Power Forward

Dribblethon
Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free lunch at noon.
Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St.

Learn more at saturdayhoops.org/dribblethon.

Saturday Hoops heads outside for some fun in the sun!

During Dribblethon, Saturday Hoops kids, families, and neighbors gather to have fun, meet their friends, and dribble basketballs. This huge block party, open to the entire Cincinnati community, also includes basketball, dancing, food, art, and many other activities.

Summer Hoops, the Saturday Hoops summer programming at Ziegler Park begins May 18 and includes basketball, swimming, soccer, music, and art. Young people in the community can enjoy the same benefits of community and volunteer interaction during the summer that are offered at Saturday Hoops locations. Summer Hoops continues through Saturday, Sept. 7.

Saturday Hoops is a group of friends and kids who meet on Saturday mornings for fun, faith, and positive role modeling. The goal of the program is to make kids feel loved, important, and confident. Volunteers connect one-on-one with kids through a variety of activities. The program began in the Over-The -Rhine Community Center 20 years ago. Summer programs are held in Ziegler Park, which opened in 2017 and has greenspace, playgrounds and a swimming pool.

At each Summer and Saturday Hoops program, the youth involved make a pledge, stating “I am a cheerful giver, I am a hard worker, and I am an overcomer. I understand that faith and education are the keys to my success and happiness. I will not let guns and drugs crush my dreams. I matter. I control my destiny. And I AM going to make this world a better place.”