Game Plan Scholars is a competition-based youth development & scholarship program designed to help young people (ages 13-22) establish a "game plan" to succeed. We help participants set & accomplish their personal, educational, spiritual and career goals. At the present time, Game Plan Scholars has two divisions: Game Plan Scholars Youth division and Game Plan Pro Athlete division. For information about our Pro Athlete division, please call 614.472.8480 ext. 119. In addition to helping our youth enhance their skills, Game Plan Scholars youth division offers program participants the opportunity to compete for (5) Scholarships to include both non-academic & academic scholarship awards. For details please visit the scholarship section on this site. Individuals who have been accepted into the program may participate for scholarships for up to 4 consecutive years or until age 22. Each month, participants earn points of power for social media contests, Media Day, completing Skills Challenges, Community Service projects and Game Day Competitions which are held at select NBA arenas. How do I sign-up to participate? Effective January 1, 2014. Registration into the program is "By Invitation Only". All youth & young adults who are interested in participating in Game Plan Scholars programming must register under a church, youth mentoring organization, school or sports organization that has been approved by the Game Plan Scholars Front Office. If you would like us to consider your organization, please complete the form below and we will contact you.

The RollinBuckeyez Foundation (RBF) mission is to provide education, health, wellness, and mentoring programs for youth to inspire and encourage them to become leaders of tomorrow. By creatively incorporating artistic and athletic activities into their community outreach efforts, the RBF has been effective in engaging youth participation in programs encouraging personal development, leadership & sportsmanship skills. The RollinBuckeyez Foundation has been successful in their outreach efforts by partnering with community organizations to provide opportunities for the youth to become involved with various activities such as roller skating, football, basketball, and soccer. RBF also provides opportunities for at-risk youth to showcase their talents by providing a platform to perform at local community events such as the Lifebanc Annual Gift of Life Walk and Run, Susan G Komen Race for Cure, and a variety of other events. The RollinBuckeyez Foundation conducts monthly skate parties to help raise funds to support the youth activities. The monthly skate parties give young adults the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment in a safe environment or in other words “…have a ball without alcohol.” Education: With the increasing epidemic of chronic childhood diseases, we provide community outreach programs in efforts of educating the youth on health related issues as a creative way of encouraging preventative care at an early age. These are hands on programs which allow the participants the exposure to interact with individuals who have been affected by these lifestyle diseases. Health & Wellness: The RollinBuckeyez Foundation supports initiatives that encourage individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle. RBF conducts annual skate camps for at-risk youth and ongoing workshops to teach the art of roller skating as a fun alternative to traditional exercise. As result, participants have the opportunity to showcase their talents at local community events focused on health related issues such as the annual Breast Cancer Walk, and the Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk and Run. Mentoring: The goal of our mentoring program is to change the lives of at risk youth by providing alternative activities to street life. We focus on the following key developmental areas: Leadership Skills & Sportsmanship Self Esteem & Etiquette Decision Making Relationship & Team Building

GameTime SportZ is a 501c3 non profit organization. Our programs are led by former West Virginia Mountaineer, NFL and Arena Football player, Cecil Doggette. Cecil, "The Commish" Doggette, started the Ohio Youth Flag Football Association (Now GameTime SportZ), in the fall of 2008 with 300 kids and has grown to over 3,000 kids in 2009. His Kids F.I.R.S.T programs have led to the addition of other youth sports programs including the Jr. NBA Basketball, World Cup Soccer, Tournaments and Training Camps. "Our absolute main focus is on the Kids experience. We want to make sure that everything we do, everything we say...It's all about the Kids F.I.R.S.T!. We believe that sports is a great avenue to build on the life skills that our youth will need to be successful adults"- The Commish

The mission of the Cleveland Ryders Youth Organization is to enrich the lives of our youth through mentoring, tutoring, community service, competition, and exposure. We as an organization strive to make the youth resilient; empowering them to deal with life's everyday struggles. We want the youth to be dedicated to redefining standards by showing leadership and motivation in the classroom, in the community, and on the field.

The E.M.S. Rams Youth Development Group, Inc. was founded in March of 2002. The E.M.S. Rams is an organization of individuals who have joined as a collective body with a shared goal of being community leaders for our at risk youth. We work together to be examples to those who need direction. We offer multiple programs and services in collaboration with our many community partners. The program is designed to engage at risk youth in a positive, productive, and constructive environment. The goal of the program is to align young people with a vision to have a positive awareness of self, community, and country. We offer the R.A.M.S. Literacy program (K-4), the R.A.M.S. Creative Minds program, the R.A.M.S. Mentoring program, the E.M.S. Rams Healthy Kids Food Program, the E.M.S. Rams Wellness Coach Training Program, the E.M.S. Rams Wellness Coach Training Program, and the Warriorstyle games. We also offer organized football, basketball, cheerleading, and bowling. We strive to provide an education based program that puts academics first and athletics second

Generation Actz is an independent, inter-denominational Christian youth ministry on the East side of Columbus focused on youth who are performing arts and music enthusiasts. The organization was started by John and Tonya Berry in 2005 as a home Bible study, and has grown to become a thriving youth ministry. The group represents more than 10 different schools and several different Christian denominations. The focus of the organization is to assist teenagers and their families on the East side of Columbus with spiritual guidance, lay counseling and opportunities for recreational activities and community service.

The N.C.Y.S Rebels Youth Organization is non-profit organizations serving the North Columbus community for its 2nd year as the Rebels. We have a football & cheerleading program that teaches, leadership, citizenship and sportsmanship to our 5- 14 year old boys and girls. We are committed to the development and growth of our children in the community, we not only teach self control and self-respect we teach respect for others and fundamentals of life through sports. It was always said it takes a village to raise a child and we stand strong and committed to that. That is why our board members, coordinators, directors, team moms and coaches are all part of the community or come from other communities to be involved in a stand up organization and have children involved in the Rebels Organi

Since 1978, Countryside YMCA has embodied the Christian principles that welcome everyone in an environment where people of all ages can achieve a balance of spirit, mind and body. Located on a beautiful 126-acre property, Countryside YMCA is one of the world’s largest YMCAs offering eight pools, five gymnasiums, two indoor tracks, a rock climbing wall, a 13,000 square ft. cardio/ weight room, the Arts Center, Stolle Center for active seniors, the Motion Zone for active youth, a wide range of exercise, sports, and creative expression classes, disc golf, summer day camp for kids, and scenic trails.