LiFEsports+ Summer Camp

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Our Goal

“To foster social competence among youth through their involvement in sport, fitness, and educational activities.”

What We Teach

Ages Served: 5 – 14 (8th grade)

SETS – Self-control, Effort, Teamwork & Social Responsibility

Proper Nutrition

Importance of Daily Physical Activity

Introductory Individual Sport Technique & Strategy

Academic Enrichment (Literacy, Science & Art)

Summer Camp Logic Model

How We Do It

8 Week Summer Camp

Free meals and transportation provided for all youth.


Youth Participate in 8 Sports

Baseball/softball, Basketball, Dance, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, and Volleyball.


Daily Chalk Talk Lessons

Play-based social skills curriculum which teaches youth self-control, effort, teamwork and social responsibility (S.E.T.S.).


Daily Health & Fitness Lessons

Play-based health & fitness curriculum which teaches the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and mental health skills to be a successful athlete.


Camp Culminates in the LiFEsports Games

A three-day event where youth compete as teams to win the coveted LiFEsports Games gold medal!

LiFEsports+ Summer Camp

Program Locations

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LiFEsports+ at Beatty Community Center

Location: 247 N Ohio Ave, Columbus, OH 43203

Registration: 04/22/23 12:30 - 2:30 PM at Beatty

Camp Dates: 06/12/2023 - 07/28/2023

Camp Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location Sponsors

Linden Community Center

LiFEsports+ at Linden Community Center

Location: 1254 Briarwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

Registration: 04/22/23 9:00 - 11:00 AM at Linden

Camp Dates: 06/12/2023 - 07/28/2023

Camp Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location Sponsors

LiFEsports+ at Adams Community Center

Location: 854 Alton Ave, Columbus, OH 43219

Registration: 04/22/23 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Adams

Camp Dates: 06/12/23 - 07/28/23

Camp Times: 9:00 A.M. - 3 P.M.

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2400 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43210

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614-514-5942