Founded in 1987, the Street Olympics Summer Games (Summer Games) have grown to be one of the most popular events of the summer. The program was designed to provide organized athletic activity centered around games that young people traditionally play on the streets. These same games were then organized into positive, rewarding Olympic-style competition.
Each year, the Street Olympics prepares for an exciting summer that will allow thousands of Harris County youth to learn new skills while competing in a safe, fun-filled environment. The age groups are as follows:
Division I : 6-8 years old
Division II : 9-11 years old
Division III : 12-13 years old
Division IV : 14-15 years old
To enter the Summer Games, a girl or boy must be between the ages of six and fifteen as of August 3 and registered with one of the sponsoring agencies. For a list of these agencies, call (713) 675-0004.
"I loved hanging out with my peers. It made the summers go by fast."
—Thomas, 17, a Street Olympian since age 6
"It’s all about getting the kids involved in recreational activities and teaching them skills in a fun, safe environment ... The Summer Games are designed for any boy or girl. They don’t have to be athletes."
—Brian Rego, Summer Games program director