Mission

PowerPlay advances the lives of girls in New York City, helping them grow physically, emotionally and academically stronger.

Activities

PowerPlay’s SuperSTARS Leadership Academy (SSLA) is a year-long youth development program that offers high school girls the chance to:
Develop body and mind through sports, healthy living activities and advisories
Deepen critical skills in writing, technology and networking for success
Build a portfolio of real-world work experience, service learning, mentorships, and prepare for college applications.

The Leadership Academy is comprised of:
leadership academy summer session
40 hrs internship program
youth mentor coach program
celebration and graduation

Youth Coaching. AS A COACH YOU WILL:
Serve as a mentor to younger girls in PowerPlay NYC's STARS Series after-school program
Assist adult coaches for 1.5 hours per week at a school near your school or home to make the commute easy :)
Teach sports and healthy living skills like the ones you learned at SSLA - teamwork, nutrition, and healthy eating, etc.
Represent PowerPlay NYC at recruitment fairs

Eligibility