Posts Tagged ‘youth sports’
ActivStars Supports Children with Special Needs
Every child can benefit from the exercise, learning, social connections, and fun that can be found with sports, including children with special needs and unique health concerns. At ActivStars, our mission is to make programs as inclusive as possible. We’re proud to have a fantastic staff and training on Autism Spectrum Disorder and other needs.…
Read MoreOur Mission to Support Affordable Youth Sports
Millions of America’s children stopped playing sports in 2019, and the main culprit is a lack of local, affordable youth sports. It’s believed that childhood participation in sports has declined by 8% in the country due to costs that often range in the thousands of dollars per year. Sports are a vitally important aspect of…
Read MoreWhy Are Youth Sporting Events and Competitions Important?
Winning in is an essential part of youth sports and sporting events, but it is one among many complementary goals. ActivStars also focuses on the values of knowledge, respect, friendship, learning, and safety. Fun, fitness, and social development come first, but winning can play a role in their impact. The “win” gives everyone involved in…
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