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Youth sports with health and family wellness built in.

Healthy Futures is a youth sports and health program. Flag football is our main sport, and basketball runs in the winter. It is more than a season of sports: the whole family is part of the team.

  • Pre-K to 8th grade
  • Harrisburg
  • Basketball from mid to late February; flag football from mid to late April, weather permitting
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About Healthy Futures

A sports season that also builds healthy habits.

Children come for the game. Around every practice and game, we add short lessons on nutrition, movement, sleep, and handling stress, and we invite families to take part. The goal is healthy habits that last well beyond the season.

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The sports

Flag football first, and basketball too.

Flag football is non-contact, so it is a safe way for boys and girls of every skill level to learn the game. Everyone plays. Teams practice and play each week, coached by trained volunteers. Basketball starts in mid to late February and flag football in mid to late April, weather permitting.

Harrisburg
  • Non-contact, for boys and girls
  • All skill levels, equal playing time
  • Weekly practice and games
  • Volunteer coaches with background checks

More than a season of sports.

Every player in Healthy Futures takes part in health and wellness activities during practices, games, and team events.

  1. Healthy eating

    Short lessons on nutrition, hydration, and healthy snacks, with ideas families can use at home.

  2. Staying active

    Warm-ups, stretching, fitness challenges, and tips for staying active between games and avoiding injuries.

  3. Feeling good

    Activities that build confidence and help children manage stress and get along with others.

  4. Staying healthy

    Simple lessons on sleep, sun safety, and everyday health.

  5. Teamwork and leadership

    Children learn to work as a team, show good sportsmanship, and take on small leadership roles.

For families

The whole family is part of the team.

Healthy children do best when their families are involved. During the season, parents and caregivers are invited to take part alongside their children.

  • Family wellness nights
  • Parent workshops
  • Healthy cooking demonstrations
  • Parent-and-child fitness activities
  • Community resource fairs
  • Help finding and using health care
Need help with housing, food, school, or work? Our team can connect your family with support.
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Why it matters

Leadership opportunities

How to join

Tell us your family is interested.

Questions? Email
info@wearelcf.org
  • Children in Pre-K through 8th grade
  • Harrisburg
  • Basketball from mid to late February; flag football from mid to late April, weather permitting
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Help more children get in the game.

  • Volunteer

    We need volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, and game-day helpers such as scorekeepers and field crew. Training is provided.

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  • Sponsor or fund

    Businesses and health partners can sponsor a season or a family health night.

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  • Give

    A gift helps cover registration and equipment for families who need it.

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Part of how we support whole families.