Our Work in Action

We bring the power of play to life with real stories and real kids. Watch our programs in action across Kansas City.

GameChanging Grants

• Eliminates cost as a barrier to participation
• Distributes microgrants through trusted mentors for equipment, fees, and gear
• Intervention at critical age (13) to build lifelong habits

Key Impacts

• 100+ kids hosted at The Blasters
  
• $2,500 grant sent to football team for national competition
  
• BBBS-KC partnership to fund sports activities for Littles
  

#Ready2Play Camps & Clinics

• Delivers high-quality, mobile fitness programming to underserved communities
• ​Focuses on mental wellness, movement, skill development

Key Impacts

• 35+ female athletes at Lincoln Prep trained since 2022
  
• 30+ elementary schools served through Animal Movements
  
• 600+ at Spring Football Festival & Combine
  
• Summer Recess physical education support
  

Movement Is the Medicine

• Advocates movement as a solution to the adolescent mental health crisis
• Educates parents, schools, and communities on the science of movement

Key Impacts

• National Youth Sports Strategy Champion (2021–2024)
  
• Aspen Project Play Champion (2023)
  
• Mental health symposium with HHS (120+ live, 400+ views)
  
• 5K events, mental health podcast, and radio shows
  

Community Leadership

• National Youth Sports Strategy Champion (2021–2024)
  
• Aspen Project Play Champion (2023)
  
• Mental health symposium with HHS (120+ live, 400+ views)
  
• 5K events, mental health podcast, and radio shows
  

National Recognition

• 2023 Aspen Project Play Champion
  
• Implements all 8 Plays recommended by Project Play
  
• Partner in the State of Play Kansas City research initiative