• The NYSP effectively combines federal funds and private
resources to improve the health and physical fitness of young people,
particularly those that are members of low-income families and residents
of economically disadvantaged areas of the United States. Principal
partners in the effort include: 200 colleges and universities throughout
the country, such as San Diego City College; U.S. Department of Health &
Human Services Administration for Children & Families; U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA); various sate and local agencies; national governing
bodies of sports; private organizations and businesses; and the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
• Since1969, NYSP has provided youngsters (ages 10-16) a needed
alternative to drugs and gangs. NYSP features instruction that enhances
self image, teaches the value of communication, serves as a model for fair
play and contributes to the development of life skills that are necessary
for success in a competitive society. Hosted on the San Diego City College
campus, NYSP provides an atmosphere for encouraging youth to aspire to
pursue higher education opportunities.
• NYSP is a cost-effective program that utilizes a federal grant for a
five-week program. As the host institution, San Diego City College donates
facilities, capital equipment, senior administrative staff and other
direct costs.
• Local partners assist NYSP. The San Diego Unified School District offers
reduced-cost daily transportation for participants. The State of
California administers USDA funds that provide daily lunches and snacks to
participants. And, the UCSD Medical Center-Pediatrics Clinic and associate
health care professionals provide free physical examinations to all NYSP
participants.
• OTHER COLLABORATIVE AGENCIES
Local
San Diego Housing Commission
Jackie Robinson YMCA
San Diego Department of Recreation
National
U.S. Soccer, U.S. Volleyball, U.S. Softball, U.S. Swimming, Professional
Golfers Association, United States Tennis Association
• To encourage public participation, each NYSP project retains a working
advisory committee of community leaders committed to improving the
well-being of children. Collaboration with local community action agencies
and Mayor’s office is required. Additionally, NYSP empowers the local
community to staff leadership positions for the five-week program.
• In 2002, 340 students were bused from 17 urban school sites to San Diego
City College to participate in NYSP. Of these participants, 94% met the
Department of Health & Human Services income guidelines for program
eligibility.
• In 2002, these major partners supported the NYSP project at San Diego
City College.
San Diego Community College (in kind) $110,152
U.S. Department of Agriculture $16,023
Federal NYSP Block Grant $74,300
Local Public/Private Support $73,775
TOTAL PROGRAM COST $274,250
National Youth Sports Program
San Diego City College
Department of Health & Exercise Science
1313 Twelfth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 388-3015 Fax (619) 388-3063
E-mail: phopkins@sdccd.cc.ca.us
