What started as a free, weekly flag football program at Herring Run Recreation Center in Baltimore with 78 kids has grown to serve more than 69,000 children across eight cities nationwide (New York City, Baltimore, Boston, Denver, New Jersey, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington DC).
Volo Kids uses the power of play to build active, resilient, and confident communities by providing free youth sports opportunities in eight cities nationwide. By removing barriers to participation, such as limited financial resources and transportation, our programs serve all children ages 5 - 13 regardless of race, income, gender, or skill level.
Volo Kids provides free, youth development-focused sports programs to kids ages 5-13 from low-income areas nationwide. These programs promote youth physical, social, and emotional health through free recreation in parks and accessible facilities across the country, including in four boroughs across New York City. Volo Kids has provided more than 8,400 New York children with free access to high-quality sports programs, including instruction in basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, kickball, tennis, pickleball, and multi-sport programs.
By removing barriers to participation, Volo Kids creates a more equitable society for all kids.
Volo Kids has been awarded the Aspen Institute Project Play Champion and the 2024 President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership Award.
