Vernon Girls Sports Introductory Program

Youth participation in girls' sports has steadily decreased over the past decade, leading to a myriad of physical health issues including childhood obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. This decline in physical activity among the youth has also contributed to the decline in mental health, leading to issues such as depression and anxiety. Sports teach values such as teamwork, responsibility, discipline, and perseverance, all of which lead to a successful and healthy lifestyle.

The Vernon Girls Sports Introductory Camp was created to combat the declining numbers of participation in girls' youth sports. This is a non-profit one-day event that will be held on June 3rd, 2023 at Maple Grange Park in Vernon NJ for young girls aged 6-9.

With the help of volunteers from the high school girls sports teams, participants will be introduced to soccer, lacrosse, cheer, softball, and basketball through a series of short activities and games. Parents will be provided with resources to sign up their children for the next season of their chosen sport in the Vernon Youth Program.