The Boys and Girls Clubs of Collier and Lee County
While the Boys and Girls Club is known for educational and life skills programing, sports, health and recreation is an important part of its mission too. Both the Lee and the Collier programs integrate sports and nutrition education into after school and summer curriculums. Donations go towards purchasing new sports equipment, healthy snacks, and scholarships for needy kids.
For more info, visit bgclc.net (Lee County) or www.bgccc.com for Collier County.
Want to be a Better Athlete? Watch Your Local Special Olympics
Special Olympics of Collier and Lee Counties
If you’ve ever wanted to see true sportsmanship, watch Special Olympics athletes in action. These athletes are as passionate about their own performances as they are about cheering on their friends. Collier County’s chapter offers 11 sports (including paddleboarding!) to 350 developmentally and intellectually disabled youth and adults, while Lee County serves more than 1,000 athletes. The group is always looking for great coaches too, so if you don’t have extra cash to spare this season, consider giving your time to help someone else reach a new personal best. Special Olympics charges no fees to either its athletes or their parents, so most of the program is donation driven.
For more info, visit specialolympicsflorida.org.