- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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61 people are interested
Help individuals with disabilities have fun and accomplish their goals through sports
ORGANIZATION: KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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61 people are interested
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) is celebrating 30 years of service in the DC-Metro area. We empower youth, teens, and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities through participation in free, non-competitive sports and recreation programs. Trained volunteers (that means you!) spend one-on-one time with our athletes, getting them active and celebrating what they can accomplish together.
We provide a variety of activities, including basketball, soccer, tee-ball, parachute games, and more!
Our main goal is to have fun! We are proud to offer all activities to families free of charge.
To volunteer at an upcoming session, register and sig up here: Upcoming Sessions | KEEN Greater DC Registration
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About KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Location:
P.O. Box 341590, Bethesda, MD 20827, US
Mission Statement
KEEN's mission is to provide a range of one-to-one recreational activities for children and young adults with disabilities in a non-competitive environment which encourages the fulfillment of individual goals. KEEN seeks to develop each athlete's self-esteem and confidence, as well as recreational skills and talents, and to increase each athlete's ability to participate in a broader range of recreational activities and environments.
Description
The hallmark of KEEN programs is one-on-one attention in an environment that encourages the fulfillment of individual goals. At all KEEN activities, each child or young adult with disability -- the KEEN "athlete"-- is paired with his or her own volunteer "coach." Equipment is provided for a wide array of sports and recreational activities, including soccer, tennis, basketball, swimming, tee-ball, track and field, basic ball skills, and variety of additional activities. KEEN provides an open, unstructured environment for people with any type of disability, including those with significant needs. For some of the children and young adults who are unable to participate in other programs, KEEN may be their only recreational activity. All of KEEN's activities are provided at no cost to the children and their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Irving Middle School8100 Old Keene Mill RoadSpringfield, VA 22152
DATE POSTED
January 11, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- 3 1/2 hours
- Visit KEENGreaterDC.org to register to volunteer.