National Youth Sports National Youth Sports ProgramProgram

20052005

National Youth Sports National Youth Sports ProgramProgram

20052005

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Rock Valley College!!!Rock Valley College!!!

What is NYSP??• NYSP stands for the National Youth

Sports Program!!!!

• NYSP is now in its 37rd year of existence.

• This is a federal program, that is administered by the National Youth Sports Corporation in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, The Department of Agriculture and The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

What is NYSP???• A free summer sport

and educational program for kids that may not have an opportunity to go to summer camp.

• Rock Valley College is one of 200+ colleges and universities, that sponsor an NYSP program

Mission of NYSP.• The National Youth

Sports Program (NYSP), in partnership with the NCAA, higher education, governmental agencies and the community, is committed to active participation in sports and education to enable youth from low-income families to enhance the quality of their lives.

Locations• NYSP is a collaborative effort between

West Middle School and Rock Valley College.

• One half the activities will occur on the RVC campus and the other one half will occur on the West Middle School campus.

• The day will always begin and end at West Middle School.

How long does NYSP last??

• This summer, NYSP will last 5 weeks, starting on June 27th and end on August 1st.

• The time of the camp will run from Noon until 4:30 pm

Who will instruct campers at NYSP Camp this

summer??• High School

Coaches• College Coaches• Physical Education

Teachers• College athletes• College students

How do campers get to NYSP??

• Campers will have the opportunity to ride NYSP buses from a wide variety of Rockford Public School pick up points in city of Rockford

Meals are provided at NYSP!

Light Lunch

All days start with the NYSP Creed!!!!!!!!!!!

• I am a good sport at all times and conduct myself with decency and honesty.

• I do my best to get along with others and have pride in myself.

• I put forth my best effort in all competition and always compete fairly.

• Walk Tall, Talk Tall, Stand Tall !!!!!

NYSP Tree of Praise!!!!!!!!

• Students are encouraged to focus on the affective domain, but striving for self-discipline, respect, self-control, positive attitudes and sportsmanship!!!!!!

NYSP is all about Attitude and Respect!!!

• NYSP Bulletin board is always a center of attention!!

What Sports will be offered in NYSP 2005???

• Basketball• Tennis• Fastpitch Softball• Swimming

Educational Topics explored at NYSP in 2005!!

• Nutrition • Disease Prevention• Drug and Alcohol

Education• Career Choices• Higher Education

and College Concerns

• Job Responsibilities

Snapshots of NYSP in Action

Swimming!!!!!!!!!!!!

All Swimming sessions will be supervised!!

• All NYSP swimming sessions, will have instructed by a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and supervised by American Red Cross Life Guards.

Fastpitch Softball!!!!!!!!!!

Basketball !

Tennis!!!!!!!

Tennis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NYSP 2005: New to Rock Valley College

• For further questions please contact Timothy Hatten, Ph.D.,

NYSP Activity Director for more details.

815-921-3801