Programs - Athletics
After-School & Summer Programs
Offered at all three locations weekday afternoons during the school year and all day during the summer months, Youth Encouragement Services’ organized programs provide a safe place to play, relax, do schoolwork, participate in sports, develop relational skills and learn moral values.
Volunteer Opportunity: spend time with kids, organize activities
Basketball League
YES fall and winter basketball program engages more than 350 children of all ages, with both boys and girls teams. Through the organized league play, children from public housing are given a positive outlet for their energy and a safe place to play basketball.
Volunteer Opportunity: volunteer coaches, work the concession stand, help with keeping score
Step Team
As part of the National Step Show Alliance, our children are taught step routines with a positive message from local college students and alumni. They participate in performances and traveling competitions throughout the year. To be a member of the YES Step Team, our children must exhibit excellence in behavior, academics, and attitude.