CRC Community Golf Days with First Tee – GCNKY

CRC Community Golf Days provides underserved kids and teens a safe place to experience the game of golf through an integrated curriculum that builds character and empowers participants.

About CRC Community Golf Days:

Originally the Tony Yates Junior Golf Academy, CRC Community Golf Days is a collaborative effort between the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Indigo Golf Partners, and First Tee – Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky to make golf accessible for kids and teens in recreation centers in the Cincinnati community.

Program Details:

Reeves Golf Course (4747 Playfield Lane Cincinnati, OH 45226)

Tuesdays & Thursdays

  • Session #1 – June 3 – June 12
  • Session #2 – June 17 – June 26
  • Session #3 – July 8 – July 17
Session #1Session #2Session #3
Tuesday, June 3Tuesday, June 17Tuesday, July 8
Thursday, June 5Thursday, June 19Thursday, July 10
Tuesday, June 10Tuesday, June 23Tuesday, July 15
Thursday, June 12Thursday, June 26Thursday, July 17

Individual & Group Volunteer Opportunities Available!

As a volunteer, you will serve as a positive mentor and role model to participants with diverse backgrounds by assisting our trained head coaches on and off the golf course. No golf experience is required either, just a passion for youth development!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Create a fun, inclusive and safe environment
  • Facilitate the activities and games
  • Teach basic golf skills

Ready to Make an Impact?

  1. Submit the form at the link below
  2. Complete the provided background check
  3. Volunteer!
Corporate Volunteer Opportunities

Since 2024, 70+ volunteers from organizations and groups like KPMG, Under the Weather, AccuSource, and Whitehorse Freight have supported our mission to Build Game Changers in our program participants. Will you do the same? Contact Ben Walker ([email protected]) to reserve your group’s spot. 

Yearly Impact

2021:

  • 100% free programming
  • 100% of participants provided with school supplies
  • 145 volunteers
  • 105 registrations
  • 65% non-white participants
  • 7 youth centers

2022:

  • 100% free programming
  • 100% of participants provided with school supplies
  • 209 registrations
  • 70 volunteers
  • 56% non-white participants 
  • 6 youth centers involved

2023:

  • 100% free programming
  • 100% of participants provided with school supplies
  • 282 participants
  • 55 volunteers
  • 70% non-white participants
  • 16 youth centers involved

2024:

  • 100% free programming
  • 272 participants
  • 71 volunteers
  • 70% non-white participants
  • 15 youth centers
  • 42% female participants