaconhousedc.org
Capital Juniors RowingBy advancing the sport of rowing and providing comprehensive academic support, Capital Juniors Rowing will empower DC-area youth’s especially those from wards 6, 7, and 8 to reach their full potential as athletes and students.1900 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003-https://capitalrowing.org
City Kids Wilderness ProjectCity Kids Wilderness Project provides outdoor programming for 6th-12th grade students over a seven-year timeframe. City Kids uses city, natural, and wilderness settings in DC and Jackson Hole, Wyoming to achieve its mission to build resiliency, broaden horizons, and develop life skills in youth.2437 15th St, NW, Washington, DC 20009202-488-0627http://www.citykidsdc.org
Cloverleaf Equine CenterCloverleaf Equine Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that helps each individual realize their highest potential by providing equine-assisted services to people with disabilities, youth-at-risk, recovering military personnel, and others in need in an inclusive, community setting. Services offered include therapeutic riding, physical therapy and psychotherapy incorporating horses and equine-assisted learning.12933 Popes Head Road, Clifton, VA 20124703-764-0269http://www.cloverleafequinecenter.org
Dance Institute of Washington (DIW)Dance Institute of Washington increases the inclusivity and diverse representation at every level of professional concert dance and other dance industries, and through that exemplary effort, impacts racial and economic equity in dance nationally and globally. DIW serves as an evolving, responsive pipeline for many hundreds more dancers of all backgrounds to advance successfully into dance industries.3400 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20010202-371-9656http://www.danceinstituteofwashington.org
Dance PlaceDance Place is a non-profit center of dance activity in Washington, DC offering performances, dance classes for adults and kids, and arts in education programs for youth.3225 8th Street NE
Washington DC 20017		-https://www.danceplace.org/
DC Grays BaseballDC Grays Baseball is an all-volunteer non-profit organization with a mission to bring baseball and softball to boys and girls in Washington, DC, and to promote positive and formative personal development for teenagers and children in some of the most systematically under-resourced areas of the city.1800 M Street NW, 500 South Tower, Washington, DC 20036(202) 492-6226http://www.dcgrays.com
DC Panthers Water PoloDC Panthers Water Polo focuses on increasing community engagement and diversity in aquatic sports by exposing youth to aquatic experiences that align with USA Water Polo’s guidelines from the Racial Equity & Reform Task Force.Various pools Deanwood & Takoma Aquatic Center, Washington DC-http://www.dcpanthers.org
DC SCORESFor almost 30 years, DC SCORES had developed “poet-athletes” through a unique after school model that combines soccer, poetry, and service learning. Our whole-child approach improves participants’ health, social-emotional learning, and academic engagement.1140 Connecticut Ave NW suite 1200, Washington, DC(202) 393-6999http://www.dcscores.org
First Tee – Greater Washington, DCFirst Tee – Greater Washington, DC is a youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people throughout DC, Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, MD, and Prince George’s County, MD.2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW #106, Washington, DC 20006(202) 479-2588http://firstteedc.org
Flagstar FootballFlagstar Football is – most broadly – an eco-system where kids can get better and have fun. The organization believes in the power of play and that everyone should have the opportunity of low-pressure environments where kids can just play!4702 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20011(202) 468-1516http://www.flagstarfootball.com
Fort Dupont Ice ArenaFort Dupont Ice Arena increases opportunity, education, and inspiration to the young people of Washington, DC and the surrounding area through ice skating and educational activities.3779 Ely Place SE, Washington, DC 20019202-584-5007https://fdia.org/
GOTR-DC (Girls on the Run)GOTR-DC’s mission is to improve the lives and future potential of girls by cultivating critical cognitive and emotional attributes and skills; promote girls’ health and well-being by integrating running into their daily lives; and narrow the disparities in both social-emotional and physical well-being among economically disadvantaged girls.900 Brentwood Rd NE #90824, Washington, DC 20090202-607-2288http://www.gotrdc.org
Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC)Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) is a nonprofit organization committed to transforming lives through tennis by making the sport accessible for people of all ages and abilities throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.5200 Campus Dr, College Park, MD, 20740(301) 779-8000http://www.jtcc.org
KEEN Greater DC-BaltimoreKEEN Greater DC-Baltimore provides sports programs for your people with disabilities that build physical abilities and social skills, all in a supportive and welcoming environment. Programs are offered free of charge and at each session participants are paired one to one with volunteer coaches for individualized attention and assistance.PO Box 341590, Bethesda, MD 20827301-770-3200http://www.keengreaterdc.org
Kids S.O.A.R.All too often youth with disabilities are isolated and don’t have adequate opportunities to partake in physical activities that typically developing children are able to experience. So Kids S.O.A.R. differentiate ourselves by the quality and abundance of our free programs and volunteer support we offer.-301-742-7787http://www.sokidssoar.org
Life Pieces to Master PiecesLife Pieces To Masterpieces provides opportunities
for boys and young men from Washington DC to
express themselves;
teach and uplift others as mentors;
navigate structural social barriers; and
contribute positive change to their communities.		C/O Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
5600 Eads Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019		202-399-7703https://lifepieces.org/
LifeSports at the University of MarylandLifeSports at the University of Maryland prepares youth for life and leadership through sport by fostering teamwork, resilience, and character development. We promote physical health, social responsibility, and personal growth, empowering young individuals to succeed both on and off the field.Reckord Armory, 4490 Rossborough Lane, College Park, MD 20742(301) 405 2480https://umdlifesports.com/
Nationals PhilanthropiesAs the official charitable arm of the Washington Nationals, Nationals Philanthropies champions opportunities for all residents of the Washington region to thrive. Its signature program, the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, uses baseball and softball as vehicles for character development, academic achievement, and improved health among youth living in underserved communities.1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C.202-640-7456https://www.nats4good.org/about-us/
Open Goal ProjectOpen Goal Project creates opportunities for young players from low-income families and underserved communities to access high-level soccer and grow with the game, on and off the field. They use soccer as a vehicle for cultural enrichment, higher educational opportunities, and greater life experiences.1300 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC 20012-2930-http://www.opengoalproject.org
Outward BoundOutward Bound serves people of all ages and backgrounds through challenging learning expeditions that focus on character development, leadership and service. Outward Bound helps individuals and teams discover strength of character and an aptitude for leadership.-866-467-7651http://www.outwardbound.org
Prime AbilityPrime Ability aims to use sport as a way to connect and build young people physically, mentally and emotionally. We use sport as the tool to teaching life’s most important skills.441 4th Street, N.W. 9th Floor South, Washington, DC 20001(240) 235-0999https://www.stayprimeability.com/
Prince George’s Tennis & Education FoundationPrince George’s Tennis & Education Foundation is an organization that provides safe, structured programs in tennis, academics and enrichment for youth ages 6-18 in an effort to develop well rounded youth that are prepared for college and/or vocational endeavors.727 Haack Place, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774(301) 350-3693http://pgtef.org
SOUL (Student-Athletes Organized to Understand Leadership)SOUL’s (Student-Athletes Organized to Understand Leadership) primary objective is to provide youth, their parental guardians, educators, and coaches with access to educational enrichment, character development, and social emotional learning tools and processes.209 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20003(423) 593-8749.http://www.soulprograms.org
Soul Trak OutdoorsSoul Trak Outdoors, a D.C.-based nonprofit, connects communities of color to outdoor spaces and cultivates diverse leaders through hands-on programs. They aim to unite, engage, and educate communities to foster a more inclusive and informed outdoor culture.2628 Sheridan Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020.-http://www.soultrak.com
Special Olympics D.C. (SODC)Special Olympics D.C. (SODC) provides of sports, health and inclusion programs for more than 2,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities with ability levels from the lowest to highest. SODC is committed to helping its participants lead healthy lives, succeed in school, acquire employment skills, and become self-advocates. Programs include: 12 sports, Young Athletes for ages 2-7, Healthy Athletes and our Unified Champion Schools.2600 Virginia Ave NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20037202-628-3630http://www.specialolympics.org
The Grassroot HealthThe Grassroot Health recruits and trains NCAA athletes from four DC universities to provide innovative, sport-based health promotion programs in more than 10 DC middle schools. The project facilitates its programs during middle school P.E. classes, and its three curricula cover mental health, nutritional health, and sexual health.740 15th Street, NW Suite 322, Washington, DC 20005(202) 812-6382http://grassrootshealth.us
The STAND FoundationThe STAND Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports marginalized youth in the DMV area. Our programs are strategically designed to provide the mental, emotional, social, physical, and developmental needs of the children we serve.Prince Georges County, Washingon DC202-596-6657https://www.thestandfoundation.org/
The VIVA SchoolThe VIVA School is a dance school that prioritizes students of color that merges world-class dance training with leadership development to cultivate the creative leaders of tomorrow. Over ten years, our students develop as brilliant movers and distinct thinkers with the skills to impact a diverse and evolving world.1923 Vermont Avenue NW Suite T002, Washington, DC 20001202-506-7252http://www.thevivaschool.org
The Washington BalletThe Washington Ballet is dedicated to fostering an environment of equity and inclusion. We are committed to ensuring parity and removing barriers to access. We do our best to ensure our sports-based youth development and training programs are available to all and that no one who wishes to participate is turned away.3515 Wisconsin Avenue NWWashington, DC 20016202-362-3606.http://www.washingtonballet.org
The Washington WolfpackThe Washington Wolfpack is a rugby club serving the greater DC area whose mission is to encourage personal growth and community-building for people with disabilities through rugby. We use the Unified Rugby model, which is a safe and inclusive version of the game which promotes greater equity and inclusion.2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, Washington 98201425-322-2600https://www.washingtonwolfpack.com/
Washington Tennis & Education FoundationWashington Tennis & Education Foundation gives children and youth a free, safe high-quality out-of-school-time environment with academic, life-skills, and tennis instruction to improve academic performance, provide access to college and workforce preparation, obtain college scholarship support, lead active healthy lifestyles, and have a sport for life, tennis.1600 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011(202) 291-9888http://www.wtef.org
WINNERS LacrosseWINNERS Lacrosse provides Washington, DC boys and girls, from underserved neighborhoods, the opportunity to learn the game of lacrosse and the life skills associated with playing a team sport. Young participants from historically underserved neighborhoods learn these essential skills for success while playing lacrosse in a safe and fun environment.2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 7000Washington, DC 20006-https://www.winnerslacrosse.org/
Wrestling to Beat the Streets DCWrestling to Beat the Streets DC is dedicated to improving youth development by building character, discipline, and self-esteem through the sport of wrestling and to strengthen the wrestling culture in Washington, DC by establishing more middle, high school, and year-round programs.429 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington DC, 20024(240) 417-2908https://www.wrestlingbts-dc.org/
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