UP Youth Program Scholarship

UrbanPlay annually awards Bay Area schools and youth organizations a scholarship to bring our Youth Wellness program to communities in need during the school year.

The scholarship will provide:

  • Free weekly, one hour UrbanPlay sessions for 2016-2017 school year (Total of 30 sessions).
    • Sessions will accommodate up to 20 kids and provide 1 coach per 10 kids
    • All UrbanPlay coaches are fitness professionals with certifications in Personal Training and/or Group Fitness Instruction.
  • All equipment and materials needed for weekly sessions.
  • An environment where kids can discover that eating well can be enjoyable and that movement and exercise can be fun and easy, no matter what your fitness level!

The selected school/organization will be responsible for:

  • Recruiting up 20 kids for the fall and spring semesters
  • Securing a space (indoor preferred) where 20 kids can run around safely

Applicant Requirements & Qualifications

  • The applicant must be an official representative of the school or youth organization that will receive the UrbanPlay Community Scholarship
  • The school or organization serves elementary, middle school and/or high school students in East Bay (Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond)
  • The school or organization will implement weekly Urbanplay sessions during school hours OR after school hours (between 3-5PM).

How to Apply

Schools and youth organizations are required to submit an online application. Application period for the 2016-2017 school year has closed. To apply for our 2017-2018 Youth Program Scholarship, please sign up on our mailing list to stay informed about our upcoming application period.

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