It targets youth low income families who agree to fully participate in daily sports instruction and educational enrichment activities. The 1999 program includes swimming, basketball, volleyball, tennis, angleball and softball. The NYSP Education Program provided daily information about foods and nutrition, personal health and hygiene, alcohol and other drug abuse education, and conflict resolution and mediation. NYSP is co-sponsored by the NCAA, and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Participants receive breakfast and lunch each day.
NYSP is provided at no cost to the participants. Employment opportunities include Physical Activities Instructors, Mathematics and Science Instructor, Education Coordinator, Drug Education Instructor, Liaison Officer, Medical Assistant, WSI Instructors, Instructional Aides, Equipment Manager and Computer Specialist. Individuals wishing to make application for employment should write to the Personnel Office at Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313.