Saturday Sports is a two-hour program held throughout the year, that engages volunteers in a group mentoring setting with students, giving them the opportunity to do something positive and fun in their neighborhoods.
Goals of Saturday Sports
For Students
- Open access to green space for fun, healthy activities
- Positive adult role models & character lessons
For Volunteers
- Way to be a consistent presence in the neighborhood
- Increase mentoring and a deeper investment in kids/families
Most sites are hosted by local churches who have established a partnership with the school and surrounding neighborhood.
Activities can include many sports games, crafts, and fun activities.
A short Bible story or positive character talk is presented at the end of the morning and a sack lunch is given to each child. Students will either eat the lunch on campus or take it home to eat.
ENP provides support, guidance, training, equipment, liability insurance and a connection to the school campus, making it easy for the church to start and maintain a partnership.
ENP has also created a network of support with volunteers from Fresno State, Fresno Pacific, City Departments and other Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) to assist the church in their mission.
ELL
Spanish speakers available at some sites.
Mga deal
Free to all, free lunches provided.