Sport in a Bag Summer Camp

Sport in a Bag pickup location

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

How We Do It

6 Week Summer Camp

Youth participate in 7 sports: basketball, dance, football, general fitness/strength, soccer, yoga and Zumba. These videos are recorded and available to youth on demand.


Bi-weekly Chalk Talk Lessons

Play-based social skills curriculum which teaches youth self-control, effort, teamwork and social responsibility (SETS). These sessions are completed via Zoom with a live instructor.


Weakly Health Lessons

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


Weekly Celebrity Q&As

As a reward for youth participation, youth are invited to participate in weekly question and answer sessions with former and current OSU athletes and local sport stars.


Weekly Parent/Guardian Support Sessions


Program Incentives

Youth are rewarded for the virtual participation and receive incentives such as OSU hats, water bottles, and shirts for the completion of program activities.


Program Supplies

Youth pick-up camp sports equipment at local community sites every two weeks.

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