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With summer fast approaching, many of us can’t wait to get out on the water with our families. These trips are even more enjoyable when kids are active participants more than passengers. Here are eight age-appropriate boating techniques to teach your children, no matter how young they are.
- Identifying channel markers by shapes and colors
- Knot tying
- Checking Fluids
- Watching the weather
- Checking Safety Equipment
- Cleaning
- Plotting courses
- Boat Handling
Learn more about boating safety for your children and family, here.
Check out the proper fit and sizing when purchasing life vests, here.
The Libertore Fund for Children is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) located in Florida. Providing grants and resources for non-profit agencies that offer services for our most vulnerable children, those at risk of failure. Our team is passionate about helping children overcome obstacles that threaten their minds, bodies, and hopes. We do the research to identify top charities by assessing their effectiveness, cost-efficiency, transparency, and need for funding, in order to maximize the value of each contribution. Contact us for more information.
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Recognizing Mental Health & Wellness Every Month
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Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors for the SuperStar Sports Party, on April 30th!
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The 5th Annual SuperStar Sports Party
Join The Libertore Fund For Children in making an impact on underprivileged and at-risk kids while casually enjoying a fun-filled night of music, dancing, food & drinks. Enjoy live music from The Big Chill, an open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction. Have fun making bids on incredible sports memorabilia, game-day experiences, and locally sponsored prizes.
The SuperStar Sports Party proceeds go to the Larry Libertore Youth Sports Scholarship program to provide scholarships to underprivileged youth, ages 11-18, with the opportunity to participate in sports leagues or camps that would be otherwise unattainable.
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Where: 34 Club at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2201 Lakeland Hills. Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805
Time: 7:00-10:00 P.M.
Attire: Casual...Team Colors Encouraged
Since the inception of this scholarship in 2019, with the help of our donors and sponsors, we have awarded scholarships to 41 young aspiring athletes that would not have been able to participate in sports camps and leagues due to financial restraints. Our goal for 2022 is to raise $50,000 to give 41 more student-athletes a scholarship!
This scholarship program is in honor of Larry Libertore, a Gator Great. He had the fighting spirit to thrive in a sport where he was seen as an underdog. He went on to become a star athlete for the University of Florida at only 5'8" tall and 138 pounds, holding the record for the most rushing yards until Tim Tebow broke his record. Larry believed that every child has the potential to succeed if provided the opportunity and that sports can be the conduit to successful adulthood. But, for so many children, sports are beyond their reach due to financial constraints and that is why we are asking for your support to reach this attainable goal.
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Why are sports an important influence for developing young minds?
Top 4 Reasons Youth Need Sports
- Improved Physical Health- build a foundation of good exercise habits for the future.
- Athletes Accelerate in Academics- being involved in sports can not only help cognitive performance but also lead to improved academic functioning.
- Mental Health Benefits- adolescents in sports, tend to understand themselves better and are best able to set limits and boundaries when considering children’s overall social and emotional experience.
- Nothing worthwhile in life comes easily- Learning to work hard in sports and tolerate the natural ups and downs of athletics, can support the development of grit.
