Rachel Kernohan's Contact Details

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Aspire for Higher Elite Basketball

Brampton, ON, CA • 20 - 49 Employees
Professional Services software

Aspire for Higher (A4H) is a not-for-profit grassroots organization that uses comprehensive sports based programming as a vehicle to engage youth from all communities to foster their growth and development into healthy adults, community leaders and responsible citizens.We offer a variety of programs including summer sports camps, summer academic camps, leagues, Jr. NBA, mental wellness programming, leadership programming, mentorship programming for youth 4 - 16 years of age. We serve over 1500 youth annually and employ over 45 full time and part time staff.VisionOur vision is to implement a social inclusion framework where young people can develop, learn and play in a context that is responsive and supportive of their needs, aspirations, and interests.Values At A4H no child is turned away due to financial circumstances. As an organization we are committed to ensuring all children have the opportunity to play and benefit from sport participation. Families unable to pay for programming are invited to apply for our internal subsidy programs.More than a GameEvery member of the A4H leadership team has experience as a varsity student-athlete playing University sport at the highest level in North America. It is through our experiences that we understand the benefits of sport reach far beyond the impact on physical well-being. We believe in a holistic approach to child development which is reflected in our programming pillars.A4H hires coaches and mentors who have overcome obstacles themselves to be successful student-athletes and professionals. During the last 5 years over 5000 youth have participated in their summer camps. The efforts of A4H over the last 5 years has resulted in the creation of a network of youth. This network provides a rich source of participants who continue to develop and strengthen relationships within the network as most return year after year; as participants, volunteers or staff members.