History
In 1987, Commissioner El Franco Lee created the ever popular Harris County Precinct One Street Olympics Program (Street Olympics). Since its inception, it has grown from a summer only recreational program to include four major components that address the social service, health care, educational and vocational needs of Harris County youth.
Working in concert with the Street Olympics Summer Games, the Northeast Adolescent Program seeks to address health issues for area youth through education and intervention. The Harris County Aquatics Program provides recreational and valuable specialized training for future swimmers.
The Discovery Camp Nature Program is the fourth component of Street Olympics and provides children with hands-on-education and orientation to natural and environmental experiences.
Together, these four programs represent a comprehensive community-based venture that is funded through the joint efforts of private and public community agencies. Street Olympics operates under the direction of its Board of Directors who oversee the financial and operational functions of the organization.
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Testimonials
“This is far more important than 3-on-3 basketball. You must respect and be friendly toward others. No matter what shade skin color, we must learn to get along in our community.”
—Commissioner El Franco Lee, Harris County Precinct One
“I love the competition. We bond together…. I like to get into the game, I block everything else out. I can’t even hear my mom cheer…we play basketball in school; we’re always together…you’ve got to have passion. If you don’t love the sport then don’t play…we do whatever we can to keep our grades up to play our sport.”
—Stephanie Gale, 16; Jessica Elkins, 16; and, Desirae Ramirez, 16. The “Pals of Pasadena” all go to Pasadena Memorial High School. 3-on-3 Girls Division V Winners
“I’m an athlete. I like all sports. I like working as a team in basketball.”
—Le’Osha O’Neil, 16, Willowridge High School
3-on-3 Basketball “We want to keep the kids active and show them a different environment."
—Nathan Jones, coach, Ft. Bend Boys and Girls Club
"I loved hanging out with my peers. It made the summers go by fast."
—Thomas, 17, a Street Olympian since age 6
3-on-3 Basketball “We want to give you an opportunity to have fun, hone your skills and develop teamwork and leadership qualities on- and off-court”
—Brian Rego, Summer Games program director
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News & Announcements
Learn-to-Swim Schedule – Fall 2012
August 27th, 2012Kids playing for championship
Houston Chronicle—July 17th, 2009Youth participate in ‘Street Olympics’
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