Youth Recreational Scholarships

Youth Recreational Scholarships

Funder: Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation

Geographic Scope: Loveland, CO, USA

Focus Areas: Recreation program scholarships for low-income or at-risk youth

Program Overview

The Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation provides scholarships to enable low-income or at-risk youth in Loveland to participate in recreational programming. The foundation receives over 200 scholarship requests annually.

Benefits of Participation

Studies demonstrate that recreation program participation:
• Helps keep kids active while improving motor skills
• Improves self-awareness, goal setting, and conflict resolution skills
• Helps participants learn to make better choices
• Provides temporary release from problems
• Teaches teamwork and develops self-confidence
• Develops critical skills for transition into adulthood

Eligible Activities

Recreation activities include:
• Swimming
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Flag football
• Dance
• Arts & crafts
• Gymnastics classes

Eligibility

• Low-income or at-risk youth in Loveland
• Must meet income requirements

Organizational Goal

The foundation aims to accommodate all scholarship requests based on income requirements so that every child has the opportunity to participate in recreation activities regardless of family financial barriers.

Contact Information

Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation Phone: 970-962-2327 Location: Loveland, CO, USA