Lay-Up Youth Basketball
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Mission Statement
Our vision is for all children and youth in Toronto to have the opportunity to be equipped for success through a fun, inclusive, high-quality approach to basketball. We exist to harness the power of the sport and culture of basketball to develop the skills and confidence children and youth need to navigate their future.
About This Cause
At Lay-Up, we believe that 'Every Kid Needs a Team', and we focus on the empowerment of children and youth in Toronto's Neighbourhood Improvement Areas. We provide high-quality school-year and summer camp programs to 400-500 unique kids annually led by certified coaches using Lay-Up's evidence-based basketball curriculum. It is tailored to a range of age groups, fitness, and skill levels - age (6-9; 10-11; 12-14); gender (girls-only, and co-ed options). All equipment and resources are provided, including jerseys, water bottles, and healthy snacks. Girls are equipped with sports bras and hijabs as well. Lay-Up is an evidence-based program that combines research and best-practices from four primary frameworks into our program design and outcomes: coaching girls, positive youth development, long-term athlete development and future of work skills. Our programming is also place-based and informed by research on equity, inclusivity, and trauma-informed approach.