
CURRICULUM & ACTIVITIES
Many of the activities featured at our Academy are below:
- Warm-up, exercise and nutrition instruction for good health and physical fitness.
- A “learn to swim” or “learn to swim better” experience crucial for all youth.
- Exposure to 5-6 sports (some non-traditional such as lacrosse, rugby, archery, low/high ropes, rock climbing, fishing, tennis, volleyball).
- Life skills workshops on topics such as health/nutrition, leadership/service, confidence building, public speaking, manners and etiquette.
- Mentoring sessions with guest speakers such as professional athletes and coaches, Olympic athletes, elected officials, and community, faith and corporate leaders.
- Academic workshops focused on study and organization skills, time management, goal setting, subject specific skills and college/career readiness.
- Purpose driven field trips bringing the goals of the Academy to life for the participants (and to provide an extra element of fun).
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
SCHOOL YEAR ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
The purpose of these activities is to continue relationship building and to provide a “check-in” on the participant’s academic progress, athletic interests and overall well-being. Additionally, these meetings provide more time to reinforce the outcomes and goals of the Academy.
SUMMER ACADEMIES REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION
GET YOUR GAME ONE
JUNE 24 – JUNE 28, 2019
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
The PlaySmart Academy is a one-of-a-kind summer experience for underserved youth in our local community featuring sports, physical fitness, life skills development and enrichment. Join other young people for one-week of fun and memories that will last a lifetime!
- Sports and Physical Fitness
- Life skills workshops
- Mentoring sessions with guest speakers and staff
- Academic enrichment workshops
- Field trips (as available)
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks each day
- T-shirts and other cool stuff
- Transportation Provided
- Instruction and guidance from background-screened and trained staff and volunteers
Registration:
Space is limited to 60 participants.
- No cost to participate
- Completed participant application filled out by parent/guardian
- Signature of recommendation by a coach, teacher or mentor (see application)
For further information and an Academy application please contact:
McKenzie Akin
405-606-9288
mac@playsmart.org
Academy Flyer
Download the 2019 PlaySmart Academy camp flyer.
Volunteer Flyer
Download the 2019 PlaySmart Academy volunteer flyer.
Academy Application - English
Download the 2019 PlaySmart Academy application – English.
Academy Application - Spanish
Download the 2019 PlaySmart Academy application – Spanish.
Volunteer Application
Download the 2019 PlaySmart Academy volunteer application.