About

Our Story

Kids in the Game was founded with the belief that kids should be active, try new things, and have positive adult mentors (or ‘coaches’) to help their development. Since 2003, we’ve been doing just that – using sports and creative play as the vehicle for youth development. Fast forward 20 years and we’ve built out a number of core programs, including after-school programs, summer camps, sports teams and clinics.

Our Program Goals

Develop emotional intelligence in youth

Develop emotional intelligence in youth

Our programs provide the groundwork for our kids to learn the workforce skills needed for their future
91% of KING Hoops players increased their self-management skills
Connect people of all backgrounds

Connect people of all backgrounds

NYC is a big city; we like to make it feel a little smaller
Our kids come from 39 different community districts throughout NYC
Foster a positive sense of self in kids

Foster a positive sense of self in kids

Our activities are inclusive, allowing all kids to be successful and confident
86% of our kids in after-school say they have the confidence to try something new
Form impactful, long term relationships

Form impactful, long term relationships

Our programs create a safe environment that foster adult and peer relationships through shared experiences
100% of our Esports players feel supported by teammates
Provide a better way to play

Provide a better way to play

We believe sport is the platform for the overlap of functional and social emotional development
Our recess activity stations show a 25% increase in physical activity levels and a 20% increase in prosocial behaviors
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