Fun Day of Play
Saturday, August 12th
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
72nd Precinct Youth Coordination and Blue Chips Officers will present an event for youth--"Fun Day of Play"--this Saturday, August 12th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will take place at Greenwood Playground.
The Blue Chips program is managed by NYPD Patrol Services Bureau.
Through mentorship, personal enrichment and sports, this program focuses on bridging the gap between the police and youth. Blue Chips provides the opportunity to impact the lives of thousands of youth across the city.
Blue Chips is a coed program open to kids ages 12-17 and 13-16 to play in a Basketball League. Teams, citywide will consist of 12 players with two coaches who are members of service. Each team will play six regular season games; the top team from each patrol borough will move on to the playoffs.
Blue Chips will promote locations designated by Saturday Night Lights and Activating Spaces to provide additional engagement opportunities. Precinct Youth Coordination Officers will assist members of service coaches in recruiting youth for the program.
There is also a mentoring component, community problem solving component and youth development with guest speakers.
Additional mentoring opportunities involve career development such as college fairs and tutoring.
Location
Greenwood Playground
E. 5th Street
between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Greenwood Avenue
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn