* This program is made possible through the generosity of the Third Generation Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.

WHAT: Youth Sports & Fitness Program
WHERE: Gloria J Parks, 3242 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
WHEN: Monday’s starting July 6th, 2026
DATES: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24
WHO: Boys and girls ages 5-10
SKILL LEVEL: All

AGES (5-7): 3-4 pm
AGES (8-10): 4-5 PM

EARLY REGISTRATION: $39 
REGULAR REGISTRATION: $49

The Gloria J Parks Youth Sports & Fitness Program includes:

  • Eight Weeks of sports and fitness programming.
  • Exclusive Healthy Buffalo performance tee and shorts for all participants.
  • Weekly games and awards.
  • Healthy snacks for the participants.
  • Registration includes one year’s membership dues in Healthy Buffalo for all registered players.

The Gloria J Parks Youth Sports & Fitness Program Itinerary:

Week 1: Camp Games

  • Ages 5–7: Parachute play, classic tag games, and other camp favorites.
  • Ages 8–10: Capture the Flag, Buffalo Ball, and camp favorites with a twist.

Week 2: Soccer Week

  • Ages 5–7: Fun build-up games like Red Light Green Light Soccer, Soccer Tag, and Soccer Bowling, plus non-competitive scrimmages.
  • Ages 8–10: Small-sided scrimmages mixed with build-up games like 4 Corners Soccer and Soccer Pirates.

Week 3: Fitness Week

  • Ages 5–7: Fitness-themed tag and games like Animal Run to practice pacing and heart rate monitoring.
  • Ages 8–10: Fitness stations, team challenges, and fitness themed tag games designed to build physical and mental health.

Week 4: Basketball Week

  • Ages 5–7: Basic skill development through Pac-Man Basketball, Basketball Survivor, and dribbling relays.
  • Ages 8–10: Dribbling, passing, and shooting games paired with small-sided scrimmages.

Week 5: Gaga Ball Week

  • Ages 5–7: Multiple variations including Team Gaga, Fitness Gaga, and Boys vs. Girls.
  • Ages 8–10: High-energy play utilizing multiple Gaga pits and various game styles.

Week 6: Broomball/Hockey Week

  • Ages 5–7: Broomball lead-up games providing a safe twist on floor hockey.
  • Ages 8–10: Skill-building sessions followed by both broomball and hockey games.

Week 7: Football Week

  • Ages 5–7: Basics of throwing and catching using foam footballs, accuracy challenges, and relays.
  • Ages 8–10: Partner throwing and catching challenges and flag football games.

Week 8: Campers’ Favorites

  • Ages 5–7: Activities will be selected based on the favorites identified during Week 7.
  • Ages 8–10: Campers will vote to decide which activities are brought back for the final week.

Watch some highlights from our Thursday program with Coach Chris at Gloria J Parks: