Lil’ City Big Dreams is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mentorship to the underprivileged and underserved youth in our community through sports instruction.
Lil’ City Big Dreams started as a conversation amongst coaches and their families about wanting to provide a bigger stage for the youth in our community, many of who lacked the resources to do so. Coaches along with their wives and families, rallied together and hosted various fundraisers weekend after weekend. After a few months, we were able to pay the registration cost, hotel and travel fees for most families, food, and activities for an entire weekend to attend a flag football tournament approximately three (3) hours from home. We did not charge the children or their families anything to participate. We realized there was a need for at-risk youth to participate in sports year-round, prevent them falling into bad habits, and provide healthy outlets. We firmly believe that all kids, regardless of their parent’s economic status, should be able to participate in sports outside of just their community and without a financial burden to their families. Many children have talent that should be showcased for the world, but have never been outside of Williamsport. Thankfully, we are able to provide this to the youth in our community when we have the available funds. Our goal is to provide a safe place for kids to create long lasting memories, provide mentorship, instruction, and teach the children life lessons while playing a sport they love.
Who we are...
- Lil' City Big Dreams
Thank you,
to those who continue to make this happen…
without you, this wouldn’t be possible
- Weigles Trucking
- The Senate Grille
- Wegmans
- Rivals
- The Harmonia Club
- Boom City
- My Vision 9
- Alize Johnson Foundation
- Gustonian Gifts
- x50 Pilot Car Services
- Echo Flooring
- Walmart
- Dick's Sporting Goods
- Heather Graham
- Good Sports (a million times over)
- USA Football
- Weis
- Labels by Pulizzi
- Giant Grocery
- Mark Updegraff Trucking
- First Community Partnership Foundation (FCFP)
- and so many more...
Thank you to all the countless parents, volunteers, family members, and local businesses who have donated to our organization; whether it was a monetary donation, raffle basket, or simply time spent with our organization.
-Lil’ City Big Dreams
Are you interested in donating to our organization? Do you want to know exactly what your donation is being used for? We would love to talk with you!
Call us at
570-772-6414
lil’ city big dreams
lil’ city big dreams
Flag Football Camp
Flag Football Camp
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success
Lil City
Lil City
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Big Dreams
Big Dreams
2 day camp - Saturday and Sunday!
July 20 + July 21, 2024
@ the Williamsport Area High School Turf Field
Event is free - Donations are accepted!
Capped to first
30 sign ups!
Frequently Asked questions
Frequently Asked questions
What date(s) is the camp being held?
The camp will be held rain or shine on Saturday, July 20, 2024 and Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
Where is the camp being held?
The camp will be held at the Williamsport Area High School Turf field.
What should my child bring to camp?
We will provide lunch; your camper is encouraged to bring an alternative option should they not like what is on the lunch menu for the day. Additionally, your child should bring water. Please apply sunscreen to your child prior to the start of camp. Please make sure your child has sneakers or cleats – they will not be able to participate in Crocs, flip flops, or any shoes not made for physical activity. If wearing cleats, please make sure they do not have metal spikes.
Does my child need to wear a mouthpiece?
Yes. Although flag football is a non-contact sport, injuries can occur. It is important to send your child with a mouthpiece.
How much does camp cost?
This camp is free of charge and has been sponsored by Wegmans. We will gladly accept donations to further the mission of our nonprofit.
Additional questions -
If you have any other questions – please email LilCityBigDreamsYFL@gmail.com
why should You
why should You
donate to us?
donate to us?
Some expenses we have had in the last year include the following:
- Registration costs of entering in approximately 45 kids into a Winter Football League
- Registration costs of multiple tournaments for various different age groups
- Equipment purchases such as playbooks, footballs, practice jerseys, tents, etc.
- Items needed for the Community Day, which was open to the public, such as general liability insurance, food, equipment for volunteer referees, medals and so much more!
Transparency with Donations - Where is my donation going?
Our Participants NEVER Pay Registration Fees
Since the official start of our program, we have offered flag football to over 65 youth and counting...
We have not charged the youth or their families anything to participate in our program.
All donations are tax exempt
Please consult with a tax professional if you have further questions.
When you donate to us, it goes 100%
back into the youth in
our program and our community.
ALL of our volunteers are unpaid!
Picture from LCBD Community Day
Community
Engagement
Engagement
Lil’ City Big Dreams feels it is extremely important to give back to the community they receive so much from!
Our youth are actively engaged in the community by volunteering at events, and by hosting an annual Community Day! If you have an event coming up and could use our help, feel free to send us an email at:
LilCityBigDreamsYFL@gmail.com
Pictures from volunteering at a 5k Color Run that benefitted active military
What are some of our
- To eliminate Barriers youth face in sports
- to introduce positive leadership
- to increase participation in youth sports
Barriers
in Youth Sports
households with less $,
play organized sports less
Children from higher socioeconomic status have been shown to play organized sports more hours per week, train more months per year, and become more highly specialized in their main sport than those from lower SES .
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The Plan
Lil’ City Big Dreams has and never plans to charge participants anything to be in involved in our program.
In our program, our coaches and volunteers train with our athletes over 4 hours a week completely free of charge eliminating the need to worry about this financial constraint.
positive
leadership
positive
leadership
Youth learn through modeling
A substantial number of studies have shown us that humans learn through modeling others. As these experiences accumulate through adolescence, teens decide what socially acceptable behavior is and what is not. They also learn strategies for achieving their goals.
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The Plan
Lil’ City Big Dreams thinks of the youth before making any important decision that impacts our program. This also means selecting volunteers and coaches who want the best for the youth in our community and represent our program well. Our program chooses to be selective in who we bring on because we know that positive role models have a substantial impact on the youth and how they conduct themselves even outside of our program. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, etc. and encourage those from ALL walks to become a positive influence to the youth.
valley forge nationals
valley forge nationals
LCBD will take all of its teams to compete amongst teams from ALL over the world!
July 26-28, 2024
girls flag football camp
girls flag football camp
july 20-21, 2024
Citations
- Disparities and inequities in youth sports - researchgate. (n.d.). https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew-Kuhn-2/publication/354486841_Disparities_and_Inequities_in_Youth_Sports/links/61433e1eb5bdf5148e269dca/Disparities-and-Inequities-in-Youth-Sports.pdf
- Marilyn Price-Mitchell, P. (2020, November 15). How role models influence youth strategies for success. Roots of Action. https://www.rootsofaction.com/role-models-youth-strategies-success/