May 15, 2003
Free National Youth Sports Program for Low Income Children
Still Has Openings
This summer will be the second year that the University
of Southern Maine will be a host site for the federally-funded
National Youth Sports Program (NYSP). Over 200 colleges nationwide
offer this summer program, which has been in existence since
1969. NYSP runs from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays,
June 23 through July 28.
The program combines sport instruction with educational
enrichment programs for children aged 10-16. Participants
receive breakfast and lunch each day. Limited transportation
is available. It is free for children in York and Cumberland
counties whose families meet Department of Health and Human
Services income guidelines.
Participating children receive a NYSP t-shirt, a medical
examination (if necessary), accident medical insurance coverage,
and the opportunity to interact with college students and
staff.
For more information on the program at USM and registration
materials, contact Christina Beaudoin at 228-8230. For more
information about NYSP, see www.nyscorp.org/#.
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